When a business starts up, one of the first things they try
and put into place is their web presence. Since the firm is in its start-up
phase, making the target market aware of the business and generating good
business leads are some of the primary marketing objectives. To make the most
of your website, organic traffic is paramount, and to increase your site
traffic, employing a well-planned link building strategy provides results.
Whilst link-building involves directory submissions, social bookmarking, social
media marketing and more, article submissions is one of the most affordable
ways to gain virtual footfalls. However, similar to other techniques, article
distribution requires planning.
Whether you are employing this link-building technique
yourself or hiring an external online marketing agency, the following are some
valuable tips to follow if you want to make the most of article marketing:
1. Doing an
In-Depth Keyword Research
Before even planning your article writing schedule, doing a
thorough research on keywords and long-tail key phrases popular with your
target market can offer valuable rewards. All the top key phrases related to
your product/service should dictate your article promotion strategy.
2. Targeting
Long-Tail Keywords
When you target generic keywords, you face much larger
competition than when you target long-tail keywords. As long-tail keywords are
more specific, the people who key in those phrases are looking for your business and therefore, have a greater
prospect of becoming important leads.
3. Offering
Real Value to Readers
The content you include in your articles should be unique,
informative, and engage your target audience. Some ideas to make readers coming back to your
articles include becoming a thought leader in your niche area, providing a
hands-on professional perspective on your domain, offering a new outlook on
existing practises, and shedding light on high-impact revolutionary trends.
4. Cross-Linking
Related Articles
It is important to post articles regularly to create a
reader base. However, cross-linking related articles will help you create a
loyal following of readers and in turn, valuable business leads.
5. Providing
Succinct Author Descriptions
Stuffing the author descriptions with keywords not related
to your article can harm your reputation and turn off readers. Alternatively,
short, simple, and creative profile write-ups can pique your audience’s
interest to learn more about your organisation and its products/services.
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