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Hi there,

I just posted this in the "Internet Marketing" general section but haven't gotten a response yet.  Here's a summary, perhaps it is more appropriate in this category of SEO ...

I've recently started building some Amazon review sites (I don't think I'm supposed to which course I'm using).  These are pure amazon review sites

I've been reading about some backlink building about writing an original article and then syndicating it via different method like
1) rewrite article and submit to article directories
2) turn it into a powerpoint and upload to presentation sights
3) turn powerpoint into video and upload to video sites
etc.

Just curious ... what is a good tactic to use here:

1) post original article on the amazon review site and then point all the syndication with a link back to original article on the amazon review site ... if so, what's a "seamless" way to integrate the original articles into the review site?

2) do not post original article on amazon review site (leaving it as an amazon review site) ..use the links instead to point back to main site and maybe a few pages/categories (e.g. http://abcd.com/category/brand-name)

Another question: for the original article, I had assumed you had to write an article in the traditional sense like "Best 5 ways to ...".  But can you syndicate an original product review?  Like if I'm reviewing a brand-name product, can I post syndicate that as an article to article sites or as video to video sites?  Or is it better to use a "traditional" article?

Still learning!  Thanks!

Why not try the methods you suggest and see which ones do better? Then you can post back and let the rest of us know. 

You mean I actually have to work? 

Thanks for the note and small kick in the pants...  I will give it a shot and report back whatever I might found out. 

I actually believe option 2 is better.

You have to understand that you are trying to get % in earnings from Amazon. By putting the original articles in your review site, you are making sure that the person lands on your site and will eventually click on the affiliate link. If you put it in Amazon, considering that Amazon has a better PR than your review site, there is a bigger chance that they will land on Amazon with the same article as your review site. Even though this will still give you the same earnings, less traffic for your site will overall slower your site's popularity and progress.