How Authors Can Get Links, Drive Traffic and Enhance Their Authority with Free Article Marketing
Quick & Easy Guide to Article Marketing for Authors
You want to start a new blog, a great idea for any writer. But where will the readers come from?
Or if you’re getting ready to launch a book, who will know about it?
Building up an online presence, establishing authority in your field, and attracting the kind of people who are already interested in what you have to say—that’s the aim for lots of authors.
And there are lots of ways to build your author platform. One great way is through article marketing.
If you want to market your books, services, or other products, one of the best ways—absolutely free—is with an article marketing strategy that will pay off for months and years.[/text_block]
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