Your freelance writer portfolio, especially as a freelance blogger, is the lock that potential clients unlock to learn more about your writing skills and expertise. Look at a freelance portfolio in the same light that job seekers view resumes. You have to convey your best attributes within the less than 30 seconds it takes potential […]
As a freelance blogger, it can be tricky to explain to folks why I get paid to blog. When you meet new people and reacquaint with long lost friends, the conversation invariably turns to careers. The most common question of “What are you doing” turns a bit strange for someone who blogs for a living. […]
As you already know, blogging is one of the hottest topics people are talking about. Every day, more-and more people are starting a blog. They are not only being created for personal use though. Businesses of all sizes in every market are starting blogs to gain exposure. They have become popular for artists of all […]
Many people have their doubts about becoming a freelance blogger. It is an occupation that really sounds too good to be true. Is this really something you can do full time, and earn a decent wage? Well, there is a long list of reasons why so many people are eager to fill the positions that […]
Whether you are thinking of starting a blog or if you already have one, there are numerous reasons why you may want to consider hiring a pro blogger. Remember that everything on your site represents you and your business, so this is no place to be mediocre. You Are Not Tech-Savvy Many blogging professionals will […]
As a popular freelance blogger my inbox is cluttered. I realize yours is too. It doesn’t matter how many tabs Gmail adds or how many inbox filters we apply; more emails, equal more noise. During my years of freelance blogging I have learned a simple lesson: The vast majority of email senders want something. It […]
Attention aspiring freelance blogger… Do not quit your day job. At least not yet. One of the most common questions I get asked is how I became a successful full-time freelance blogger. The answer? The truth is I’m NOT a full-time blogger. In my experience there are many benefits to keeping your full-time job while […]
Don’t let a freelance blogger fool you: blogging is not difficult. In fact, if you know something, and are prepared to write about it on a regular basis, in actuality, blogging is quite simple. Sure you can get lost for a lifetime in SEO and audience development and Web analytics and about 1,000 other moving […]
In the 6+ years I have spent as a successful freelance blogger and blog owner, I have received thousands of pitches. Over the past two years the number of “guest blog” proposals I’ve received have gone through the roof. The problem is the majority of people who reach out to me do not supply topic […]
Content is more than king. Content is social media currency. Unfortunately, many small business owners put the emphasis on “being on Twitter and Facebook.” That’s great, but it’s a case of putting the cart before the horse. Yes, it is possible to be successful in social media without having a treasure trove of compelling content. […]
