Freelance writing and blogging wahm jobs September 14th

Digital Content Writer (Chicago)

We are looking for a seasoned freelance writer to product/company press releases, blog posts, social media posts and website copy for several of our clients.

Required Qualifications:
• Accredited college degree
• At least 2-3 years of writing experience

Required Skills:
•Self-Starter and independent worker
•Excellent writing skills
•Responsive and reliable
•Proficient computer skills including internet, social media, content management systems like word press and plus, email, Microsoft Office
•Available to start immediately

Blogger/Community Manager

Contract, Work-from-home
Part Time (5-10 hours a week)

Ember, the newly redesigned Teva blog launching in October, is a place for stories. Real stories, about real people, curated by the team at Teva. Ember will fuse travel, sport, and health & wellness together under the umbrella of adventure stories, and in so doing will build a highly engaged community for adventure inspiration and conversation. We will solicit stories from around the world from the brand's ambassadors, fans and staff, and we'll retell the best ones on Ember. At the end of the day, Ember should have the relaxed voice and candor of a personal blog, and should read more like an adventure blog than a corporate one. 

WordPress SEO Copywriter Ghost Blogger for Miami Real Estate

We're looking for a few Ghost Bloggers to create content that already exists and tailor it for our blog to be launched on October 1. 

SEO Experience is a Plus. WordPress experience a must. 

Our ultimate goal is by year-end to have selected at least two (2) Ghost Bloggers to contribute high quality and practical information tailored to our audience. 

THE ASSIGNMENT: 3 Months Minimum (6-10 posts per week) at $20/post 

THE TOPIC: Miami Real Estate (Sub Topic: TBA) 

This is a very easy assignment and an opportunity to pick up quick cash. We will provide the research for you to create unique content. Each post must be 200-400 words (min) and you should have a flare for re-creating content and making it your own. 

Web Content Writer

Demand Media Studios is currently seeking out writers with talent and experience to contribute content covering a variety of different topics for our network of publishing partner sites. This is an excellent opportunity for you to share your expertise and position yourself as an influential voice online. Your content will be shared with thousands of readers every day.

Opportunities for Studio writers involve 300-500 word articles that require the ability to write informatively about a number of different fields, including Business, Finance, Nutrition, Travel, Technology, Fitness, and more. As a Studio contributor you can pick and choose what areas you want to cover in order to position yourself and your expertise in the industries you care about.

- Compensation. Writing assignments start at $20-$30 per article and payments are delivered twice a week.

- Focus on Expertise. Choose the areas that you want to focus on in order to establish yourself as an authoritative voice in your industry.

- Perks. Take advantage of our benefits including paid registration at conferences, cash awards and other incentives to reward our writers 

Viral Video Curator & Headline Writer

Distractify is looking for an Internet addict to discover videos before they go viral. The ideal candidate spends the majority of his or her free time on Reddit, social news sites, social media, and has a shamelessly comprehensive view of Internet culture.

 Your work will entertain 700,000 fans on our flagship Youtube channel and on our site, launching in 2 weeks.

This is a full-time position from the comfort of your own home (no pants required). Part time and freelance arrangements are also available.

How to make money with freelace job sites

Freelancing is one of the best ways of making money online. You can become a successful freelancer if you discover the right steps to take. You can build a successful online career and also earn money in the process. Given below are helpful tips.

• Locate a reliable freelance website

There are several freelance websites on the internet including my favorite   Upwork   You can start working in any of the sites. All you need is to sign up with any of them. You'll be asked to fill in your personal details including your email address. After your registration, an activation link will be sent to your email. You simply click on the link to get your account activated.

• Build your profile

After creating your account on the freelance website, the next step you have to take is to create a good profile. . You have to let the world know more about your abilities. You're expected to keep your profile neat and simple. You can include a portfolio of jobs you completed in the past. You can also include your credentials, work experience and other important details. Your profile needs to be very attractive. It is basically  your resume.  

• Start bidding on jobs

Once your account is set, you can start bidding on available  freelance  jobs. There are diverse categories of jobs you'll see on the website. You have to go through them one after the other. You need to place bids on jobs you can handle. You have to state your bid price. You'll also let the client know more about your readiness to handle the job. You may end up winning the job at the end of the day.

