The Joys of Article Sharing

You feel good when you share. Why not share your expertise with the web with article sharing… and get a little somethin’, somethin’ back in return

You were taught to share—your toys, your snacks, your video games, the playground swing. Sure, you may not have wanted to at the time, but in the long run, there was a valuable lesson to be learned—one that’s going to serve you well right now. We’re talking about the joys of article sharing—an awesome way to bring visitors to your website.

What is article sharing? It’s a way to share the articles you’ve written with the rest of the web. You submit your original articles to article sharing sites for other people to use on your site. “But why,” you may ask yourself, “Am I working for other people for free?” Ah, therein lies the beauty of article sharing—you’re actually building your rep and spreading the word about your website and brand.

The 411 on Article Sharing

There is a slew of article sharing sites where you can submit your articles for free. The gist of it is that at the end of your article, you can include a bio about yourself, along with a link back to your website. When other sites pick up your article, they must publish it in its entirety—bio, link and information. This means that you’re going to have a whole new audience on your doorstep. The idea is that if you write a knowledgeable, quality article, others are going to use it. And when browsers read that kick-ass content, they are going to start flocking to your site. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Street Cred

Part of the reason why you have a blog is to build your credibility and tout yourself as an expert. And what better way to do that than to get other sites to publish your articles. And this is where quality content comes into play. If you talk intelligently about your area of expertise and offer insights (instead of the same old stuff), it won’t take long for others to pick up on the vibe you’re putting out there. Other sites will start publishing your articles regularly, which means your name and links are in more places, more often.

New Customers

At the end of the day, it all comes down to dollars and cents. You want new customers—and article sharing delivers them. By submitting your article to an article sharing site, you’re introducing yourself and your site to new customers and traffic that would have never found your website before. And there’s no time limit on this new customer base—your articles will continue to be used for months or years to come, depending on the timeliness of the information.

Sign Me Up!

There are plenty of article sharing sites out there. Ezinearticles.com is the most popular, plus it’s free to join. A few others to try out include Zimbio, Snipsly and Tipdrop. You can google “article sharing sites” and check out a couple that pops up. There may even be article sharing sites that focus on your particular niche. Remember, all of these sites come with rules and regulations, so be sure to follow them if you want to be picked up.

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