Join an article submission expert as she takes you through an article submission project step-by-step.
Writing and submitting articles to publishers in order to promote your
business, services and products is a wise choice for any entrepreneur.
The only cost for this kind of marketing project is your time and, if
you want the maximum benefits, the amount you pay your
proofreader/editor.
Many people are overwhelmed by the submission process and don't know
where to begin. I have outlined below the ten steps I take with each
article submission project. Having a process in place makes organizing
submissions so much easier and removes the confusion of where of what
to do first.
1. Start by having your article proofread and then add it to your
website. Make sure you have a catchy title and a by-line that compels
readers to take action.
2. Use a text to html tool to format your by-line so that your URL will
appear live when your article is posted on a site. I recommend you use
the tool at http://thephantomwriters.com/link-builder.pl
3. Collect the information you'll need for most submission sites
including: title, author name, address, phone number, e-mail, website
URL, topic, two line summary of the article, word count, line count,
article URL, auto responder address (if available), document file names
and 10-15 keywords.
4. Make a list of the type of submission sites appropriate for your
article. I use EzineAnnouncer to collect and keep track of my
submission list and I always write down the categories that are a match
for my article. My latest submission qualified for more than 400 sites
but your success depends upon your article topic.
5. Begin submitting to sites that accept articles by e-mail. Never send
an attachment unless asked. Incorporate the entire article into the
e-mail and include an option for the recipient to opt-out of your list.
6. Your next step should be to sign-up for all new submission sites on
your list that require registration. Typically, you have to wait for a
confirmation e-mail before submitting. You can move on to the next step
while you wait.
7. Submit to all sites you have registered for and to all sites not needing registration but offering a submission form.
8. Check your e-mail, confirm your new accounts and visit those sites
to add your article. Keep track of your login and password for each
site.
9. Update your submission list by removing or correcting bounced e-mail
addresses and URL errors. You will also need to add your new submission
sites to your list.
10. Create a report to keep on your computer with the name and URL of
the sites you used for submission. Update this list when you submit
your older articles to newly discovered sites.
Create your own submission process by building on the steps I have
provided and you will find your submissions taking less time while
helping you to become more organized.
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publish online or in print granted provided the article and byline are
kept intact with links are made live.
