Articles - They Aren't Just For Directories

By Doug Champigny

You probably know that writing and submitting articles is an important, effective aspect of Internet Marketing. What you may not realize, however, is that articles aren't just for directories. In other words, even after you submit your articles to the article repositories, there are many more uses for them.

First, you should build your own database of ezine publishers within your niche that accept and publish articles written by others. These publishers will be key in making sure that your article travels far and wide. You can find these publishers in many ezine directories, and load their article submission addresses up in your autoresponder.

Next, use your articles on your website, on your blog, and in your own newsletter. This is perfectly acceptable. In fact, many article writers do this before they submit the articles for others to use.

If you have an affiliate program, you can make your articles available to your affiliates. Allow them to put their own names on the articles, and to distribute them to their lists. If the articles make sales, and you benefit, do you really care whose name is on it? However, if you are using your articles to build credibility, you might want to write separate articles for your affiliates use.

At the end of a year, compile all of your articles into an ebook and use it as a giveaway. You can even expand on many of the articles and turn it into a full-fledged product that is worth a lot of money to you.

You also have the option of compiling your articles into a zip folder, and selling them as PLR articles. PLR (private label rights) is very big on the Internet right now, and there is money to be made. You could also use your PLR collection as a giveaway or bonus for another of your products.