Constant-Content eBook Updated

March 18th, 2012

I recently updated Secrets to Success on Constant-Content.com to reflect some of the new features of Constant-Content.com. Take a look at the video for a sneak preview.

In addition, I added bonus material at the end with brainstorming and writing exercises to help readers take action after reading the book. In all, the updated version of the eBook has 55 pages of step-by-step instructions, tips, and strategies.

Learn more about my updated Constant-Content eBook.

 

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Write Website Content for Readers and Robots

February 24th, 2012

Write website content for readers and search enginesWhen you write website content, who do you write for first: readers or robots (search engines)? Writing for the Web is a delicate dance that requires a healthy mix of both, at least if you rely on Google and the like to drive traffic to your site or blog.

If you want to write website content that satisfies readers yet gives search engines enough clues as to what your article, page, or blog post is about, you’ll need to follow a few easy-to-implement strategies.

How to Write Website Content that Works:

Write for readers first, search engines second. As a web writer, you may appreciate this return to basics: It’s all about engaging the reader with words!

Write Website Content for Readers 

It’s not just about words though. Naturally, your words must be grammatically correct, engaging, relevant, and informative. If you’ve ever cringed at a poorly spun article or one obviously written by someone whose first language definitely isn’t English, then you’ll love recent search engine algorithm tweaks that emphasize quality content. Keyword stuffing is out; bad grammar is out; “thin” rehashed rewrites full of fluff are out; fresh, original content is in.

In addition, modern website content writing must also be concise. Internet readers don’t have the time or attention spans for lengthy essays or unwieldy sentences that ramble on without saying anything. For example, take a look at the two examples below:

  • There are, of course, many ways to make your writing as engaging and interesting and informative as possible.
  • Engage your readers with concise, useful information.

Aside from the actual words, Web content needs to be visually pleasing and easy to scan. This means:

  • Short paragraphs with double-spaced lines between
  • Bold headings
  • Bullet points

Finally, when writing website content for readers, speak to them – this means you! Yes, “you” as in second person voice. Your English professor won’t like it, but this isn’t English Comp 101, it’s the Web. While you’re at it, use language appropriate for your website audience. In most cases, you won’t need fancy words or flowery phrases.

Write Website Content for Robots

As sophisticated as they are, search engines are robots. They need data in order to figure out what your strings of beautifully written words mean and how those words relate to what users enter into the search box. Keyword phrases are still important. This doesn’t mean you need to go overboard; you just need to use them strategically.

Starting with a keyword phrase, brainstorm related words. For example, if your primary keyword phrase is “high performance cars,” related words might include “exotic cars,” “sports cars,” and “Italian supercars.” Yes, these are good old-fashioned synonyms and search engines are finally appreciating – and expecting – variety. As you write website content for readers, many of your keyword’s synonyms will flow naturally. Go with your instinct and don’t stress too hard over this process which is officially known as “latent semantic indexing.”

Next, add your keyword phrase to these important page elements:

  • The title
  • The first and last paragraph and in the middle section if possible
  • Section headings, ideally using Heading 1, Heading 2, and Heading 3 tags
  • Bullet lists if possible (when you write website content with bullet lists, white space, and headers, you make it easy on both readers and search engines)
  • Alt text tags for images, videos, and other media

More on How to Write Website Content

This list is by no means exhaustive, but it’s a good starting point. If you incorporate these steps into your writing, website content that impresses readers and robots alike is sure to follow.

Having published thousands of website writing projects, I wrote a book on how to write website content, The ABCs of Writing Articles for the Web.

 

 

 

 

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Spelling Tips for Writers

September 25th, 2011

Spell Check Please. © by paulswansen

Is it desperate or desparate, seperate or separate, dessert or desert? Here are a few tips for getting commonly misspelled words right:

  • Desperate – The desperado is desperate.
  • Separate - Think “apart” and that ‘a’ after the ‘p’ will feel like a natural choice
  • Dessert – Think “strawberry shortcake” for dessert
  • Inoculate – YourDictionary.com says that this sounds like a shot in the eye and that one ‘n’ is enough.
  • Twelfth – Think of an elf with a lisp.

What words do you frequently misspell – and what are your tricks to get them right? Share your ideas below!

This post was inspired by: Spelling is hard – I think I’ve gotten this one wrong a few times myself. . .

