How to Make Money Writing Online, The Simple and Legitimate Way If you are here, you probably have been searching for ways to make money writing online, and are getting frustrated. There are so many scams out there it can be difficult to know where to start. I know I was overwhelmed! So the looming question: Can you really make money writing online? Here, we will learn what is real, where one can find no-startup fees or "one time" registration costs. What is legitimate, and what is a scam. The market is so saturated, anymore, with promises of making a living by writing online. Just Google Work At Home, Make Money Online, Blog for Cash, and you'll see what I mean. There are a lot of sites out there making promises, so how do you know which one to pick? First, I will outline some good starting points. 1. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Many sites promise fast cash, good income, and the like. Do your research, send me a question; more often that not, I have researched it or tried it or knows someone who has. 2. Do your research! I cannot stress that enough. Just because the site is well laid out and informative, does not mean it is legitimate! Google the sites name again, this time adding scam, and see what prior users of the site have to say about it. 3. You don't have to pay money to make money. Many companies ask for a fee and in return give you a list of free (or fees apply) sites where you can make money. Take into account those companies that charge a fee are more than likely paid a marketing fee by the sites you will receive in that 'list'. Yet the same lists are found free online! And you don't have to do any more work to find them! Now, not everything is for everybody, so again, research! 4. Free Trials. Some companies offer free trials to get you used to their service, then charge a monthly fee. Of course, it is up to you, but if you look and do your research, you can find the same services free elsewhere. 5. Upgrades. Then there are the companies who offer their services absolutely free to all, then once you have registered and linked back from your email, excited to begin with tons of ideas rushing about your head, they hit you with a screen informing you that although you have the free (basic) package of services, it really doesn't allow you much freedom, so we will generously offer you your choice of the following packages, each for a varying monthly charge... Again, every service you want, even Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, can be found free of charge! 6. Marketing. This is a business, and you must treat it as such. You are seeking to make money, therefore you must put some work into it. The more you put out, the more you will get back! Marketing is the biggest factor, because even if you have the greatest knowledge on a subject and the most aestetically pleasing site, if no one knows where to look, they will never find you and you will not make money. Once you have found your host, see my article at http://strangevisionz.today.com/finding-a-host-for-your-writing-career/ for tips to find a good host, and have some good content online, it is time to let the world know. http://technorati.com will update your content with search engines. Let your friends at MySpace and Facebook know. Drop teasers of your content and expertise on forums and Craigslist. Post flyers at your school or church or supermarket... The possibilities are endless! 7. AdSense. Googles AdSense http://www.google.com/adsense/ enables you to place ads relevant to your site content, and you are paid when readers click on the ads This site is dedicated to helping anyone with a genuine interest begin a career in writing online. Stay tuned for more helpful info, and if you find anything useful, please donate to the upkeep of this site. Thank you, and good luck!
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