Does it Make Sense to Submit Unique Articles?

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Hi,

Does it really make sense to submit unique articles to article directories on a monthly basis?

I am planning to build some links to my web 2.0 sites and some times my main site and would like to get your opinion about building links using article directories.

Which scenario would you prefer and why?

Scenario 1:

Write 10 unique articles, submit to 10 different article directories. Repeat the same each month with different 10 article directories.

Scenario 2:

Write 1 unique article, spin the article to 75% uniqueness and then submit to 10 article directories. Repeat this each month with 10 different article directories.

Scenario 3:

Write 1 unique article and submit the same article to 10 different AD. Repeat this every month for different AD's each month.

If paying for individual, unique articles is worth it, then I don't mind hiring writers for that. However if the value is close to 0, then I don't see why I should spend extra money and effort feeding article directories with unique content.
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  • Profile picture of the author BrashImpact
    Originally Posted by smallbusinessguy View Post

    Hi,

    Does it really make sense to submit unique articles to article directories on a monthly basis?

    I am planning to build some links to my web 2.0 sites and some times my main site and would like to get your opinion about building links using article directories.

    Which scenario would you prefer and why?

    Scenario 1:

    Write 10 unique articles, submit to 10 different article directories. Repeat the same each month with different 10 article directories.

    Scenario 2:

    Write 1 unique article, spin the article to 75% uniqueness and then submit to 10 article directories. Repeat this each month with 10 different article directories.

    Scenario 3:

    Write 1 unique article and submit the same article to 10 different AD. Repeat this every month for different AD's each month.

    If paying for individual, unique articles is worth it, then I don't mind hiring writers for that. However if the value is close to 0, then I don't see why I should spend extra money and effort feeding article directories with unique content.
    I am curious OP why not use SEO PRESSOR, write 2 Unique Articles 1100 words or more...and feed Google, Bing and Yahoo exactly what its looking for... It's a heck of a lot easier and you can target Specific keyword phrases to rank for...and the Additional Long tails you rank for are sick...

    I started my First MEGA AUTHORITY SITE like 26 days ago and it already has over 164 Keyword phrases in the serps most of them under 45... now its just a matter of pouring some OFF PAGE SEO GAS on that fire and driving them to #1 and POOF... Kick Butt Organic Traffic... You did not have this one on your list...but one i highly recommend and its cheaper than 10 Articles...

    Some food for thought...
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    • Profile picture of the author smallbusinessguy
      Originally Posted by BrashImpact View Post

      I am curious OP why not use SEO PRESSOR, write 2 Unique Articles 1100 words or more...and feed Google, Bing and Yahoo exactly what its looking for... It's a heck of a lot easier and you can target Specific keyword phrases to rank for...and the Additional Long tails you rank for are sick...

      I started my First MEGA AUTHORITY SITE like 26 days ago and it already has over 164 Keyword phrases in the serps most of them under 45... now its just a matter of pouring some OFF PAGE SEO GAS on that fire and driving them to #1 and POOF... Kick Butt Organic Traffic... You did not have this one on your list...but one i highly recommend and its cheaper than 10 Articles...

      Some food for thought...
      To Your Continued Success,
      Robert
      I think you are missing the point here. You are talking about On-Page SEO while I am talking about Off-Page SEO.

      It's pretty clear that you dint read my thread question. Sorry, but I am not clicking through to buy your WSO if that's why you came here and posted a way off comment.
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      • Profile picture of the author PerfectSolution
        There was a case study done by an internet marketer using duplicate conttent links and original\content.the links from original content clearly has more power and it pushes the site to the #1 spot whereas the duplicate text links/article did not perform. So it is better to write unique articcles.
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        • Profile picture of the author smallbusinessguy
          Originally Posted by PerfectSolution View Post

          There was a case study done by an internet marketer using duplicate conttent links and originalcontent.the links from original content clearly has more power and it pushes the site to the #1 spot whereas the duplicate text links/article did not perform. So it is better to write unique articcles.
          Can you point me to the case study?

          I would like to know more about it. Especially post-panda effect since most article directories has been de-valued.

