Is there any value to writing articles for Article Directories such as EzineArticles anymore?

[harrygardiner]

Is there any benefit to SERPs of writing content for EzineArticles anymore or is it pointless?

[DesignbysoapLtd]

Hi again Harry,

personally I wouldn't bother with Ezine articles or any similar article marketing networks - instead, spend that time producing high quality content, either for your own website or for guest blogging. I replied to your other question with a link to Jon Cooper's post (here it is again):

http://pointblankseo.com/link-building-strategies

There's some great link-building methods in there that are a far better use of your time. Whilst it's tempting to take the easier options such as Ezine Articles, they won't serve you well in the long-run (just look at the de-indexing of Build My Rank as a pertinent example).

Hope that helps Harry

[bronxpad]

Hello Harry, I think ezines are good to supplement your link building efforts. You can also use your links to show your customers that you have content on various sites around the web. Yes, ezines have been devalued by google but there is still some value there. First you should create great content for your site, have an active blog, build non-paid back links, optimize your social interactions, then go the route of ezines and hubpages last. Diversity of links still help.

[kbloemendaal]

Personally, I have run some tests, even before the devaluation by Google, and have found articles directories to be a waste of time for the amount of time you put into it and the little to no value you get from it.

With so many factors to consider for a good SEO plan, I try to focus on ones that help the most...