Are you too looking for part-time jobs? Do you find yourself good at writing or just you can write on almost any topic?
If you can write on almost any topic in more than 500 words then become a content writer. You can write on many social sites. Well, not Facebook and Twitter or similar sites.
There are many community sites based on different topics like gaming, technology, cooking, sports, lifestyle, and more. Such community sites let you write good content and give you rewards that can be exchanged for real money or some give you direct money.
Writing online
I am here to talk about online writing. Possibly you assume writing as writing a book and selling it. You can do that but here not about that. It is about writing online.
Many community websites allow members to write the article and pay for it. They all have their own idea of making money. Some of them will pay for ad clicks displayed on your posts and some pay once. So, you can read their terms before joining the site.
What is a web content writer?
You might heard about the term content writers/content writing. There are a lot of questions and posts I have seen about online earning and most of them asked the easy way to do it from home. I answered them to become a content writer.
A web content writer is a person who specialized in providing relevant content for website. Each website has a specific targeted audience. So a writer here post articles relevant to the contents of that website.
If you are a writer and a good writer then I believe you can write in entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and motivational stories if not a techy guy.
Contents can be written for various purposes. The most popular are.
- Blogging
- e-books
- Newsletter
- Social media marketing and promotion
- Broucher
- Flyers
- Other online and offline marketing purpose.
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How to start as a content writer
Success in content writing requires a combination of talent, hard work, and continuous learning. By following these steps and staying passionate about your craft, you can build a fulfilling career as a content writer.
- Define your niche: Identify your expertise and interest. The topic you enjoy writing will charge you for any kind of situation. Also, analyze the potential niche for demand and competition.
- Develop your writing skills: Read to enhance the style and tone in the niche you are interested in. Also, practice to improve grammar and vocabulary.
- Build your portfolio: Write some articles and publish them on your platform. Build an online presence through a website or social media profiles showcasing your work and expertise
- Find clients and opportunities: The best place to find clients are freelancer platforms. You will also find the clients on networking and job boards.
- Keep learning: Don’t stop learning and keep growing by learning. Stay informed about the industry and take online courses.
Sites for a content writer
The below list will help you to start as a web writer to make some money. If you are new to this you can find information on how to start or just read others and this will give you the idea to start.
HubPages is best for good writers. They can write on any topic they like. Here HubPages allows you to add an Amazon affiliate ID, so you can earn using the Amazon affiliate program.
Infobarrel is pretty similar to HubPages. Allowing you to earn through various means for publishing articles.
ShoutDreams fot tech bloggers. It is a blog network that has few blogs where proofreader and editor jobs are available.
BlogPaws is for pet lovers and bloggers who write for pet care.
ACHS invites ACHS graduates, students, faculty, and industry experts to submit guest blog posts. Submit a blog post of 600-1000 words on your favorite topic related to holistic health and wellness. You earn $50 for each post.
Cracked is the most popular comedy site. So you can write about fashion, TV, games, movies, music, etc.
CloudWards covers topics like data storage, online backup, and backup strategy. If you find yourself a tech nerd then you get good money for your post. They also accept guest posts.
Blog Community
Virily is a social network like any other. You have many options to engage people around your posts like articles, polls, photos, and more. You earn for reading others and when someone reads, comments, and upvotes your post.
This may interest you to earn through social activity with fun.
Steemit is another social site where you can post articles and like Virily you earn digital currency. This could be hard to understand for logging and withdrawing the funds. So I do not recommend newbies to join this site.
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