• Meet deadlines

It's important you complete any job you win. You have to meet deadlines as often as possible. You're sure of winning more jobs if you remain committed. You'll also attract more clients on regular basis.

• Focus on building a good reputation

If you really want to do well as a freelancer, you have to focus on building a good reputation. You can achieve this by completing any job you win. Once you complete any job, you'll be asked to post a feedback for your client. The company will also ask your client to post some feedback for you. You have to focus on getting positive feedback as often as possible. This helps you to build a good reputation.

In all, you can always withdraw your hard-earned money through any of the payment systems made available. You're sure of making money online when you follow the wonderful tips discussed above.

Making money online is very possible. 

How to find a legit work at home job without being scammed

Ellen Beige is in the market for a job.  Her online searches for job openings has brought her face to face with some very interesting offers to work from home and make big bucks.

"They're everywhere.  On Craigslist, in my email inbox, everywhere," Beige says.

She responded to one ad that promised she could make hundreds of dollars from home by processing invoices.

"We get calls on this every day, people who so desperately want to believe it's true.  In most cases, it is not," says Tom Bartholomy with the Charlotte chapter of the Better Business Bureau.

Bartholomy says there are two red flags to watch for when applying for work-at-home jobs.  First, beware of any company that asks you for money before you start work.  Whether it's for training, equipment or software. 

"It's supposed to be the other way around, they pay you, you don't pay them," Bartholomy cautions.

Second, watch out for unrealistic claims of the amount of money the company says you will make for a job which, in the "real world" would pay much less.

There are legitimate work at home jobs out there, which do afford you the opportunity to make a living from your living room.

Stephanie Broadnax works for four different clients providing customer service and technical support.  She left the nine-to-five job market for a work-at-home job so she could spend more time with her young children.  There was another positive side effect for her.

"I make double working from home than what I used to make," Broadnax says.

She was able to get into the work-at-home business through a friend who was already working from home.  Check out the companies that regular hire telecommuters to find some legit companies

Freelancing writing and blogging WAHM jobs September 6th

Content Marketer (Baby/Pregnancy Space)

BabyList is an online baby registry that lets users add anything, from anywhere on the web. 

We're looking for a part-time content marketer. The hours are flexible and part-time. 

You will be responsible for: 

1. Blogging - Write original content of interest to pregnant women. Coordinate and create bi-weekly giveaways. Coordinate and edit guest posts on our blog. Pitch and guest post on other blogs. 

2. Social media - Handle daily social media tasks. Grow our Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest fan-bases. 

You will be working as an independent contractor. You can set your own hours, but it will be around 10-15 hours/week from home. This is a paid position based on experience. 

Bloggers & Editor - Relationships & Dating advice

When it comes to writing sweet articles, you’ve got the goods. We think you should share those goods. And heck, if your goods get our attention, we'll pay you for sharing. 

Here’s the deal. We are looking for a contributing editor for a new playful & fun site about relationships & dating advice. How do you get the job? 

1) Send us a sample of your writing. Any topic will do. Don’t worry about the resume. We prefer to read your work, not about your work. 

2) Send us links to your online presence. Your blog, Twitter, Pinterest, etc...we want to follow you. 

3) Finally, send us your Skype user name so we can set up an interview with you. 

CELEBRITY GHOSTBLOGGER SPORTS

Are you a die-hard basketball fan? We are looking for a ghost blogger/copywriter for an African-American athlete. Need a strong writer who is comfortable writing blog posts, updates, longer length pieces, etc. 
Please have celebrity ghost experience. 
Need the following written in conversational voice of the athlete: 
500-1000 word project description 
8 -10 email blasts 250 words 
10-12 updates 250 words 
Miscellaneous pieces here & there. 
This position is appx 10 week duration with the bulk of writing done upfront. Continuing work very possible for the right person. 

Personal Finance Writer (Washington, DC)

PrimeRates.com, a venture-backed personal finance website, is looking for a freelance writer with insight and expertise on personal finance issues. The contributor will cover a variety of topics for our website including current news, trends, and timeless issues from a personal finance angle. Contributors are expected to post 3 to 5 entries per week with each entry having between 250 to 500 words. To help develop our contributors' presence, we expect contributors post and retweet contributions on Google+ and Facebook as they go up on the PrimeRates.com website.

We strongly prefer that candidates have existing blogs in the space. You must be US-based. Candidates should have accounts with Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter and LinkedIn; and Like, +1, Follow and Connect with the corresponding PrimeRates social media page.

