Friday, April 23, 2010

Writing Web Content

Internet writing takes patience and practice. Earning pennies for page views is a tough way to make a living. Pay per click ads aren’t much better when it comes to helping freelancers earn reasonable income.

There are ways to increase earning potential on the internet, and some of them even involve writing. Most are a combination of writing, linking and advertising. Content rules, however, because if the message isn’t written well and easy to understand, linking and advertising quickly become non-issues.

Web Content Requirements
Content must be immediately relevant or evergreen. Jump on the band wagon and join the conversation about current events and trends. Develop an interesting twist or angle, and don’t hold back when it comes to stirring up a little controversy.

Evergreen content must contain facts and be supported by solid research. References should be available for credibility, linking internally to outside sources when appropriate. Few people appreciate an article that is copied and pasted from a variety of sources, containing limited author input. Think for yourself when constructing content, and write like you know what you are talking about.

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