Please Help! The PERFECT Format for ARTICLES?

[mbomb]

Hey guys
I am having artilces written and submitted.

And I was wondering if someone could PLEASE help me on the format of articles.

What is the IDEAL format for a sort of "Template" that I can submit to almost all article directories?

Let me clarify : What is the ideal keyword density? Can I use anchor text? How often can I list my domain name? Where can I use these things within the content of my article for MOST article sites?

I just need the most universal "lay-out" for articles for the majority of article sites.

I am hiring people overseas to submit my articles and I need to have them formatted in the most universal formats for submission acceptance. If someone could clue me in on this it would be great.

I'd prefer to get my anchor text within the articles if possible. That is the most important thing for me.. I believe..

Thanks!
MWM

[Michael]

Writing articles for submission to article directories is a complete waste of time so it doesn’t matter what they look like.

Placing articles or selective publishing (http://www.seo-blog.com/publishing-articles.php) however is a different matter. Quote: “Submitting your article to selected sites can be extremely effective. Look for high quality sites connected with your sector and call or email the site owner. Ask if they would be willing to publish an article on your chosen topic and offer to send them a sample”.

- Michael

[mbomb]

So you're saying that article marketing is a waste of time ?

[what]

Hmm...Michael's post got me thinking. The problem is, it's a bit difficult (and time consuming) if you apply "selective publishing." I reckon you need to establish rapport etc. with the site owner.

Mbomb - I think most article directories do not allow you to include your domain name within your article/s. You can, however, insert that in your resource box/author's bio

[Michael]

So you're saying that article marketing is a waste of time ? Yes, unless you publish on relevant high quality sites.

The problem is, it's a bit difficult (and time consuming) if you apply "selective publishing."Yes it is time consuming and requires a degree of skill.

I reckon you need to establish rapport etc. with the site owner.Yes you are right it helps if you can arrange to meet personally with the site owner. A call is easiest and when you call it is useful to have something constructive to say about their website and offer to help them with the implementation.

- Michael