READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!Writing Newsletters That Get Read

A lot of site owners use newsletters for a lot of different reasons:
– They make good bait for opt-ins.
- They contribute to the “value-added” equation of a suite of products.
- They keep you and your site before the eyes of consumers.
- They encourage repeat visits to the site.
- They deliver current, up-to-date, utile information.
If [...]

Become An Authority: Build Your Web Writing Creds

 
You may have a sleek-looking site design for your writing, SEO or other service buisiness and wonder why you don’t see better conversion ratios – even if you are the best  service provider looking for some business via the world wide web.
 
The issue may not be your site, its design, navigation accessibility or content. The [...]

Making Cash on the Web

 

The Next Jeff Bezos?

You hear about these success stories all of the time – people who quit their jobs and are making handsome money on the world wide web. Sometimes very big money, as in billions of dollars. Of course, that’s the exception to the rule, but the rule isn’t too bad. If you do [...]

Twitter: Tell The World What You’re Writing

Twitter has been around about as long as the jar of pickles in my fridge yet, in its short existence, Twitter has evolved into an industry with widgets, gadgets and plugins so the whole world now knows what I had for breakfast.
However, Twitter – described as “IM on steroids” – is a perfect example of [...]

10 Tips to Flog Your Blog

 
If you thought your blog was going to pull in thousands of readers, you’re probably disappointed. In fact, you might be downright morose at the poor attendance and lack of give-and-take your blog produces.
 
When done well, and when blog potential is maximized to the fullest, a blog draws traffic. When not done properly, it’s like [...]

Six Tools Every Web Writer Needs

Once you’ve started to see an increase in demand for your writing, you’ll want to add some money-saving and time-saving tools to your kit bag. Check out the following. Some cost a few bucks, some are free or shareware. But all develop added value to your clients and that makes you a more valuable asset.
1. [...]

Get Some Digital Ink:10 Websites That Want Your Words

There are lots of places to place your latest masterpiece on the real meaning of “D & D” or “How to raise African Violets.” The fact is, there are people waiting for your content right now.
And, if you’re ready to stick out your neck and compete for writing gigs – working from home – there [...]

Write For An NFP: Help Yourself. Help Others.

There are, no doubt, dozens and dozens of not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) in your area. And most of these NFPs publish newsletters, mail out solicitation letters, post to the local press – in other words, these organizations need writers.
Especially writers willing to donate their time.
Gain Free Experience
When you donate your writing services to a local NFP, [...]

An Easy Approach to Building a Client Base

Do ONE thing every day that either makes you money writing or has the potential to make you money.
It could be a spec piece, a phone call to the local news editor or signing up on Elance.  (You still haven’t don that?!)
ONE THING a day. Each year you’ll take 365 steps toward making money for [...]