How to Keep Track of Article Submissions

Keeping track of article submissions is key to preventing duplicate article submissions. Duplicate article submissions can cause rejection from the article directories and prevent future submissions.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Create a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel or your favorite software.

2. Create a tab for each article.

3. Log the Web sites you have posted to under each tab along with date and time of submission and acceptance.

4. Save spreadsheets by the month.

Tips & Warnings

• Record all submissions as soon as they occur. Leaving a lapse in time between submissions and their recordings can lead to inaccurate bookkeeping.
• Include a section in each tab to record reviews of your articles. You should log onto the article directories' Web site at least once every eight weeks to manage your articles.
• Use your system to ensure that you never double submit articles.
• Always save your records to a disk in case your hard drive malfunctions.