Interact Media (Zerys.com) is an online content service that I have used for a few years and is a good way for new writers and those who need extra income to utilize their need for quality web content. Many of the jobs range from .7 cents per word to 14 cents a word but the majority of content is written for .7 cents to 3.2 cents per word.
The lower paying articles are generally local and city articles. For example: Where to dine in the Bakersfield area or The 10 best family friendly amusement parks in the Central Texas area. Many of the articles are also on topics such as: shopping, autos, home and garden, business, technology and health. There are others as well but they filter the jobs available according to your expertise. You get to pick five level one areas of expertise and a total of one hundred sub categories.
They use a two to five star rating system which is a combination of your editor's rating and the client's rating. You do not want to fall below a four star rating. Read the the client's and editor's instructions very carefully and do not deviate. Make the appropriate links where they ask and be mindful of the desired key word density that the require.
My advice is download and print their guide book and study it. They are very strict on their criteria but they are straight forward and clear. They are fair but I have to be clear that what you may think is "good enough" will not suffice.
The good news is they are reputable and they do pay on time but they only pay twice a month, on the first and fifteenth via Paypal. I have had only on article rejected by a client in a year and half. Some writer complain that it takes longer than two weeks to get paid but you will not get stiffed Interact Media charges the client for work done in good faith if the client does not approve it in a timely manner.
Some of the best paying and a most reliable genre of articles are HVAC articles which are tough to write if you don't know the subject. These articles generally pay 3.2 cents a word and average around 350 words per article.
If you are interesting in giving them try you can apply at http://www.zerys.com/default.aspx
Friday, January 17, 2014
Blogging for Dollars: Tips and Tricks for successful blogging.
I'm not going to lie and say that you will get rich by blogging because we all know that's an outright lie but there are a few tricks and tools to make some residual income from your blogs. The first thing is to have a niche blog for a specific tasks, like baking cookies or polka music or whatever your niche happens to be. The second thing is to create tags and links so people will find you and your blog easily. Create a blog that is proportionately dense with your target key words so that search engines will target your blog.
Write something you know about very well that you can share your personal knowledge and insight in such a way that will benefit your readers. Write in an easy to understand way and avoid using too much jargon. Keep the topic entertaining and relevant. There are a few sites that many bloggers do well with and gain residual income from ads they place there as well. Here's a few websites to explore:
Squidoo.com is a great site that fine tunes blogs into very specific "lenses" where they focus on a specific topic and a target audience. They also provide a few means to make residual income on this site as well. It's highly recommended that you have a laser focus on your topic. Also try not to use material that will not be easily dated.
Redgage.com is another great site much like other social media it actually pays you based on the value of your content.
Helium.com allows you to post original content that you agree to give up the rights to for one year in exchange for residual income from advertising in relation to your article. The better written your article is the more traffic you can expect. The downside with this website is you have to provide content in order not to lose your adverting shares. The good news is this site receives a good amount of traffic and also has a good following.
Another easy way to make money on your blog is pay per click sites, these are some of the most profitable pay per click sites to try:
Adsense by Google which is very easy to use on blogger but you must have the right amount of traffic and content to be accepted.
Amazon Associates Program allows you to build ads, tie in merchandise with your ads and build a store with products linked to your page and build revenue from a percentage of the sales. You can also make free money on referrals for Amazon Prime free trials.
Hoveringads.com allows you to avoid obnoxious pop-up ads that will only annoy and distract your readers. It places a small but readable add on the side of you page that hovers but which is not bothersome.
Write something you know about very well that you can share your personal knowledge and insight in such a way that will benefit your readers. Write in an easy to understand way and avoid using too much jargon. Keep the topic entertaining and relevant. There are a few sites that many bloggers do well with and gain residual income from ads they place there as well. Here's a few websites to explore:
Squidoo.com is a great site that fine tunes blogs into very specific "lenses" where they focus on a specific topic and a target audience. They also provide a few means to make residual income on this site as well. It's highly recommended that you have a laser focus on your topic. Also try not to use material that will not be easily dated.
Redgage.com is another great site much like other social media it actually pays you based on the value of your content.
Helium.com allows you to post original content that you agree to give up the rights to for one year in exchange for residual income from advertising in relation to your article. The better written your article is the more traffic you can expect. The downside with this website is you have to provide content in order not to lose your adverting shares. The good news is this site receives a good amount of traffic and also has a good following.
Another easy way to make money on your blog is pay per click sites, these are some of the most profitable pay per click sites to try:
Adsense by Google which is very easy to use on blogger but you must have the right amount of traffic and content to be accepted.
Amazon Associates Program allows you to build ads, tie in merchandise with your ads and build a store with products linked to your page and build revenue from a percentage of the sales. You can also make free money on referrals for Amazon Prime free trials.
Hoveringads.com allows you to avoid obnoxious pop-up ads that will only annoy and distract your readers. It places a small but readable add on the side of you page that hovers but which is not bothersome.
