How to Become A Paid Internet Guide.

By ***amylaine

Become a Internet Guide. Become a Internet Guide.

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Internet Guides are freelancers that make their own schedule. A Internet guide writes and/or answers questions based on their expertise. The Expertise of a guide ranges from a variety of topics. Read on to find out how to be a Internet Guide.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Internet connection.
  • Personal computer.
  • Expertise in a subject.
Step1
Identify your subject area of expertise. Expertise areas are range from anything from law, health care, employment, or specific hobbies. This should be a area that you have knowledge in and feel comfortable writing about. The more specialized and useful your knowledge the more your expertize will be worth. A degree or Certificate in your subject area is best but not necessary.
Step2
Research areas that hire guides. The most common resources for a online guide is About.com and JustAnswer.com. Each business requires different pre-requisites and time requirements. You should look over each website and determine if you are willing to meet the time requirement they may demand.
Step3
Refresh your resume: Gear you resume toward the job as a Guide. Focus on the job tasks or hobbies you participate in that are in your interest area. Do not embellish or fabricate your previous jobs but focus on the tasks that you have done that will help you be a great guide. Even if your position does not require a resume this will help you feel out the application appropriately.
Step4
Apply for the guide positions. You may want to apply for all three to keep your options open or just apply for your favorite. Remember it may take a few months to get approved. So keep any eye open for a email.

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bali74

bali74 said

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on 6/29/2008 Hey Amy, add chacha.com in the list. This again is a great website for internet guides.

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on 6/19/2008 I tried to do this with about.com but that didn't pan out. I will try the resources. Gather discontinued their program, as you know. Let us know if you think of any more.

klnygaard

klnygaard said

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on 6/16/2008 great article

MariaB

MariaB said

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on 6/13/2008 Interesting. I never thought about an Internet Guide as a position, but as much as I'm on the Internet it only makes sense.

Desula

Desula said

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on 5/24/2008 This sounds like fun.

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