Both article banks and article directories may provide you with content for your e-zine, magazine, Web site, e-book, etc.

With permission of an article's author and some times article bank owners themselves, you will be provided with free content. In return, author will provide you with copyright information, a brief bio and link to their Web site. Many of sites below contain both article banks and e-zine directories.

When you visit article banks, look for other services that site owner provides for you as a publisher and utilize other helpful services, too. If you find yourself using an article bank over and over again, consider providing a link from your site to their site - maybe on a "recommended links" page. It's an excellent way to thank site owner for providing such a valuable resource.

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