External Links Plus Article Marketing – Professional Marketing Ideas

Making money online doesn’t need to entail scams, or even starting a new business. If you can put a few sentences together about something other people might like to learn about, that’s a good start. Writing articles is no longer about getting the latest stories into the latest editions of the local newspapers, all written by well paid reporters. Things have really changed now with the internet. You don’t need to be a big name pro to get your writings accepted and recognized. Writing is a now a marketing tool. Learning about external links and article marketing can help grow your business.

There are many ways to write for the internet. An “article” can mean anything from a blog, home pages for websites, entire website content, sales letters, and even real stories and articles for online publishers.

You have a few options when you write for the internet. Each one has its benefits for amateurs and pros alike.

Check out some sites where you can submit content for free. These are ideal for article marketing purposes. These frequently offer more benefits, too. You usually get a byline, you can post a bio, and you can link to your website. This is a great opportunity for some self promotion – free! You do need to write about something, though. You just can’t do lengthy sales pitches. Write about topics that are germane to your business. You will be looked on as an expert on the subject.

For example, if you are a sports therapist you might want to write about how athletes can prevent injuries when working out. At the end of each article you should add your bio and a link to your website. Or You could write articles on how to make your own gift baskets and give readers ideas on how to decorate them and sell them. Of course, each article would have your bio talking about your company and it would have an external link to your website.

Some sites will pay you for your article. You may or may not be given a byline. Each paying site has different rules.

Not many people get rich writing. Even Edgar Allen Poe died a bitter penniless man. With article writing, it’s all about marketing yourself and your business. However, writing for the internet isn’t about getting rich writing, per se. It’s all about advertising what you have to offer. Try some viral marketing with your emails, too. Put a link at the bottom just like Hotmail has done for years, and direct readers to your site or at least your phone.

Are you a mortgage broker? Hair dresser? Computer repair tech? There’s nothing like adding a link on your emails with either special promotions or a link to your website. You will get customers!