If you would like to be part of our team, please send a resume and a link to your blog/online writing or at least two writing samples.

Copywriter (Reading, PA)

Our client, a company in Reading, PA, is looking for a Copywriter to join their team for an off-site freelance assignment.

You will be responsible for helping concept and complete content for the new marketing initiatives for a specific automotive line of business.

Must have 5+ years copywriting experience, specifically with logistics within the transportation sector.

Copywriter

What You Can Expect:

• Potential for regular monthly assignments
• Potential for your work to reach hundreds of thousands of readers
• Competitive rates, with room to grow
• Direct feedback from editors on your article drafts

What We Expect From You:

• At least 1-2 years of professional writing experience
• Strong research and reporting skills, including the ability to track down high-quality sources
• Experience writing marketing content is desirable
• Strong writing and grammar skills
• Ability to take dense, detailed information and make it accessible for a wide audience
• An openness to receiving—and incorporating —editor feedback
• Willingness to learn and adhere to house style and guidelines
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Web writing experience (preferred)
• Occasional pitches on new topics relating to trends in higher education

Experienced Personal Finance/Frugal Living Blogger Needed

Are you a great blogger and/or journalist? Do you have experience in writing about personal finance, saving money and frugal living? Would you like to earn money for writing about the things you like? Do you want your output to earn you bonuses if your content is successful?

Ruby Media is a company that offers it all and is always looking for talented, creative bloggers like you who want to cooperate with our energetic and innovative team. Feel free to check us out!

We are currently looking for a blogger with experience in personal finance, saving money and frugal living niche to work with us on a pay per article basis. If you are reliable, proactive, love to create, and have a positive no-excuse attitude we'd love to work with you!

Freelance writing and blogging work at home jobs August 23rd

Expert Search Marketing Blogger

Search Marketing SaaS company looking for a skilled freelance writer to produce high quality online marketing content on a regular basis.

Your role will include creating thorough, expert-level “how to” blog posts related to online marketing, SEO, Search Marketing, Adwords/PPC, Analytics, and Social Media.

Required skills:
- Fluent in American English, strong written communication and storytelling skills, with an excellent grasp of the rules of grammar.
- Follow instructions with high attention to detail, quickly adjust to feedback and revision requests.
- Basic HTML skills and familiarity with Wordpress and the principles of how to tune content for SEO value in addition to readability.
- The ability to learn new online marketing systems and techniques quickly and then be able to quickly write about them with authority.
- Be familiar with online marketing and follow trusted online marketing blogs and SEO publications.
- AdWords certified professionals preferred.
- Experience writing for agency audience preferred. 

Highly Skilled Blog/Article Writer Needed

We are seeking highly skilled writers, experienced with writing web content to today's SEO standards, to ghostwrite & create regular content for a variety of client websites. We prefer to find someone who can become a "team member" and can dedicate a reasonable amount of time to our projects rather than a "one-off".

Your role will include researching & creating educational blog posts, opinion pieces, "how-to's", "top 10's", etc. on a wide range of subject matter for over 20 different client websites. We also have need of smaller pieces of content such as Q&A's and infographic script writing.

We are looking for writers & content that real readers can identify with, NOT content written for search engine robots. Content must not only hook readers, but reel them in as regular readers by providing valuable, clear and unique perspectives. The truth is that most of the industries we serve are boring to the average reader and we need someone that can find the interesting side of these boring businesses

Content Writers Wanted!

Article Marketing Co. is a relatively new company with an aim to become the number one content producer on the internet. With this in mind, I am looking for long term writers to help us build a solid reputation.

I need experienced writers who are detail orientated, deadline driven, and who strive to provide error free articles every time that are educational and easy to read. All articles will need to follow my company's signature style guide (which is really quite simple). Ideally I want people who are prepared to research and write on any topic.

The rates are $7 per 500 word article and $8.50 for web pages and press releases. Please only apply if you are from the US or Canada. I am also only looking for writers who can commit to 3-5 articles a day if need be. Payment is made each weekend via Paypal. 

Financial Tech Writer

Quovo is a well-funded financial technology start-up based in New York City. We're a small, fun team dedicated to revolutionizing the investment management industry. We strongly believe that good information and game-changing insights should be more accessible, affordable, and understandable to all investors, not just the ultra-elite. We're looking for like-minded people to help us on our mission - folks who think big, work hard, and want to change the world (while still cracking a smile). Join us!

