Internet Articles for Backlinks and Traffic - Guest Articles
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Examine a few current and back issues of the e-zines and newsletters to see if they accept guest articles. Many editors produce all of their own editorial copy, so careful reading is important. Don't embarrass yourself by sending articles to editors who don't want or need them. Check out the types and length of articles they publish.
Be sure to find out the name and proper title of the editor or publisher, and show them you have actually read their e-zine. You would be amazed how many people don't check first. Professionalism on your part is important, as it helps you to stand out from the crowd. Once you have found some likely candidates, you are ready for the next step.
Write to your selected e-zine and newsletter publishers with your story idea. Include a brief summary of the main points your article will cover. This is especially helpful if the article is not yet written. In freelance writing, this step is called a query. It means sending out a story idea, without the article, that may or may not have been written.
Should the editor decide to accept your offer, send them a copy of your article, as part of the body of an e-mail. Because of potential viruses, many editors and publishers will not open an article sent as an attachment. Don't send attachments. Within your introductory e-mail, provide the one time rights to publish the article, provided your informational signature line is printed in full.
You'll be surprised how many editors and publishers will want to print your masterpiece. Your site will receive fresh new visitor traffic and your site will receive a valuable theme related incoming link. Seeing your name and URL as part of the e-zine is a thrill as well.
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