Article writing is one of the best ways to increase your traffic and
get more sales. You've heard it a million times so you decide to
finally just do it. You write an article and submit it to the article
directories, eagerly anticipating the flow of traffic. Instead you
receive the dreaded rejection letter.

What did you do wrong?

1. Did you proof-read your article before you submitted it?

Popular article directory sites receive hundreds of submissions each
day. It's much easier for the owner to click "decline" than to edit
your typo-filled or unformatted article. Before submitting, proof the
article and proof it again. If grammar and spelling make you sweat,
then hire a Copywriter or ask a friend to help you before you click
that submit button.

2. Is it an Advertisement or an Article?

Article directory sites are looking for informative, useful content,
not press releases or ads. If your submission reads like an ad, it
will not be accepted. And, think about it -- even if was approved on a
fluke, do you think that website owners will be clamoring to publish
your 500 word advertisement? Not a chance.

If your goal is to write and submit a press release, then check out
places like prweb.com.

3. Did you read the Submission Guidelines?

Each article directory has a different culture. Glance through the
Submission Guidelines before setting up an account to make sure your
article will be welcome before you submit it. If an article directory
is based around a niche like gardening, then please resist the urge to
submit your Mesothelioma articles. There are plenty of article
directories that want your articles. It’s not an effective use of your
time to submit unwanted articles to a niche site.

4. Is your article PG-rated?

Don't submit sex-related articles, profanity, or general nastiness.
Article directories are businesses and, therefore, exist to make
money. This means they generally receive income through affiliate
sales or advertising. So, if your article includes sex or contains
words stronger than "darn", don't be surprised if your article is
rejected. Of course, if your article contains nastiness or anything
illegal -- don't even bother.

5. Is your Article original and written by you?

Submit only original articles. Please do not copy someone else's
article, edit it, and submit it. That's stealing and you will be
caught. And, do not submit articles from shared content sites. Article
directories want original, unique content. Public domain is 'public'
but think how ineffective article directories would become if there
were 500 versions of the same public domain piece. Instead of wasting
your time figuring out how to reinvent other people's content, just
write your own.

Now that you know what not to do, start writing the kind of articles
that article directories dream of -- and watch your business grow.

About The Author

Nicole Dean, owner of LadyPens.com – an article directory for women,
invites you to visit EasyArticleMarketing.com to learn how writing
simple articles can be the most effective way to bring traffic and
sales to your website.


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