We’re looking for a writer to help us shape some of our innovative content ideas into fully realized articles and think pieces. The ideal candidate:

·        Can take concepts and outlines we have in our pipeline and shape them into top-quality, engaging blog posts, articles, and opinion pieces

·        Has experience communicating complex issues (e.g., financial services, data visualization, technology) into snappy, engaging prose

·        Can produce quality content in a variety of formats, from blog posts to opinion pieces and longer articles, as needed

·        Has proven experience producing content that grabs attention, links, social media hits, and overall recognition

·        Has a proven track record of getting published in notable, established publications and media outlets, i.e. not just your own personal blog or social media

Freelance online content writers (Seattle/Bellevue; work remotely)

Automotive equipment sales website seeking experienced online writers to produce educational articles and blog posts. Our content is mainly related to cars, driving, and automotive safety, but occasionally we cover other subjects as well. Freelance, part-time, work remotely.

Site style/voice is knowledgeable without being condescending; plain-spoken; friendly; engaging; and humorous at times.

Required:
Professional online writing experience
Strong writing skills
Research skills 

How to avoid new freelance writing common mistakes

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Yuwanda Black will be sharing some freelance writing advice today!
I've been a freelance writer since 1993 and I've made so many mistakes I could literally write a book about them. Some mistakes can't be helped, but there are definitely those you don't have to make in order to learn the lesson.

Freelance Writers: Are You Making Any of These Mistakes?

Following are four of the most common mistakes I see many new (and a good number of experienced) freelance writers making.

I. Not Creating a Marketing Schedule: I've said this one gazillion and one times, but it bears repeating - marketing is the lifeblood of any business. And when you fail to do it - consistently - you put yourself in danger of living a feast-or-famine existence as a freelance writer.

Don't do this. You deserve better.

Just because you freelance does not mean that you have to have such an unstable income. Sure, it'll never be as consistent as having a 9-to-5 job, but when you fail to create - and stick to - a consistent marketing schedule, you exponentially increase your chances of not succeeding as a freelancer.

So make this a "must do" when you start your freelance writing business. Create a marketing schedule - preferably reaching out to a certain number of contacts every day. And, do it first thing in the morning.

This way, you'll get it out of the way - and you'll develop the habit of constantly keeping writing jobs and prospects in your pipeline. THIS is the way to practically guarantee that you'll stay busy as a freelancer.

II. Failing to Say No: This means not only to clients who want to low-ball you, but to friends, family, organizations that want you to volunteer and anyone else who takes for granted that just because you freelance, you're always "available."

As a freelance writer, I get up and "report to the office" every day - just like when I worked in corporate America. The only thing that's changed has been my uniform. Now I work in my bunny slippers and may not comb my hair until late afternoon (if at all).

To succeed as a freelancer, you must treat your career like a business -- and that means respecting your time. Sure you can set your own schedule and it can be re-arranged at will. But, trust me, you'll dramatically increase your chances of success if you stick to some kind of routine.

III. Undercharging: There is no one right or wrong freelance writing rate. In fact, they're all over the place; but I can tell you this, $3 for 500 words is definitely undercharging.

I tell all freelance writers to charge what you need to make a living, and the best way to figure this out is to get really intimate with your numbers (ie, your expenses). This includes self-employment taxes, which can be anywhere from 10 to 35 percent (or more) of your freelance income.

Learn more about freelance finances and taxes.

IV. Failing to Consistently Raise Rates: Many freelancers set their rates when they first start out, then may not revisit them for a few years - or longer.

Don't!

Like any business, your costs go up too, eg, your electric bill, cell phone charges, office supplies, etc. So just like when you were an employee, don't forget to give yourself "a raise" by increasing your rates regularly.

I raise rates at my SEO writing company every 18 months or so. In my experience, around the first of the year is a good time to do so, as well as during the summer, when things tend to be a bit slower.

You are going to make mistakes in your freelance writing career; we all do. But, the ones listed here don't have to be among them.

