To all writers and non-writers out there, now is the time to start digging up those creative writing skills.With modern communication technology comes the popularity of information-based marketing, which is one of the oldest and most effective techniques in getting targeted prospects to sites and converting them into buyers. This is

There are several different ways you can benefit from article marketing, from attracting traffic and raising your search engine rankings to earning cash for your articles. Here's an overview of some of the top sites out there for making money and attracting traffic with your articles.

Ezine Articles. This website's articles are always at the top of the search results for relevant content, and they've been around a long time--they're a great place to get started in article marketing. Not every article marketing site has a review process, but Ezine Articles takes time to review each article that's submitted. A link from them will definitely help your rankings and bring in traffic.

IdeaMarketers. This directory is more business-focused, and it allows you to bid for top placement on their home page. If you're writing to a business audience, it may be a good place for you to reach your demographic.

GoArticles. This site has been in business for a few years, so it has a good track record of success. Its content also comes up frequently in search engines. Links from this site will help your site's search engine rankings, and its search engine visibility will help you attract traffic.

iSnare. This site isn't free; they charge a monthly fee depending on how many articles you plan to submit per month. For the monthly fee, they will distribute your articles to a wide range of sites; its possible to generate hundreds of links to one article through this site.

Article Alley. This site has been around since 2004. One of the things I like about Article Alley is that it's part of a network of article sites, including A1 Articles, Women's Articles, and Article Heaven. If the editors feel your content is appropriate for one of these partner sites, they'll post it there, too--complete with links.

Associated Content. It's a different kind of article marketing--one that pays you for each time a reader views your articles. This site is more for direct payment than for generating traffic, and they don't give you the option of publishing a resource box for your site. However, if you write an article on a popular topic, you might earn some cash for your writing.

Constant Content. Like Associated Content, Constant Content is a place to earn money for your articles--not traffic. On Constant Content, you can sell your articles directly to buyers.

Article marketing is a great way to market your website, no matter what industry you're in. Write on topics that are relevant to your industry and interesting to your readers, and your next article marketing campaign is sure to be a success.

Jennifer Williamson runs a successful business as an article writer and freelance writer in southern Pennsylvania. Visit her website for flawless writing services at affordable prices, or her freelance writing blog for up-to-the-minute writing advice.