If you are either looking for articles to publish or submitting them it is smart to find leading article directories with good categories. It can be a little confusing trying to determine where to go for article submission or to find good articles because there are so many directories to choose from. You need may narrow your choice depending on what you are writing about. For example there are sites that seem to get more activity for specific niches than others. You need to be aware of that so you don't submit articles that will rarely be viewed. So perhaps the best way to play it is to find leading article directories with good categories, therefore increasing your chances for readers. In choosing directories you can begin by finding those that are the most popular. Keep in mind that it still doesn't mean they will definitely be the best for what you have to offer but does increase your odds. You can get a good indication of what the most popular directories are by going to Google Page Rank or also Alexa Rating. The directories listed at the top are going to be those that get the most traffic largely because they offer the best categories. If you're submitting articles it would behoove you to submit to as many of these as you can. You should also submit to directories that specialize in your niche. For example ultimategolfdirectory.com is one of the tops in selfgrowth and the golf industry.com is a top directory for self improvement articles. Some other things to look for in a good directory are: Are you getting direct traffic from the directory? After submitting to several different directories check back a few weeks later to see it the URLs from those directories are indicated as "referrers." You'll find that not all directories deliver the same amount of traffic. Do they offer automatic home page placement? You get better initial exposure from directories if they automatically place your article on the home page for at least the first couple of days. They may appear in the "new articles" section or any other section designed for that. Can viewers to the directory easily find what they're looking for? We all know that "time" on the internet is important to people. The easier a directory is to navigate the better for everyone involved. Are the rules of the directory clearly stated? It's imperative that both the submitter and the article user understand the terms and policies of the directory. Those using the articles must be made aware that the links need to remain active and that articles can not be changed in any way.
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