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From my experience with HARO I have found that an article takes four weeks to publish once it has been submitted.
It is essential to examine your competitors before you start creating content. You do not want to copy your competition. You want to create superior content than your rivals.
Google will notice that your social media activity and the content you create on your site is active. This will help you improve your SEO strategy.
Looking for authors who are regularly mentioned on websites you like is another great way to create backlinks.