What Are Article Submission Sites?

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Article directories are a fantastic resource to help you get exposure for new content for your website. And why is this so important? Google loves fresh and informative content, static websites are OK, but if want your website to rank high, you need to get your pen and paper out and start to learn how to right good copy – There is no easy route for this just put in the effort to get the reward.

The main reason for having these directories is to provide people with a valuable resource of sites that accept article submissions, simple as that. These sites allow marketers to show case and widen the exposure of their writing skills and at the same time to promote their own websites and blogs.

Now, some people would argue that these sites simply are used to develop back links to their own sites to help with SEO, that’s true, but I take the view that most writers are only interested in developing their own brand and to get the message to a wider audience.

What are the rules for using these directories?

Directories that allow you to publish your own work and then they feature it on their site. Different sites have different rules about the level of quality they are prepared to accept, so read their terms and rules before submitting your work. Others have less stringent rules while others still will accept just about anything, with several sites having no pre-approval setup allowing you to literally post whatever you want. The sites that fall into the last category are usually abused by spammers, so you probably want to avoid sites that look like they are just full of rubbish. Avoid them at all cost Google will penalize you. Do not just look for links, look for links from relevant and quality sites. Google is constantly improving its algorithm to sort out the bad guys-

Bottom line is if you use really bad sites to get links, you risk your own sites they link to.

How Do Submit an Article?

Different sites will have different rules regarding submission of your work.

Golden Rule - Read the small print! It’s there for a reason to help YOU to submit your article in the correct format and what they will and won’t except!

Once you have been accepted, you can then start submitting work, typically directories require you to submit a title, a short paragraph describing the article, a main body containing 400 words or more, a bio box with your details and a link to your site and some evidence you are a real person like a real email address or contact details. Some instant approval article submission sites allow you to create an account and start posting your articles right away, often in familiar Wordpress format.