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    • TBiz
      TBiz last edited by

      I'm digging my way through my competitors' link profiles on OSE and came across one that had been using a site called ArticleBase.com

      Apparently you can publish articles for free and browse other published articles for usage on your own site (provided you follow their TOS).  It actually seems like a nifty idea.

      I'm wondering if anyone has utilized this site for re-publishing content and building external links.

      Worth the effort?

      Thanks!

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      • PedroM
        PedroM @TBiz last edited by

        Tbiz,

        Write an article. Publish in that article directory. Wait 1 month and see the result. Dont let others affect ur own experiments.

        Regards,

        PP

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        • TBiz
          TBiz @EGOL last edited by

          ????

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          • EGOL
            EGOL @marcoose81 last edited by

            ha ha... thanks for the laugh.

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            • TBiz
              TBiz @marcoose81 last edited by

              Haha, I had to laugh at your last point, Marcus.

              I had the same initial feeling, however, I think Rand makes a really awesome point right near the end.  It's not necessarily a moral issue, but rather what ELSE you could be doing with your time than spinning articles to these directories.

              I would much rather use that time to start connecting with other bloggers in my space and start building those relationships for future guests posts and links that will last a life-time.

              It's hard for me as a SEO noob... the low hanging fruit is tempting and deceptive.  I'm just glad the community is here to guide us.

              Thanks!

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              • marcoose81
                marcoose81 last edited by

                If you are submitting unique content then to the top tier directories then I don't see any problem with it.  You should gain some link juice and chances are, if your article is of sufficient quality, your site should attract some visitors.  Judging by that Whiteboard Friday, Rand completely disagrees.  Who you going to believe, me or the founder of SEOMOZ?!!

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                • TBiz
                  TBiz @anjonr last edited by

                  Anjon,

                  Thanks for the link.  I've been working my way through the whiteboard Fridays but hadn't gotten to this one yet.

                  I just watched it and won't be submitting any articles to the site, thanks!

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                  • anjonr
                    anjonr last edited by

                    No I wouldn't use article directories.

                    I think you should watch this whiteboard Friday:

                    http://www.seomoz.org/blog/article-marketing-mostly-a-scam-whiteboard-friday 

                    Hope you find this helpful

                    -Anjon

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