Content is king in the world of SERPs, and while more and more website owner are turning to publishing blog articles to help build Google PR, there is an easier way to maximize the impact and effect that your articles can get in terms of one way links by simply publishing articles to article directories.



An articles directory is database index of topic-based articles that are submitted by authors and writer from all over the world. These articles include links to relevant information and content, and even the authors website. The value offered by the publishing of articles to these directories is two fold: Your topic based and keyword rich articles are published by the directories all over the Internet which guarantee they will be indexed by the major search engines and seen by the kinds of potential site visitors you want to target, and your published article can be used as free content on blogs and websites all over the world with your by line and url link. The bottom line for both options is more inbound links to your site and pages.

By writing an article with useful information and then publishing it to as many article directories as possible you are adding global accessibility to your site as well as offering your content to others to place on their site, which in turn continues to build incoming links to your site.

The easiest way to get started is to come up with keyword rich topic titles and then write your articles around the topics. The topics can be based on tips for users, informative rhetoric on social news and current events, or simply offering your services to potential customers in a helpful way.

The typical format for most article submission directories is text format with a user bio footer that includes author information, links to your site or pages. Some directories even allow the use of an author headshot, which can help to building a rapport with potential site visitors.

The focus should always be in offering the readers of your articles useful information, facts, and resources on whatever topic you are writing about if you are unable to write yourself, you may want to consider using a ghostwriter to write your articles. On option would be to go to your local college and seek out a journalism or creative writing major to write for you. Above all, being unique and original will guarantee your articles will stand out from the many other writers who are only copying and condensing content that is already published.