Now that you have your list of keywords, a really effective way to put your keywords to work for you is writing short articles (approx. 400 words). These articles can then be used on your own website, but can also be published on other websites as well.
Why Should I Write Articles?
You can post articles at many different sites on the Internet for free to gain exposure to 1,000′s of online and offline publishers. People can request to reprint your article and when you agree to let them, your name, bio and a link to your site will be included. Additionally, your articles will provide incoming links to your website, and this helps increase link popularity to your site.
Many article sites receive several million page views per month and are regularly spidered by Google, MSN and others. This means prominently placed articles are indexed in the search engines quickly and links on them are followed.
Writing articles is a great way to establish yourself as an expert in your field by writing about your area of expertise and getting free publicity back to your Web site.
Use Original Content in Your Articles
If you put in time and research to produce or to synthesize original content, think hard about what niches to target. My advice is not to start with an article about shoes/pills/casinos/mortgages/real estate – it’s better to start with a smaller niche. If you become known as an expert on (say) Arizona investment real estate or bootstrapping a home-based business, you could build that out with things like forums to create even more useful content. Look for a progression of niches so that you start out small or very specific, but you can build your way up to a big, important area over time.
10 Creative Ideas for Article Topics
- What to Ask Your [Business Type] Before Hiring Them.
- 10 Ways To Save Money by Using a [Business Type].
- How to Choose a Good [Business Type].
- 5 Totally New Ways of Sprucing up Your [Business Services].
- How to Get 50% Off Your Next [Business Service].
- The Latest and Greatest in [Business Service].
- 10 DIY [Business Service] Tips You Can Use Today.
- 15 Factors That Affect Your [Business Service] Quote.
- How to Become a Certified [Business Service] in 6 Months.
- Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a [Business Type].
Real-Life Example of These Topics
- What to Ask Your Car Mechanic Before Hiring Him.
- 10 Ways To Save Money by Using a Chartered Accountant.
- How to Choose a Good Mover.
- 5 Totally New Ways of Sprucing up Your Interior Design.
- How to Get 50% Off Your Next Oil Change.
- The Latest and Greatest in Aromatic Massage Oils.
- 10 DIY Carpentry Tips You Can Use Today.
- 15 Factors That Affect Your Car Insurance Quote.
- How to Become a Certified Hair Stylist in 6 Months.
- Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Plumber.
Where Should I Post My Articles?
You can post the same article on many different websites. Be sure to select the proper category to post in, and be aware of the terms of service for each site. Also, be aware that some sites may be more appropriate for your content than others. You can Google “article directory” and find thousands of listings. Article directories are a dime a dozen, so I suggest you focus your efforts on submitting your articles top these sites.
General websites to post on:
- EzineArticles
- GoArticles
- ArticleDashboard
- SearchWarp
- PubsACS
- ArticleBase
- Isnare
- Buzzle
- ArticleCity
- IdeaMarketers
- Any geographically-specific sites, like the ones below
Prescott Arizona – Additional Places to Post:
How Often Should I Post My Articles?
As often as you want! The more the merrier. . . HOWEVER, you should strive for ongoing posting, not a flash in the pan.
Maybe you get ambitious and want to post several articles now, to start your article marketing efforts. Then come back each week and post one or two more. Post each article all of the article sites that you selected.
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