When I first explored article marketing as a traffic generation strategy, the potential was exciting. However, the initial reality involved a significant time investment. Writing and submitting that first article for my backpacking website consumed several hours. While the concept was appealing, the effort required seemed disproportionate to the results. I knew there had to be a more efficient approach.
Today, I can often produce a new, high-quality article in under thirty minutes. Subsequently, I can submit it to a curated list of article directories in approximately twenty minutes. This represents a dramatic increase in output, leading to a corresponding increase in traffic and revenue for the same amount of effort. Now, it feels remarkably worthwhile.
**Optimizing Article Writing for Efficiency**
The first key to improving efficiency is writing concise articles. Online attention spans are limited, so it’s crucial to keep readers engaged until the end, where your website link is located. Furthermore, many webmasters prefer shorter articles for their own sites. Shorter articles also mean less time spent writing.
Another important factor is quickly identifying and focusing on the core message. Articles that present information in a list format, such as “Proven Ways to Boost Website Traffic,” are effective because they are easy to write and popular with readers.
Organization is also essential. Maintaining a readily accessible list of article directories saves valuable time. Copying and pasting the addresses into the browser provides quick access to submission or login pages. Bookmarks can also serve this purpose effectively.
The article submission process can be time-consuming. Different directories have varying requirements for descriptions and HTML usage. To streamline this process, organize your articles in a text file (like Notepad). Include the title, a concise two-to-three-sentence description, and a list of relevant keywords. Then, include the full article text.
Consider preparing two versions of your article: one with HTML tags for formatting and another without. Also, have two versions of your author bio box ready: one with the plain URL of your website and another with an active HTML link.
With these resources prepared, you can quickly navigate through your list of directories, copying and pasting the appropriate elements into each form. If you use a toolbar with an auto-fill function, you can further expedite the process by automatically entering your name and email address.
Ultimately, speed translates to increased earnings for your time. To achieve true efficiency, a systematic approach is necessary. Start by adapting my strategies, and then continue to refine your own system to optimize your article writing process.