Things To Do Before Submitting Your Articles To
Article Directories
Author: Heris Yunora

Information-based marketing is one of the oldest techniques in
getting visitors to websites. It is also one of the most
effective ways to get more exposure, both to search engines and
real people. This is why nowadays more and more marketers
involve article to promote their products on the internet.

The process of distributing articles is also getting easier.
There are already many tools that people can use, from web
based services to desktop based software.

But before submitting your articles there are several points
you should notice for a better chance of approval:

- Use keyword and keyword phrases in the title and body of your
article. You may have noticed that when searching something on
the search engines, articles with those keywords will be
displayed, including the ones which are located in article
directories. Use tools in the internet that could help you in
determining what keywords and keyword phrases are mostly sought
out. There are even free tools you can use for this purpose like
nichebot and Overture keyword selector.

- Don't forget about keyword density which is the number of
times a keyword or keyword phrase is used on your article. Just
be sure not to overdo them Keyword density should not be too
high or too low. Add some alternatives for that keyword.

- Your article should be written well with correct spelling.
Some tools like Word Processor can do it for you. Although
still not perfect you can also conduct grammar checking using
Word Processor.

- Count the length of your article. How many words and
characters it has. For many directories articles that contain
400 words should be enough.

- Make sure there is no another article that has exact same
title with yours. You can use search engines like Google to
check it. Just put your title in search engine's searching box
and watch the result.

- There is another important thing to remember. Don't ever
forget to include a link to your site in resource box with a
brief description of your site. It is also your chance to place
anchor texts.

Not all article directories have exact same guidelines and
specifications on the articles that they are accepting. Some of
them may not allow you to submit articles in unlimited numbers
(e.g. one article per week). Some even don't allow you to put
html code on resource box. It is true that submitting articles
to article directories is a surefire way to drive hot traffic
to your web site but make sure you follow their rules.


About The Author: Heris Yunora http://www.soft-promotion.com -
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