How do you get people to join a new article directory?

valerieSONORA · 03-16-2009, 02:49 PM

Question in the title asks it all. Just wondering.

Michael Motley · 03-16-2009, 03:10 PM

The point of an article directory for those that write articles is the site being a favorite of search engines. Nobody cares if you write a spectacular article if the article directory has such crappy seo work done on it that its never found through search engines. If its not found, people dont click links, if nobody clicks links, nobody goes to sites, then nobody buys stuff. If directories can't get traffic, nobody wants to post to them

valerieSONORA · 03-16-2009, 05:15 PM

I see. Guess it's close to impossible then.

rondo · 03-16-2009, 05:35 PM

Which script are you using? Most of the popular scripts have plugins which automatically receive articles from the main submission services like isnare.com or articlemarketer.com

You can also advertise your directory at various webmaster forums.

Andrew

TMG Enterprises · 03-16-2009, 05:36 PM

All directories had to start somewhere, right? There's no reason not to try and then just continue to promote, backlink, etc until it rises in the ranks. You (or whoever) could end up with the next EZA.

Tina G

JonathanBoettcher · 03-16-2009, 05:41 PM

Find a unique way to market your directory. There are a lot of directories out there, but I don't think too many of them are actually being marketing seriously.

Martin Luxton · 03-16-2009, 06:10 PM

Josh Spaulding started one by offering prizes to the people who posted the most articles in specified time period.

Probably the quickest way to get yours off the ground is to ask Steven Wagenheim to post all his articles there.

Martin

Steven Fullman · 03-16-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Luxton

Probably the quickest way to get yours off the ground is to ask Steven Wagenheim to post all his articles there.

Martin

ROFL. Superb!

valerieSONORA · 03-16-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Luxton

Probably the quickest way to get yours off the ground is to ask Steven Wagenheim to post all his articles there.

Martin

LOLOLOL great idea, but I doubt he'd post there. I think he only posts at EZA. Too bad, it could get 1,000 articles in no time.

Steve Porcaro · 03-16-2009, 07:05 PM

I am trying to remember many years ago when I seen a person called Chris Knight asking many questions to what then became Ezine articles.

I think you can learn alot by searching for his old post on other forums, in matter of fact I think one of the was webhostingworld.com

This information was not on the Warrior Forum. Just keep at it and I would like to keep tabs, as I thought it would be pretty easy, however people bring up some good points. In addition I most likely would not submit either, so I can make my efforts more productive in other places.

Terry Kyle · 03-16-2009, 07:11 PM

Hi VS,

Why not have your directory specialize in a sub-niche, get a toe-hold/foot-hold/arm-lock on that SPECIFIC area e.g. home business ideas for the disabled (over 50 million Americans); gold prospecting/fitness/dating for seniors etc etc and then gradually expand 'sideways' into other sub-niches.

As a frequent user of Article Post Robot (400+ directories), I know that many of those sites are pretty weak. Why? Because IMHO they are too too general.

Reading Jeffrey Lant's "Cash Copy" (an all time marketing must-read) will hopefully give you inspiration.

The world doesn't need another me-too EZA 'all things to all people' directory but it always needs laser-targeted, high quality, specialized-audience-specific content.

Best of luck with it VS!

valerieSONORA · 03-16-2009, 07:36 PM

Wish I thought of that. Shoulda made it a niche directory, but it's pretty general with lots of different topics.

JonathanBoettcher · 03-16-2009, 07:37 PM

Could always pick one topic and really start flogging it...

03-16-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
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Michael Motley HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 398 Thanks: 17 Thanked 110 Times in 80 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get people to join a new article directory? The point of an article directory for those that write articles is the site being a favorite of search engines. Nobody cares if you write a spectacular article if the article directory has such crappy seo work done on it that its never found through search engines. If its not found, people dont click links, if nobody clicks links, nobody goes to sites, then nobody buys stuff. If directories can't get traffic, nobody wants to post to them

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Steve Porcaro Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 794 Thanks: 73 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How do you get people to join a new article directory? I am trying to remember many years ago when I seen a person called Chris Knight asking many questions to what then became Ezine articles. I think you can learn alot by searching for his old post on other forums, in matter of fact I think one of the was webhostingworld.com This information was not on the Warrior Forum. Just keep at it and I would like to keep tabs, as I thought it would be pretty easy, however people bring up some good points. In addition I most likely would not submit either, so I can make my efforts more productive in other places.
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Terry Kyle On A Backlinking Journey War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 433 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 254 Thanked 294 Times in 87 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get people to join a new article directory? Hi VS, Why not have your directory specialize in a sub-niche, get a toe-hold/foot-hold/arm-lock on that SPECIFIC area e.g. home business ideas for the disabled (over 50 million Americans); gold prospecting/fitness/dating for seniors etc etc and then gradually expand 'sideways' into other sub-niches. As a frequent user of Article Post Robot (400+ directories), I know that many of those sites are pretty weak. Why? Because IMHO they are too too general. Reading Jeffrey Lant's "Cash Copy" (an all time marketing must-read) will hopefully give you inspiration. The world doesn't need another me-too EZA 'all things to all people' directory but it always needs laser-targeted, high quality, specialized-audience-specific content. Best of luck with it VS!
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valerieSONORA formerly annoyedgirl War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Chosen Land , USA. Posts: 1,275 Thanks: 127 Thanked 130 Times in 92 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get people to join a new article directory? Wish I thought of that. Shoulda made it a niche directory, but it's pretty general with lots of different topics.
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JonathanBoettcher Compulsive Clicker War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 541 Thanks: 15 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you get people to join a new article directory? Could always pick one topic and really start flogging it...
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