          Thanks.
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          • Profile picture of the author JudyKarmann
            Originally Posted by smallbusinessguy View Post

            Does it Make Sense to Submit Unique Articles?
            It pays to submit unique articles as duplicate conten has much lower chances to rank and arguably passes less link juice.
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      • Profile picture of the author BrashImpact
        Originally Posted by smallbusinessguy View Post

        I think you are missing the point here. You are talking about On-Page SEO while I am talking about Off-Page SEO.

        It's pretty clear that you dint read my thread question. Sorry, but I am not clicking through to buy your WSO if that's why you came here and posted a way off comment.
        Actually, I completely read your post... I missed the Link Piece in the beginning... We just see so many posts here about Article marketing... I Assumed...(My Bad and i Apologize) as i read it too fast... Had i paid closer attention...i would have caught it... The post is not for the link in my Signature and after this if you feel its the case...Just let me know.. Happy to delete it... Sometimes when trying to help others... as in this case we end up being called out for something... That is an URGGGG... Moment

        Robert
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        • Profile picture of the author smallbusinessguy
          Originally Posted by BrashImpact View Post

          Actually, I completely read your post... I missed the Link Piece in the beginning... We just see so many posts here about Article marketing... I Assumed...(My Bad and i Apologize) as i read it too fast... Had i paid closer attention...i would have caught it... The post is not for the link in my Signature and after this if you feel its the case...Just let me know.. Happy to delete it... Sometimes when trying to help others... as in this case we end up being called out for something... That is an URGGGG... Moment

          Robert
          Hi,

          I am sorry for judging you. The reason is that whenever I post such open questions in forums, I get spammed with "service providers" for such offers (I received one such offer already), which really irritates me.

          Here again, I "ASSUMED" just like you and I apologize for it.

          I would prefer scenario 1 or 2. I've ever read on a blog post by Jonathan Leger (you should know) about study case on such this thing. Websites that has link from site with unique articles rank higher than duplicate one.
          What if our main aim to just to pass link juice rather than ranking when applying to web 2.0 sites?
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          • Profile picture of the author Yudhistira Mauris
            Originally Posted by smallbusinessguy View Post

            What if our main aim to just to pass link juice rather than ranking when applying to web 2.0 sites?
            For web 2.0 I would prefer scenario 2. The reason is still unique articles bring much more power for backlinking. Maybe you just need to spend an hour more for spinning.
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            • Profile picture of the author smallbusinessguy
              Originally Posted by maurisrx View Post

              For web 2.0 I would prefer scenario 2. The reason is still unique articles bring much more power for backlinking. Maybe you just need to spend an hour more for spinning.
              I am also leaning towards this method. IN this way, I can generate a lot of content using tools like thebestspinner.
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  • Profile picture of the author Yudhistira Mauris
    I would prefer scenario 1 or 2. I've ever read on a blog post by Jonathan Leger (you should know) about study case on such this thing. Websites that has link from site with unique articles rank higher than duplicate one.

    You may read this on CASE STUDY: Links from unique vs. duplicate content. « Jonathan Leger - SEO And Internet Marketing Blog
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  • Profile picture of the author danlew
    Of course it really makes sense. The more unique and high quality articles you submit every month, the more high quality backlinks and traffic you will receive. Not only that, you will gain possible revenue for giving your visitors some high quality articles to read, and an effective CTA (call-to-action) message that will convince them to buy the product under your affiliate link.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Coutts
      Originally Posted by danlew View Post

      The more unique and high quality articles you submit every month, the more high quality backlinks and traffic you will receive.
      High quality backlinks from article directories?

      You mean, from the PR0 non-context relevant, brand new page that your article is placed on? That isn't a high quality backlink, surely ...
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      • Profile picture of the author smallbusinessguy
        Originally Posted by John Coutts View Post

        High quality backlinks from article directories?

        You mean, from the PR0 non-context relevant, brand new page that your article is placed on? That isn't a high quality backlink, surely ...
        So what works best? Spun or non spun unique articles?

