When most of us write an article, we immediately think of posting it to an article directory for maximum exposure… or maybe 6 article directories. But article directories are just the beginning. There are many other ways to use your articles as well. Here are 7 of them.

1.    Blog Posts
Posting to your blog should be your primary platform for getting your information to your market. If your article is lengthy, divide it into smaller bits or use the MORE feature to keep your front page concise. Using the MORE feature also gives a clear printable page. Your blog subscribers should be the first to see your new articles, a perk for being on your list.

2.    Emails to your niche groups such as Yahoo groups
Most of us belong to niche groups where we can chat with colleagues and friends about our topic of choice. Why not send the article to the list as a help to those who need it? Or send a link to the article page on your blog. Just sending a link to the blog alone may not be enough incentive for listmembers to click in, but the article link with a short summary will drive some traffic your way.

3.    Posts to FaceBook groups you belong to
If you are the admin on a FaceBook group, you could post the article in the news section of your group then send a group email inviting members to come on over. This keeps the group interested and involved. Ask for comments at the end of the article.

4.    Twitter posts of title with link
If you have automated your blog posts to go into Twitter, this one is a given. If not, send the article link out in a Twitter post.

5.    Post as a note on your FaceBook profile
This one can also be automated. FaceBook has a blogging feature that will pick up your blog posts and post them as a Note. All your friends will see the title in their news feeds.

6.    Email to your own FaceBook group members
You could just email the article to your group members. This eliminates a step and will probably get more reads.

7.    Create an article page on your website with the latest article in its entirety and earlier article links in a left column.
A link entitled Articles will let people know you have written quite a lot of material on this topic. It’s also a one-stop place for them to scan your materials quickly and easily, establishing yourself as an expert.

Rosey Dow
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