I have submitted many articles to many article directories, but I have always done it wit hthe sole purpose of putting a back-link in the bio to help my site rank higher. I have completely ignored one very important use for them ,the ability to actuually drive traffic!

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By carefully choosing your niche and the keyword phrases that can be dominated in short order, adding a post or two and then hitting EzineArticles with 3 or 4 short, but lazer-focused articles, you will find the kind of visitors you want coming to your brand new site.