Yuwanda Black heads New Media Words, an SEO writing company she founded in 2008, and is the publisher of Inkwell Editorial, a blog devoted to helping others start successful, home-based writing careers. She's also the author of over 50 ebooks, most of which cover some aspect of freelance writing. They can be found on major outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Freelancing writing and blogger WAHM job August 16th

Small Business Blogger

Get paid for taking surveys 

We are looking for a writer to supply blog content for our florist clients.

The articles will be posted on the websites of retail florists, and should cover topics related to flowers and the benefits of giving and receiving flowers, etc. 

Weekly Online Marketing Blogger

We are seeking a writer to provide quality weekly blog posts on topics covering SEO, SEM, Business Blogging, Ecommerce, Content Marketing, and the Psychology of Buying & Marketing. 

Posts should be long enough to be actually informative, and while we don't subscribe to strict word counts we typically find decent articles to be 600 - 1,500 words. 

You will have broad editorial license to pick your own topics, and we encourage writing in themed series. We will give you access to our stock photo account to select an appropriate image for each post. 

Jewelry Blogger

We are looking for an experienced writer/blogger who has past experience in jewelry, fashion, or weddings. You should have the ability to do some research, write with the target audience in mind and have some basic knowledge of SEO. We have a variety of topics in mind but would also be open to hearing new ideas from the writer.

Digital Advertising/Technology Writers

We're looking for freelance journalists to cover the digital advertising, marketing, and tech space. These articles will be featured on our website and will also be promoted through syndication. 

We are seeking writers with a passion for marketing and technology with noteworthy publication histories and/or large audiences in social media or otherwise. Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis and should be enthusiastic about tech, marketing and advertising. 

 Freelance Copywriter (mission district)

We are a wholesale gift and home accessories company, established in San Francisco in 1951. We are best known for our handmade art glass paperweights, figurines and vases. Our customers range from gift and home decor retailers to zoo/aquarium/theme park/museum gift shops to art galleries. We are looking for a freelance copywriter for marketing materials: press kits; product copy; editorials for gift and home decor trade publications.

Writer for Animation Studio (Midtown )

IdeaRocket is a fast-growing animation studio specializing in explainer videos, TV spots, and corporate industrials. Our clients include Fortune 500 firms as well as exciting tech startups. We work in techniques such as 2D character animation, whiteboard, and motion graphics. We're based in midtown Manhattan.

We seek to hire a writer on a freelance/contract basis to develop audio-visual scripts for animated videos, usually running at 1-3 minutes. Applicants should be able to condense complicated business subjects into effective and memorable narratives. Great client presence is a major plus. NYC-area residency is preferred, but not required. 

Part-Time Health Editor

SmartBrief is seeking a part-time editor to help create daily online business and consumer news e-mail publications in the health industry. Applicant must be available for daily deadlines.  Applicant must have two to five years of experience writing or editing health news. If you love to edit material and shape content, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive work environment, you'll fit right in. This position includes both writing and editing duties, with a heavy focus on editing. Other job duties include client relationship management. This is a telecommute position.

Experienced Web Copywriter - Freelance (Agoura Hills)

We are looking for a seasoned freelancer with experience in creating great web copy for a broad variety of clients. Content needs to be well written, engaging and informative. The vast majority of content will be written in a B2B or B2C context, so familiarity with writing in these styles is a must. Because of the varied nature of the topics, the right candidate will need to be able to conduct research in order to write knowledgeably and accurately.

There is a lot of work available, and we're looking for a freelancer who is comfortable with committing to delivering a consistent amount of work on a weekly basis. Typical assignments include blog entries, press releases, website content, product descriptions and articles for publication on external sites.

Technical writing for IT and Professional Services company for website (Work from Home)

This assignment requires an intermediate to advanced understanding of IT services such as "Virtual Private Networking" and "WAN Load Balancing" AND/OR an intermediate to advanced understanding of professional (business) services such as "Due Diligence Investigations" and "Fraud Advisory & Response Consulting"

We are currently building a new website for a company which is the result of several mergers and acquisitions. This site will have all the standard information such as "about us," "contact info," "locations," .etc.

It will also have a comprehensive list of the services we provide, organized and nested in a way that makes sense. Here's an example of a tax firm that organizes their services well: 

The exact structure and organization of the outline isn't that important. What's important is that the outline is essentially a list of SEO keywords. Further, each bullet point goes to a page about the topic which is again inherently an SEO goldmine. (That's why wikipedia always comes up first in results, it's an outline full of keywords.)