 

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Writing Articles for Money

September 25th, 2011

Ninas articles that have made it the world © by Nina Matthews Photography

The other day I stumbled across an old question on Yahoo Answers, “I would like to write articles for money. What sites pay the best or are there other ways to get paid that work better than these sites?” The answer was a crock – the only responder had answered by saying that the content would be placed in the public domain right away. So, let’s set the record straight and help fellow writers who want to start writing articles online.

First, unless you give up or sell the rights to your online articles, they are NOT in the public domain. This doesn’t mean that someone won’t swipe your words and claim them as your own, but that’s another story.

Writing Articles for Money: Where to Start Writing Articles Online

  • Constant-Content: Having earned a lot of money with article writing on Constant-Content.com, I highly recommend it. That said, Constant-Content.com isn’t for everyone. The editorial guidelines are strict and it takes a while to really get it. If you think Constant-Content might be for you, take a look at my freelance writing eBook, Celeste Stewart’s Secrets to Success on Constant-Content.com.
  • Associated Content: Now owned by Yahoo!, Associated Content pays small upfronts and page view bonuses. Though I have hundreds of articles posted and a “clout” level of 10, my earnings on Associated Content are a fraction of what I earn on Constant-Content. They’re even worse now that Google implemented its “Panda” update.
  • Other Article Writing Sites: Other sites allow you to make money writing articles as well including Ecopywriters, Textbroker, Demand Studios, oDesk, Seed, and many others. They all have their own nuances, pay levels, and pros and cons.
  • Writing Articles for Magazines: If so inclined, pick up a copy of Writer’s Market and start writing articles for magazines. This typically involves sending query letters to editors and waiting to hear back (which is why I love writing online – it’s so much faster).
  • Writing Newspaper Articles: Despite the bleak outlook for newspaper reporters, newspapers still rely on freelancers to fill their pages periodically.
  • Your Own Website: After you build a portfolio of articles by writing for some of the sites mentioned above, you may want to create your own website and attract clients that way. It takes work, but it’s nice to be able to work directly with clients. I recommend this option only after you’re established and committed to your freelance writing business.

I’ve been writing articles for money since 2006. These are the main ways I’ve found to make money writing articles. You can also check other sites like Guru and eLance for freelance writing jobs as well as troll social networks for people looking for freelance writers.

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Freelance Writing on Microblogs

September 24th, 2011

A Guest Post Courtesy of EzineArticles

How to Make Money With Micro Freelancing Sites

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sachin_Kumar_Airan]Sachin Kumar Airan

Micro freelancing sites are a whole new way for freelancers to make money on the web. These unique sites are starting to crop up all over the internet, and they are well worth checking into. You can gain a lot of new clients through the use of these websites.

Essentially, the way it works is simple. You post a micro gig, such as writing a blog post, on the website as a seller. This micro gig should not be worth much more than about five dollars. Buyers then search the gigs to find the services that they need. They purchase your gig, you complete the work, and you are paid through the website. Easy enough, right?

The kicker is what can become of these micro gigs. Micro freelancing sites offer a unique opportunity for sellers and buyers. As a buyer, someone can try out services cheaply before making a decision to hire a freelancer to do a lot of work. For a seller, it means a whole new way of getting new clients for a long-term business relationship.

There is a right and a wrong way to use these sites, however. If you really want to make money with micro freelancing sites you will need to be able to use them correctly. First, you want to make sure your profile is complete and offers samples of your work. This way you will be able to prove yourself to buyers and earn more money using the site.

Second, you want to make sure that the service you are providing is one that is worthwhile. To be worthwhile, the micro gig should be something that is desirable by those who use the site, and it should be something that is desirable on a long-term basis. In other words, you want to choose micro gigs to post that are going to reel in new clients on a long-term basis, not just earn you a few bucks. The real money in micro freelancing sites is not in the gigs themselves, but what those gigs lead to.

Third, you want to word your gig carefully. You do not want to wind up giving more work or services than you bargained for because the gig description was not clear. You need to make sure that you know exactly what you are offering and how much you will be getting for it. This is not negotiable when you do the gig for a buyer. The gig must be performed exactly as it is written, so make sure that you are going to be doing well in describing your service precisely and accurately, in every detail.

In the end, [http://www.minimartjobs.com/]micro freelancing site can make a freelancer a lot of money. You just have to be willing to work the system. You also have to remember that while the short term goal is to make some extra cash, the long-term goal is to earn yourself new long-term clients through these sample mini projects. If you keep the main goal in site, you will make the short term goal as well.

Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Make-Money-With-Micro-Freelancing-Sites&id=6547848] How to Make Money With Micro Freelancing Sites

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