There are a lot of different article directories on the web and there is good reason why. These directories not only serve as locations for a vast amount of articles on many different topics, but they also allow articles to be submitted, usually for free. When articles are submitted to article directories, they accomplish at least two things. The first is that they provide information about a specific topic. If people are searching for that particular topic in the search engines then it is very likely they will come across your article on that subject. Once they read the article they will find the answers they are looking for and most likely, a link back to your website, which is the second aspect of submitted articles.

The Purpose of Backlinks

Backlinks are the number one reason many individuals choose to submit articles to web directories. By submitting the articles, the individual or website owner may also choose to include one to two backlinks. The backlinks are important because they help websites receive a higher ranking on search engines. Therefore, if you submit one article that is original to different article directories you will receive quite a few backlinks. The more directories you submit to the more backlinks your site will receive when the articles are published.

Now, consider submitting 10 articles to the directories. That is even more backlinks. Now, what if you really went for the top position in the search engines and submitted upwards of 100 articles over time to multiple directories? You could be looking at more than 1000 backlinks. That is a lot of backlinks, which makes your website more popular with the search engines. The more popular your site is with the search engines the higher it gets ranked. As you can see the more articles you are able to submit to article directories the better off your site will be with the search engines.

Keywords

Another positive aspect of article submission is the use of keywords. The article may be written with specific keywords in mind. This attracts more attention to the article when people are searching the web. The more people that see the article results in more people clicking the link and visiting the site. Therefore, not only will your websites traffic increase thanks to the higher ranking from all the backlinks but traffic will also increase as a direct result of keywords attracting more people to the article.

These are the basic benefits of article submission. Many websites are using this technique to position themselves and move up in Google, as well as other search engine, rankings. Of course, it takes time but if you are committed to being number one on Google, you can achieve this much faster by submitting articles to directories.
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Sweden is situated in the north of Europe and forms the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Only two countries border Sweden - Norway lies west of its borders with Finland to the northeast.

Sweden is an excellent place for a weekend break and has many places to visit - here are some of the best.

Gothenburg: is a city on the west coast of Sweden, in the province Vastergotland and is the second largest city after Stockholm. There are many great places to visit in this stunning city, with the most popular situated in the south of the city called the Archipelago. These are a group of island within the city borders that and you can travel to them by boat.

Gothenburg also boasts the largest amusement park in Scandinavia, called the Liseberg, located in the central part of the city. Not far away from the Liseberg is the Science discovery centre called the Universeum.

When travelling around Gothenburg the tram is very efficient and is the largest light rail in northern Europe. Other means of transport through the city include a good bus service and the ferry.

Gothenburg has many fine art museums and also has a new opera house. Its botanical garden is considered to be one of the best in Europe.

Stockholm: is the capital of Sweden and is also the largest city. Located on the east coast of Sweden, Stockholm is the home to the Swedish government and the Swedish Royal Family.
The central part of the city consists of fourteen islands and has its own national park.

While there are many things to do in this great city, you cannot escape from the many museums. There are 70 museums in Stockholm, which attract over 9 million visitors each year.

A visit to Stockholms Royal Palace, home to the King of Sweden, is a pleasurable experience. With in the walls of the palace are several museums and at certain times of the day you may see the changing of the Royal Guard.

Drottningholm Palace, home to the Royal family, is another very popular attraction in Stockholm. Surrounding the palace are fabulous gardens.

Lapland: is a very special place and very popular in the winter months. Lapland is situated in the north of Sweden and covers about a quarter of the surface area of Sweden.

Lapland is an ideal spot for a family break or the nature lover. Several national parks and nature reserves are situated in Lapland. Its high mountains are full of wildlife and ideal for dog sledding and any other snow activity. Elk and reindeer are some of the more popular species of wildlife found in Lapland.

The summers are very short and the winter in Lapland can reach -40C. Best known as the home of Santa Claus, this is a special place for families to visit.

Malmo: is a city situated in the south of the country and is well suited to the young traveller. It has a large range of pubs and clubs, making it a popular place for stag nights and parties.

Malmo is the third largest city in Sweden and is often considered to be the most popular city in the country. There are many places to visit in Malmo including many impressive buildings, gardens and parks.

Sweden is full of great places to see. The above is just a small insight into what awaits you.
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By: TJ Tierney

TJ Tierney is an award winning photographer and a freelance writer. To find out more information on Sweden visit his travel guide or his travel directory.

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