Advice? Handling An Article Submission

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Hello,

So, I've submitted an article to an online publication. The intention is to link build. I've got a link to our website in the article. It seems as though they are happy with the article.

The problem is this. They have emailed me and asked me why I sent the article. If I tell them the truth, they may just say it's not something they'll publish (because it's essentially a marketing strategy for links) or they'll tell me I have to pay to get it published. Or they'll make the links NOFOLLOW.

What would you do in this situation? Tell the truth? Or... you know.. make it seem a little more wholesome and innocent?

Regards,
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  • The purpose should not only be to get a link but to get free advertizing. Tell them you love their publication and would like to be featured there because you have something relevant that their readers will find valuable.
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    • Just an update. Lex, your suggestion worked. I laid it all out, telling him I loved it and they were still very interested in the article. Cheerio!
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  • The "why" shoud be the value of your article. Your purpose is really not their business. That's not a lie.
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    • I agree. But I've never come across a major publication that isn't interested in my intentions .
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