Article Submission FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on How to Submit Articles

Article submission is a key part of link-building. Having your name, and more importantly from an SEO perspective, your link on another site is great for building Web presence for your brand or business.

Here are some frequently asked questions many have when they submit articles to directory sites.

What kind of sites can I submit articles to?

There are many article directory sites that host articles which cover a wide range of topics. In exchange for the content provided by article submission, these directory sites let the authors link to their Website, providing a valuable link-building opportunity.

How do I know when my article has been accepted?

After registering with an article directory site, you will usually get an email that notifies you that the article has been approved and posted. Although some sites may not give a notification, and you'll have to frequently check back to see if the article is up.

My article submission was rejected from a directory. Why?

Most article directories have editors that will evaluate each article submission. If the article doesn't meet their requirements and standards, then they will not post it. You will usually get an email stating why your article was rejected. There are many reasons why a directory could reject an article. Most sites list what they expect with each article submission. These should be read and followed closely.

How much time does it take for an article submission to be approved?

It depends on the site. Some directories will accept and post an article submission in just a few days. Other directories may take a month or more.

Can I use the same article submission for more than one site?

Sometimes. It's important to read every directory's article submission terms. Some may blacklist you if they find your article on another Website, but some won't.

How will I know if article submission is working for me?

After your article has been approved, try Googling your article title. You should see a link to your article on the front page results.

Can I buy an article and submit it?

That's not a good idea. You don't know where else that article has been. You can expect to be blacklisted if an article directory finds you've submitted an article that they already host.

Can I have an article ghost-written?

In most cases, yes. As long as the content is original, most article directories don't care who wrote it.

Can I submit my press release?

More than likely, this is not accepted. Most article directories frown on article submissions that are overtly promotional. But if you have a good press release, it should be easy to "soften" the piece to make it more palpable to an article directory's standards.

I can't write.

That's not a question. But you can hire an SEO copywriting firm to write the articles. An article written and submitted by SEO professionals will be faster than doing it yourself. They should also know what kinds of articles will grab readers' attention.

Can I provide a link to my Website in the article?

Most article directories will let you link to your Website, usually in the author bio that appears with the article.

Can I include my email address with an article submission?

Most article directories won't let you do that. It's for your own safety, really. Posting your email address on a high profile article directory would leave it vulnerable to spammers and other online misanthropes. Having your Website address posted is safe, though.