Love to write? Here's your chance. Writing about your site and experiences can bring traffic as well as credibility. Submit articles on topics of interest to web sites and e-zines that include those topics in their content. Site owners are constantly seeking fresh copy to update their content so many will happily publish your articles. Be sure to include your resource box (web site address and description) at the bottom of the article. Here's a short list of sites that accept articles to get you started:

• Ezine@rticles.com
• IdeaMarketers.com
• Free-Content (Yahoo Groups)

Another way to use your writing skills to promote your site is to start a blog (web log). Post your opinions, ideas, and thoughts on the Internet in chronological order. Use your blog to increase the public's awareness about your site and also establish yourself as an authority on your topic. Update it frequently and encourage readers to leave comments and feedback to find out their wants and needs.

The last way in this section is to write an email newsletter. People who visit your site and sign up for your newsletter are more likely to return. Keep it simple, friendly, and informal. Provide helpful tips, resources, and updates. You can manage your mailing list and automate your e-mail promotions using existing software programs. IMPORTANT: Make sure the recipients of your newsletter have requested to receive it. Also, make sure they can opt-out at any time. DON'T SPAM.