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Hey guys my question is "Is it wise to submit same article on different directory", looking forward for the right information.

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Short answer: you can republish the same article, but do it deliberately — not as a scattershot link tactic. Several posters here are right that directories can drive traffic and backlinks (, , ), but other replies are also right to warn about duplicates and directory rules (, ). Google will de-duplicate and choose one URL as the canonical version; duplicate content by itself is not an automatic “penalty,” but search engines will usually show only one version and may ignore or devalue others. (developers.google.com)

Practical, low-risk workflow:

  1. Publish the original on your site and make sure Google can index it (wait until it is indexed).
  2. If you syndicate, ask partners to either add a meta robots noindex on the syndicated copy or (if they insist) include a clear link back/attribution to the original. Google now recommends blocking indexing on syndicated copies rather than relying on cross-domain canonicals in many cases. (developers.google.com)

Quick technical examples (place on the republishing site when agreed):

<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
<link rel="canonical" href="https://your-site.example/original-article">

Note: rel="canonical" is treated as a hint and can be ignored; noindex on the copy is the clearest way to prevent the copy from competing with your original. (developers.google.com)

Do not rely on title changes alone (, ) or automated spinning (). Those tactics often leave the main body identical and still look like duplicates to Google. Also avoid mass-submitting identical content to low-quality directories — that can dilute link value and may trigger site-reputation filters for manipulative practices. (yoast.com)

Short checklist: publish original → confirm indexing → syndicate only to reputable partners → request noindex or clear attribution (or canonical when appropriate) → avoid spun duplicates → monitor with Search Console.

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Member Avatar for Member #848229

Absolutely!!

That's what you should do if your intention is SEO. If you want to become famous article writer that's different story.

For SEO you are after quality backlinks.I would not say submit to as many sites as possible, what you should do is make a list of high ranked do follow article submission site and submit your articles there.

SNIP

Hope this will help.

Regards

Edited by happygeek because: self promotion link snipped
Member Avatar for offshoreally

But don't you think google will consider it as a duplicate content also most of the article directory requires unique content.

Member Avatar for stokes1900

yes why not...for seo purpose it is important

Member Avatar for hgvdriver

Post your article in different Sites and just change the title of the article to make it look different. it's a great way to create backlinks.

Member Avatar for AirForceOne

Hi,

Submitting the same article to different article directories might be not acceptable on hot directories and would also have negative impacts for indexing purpose. Different original or spinned article submission would always be recommended.

all the best,

Member Avatar for shaniadavid

Well i think there is no harm in submitting the same article on different directories as it will increase the visibility of your article and most people will be able to get the information you want to convey!

Member Avatar for nuncaband

I think that is better to modify the article before submitting to other directories. Is more effective.

Member Avatar for CygnetInfo

Yes, definitely one can go for submitting same article on different directories as it is the purpose of SEO, but still if you have doubt then you can change the title of article a bit & submit it.

Member Avatar for laindife

I prefer to manually spun the articles.

Member Avatar for mushget

it is important for seo purpose

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