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Article Question: How do you find webmasters who need content?

by Iriss
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In this thread it seems that the general consensus is to:

Find web masters who need content, and write articles for them.

Questions:

1) Where can one find web masters who need content?
2) How to approach them?

Any tips would be appreciated.
#article #content #find #question #webmasters
  • Profile picture of the author TiffLee
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      If you find webmasters THEN write content on their specifications, not only will you be writing in slightly different niches, but you will also be writing numerous different articles ... which defeats the purpose of syndication.
      Not necessarily. It's like anything else in IM - it's done on different levels and in different ways. The method you mention is good for submitting guest articles to get links.

      Many times it's worth writing a special article that will fit well with a certain site or blog content. That's done when the site is in your niche and is a competitor or authority site in the niche.

      I know marketers who will write an article (or have it written) specifically for a certain site as a guest blogger or to place a guest article. It does make sense because the articles are front page, and the links from them appear on high PR pages.

      I've written many rush articles of 1000+ words for clients to use as a "guest articles" on authority sites in their niche. Rush jobs - 24 hr turnaround - price is doubled. I like it:p
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      • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
        You asked how to approach webmasters about using your content. This may not be the exact answer you were looking for, but it's one you should understand before you start firing off inquiries...

        Approach them with humility.

        Too many would-be syndicators go in with guns blazing, with an aggressive tone.

        "Hi, Webmaster. I have the super tremendous article I know your audience will kiss your feet for publishing..."

        I don't think I'm all that different from other publishers when my reaction is:

        Just who the heck do you think you are? Don't presume to tell me what my readers want - that's my job, and I'm good at it or you wouldn't be pitching me to put your stuff on my site. Take your attitude and stuff it...

        Better to use something like:

        "Hi, Webmaster. I was just looking at your site, and I see that you do a great job covering [something]. I also noticed that you sometimes use content from other writers.

        I write articles on [something], and I'd be pleased to appear on a site like yours. Here's a [link/sample] you are free to use if you think your readers might like it. All I ask is that you leave the resource box intact with live links.

        If you get a good reaction and you'd like more of my articles, just let me know..."

        I can tell you from both sides of the fence that a little humility and sincere flattery goes a long way...
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  • Profile picture of the author Jim Guererro
    Search for relevant niche blogs and get in contact with the webmasters. Read a bit on their blog and try to get a flavor of what they are all about and what message they are conveying and then give your supporting comments on it.

    After giving your perception, offer to the webmaster that you can write articles for them that will attract even more people and signups.
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