        Please keep in mind that I am talking about building backlinks for web 2.0 sites and not my main site
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        • Profile picture of the author eXthus
          Originally Posted by smallbusinessguy View Post

          So what works best? Spun or non spun unique articles?

          Please keep in mind that I am talking about building backlinks for web 2.0 sites and not my main site
          Non-Spun Unique Articles FTW. Google has made it clear that they consider spun articles for backlinks spammy, and that they consider quality useful content the good stuff. So going from that, it's clear that Google will place a lot more weight and value on a backlink from a page or article that is full of unique quality content, than it would on a page that has duplicate or poorly spun content.
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  • Profile picture of the author sriram rajan
    If you go my the fast attack sEO method , keep your unqie articles on the main blog of yours and submit the same after they are indexed to the main ezines, after which you can spin and submit to various article directories..
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    • Profile picture of the author sandebdavid
      Originally Posted by sriram rajan View Post

      If you go my the fast attack sEO method , keep your unqie articles on the main blog of yours and submit the same after they are indexed to the main ezines, after which you can spin and submit to various article directories..
      ^^ thats similar to what i opted do to lately. I write a really good article and post it to my site's blog, when it is indexed i edited (spin) it so it is not so similar to the original and then submit it one article directory.

      That way i get my site visited by search engines occasionally as much as i get some quality back links.

      Of course you can only do this if you have a blog to your site, otherwise many SEO gurus would recommend one unique article particle per directory.
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      • Profile picture of the author smallbusinessguy
        Originally Posted by sandebdavid View Post

        ^^ thats similar to what i opted do to lately. I write a really good article and post it to my site's blog, when it is indexed i edited (spin) it so it is not so similar to the original and then submit it one article directory.

        That way i get my site visited by search engines occasionally as much as i get some quality back links.

        Of course you can only do this if you have a blog to your site, otherwise many SEO gurus would recommend one unique article particle per directory.
        I really cant spin the articles I post to my blog because most of them are insanely long.

        Anyway I guess I'd do complex article spinning.
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  • Profile picture of the author timtheman
    1. If you, like me, find the state of the internet sad and filled with a lot of junk, then write unique articles. If only to have the joy of knowing that you are responsible for filling the internet with repeated, spun, duplicated articles. Will it help you more? Maybe. But you know this for sure, it won't hurt you.

    2-3. If you just want links and cheapest and fastest way possible, than by all means use these methods. You will save money and time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Derek Soto
    Originally Posted by smallbusinessguy View Post

    Hi,

    Does it really make sense to submit unique articles to article directories on a monthly basis?

    I am planning to build some links to my web 2.0 sites and some times my main site and would like to get your opinion about building links using article directories.

    Which scenario would you prefer and why?

    Scenario 1:

    Write 10 unique articles, submit to 10 different article directories. Repeat the same each month with different 10 article directories.

    Scenario 2:

    Write 1 unique article, spin the article to 75% uniqueness and then submit to 10 article directories. Repeat this each month with 10 different article directories.

    Scenario 3:

    Write 1 unique article and submit the same article to 10 different AD. Repeat this every month for different AD's each month.

    If paying for individual, unique articles is worth it, then I don't mind hiring writers for that. However if the value is close to 0, then I don't see why I should spend extra money and effort feeding article directories with unique content.
    I have submitted millions of spun versions of my own unique articles in the past years, here's what I've found, remember this was just my own experience and you may have different results.

    I've since diversified into paid advertising, however the ONLY place that I'll still submit articles to is ezinearticles.com because submitting spun versions or even original articles to other directories can get ranked, I've always noticed that I got the best results with ezinearticles.com than all the other sites combined. However, when you can, with all the changes taking place in Google and SEO which will only get harder and harder,

    YOU gotta learn how to master paid traffic. It's actually elevendy thousand times easier to learn that then to become an SEO master that has to always be on top of all the changes Google makes every four seconds to their search engine. Also, when you submit articles, if something happens to that site, even ezinearticles.com and they were penalized by Google, then all those articles you wrote and or paid for, gone.

