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Simple Strategy for Article Marketing Success

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by behing19, Oct 16, 2011.

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    I have been writing for many years and since I am able to work from home full time I thought I would share the plan I am currently using to make money with article marketing.

    First, I do my research and choose a domain name (nearly always a .com) based around the main keyword for my niche. I like to go after keywords with at least 5,000 exact searches per month and a low amount of competition.

    Second, I set up a blog with Wordpress. I use Hostgator so it is very easy for me to do this directly from my cpanel. I either use one of the basic themes I have and add in my own graphics or search for a new one, if necessary.

    I add in all the plugins I like including All in one SEO, Facepress, Tweetthis, WP-Cache, Onlywire, Related Posts, SEO smart links, and a few others. I also change all the settings, which vary, to fit the blog I am trying to put up.

    The rest of the plan is where it really happens, but it is necessary to set up the blog properly first.

    The Step by Step Promotion Plan through Article Marketing

    Step #1 - Write 50 posts - These need to be of high quality and give your readers something they can use. I do set up good SEO with every post by putting my keyword phrase in the first sentence, last sentence, and keeping a density around 2%

    OPTIONAL Step #1 - If I am reviewing products instead of monetizing with Adsense I write 5-10 product reviews and make them Pages. I always target the product name in this case and I like to do comparison reviews when possible.

    Step #2 - Schedule out the posts - I like to schedule 3-4 posts per day for a week, then 1-2 a day until all 50 posts are up.

    Usually at this point I will start working on the next site/blog because I want to wait for my posts to get indexed by Google before I do anything else.

    Step #3 - iSnare - Once my posts are indexed I submit each one to iSnare. I am a Platinum member and can submit 10 articles per day, so I submit all 50 posts over a 5 day period. I never link to the same post on isnare and I include a link to my homepage in each submission as well.

    ***If it is a review site I link to all my product reviews in related posts to build backlinks and traffic***

    Step #3 - Press Release - Once all my posts have been submitted to iSnare I write a Press Release and submit it out to the following list of PR sites:

    http://newswiretoday.com
    http://pressbox.com
    http://www.pressbox.co.uk
    http://i-newswire.com
    http://pr-usa.net
    http://www.pressbox.com
    http://ideamarketers.com
    http://freepressindex.com
    http://clickpress.com
    http://usprwire.com
    http://www.freepressrelease.com.au
    http://ecommwire.com
    http://freepressreleases.co.uk
    http://free-press-release-center.info
    http://imnewswatch.com
    http://www.sogroop.com/
    http://pressabout.com
    http://www.usprwire.com
    http://bignews.biz
    http://release-news.com
    http://freepressrelease.com
    http://mediasyndicate.com
    http://pressreleasecirculation.com
    http://prfriend.com
    http://www.newsreelnetwork.com
    http://www.healthprspider.com
    http://www.articleshub.org
    http://pressexposure.com
    http://booshplr.com
    http://prtake.com/
    http://www.way2pressrelease.com
    http://www.pressrelease4all.com
    http://www.nextpressrelease.com
    http://www.pressreleasepedia.com
    http://newsreleaser.com
    http://pressreleasepublic.com
    http://seenation.com
    http://press-network.com
    http://postafreepressrelease.com
    http://newsalbum.com
    http://pressrelize.com/
    http://www.freepressreleasecenter.com

    This step is huge because it gives me a good amount of traffic and these backlinks are of high quality.

    Step #4 - Article Directories - Now I submit each post to a handful of the top article directories for a bit more traffic and more backlinks. I try to do about 5 per day.

    Now, if my blog makes money and show the potential I am looking for I will maintain it by writing 3 posts per week (usually outsource these at this point) and scheduling them throughout the week. I also go through once a month and submit all new posts to isnare and the article directories.

    This is pretty much all I do and it has helped me build a list, make money with adsense, make money with clickbank, and make money with a few other affiliate programs.

    Hope this helps someone out there!

    Benjamin Ehinger
     
    behing19, Oct 16, 2011 IP
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    danasurvey Well-Known Member

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    Benjamin,

    This is an excellent post! I added to your reputation. :)

    It involves a lot of work but it could really pay off for those willing to put in the time and effort.

    I also like how you laid it out in simple step by step that anyone can follow.
     
    danasurvey, Oct 16, 2011 IP
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    mccomf Active Member

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    Article Directories and Press releases.What about social bookmarking and social networks?
     
    mccomf, Oct 16, 2011 IP
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    behing19 Peon

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    I included both of those with the plugins I use. I have one that automatically posts to Facebook, one for Twitter, and Onlywire posts to 20+ social bookmarking sites.

    Benjamin Ehinger
     
    behing19, Oct 16, 2011 IP
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    kuddus Peon

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    what plugin do you use for social bookmarking
     
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    behing19 Peon

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    I use onlywire, facepress II, and tweet this.

    Benjamin Ehinger
     
    behing19, Oct 17, 2011 IP
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    Timby Well-Known Member

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    Hey Mate,

    Nice topic, very informative, thanks! My question to you is about the article directory submissions, do you simply submit the same content from your blog to article directories or do you have new articles written?

    Do you submit the same press release to all places?

    Thanks again mate!
     
    Timby, Nov 4, 2011 IP
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    behing19 Peon

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    I never change my content unless it is a bit salesy in the final paragraph. Since you are syndicating content with this method you don't need to.

    I also submit the same press release to each site on the list and one per site I build.

    Benjamin Ehinger
     
    behing19, Nov 4, 2011 IP
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    This is a very good step-by-step guide on how to earn online through article marketing. I have to agree it takes a lot of work. I have also written for sites like Triond and Factoidz. Writing articles has consumed a lot of my time, though. I'm just a part-time online earner.
     
    dame016, Nov 5, 2011 IP
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    Yasin Shaikh Active Member

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    Awesome Post... Even I got it.
     
    Yasin Shaikh, May 1, 2015 IP