For millions of website and internet business owners, article writing is a primary method of promoting their business. Article writing can help to increase the number of backlinks pointing to a website, establish the authority and reputation of the writer/owner, and even assist in developing a following of loyal customers. It is however a very time consuming proposition and one that, with the exception of a few of the best writers, doesn't often generate additional income directly.
In most instances, those who are promoting their own website or business are submitting their written work to article sites for promotion and syndication. This can be a great way of getting your article found and in the majority of cases, these article directories offer the service at no fee. Certainly, sites such as EzineArticles.com and GoArticles.com do an effective job of getting written articles noticed and in the hands of hungry publishers. The ability to include text links within the author resource box also provides the backlinks that any website needs to show up well in searches .
Unfortunately, the time involved in writing can be significant and that time is valuable. There are some sites that provide a small payment for select articles. The problem with many of these options however are that either the payment is an extremely small one time payment or not all articles get reimbursed making it a bit of a gamble.
There are newer options however that can provide internet marketers a better opportunity. Qassia is a site that emerged on the scene in early 2008. It's self-described as both an "intelligence engine" and a "tag-based web directory". Sites submitted to Qassia are ranked based on credits earned. Credits are earned by writing "intel" or what most of us would refer to as articles. Intel is rated by user reviewers giving the best intel a boost in rank. Credits are also earned for reviewing intel, referring other users, and even for posting the Qassia logo on webpages. The more credit earned, the higher the associated website or webpage is ranked within the directory.
Intel, or articles, written for Qassia each provide a "do follow" backlink to the website/webpages of choice. Intel is very easy to write as there are no rules regarding article length. Quality however is rewarded by higher scores and thus higher rankings within the site. There is also no limit as to the number of websites or pages that can be promoted.
Another primary advantage of writing for Qassia is that AdSense revenue can be earned on all ads displayed on the submitters pages. It's not merely AdSense revenue sharing , but a full 100% of any AdSense revenue earned. Although revenue earned per click is clearly small in most instances, there is no limit placed on earnings. Thus, over time the income potential is significant for those who write routinely.
Certainly, writing articles will continue to be a top method of promotion on the internet for a long time to come. Unique and useful information will continue to draw searchers and internet marketers and entrepreneurs will need to provide much of that content. Being able to promote your site and earn income on those same efforts will be critical in optimizing promotion and income generating efforts. Sites like Qassia which make this easier will likely be the trend in the coming years as well.
Contributor: Christine Peppler. The author is a three year veteran of internet marketing and article writing. She invites interested individuals to visit the Qassia website to learn more about the oppportunities offered there.