    This year I'd really focus on learning how to master paid advertising, that skill no one can take from you! If u are advertising on google and they go out of business, you can then advertise on another platform and your learning curve will be much less because you've learned the fundamentals of how to make paid advertising work.
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  • Profile picture of the author Johnleesom
    From my experience spun articles will do the trick.Having unique content is important as I managed to rank 2 of my sites up the rankings by doing so.You will have unreadeble article but it's how it works
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  • Profile picture of the author Avy Smith
    Originally Posted by smallbusinessguy View Post

    Hi,

    Does it really make sense to submit unique articles to article directories on a monthly basis?

    I am planning to build some links to my web 2.0 sites and some times my main site and would like to get your opinion about building links using article directories.

    Which scenario would you prefer and why?

    Scenario 1:

    Write 10 unique articles, submit to 10 different article directories. Repeat the same each month with different 10 article directories.

    Scenario 2:

    Write 1 unique article, spin the article to 75% uniqueness and then submit to 10 article directories. Repeat this each month with 10 different article directories.

    Scenario 3:

    Write 1 unique article and submit the same article to 10 different AD. Repeat this every month for different AD's each month.

    If paying for individual, unique articles is worth it, then I don't mind hiring writers for that. However if the value is close to 0, then I don't see why I should spend extra money and effort feeding article directories with unique content.
    A unique article to different article directories is fine. But submitting spun is not a good thing to follow and rely upon. That may backfire in a bad way.
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  • Profile picture of the author prismkuet
    Yes, it's always make sense submitting unique articles. As much as you can do something it will give you good ranking. If I were you and I have the ability to collect 10 unique articles for 10 different directories, I must go for that.
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  • Profile picture of the author BudaBrit
    Alexa, unfortunately your continuous educating doesn't seem to get through... I think it's because your so nice. I think we need a bit more force.

    Spinning articles is a waste of time and money

    First, the article will go on a PR0 site, giving you no quality backlinks.

    Second, whoever reads the article will be turned off by the atrocious language, word choice and grammar.


    Instead, hire a quality writer to write extremely high quality, engaging, informative and insightful content which the reader will enjoy and be more than happy to click through. Clicking through meaning direct traffic, which is: Direct Traffic is Better Than Google Traffic | Practical eCommerce

    Spending $20 on an article of the highest quality, which you then syndicate across the web, will bring in 2000 times more than a $1 article.

    So spend that little extra, as in this case, it's worth a hell of a lot more.
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  • Profile picture of the author JayWeir
    I would spin the article and submit to different directories but I would also submit the spun versions of the same article to free ebook directories, slide presentation sites and other document sharing sites to get the most exposure for the same article.

    Just make sure that your hyperlink you insert is in the http://www format and is link enabled to ensure you get backlinks plus traffic.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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      Originally Posted by JayWeir View Post

      I would spin the article and submit to different directories.
      I would avoid doing that.

      Not so much because I think there's any huge downside to doing it very meticulously and carefully and editing every copy by hand - but just because it's a total waste of time with absolutely no benefits at all compared with submitting them unspun.

      I can suggest six little items to read, which offer some insight ...

      (i) This post explains the benefits of spinning;

      (ii) This post, and its links, explain how article directories really work and why they exist;

      (iii) The first half (or so) of this thread contains a good discussion of what you can gain from spinning articles;

      (iv) The advice on this subject given by so many people throughout most of this thread has been really helpful to many people here;

      (v) On the meaning and significance of "duplicate content", in this context, this little post from expert article marketer Anne Pottinger includes direct quotations from Google's WebMaster Central Blog on the subject (not easy to find a more authoritative source than that!);

      (vi) This little article is also a very useful and accurate explanation of the subject.
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  • Profile picture of the author BudaBrit
    My approach didn't seem to work either, Alexa

    Thanks for the articles, though, some good reads.

    on a similar topic, how do you go about posting the articles to the directories, and how do you find relevant ones?
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    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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      Originally Posted by BudaBrit View Post

      My approach didn't seem to work either, Alexa
      No, I noticed ... such is forum life's "rich tapestry".

