Link building basics part 2 - article directories

Following on from the first post on link building basics - directory submissions, today's post covers another important part of any link building strategy: article directories.

What is an article directory?

An article directory is a site that aggregates unique content submitted by web users. These articles cover a wide range of subjects and are usually listed under specific categories. Some directories allow anchor links or basic links within the copy, hence their importance for SEO.