How to Advertise With Your Articles

People write for many different purposes. Some write for enjoyment and self-fulfillment, while other write as a means of making money. If you are writing to make money, here are some steps to follow.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Write an article, offering information that is unique and up-to-date. If you have products that you are selling, include useful information relating to those products.
   
2. Include Internet links in the article to your Web site and any sales materials you have.
3. Prepare a resource box.
4. Submit the article to ezines and article directories.
5. Submit the article to an article-submission service.
   

Tips & Warnings

• Read the terms of service for the article directories and ezines before submitting articles.
• Make sure your article contains at least 5 percent keyword density.
• Proofread your article for grammar and spelling mistakes.
• Some directories will reject your work for having links in the body, but you should continue to submit to all of them.
• Never plagiarize or copy others' works.