      Originally Posted by BudaBrit View Post

      how do you go about posting the articles to the directories, and how do you find relevant ones?
      I can never find relevant directories. I use Ezine Articles (as the very last place I dump a copy of each article, after self-publishing and then getting it syndicated as widely as possible to relevant websites and ezines I know of), and sometimes I also use either GoArticles or ArticlesBase (though they don't really seem to help me, worth talking about) and that's the lot, for me, for article directories. I do gain (sometimes a lot) from putting them in Ezine Articles, though: people with relevant sites genuinely do re-publish them from there. I'm using an article directory only as a stepping-stone to get to some relevant sites I can't reach on my own. (I say "only", but that is why article directories exist, of course ). If it helps, my "basic business model" is described in this post: http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...ml#post5035794
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      • Profile picture of the author BudaBrit
        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        No, I noticed ... such is forum life's "rich tapestry".



        I can never find relevant directories. I use Ezine Articles (as the very last place I dump a copy of each article, after self-publishing and then getting it syndicated as widely as possible to relevant websites and ezines I know of), and sometimes I also use either GoArticles or ArticlesBase (though they don't really seem to help me, worth talking about) and that's the lot, for me, for article directories. I do gain (sometimes a lot) from putting them in Ezine Articles, though: people with relevant sites genuinely do re-publish them from there. I'm using an article directory only as a stepping-stone to get to some relevant sites I can't reach on my own. (I say "only", but that is why article directories exist, of course ). If it helps, my "basic business model" is described in this post: http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...ml#post5035794
        Thanks again Alexa, but perhaps I chose the wrong word again

        If not directories, then how do you find these content sites with an overflowing pot of subscribers who are scraping their article barrel for the last remnants?

        Sorry for the flowery language, I'm in a bit of a fiction mood, I think... I may do a short story or two when I get a chance
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  • Profile picture of the author Prashant_W
    To the OP. Stop whatever the hell you're doing and read every single word the likes of Alexa and MYOB have to say on the subject. Their words of wisdom will open your eyes. Seriously.
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  • Profile picture of the author SergeMonrois
    Scenario 2. Of course, for Google and editoral team of Article directoris, the variant 1 is the best, but you may spend TOO MUCH time. And there is no guarantee that your articles will be approved.
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  • Profile picture of the author johnben1444
    Spinning works to some extent if you can take the time to spin all sentences, paragraph and still have a readable content. Unfortunately, this is practically impossible for a lot of people because it require a lot of time/hours to efficiently get this done.

    So instead of spinning crap or scrape content it is far more better to syndicate (unspun content), it is going to provide more value at the long run especially when the Panda update is targeted at crap content.

    Alexa is very correct when it comes to giving your site unique content first before getting in syndicated to other site. I do this all the time except when my site is or does not have a blog.
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  • Profile picture of the author CankleFish
    I choose scenario 2

    If I get a vote, that is...
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  • Profile picture of the author lebstyle
    Originally Posted by smallbusinessguy View Post

    Hi,

    Does it really make sense to submit unique articles to article directories on a monthly basis?

    I am planning to build some links to my web 2.0 sites and some times my main site and would like to get your opinion about building links using article directories.

    Which scenario would you prefer and why?

    Scenario 1:

    Write 10 unique articles, submit to 10 different article directories. Repeat the same each month with different 10 article directories.

    Scenario 2:

    Write 1 unique article, spin the article to 75% uniqueness and then submit to 10 article directories. Repeat this each month with 10 different article directories.

    Scenario 3:

    Write 1 unique article and submit the same article to 10 different AD. Repeat this every month for different AD's each month.

    If paying for individual, unique articles is worth it, then I don't mind hiring writers for that. However if the value is close to 0, then I don't see why I should spend extra money and effort feeding article directories with unique content.
    I would vote Scenario 3 but would do 5 unique articles on high ranking PR 5+ article directories and 5 at 50% spun articles submitted to any directories with a PR of 2+. So sites like ezines, buzzle, should get the 5 good quality articles and the 1000's of other article directory sites should get your 50% spun articles.
    I also recommend a good article spinner, one that allows you to create unlimited variances of the words/sentences for your articles.
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