Standing Out in a Crowded World of Writers
Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit discouraged by the sheer number of people competing for the same jobs you wish you could land?
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How to Convert Visitors into Clients on Your Freelance Site
It’s one thing to write pretty pose, but convincing real-world businesses to sign lucrative freelance contracts is a completely different ballgame. If your pitches aren’t receiving any bites, ask yourself: is my website turning visitors into clients?
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7 Boneheaded Social Media Mistakes
We’re constantly told to invest our time building a community on social media, but not every update is a good update. Avoid these 7 completely boneheaded mistakes, unless you want to send your social efforts straight down the drain.
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45 Free WordPress Themes for Freelancers
Outfit your site in style with 45 free WordPress themes for freelance writers. These powerful templates offer the same appeal of premium themes, without the eye-popping sticker price.
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5 Smartest Moves for Freelancers Striving to Earn Money Online in 2015
Ready to take your freelance writing career to the next level but not quite certain what to do? Consider these five business moves for any freelance writer serious about maximizing their earning potential.
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My Two Week Productivity Challenge
Unlike the workdays of traditional nine-to-five employees, routines constantly change for freelance writers. If you’re anything like myself, this uncertainty serves to keep a freelancing career fresh and interesting. Having said that, the ever-evolving deadlines, rotating rosters of clients, and various administrative tasks associated with keeping your writing business afloat can put a serious damper…
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Writer’s Confession: I Regret Not Joining Social Media Sooner
I like to think of myself as a pretty aware guy, particularly when it comes to technology. I was an earlier adopter of what we now call “smartphones,” I used to download podcasts via my PC and transfer them to my clunky iPod back in the day, and my hosting account with BlueHost is quickly…
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Business Banking: Do Freelance Writers Need Separate Checking Accounts?
So, you’ve invested your time prudently, signed your first freelance contract, and you’ve just received your very first payment! It’s an exciting time in your freelance career, but now that you have earnings to speak of, it’s important to address a topic that sends shivers up many a freelance writer’s spine: accounting and taxes. I’ll…
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3 Reasons to Reconsider Textbroker in 2015
Ah, Textbroker. If you’ve spent any time working as a freelancer, you’ve likely heard the name tossed around, often with a few expletives thrown in for good measure. Few sites have as many detractors as Textbroker, the once-thriving content mill that has watched a large portion of its market share dissipate over the course of…
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oDesk Just Changed EVERYTHING: An Overview of the New Rules
Update, 6/9/15: In addition to paid membership options, oDesk has now rebranded altogether, using the name Upwork. Did anybody see this coming? I was surprised to see an email in my inbox last night informing me that oDesk has announced it will be adopting new rules that include paid membership plans and a brand new…
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