Building Your Author Rank by Writing For Media Shower
Media Shower is one of the premier web content producers. They use professional journalists to write on everything from Aardvarks to Zoroastrianism. While they are only looking for highly qualified professional writers they have a relatively easy possess for applying and if you succeed that will be a great benefit to you.
It's a very good way to build your name recognition, writing profile, resume and your skills as a writer. In order to be considered you must be able to write in a highly professional manner, you must be extremely knowledgeable in the topics you are writing about. You must also be extremely reliable, be able to meet your deadlines and be able to produce several high quality 500 word articles that are tailored to the clients criteria.
If you feel like you would like to give this opportunity a shot then apply at this link http://mediashower.com/content?Action=WriterApp
It's a very good way to build your name recognition, writing profile, resume and your skills as a writer. In order to be considered you must be able to write in a highly professional manner, you must be extremely knowledgeable in the topics you are writing about. You must also be extremely reliable, be able to meet your deadlines and be able to produce several high quality 500 word articles that are tailored to the clients criteria.
If you feel like you would like to give this opportunity a shot then apply at this link http://mediashower.com/content?Action=WriterApp
Why I Love The Freelancers Bible
This is simply the best book on Freelancing that I have found. It answers all my questions in one easy to use format and I have learned more from this book than any other book like it. The best thing about is is that it is readable and not stuffed with jargon that I don't understand or don't need in the real world. This is not a book about business theories or fads it is a meat and potato, real world account of how to be successful freelancing without having to learn from your own mistakes. Sarah Horowitz is a freelancer guru in the true sense of the word. I only hope she writes more books. I'm also a subscriber and a member of her Freelancer's Union which is 100 percent free. I actually keep this book on my desk or at least no more than three feet from it at all times. Did I mention that I really love this book?
Legitimate Sites that Pay Writers
I started this page to help others make a little extra cash. I'm not promising thousands of dollars in your Paypal account every week but I have made a few hundred a week using a few sites that have actually paid me a fair wage for sitting in my home office on my nights off from my regular job selling plumbing and electrical supplies. I needed a little extra cash but my schedule was not flexible enough for a real part time job. So I did a little research found a few sites that actually paid me and decided I could write copy and content for online sites.
The set-up times on some of these sites a little long but they are well worth it in the long run. The first thing that is required is the ability to follow through and be mindful of the instructions that your client is giving you. Zerys is by far the most reliable site I write for and they have always paid me for all work they have accepted. The pay varies on the job and all work is paid by the word. Most jobs are between .7 cents a word for really easy jobs to 14 cents a word for much harder jobs. I write a lot of HVAC articles which require some research and the ability to follow precise instructions, I average around 3.2 cents a word. Many of the articles are around 350 words, while some are around 600 words. I make on average around $11.20 for less than an hour of work in my home while listening to music. That's not too bad for a part time job at home in my spare time.
The other site I use often is Odesk.com which is my girlfriend's favorite. While she was between jobs she did a lot of freelance jobs with this site and this can also be a very good way to stay productive and keep your skills sharp if you are between full time jobs. I have written a few blocks of articles via Odesk.com and I have always been paid. The down side is you have to bid on jobs and it's usually the low bidder that gets many jobs but the upside is if you actually produce good work they will ask you to do direct assignments. many of the jobs are jobs they are tasked with but don't want to do themselves but it's money in the bank.
Another awesome tool for freelance writers is Helium.com which allows you to create your own content and other websites that need web content offer to buy your articles from you. So, if you have articles that can be polished up and have market value this is an excellent place to post them.
We will be sharing more of our tips and tricks soon.
The set-up times on some of these sites a little long but they are well worth it in the long run. The first thing that is required is the ability to follow through and be mindful of the instructions that your client is giving you. Zerys is by far the most reliable site I write for and they have always paid me for all work they have accepted. The pay varies on the job and all work is paid by the word. Most jobs are between .7 cents a word for really easy jobs to 14 cents a word for much harder jobs. I write a lot of HVAC articles which require some research and the ability to follow precise instructions, I average around 3.2 cents a word. Many of the articles are around 350 words, while some are around 600 words. I make on average around $11.20 for less than an hour of work in my home while listening to music. That's not too bad for a part time job at home in my spare time.
The other site I use often is Odesk.com which is my girlfriend's favorite. While she was between jobs she did a lot of freelance jobs with this site and this can also be a very good way to stay productive and keep your skills sharp if you are between full time jobs. I have written a few blocks of articles via Odesk.com and I have always been paid. The down side is you have to bid on jobs and it's usually the low bidder that gets many jobs but the upside is if you actually produce good work they will ask you to do direct assignments. many of the jobs are jobs they are tasked with but don't want to do themselves but it's money in the bank.
Another awesome tool for freelance writers is Helium.com which allows you to create your own content and other websites that need web content offer to buy your articles from you. So, if you have articles that can be polished up and have market value this is an excellent place to post them.
We will be sharing more of our tips and tricks soon.
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