Does Article Marketing Software Really Work?

Having recently come to the realization that I was spending more time submitting articles to article directories then I was writing them, I decided to purchase a popular article submission software with the hopes that it would automate many of the tedious details of submitting articles, and allow me to spend more time writing. After purchasing the software, I excitedly downloaded it and jumped right it wanting to put it to use right away. Unfortunately, after using it a few times, I discovered that it failed to live up to my expectations, and it wasn't long before I discarded it altogether. This article looks at my experiences with article submission software, and points out several areas where this software fails to deliver.

One of the main benefits touted by article submission software sellers is the claim that much of the time consuming work such as filling in details can be automated.
The claim is that once you sign up for a directory and submit your information, the software will automatically load your information the next time you login to submit an article. Unfortunately, what happens with many of the article directories is that when you login to submit a new article it will load the original article that you had submitted when you first signed up, meaning that every time you submit an article, you have to go back and remove the original article, and copy and paste in the new one. It doesn't seem to matter how many articles you submit, the article submission software keeps loading the original article. Needless to say, this becomes quite aggravating, and a complete waste of time.

Another one of the alleged benefits of article submission software is the claim is that the software contains hundreds of pre-loaded sites that you can submit your articles to, allowing you wide exposure for your articles. However, what I discovered when trying to submit my articles to the directories was that many of the sites were no longer in business, and many of the sites would took so long to load that you would tend to get frustrated with them, and move on to the next site. While it would be unrealistic to expect perfection, one would expect that the majority of the websites would be active and functioning. Unfortunately, it seems like the owner of the this submission software had not spent a good deal of time keeping his product updated.

As if the previous issues weren't enough to make you wonder if using article submission software is really worth the trouble, I should also mention that you won't be able to use the same username and password for many of the article sites but will instead have to use an email generated one. While in theory this shouldn't cause a problem since the article submission software is supposed to remember the information you entered for each site, in practice it often failed to do so, causing you to type in those two dirty words, "forgot password" repeatedly. While it may not sound like a huge deal, having to constantly stop and check your email to retrieve a password not only wastes time, but defeats the whole purpose of why you purchased the software in the first place.

If all this negativity hasn't dissuaded you from trying article submission software, you should know that this type of software can be rather costly. Before purchasing software, I would suggest that you go to a few Internet Marketing forums to see what others are saying about the software you're thinking of purchasing. You can also do a check simply by doing a Google search with the words 'Article Submission Software'. As the saying goes, 'buyer beware'.

As with many things in life, expectations are oftentimes greater than results. While Article Submission software promises to eliminate much of the dirty work in article distribution, it did leave this writer a bit disappointed with the results. While I found that there were some benefits to be had in using this type of software, they were more than offset by the problems I encountered. Perhaps my experience was not the norm, and there is in fact software that will allow you to hit a couple of keys and have your articles posted to hundreds of sites. Just be sure to do your research before spending your depreciating dollars on this type of software.

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William J. Thomas has been an avid Affiliate Marketer for several years. Bill also contributes articles on Internet Marketing and other business related topics. Bill's website reveals how you too can enjoy all the benefits of working at home and earning money with Affiliate Programs. http://www.billthomas.ws/