How to Become a Freelance Web Content Writer

A freelance web content writer writes informative, short articles on any number of topics for the purpose of search engine optimization. A freelance web content writer usually contracts with a service or agency to write articles for clients who are building or adding content to their websites.

Instructions

1. First, do a little research to determine if freelance web content writing is a good fit for you. The forums at wahm.com and warriorforum.com are full of information from people who write and/or use affiliate marketing to earn a living.

2. Second, start writing. Publish your articles on eHow, Bukisa, and other user driven sites. By doing this you (a) begin to create residual income streams for yourself, (b) practice your writing, and (c) build an online portfolio to showcase your abilities.

3. Third, polish your writing skills if they're rusty. Make sure you review the basics of common mistakes of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and be sure you know how to use apostrophes in contractions and possessives.

4. Once you have built an online portfolio, apply for freelance web content writer jobs. Some places to try include textbroker.com, demandstudios.com (eHow's parent company), qualitygal.com and brighthub.com. There are many content production companies, but these are few of the most popular. Search wahm.com and similar forums for other reputable content producer companies.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you have an active PayPal account, since you will need it to get paid.

• Be careful to avoid scammers. Work for well-known companies and investigate lesser known companies before you begin work.

Resources

• Work-at-Home Writer Mom Blog