Duplicate Content and Article Submission - Get the Facts

Article submission is one of the best ways to get backlinks for your website, which can lead to increased traffic and more sales. The algorithms that create search engine rankings are secret, but one thing Internet marketers know is that backlinks are a major component. The more backlinks that you have related to a specific keyword phrase, the more likely that you’ll rank well for that specific keyword phrase.

Understanding that, the goal for Internet marketers becomes getting quality backlinks to their websites from as many websites as possible. In an attempt to do so, many marketers post the same article to several different article directories. While each of these article directories represents several backlinks to your website, there’s also the concern of duplicate content.

In addition to using backlinks to weigh the importance of a website, Google uses duplicate content filters to remove duplicate instances of the same content from search results. This is done to prevent website publishers from stealing content from others and publishing it as their own.

But does this apply to article directories? If you submit articles to several different article directories, will your content get caught in the duplicate content filters?

There is no definitive word on what constitutes duplicate content and what does not – but Google does try to find the original source of the content and place that first in the search engine results. This means that your website with your article will appear before your article on EzineArticles.com in the search engine results. Your main website gets preference in search engine rankings.

Your article in EzineArticles.com and other article directories may also be safe because the duplicate content filters are specifically looking for plagiarized content. Anything you submit to an article directory is considered to be syndicated to that directory. You’re doing the submitting so you’re obviously not plagiarizing yourself. Other individuals can get in trouble if they steal your content from your site or the article directory and post it on their own website. But your article submissions will be safe.

With this in mind, what should you do to make sure that your article directory submissions are going to give you the best results? Here are three important tips to remember.

1. Use original content.

Even though your articles will be distributed over many different directories, your primary article should be original. It shouldn’t be spun or rewritten from another source. This can really affect the quality of the content and even if it isn’t caught by duplicate content filters, it could get you caught by the article directories.

2. Use the right keywords.

Effective article marketing is all about choosing the right keywords. Make sure you do keyword research first and avoid shooting into the dark with your writing and article distribution. Use your target keyword as your anchor text for your backlinks.

3. Create a strong call to action.

Traffic from distributed articles will come from the backlinks and readers who like what you have to say and click on your link. Make sure that your bio box includes a strong call to action that will motivate your reader to take the next step with you.

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Cindy Bolley   HHCTB? Thanks for the post Interesting and important info Cindy Apr 11th 2011 10:40

Sudaryo -.   webmaster Really nice post. Thanks. Apr 11th 2011 10:56

Sriram Raj   Professional Blogger hmm. Interesting information about plagiarism. useful and informative Apr 11th 2011 11:02

Patsy j Payne   konnektions konsultant Thank u Darrell. I've got a handle on writing techniques, now to learn how to properly publish Apr 11th 2011 13:28

Joe Griffith   Profesionsl marketer Really nice post and good info, everything you said is very true Apr 11th 2011 14:00

Rodney Lee Smith   Internet Marketing Consultant Great Dan, I hope to become like you, a successful internet marketer and online entrepreneur. Apr 11th 2011 17:05

Michael Camire   Internet Marketing At Its Best! Agree that back links are important. There are some good tools available that can be used to make back linking less laborious. Apr 11th 2011 17:16

Joseph Botelho   Investing One Gram at a Time Hello Darren, Very well written, and researched, l totally agree with what you have written, l been trying to teach this on several of the groups l have here at APSense. Google Spiders, do crawl and have an ability to provide you with a (SERP)...when this occurs you have done well...with your article...the blood line is "BACK-LINKS"....the more you have the better your site will be ranked, by "Alexa Rankings"... Learning and understand what Darren is talking about is what l am about to do, l appreciate Darren's talents, this do to prove a point that Darren and I have been making for a long time... The more back links you have the better your "RANKED" Darren l going to publish this article on the "APSEnse Blog"...if you decide you like me to remove it, then l will...but this is how back links are formed... If you have any desire to make it in this game then follow us... The more the better the RANKINGS... Regards, Joseph Botelho Apr 11th 2011 18:45

Gregory Osborne   Online Marketing Entrepreneur... I totally agree with you on the high importance of getting back-links to your websites, writing original compelling article content is probably one of the most of difficult things to accomplish for most of us marketers. Your article is very accurate and informative. Apr 11th 2011 19:51

Darren Olander   Full Time Internet Marketer Thanks for comments all! :-) Apr 12th 2011 09:33

Fred Mugone   Health, Wellness, e-Business Excellent information. I totally agree with all that you have said. Your last 3 points: Using original content, the right keywords and a strong call to action virtually guarantee success. Apr 12th 2011 10:04

Rio B.   OnlinePreneur Thanks for the tips Darren Apr 21st 2011 10:28

Paula van Dun   Retired Great article and very informative. I wonder if it is possible to get backlinks without the use of article directories. I write a lot myself and I publish my self written articles on other social networks and blogs. I share those on a regular basis using share buttons or import a rss feed. I have not submitted any to a directory for three reasons, being Dutch and many of such services do not accept submissions with spelling or grammar errors; the second reason because of the fear of becoming them less unique when used by others through spinning; 3rd the fact that some people post these without giving credit to the original author. Your article took away some of the fear. May 1st 2011 12:41

Additya Prahasta  coupon writter thanks for your posting and sharing Darren, :) Jul 13th 2011 02:16