Comments on: Writing for Content Sites and Networks http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/ The Internet's #1 Freelance Writing Community Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:42:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: PLR Writing Revisited | Freelance Writing Jobs http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-39894 PLR Writing Revisited | Freelance Writing Jobs Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:29:34 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-39894 [...] PLR pack is sold over and over - and the new owners can use this content as many times as they want. Some who sell PLR cap at a certain point - some will only sell a pack [...] [...] PLR pack is sold over and over – and the new owners can use this content as many times as they want. Some who sell PLR cap at a certain point – some will only sell a pack [...]

]]> By: Kyle Dylan Conner http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-23413 Kyle Dylan Conner Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:39:00 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-23413 I run my own blog, omigod.net, which is in the Blogads network. But I just started writing for 451press also. I received my notice that I was accepted the next day, and things seemed like they were going fine. I have set up my blog and such (simple), but I have sent them about 3-4 emails which seem to have been ignored (?). I don't know what else to call it. Since I just started I'm not being paid just yet, so I can't make a comment on that. If you write for 451press feel free to contact me at kyle@kyledylanconner.com and enlighten me. I run my own blog, omigod.net, which is in the Blogads network. But I just started writing for 451press also. I received my notice that I was accepted the next day, and things seemed like they were going fine. I have set up my blog and such (simple), but I have sent them about 3-4 emails which seem to have been ignored (?). I don’t know what else to call it. Since I just started I’m not being paid just yet, so I can’t make a comment on that. If you write for 451press feel free to contact me at kyle@kyledylanconner.com and enlighten me.

]]> By: Lemongirl http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-20038 Lemongirl Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:47:14 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-20038 Thanks everybody. Best info on this topic that I've read! For Canadians: E-how only has a compensation program for those who live in the U.S. - in other words if you're a Canadian you can't make money at all at E-how. Too bad. It looks like a great site to write for. Thanks everybody. Best info on this topic that I’ve read!

For Canadians: E-how only has a compensation program for those who live in the U.S. – in other words if you’re a Canadian you can’t make money at all at E-how. Too bad. It looks like a great site to write for.

]]> By: Jean Lockwood http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-18746 Jean Lockwood Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:49:42 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-18746 I am also a writer for 451press, and have been there almost a year. I have always been treated fairly, and paid for my work. I think the people there, as well as the requirements, have taught me to be a better writer. I am glad to be part of such a wonderful blogging network. I am also a writer for 451press, and have been there almost a year. I have always been treated fairly, and paid for my work. I think the people there, as well as the requirements, have taught me to be a better writer. I am glad to be part of such a wonderful blogging network.

]]> By: JM http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-18675 JM Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:53:45 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-18675 I wasn't impressed with Helium at all. It just didn't/doesn't seem worth the time and effort. I've been with 451 since the beginning, and the hiccups were a bit rough at the start, but things are great now. I'm paying bills, I enjoy what I do, and the post requirements have become quite reasonable. Plus, the community is great. I wasn’t impressed with Helium at all. It just didn’t/doesn’t seem worth the time and effort.

I’ve been with 451 since the beginning, and the hiccups were a bit rough at the start, but things are great now. I’m paying bills, I enjoy what I do, and the post requirements have become quite reasonable. Plus, the community is great.

]]> By: Brian http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-18665 Brian Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:17:07 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-18665 Deb hit the nail on the head earlier in this discussion. For anyone that starts writing for either a network or content site, TEMPER YOUR EXPECTATIONS and know that you will not become a blogging rock star overnight! I started writing for 451Press in December of '06. I think my total earnings for the first three months was enough to by myself a bag of chips and a Coke. ;) But I kept writing, networked with other blogs (both within 451Press and with other sports related blogs), and eventually the traffic and money came with it. It's been a GREAT experience. Oh, and I've never had a problem with payments either (they are a few days late from time to time, but nothing to flip out over). Deb hit the nail on the head earlier in this discussion. For anyone that starts writing for either a network or content site, TEMPER YOUR EXPECTATIONS and know that you will not become a blogging rock star overnight!

I started writing for 451Press in December of ‘06. I think my total earnings for the first three months was enough to by myself a bag of chips and a Coke. ;)

But I kept writing, networked with other blogs (both within 451Press and with other sports related blogs), and eventually the traffic and money came with it. It’s been a GREAT experience.

Oh, and I’ve never had a problem with payments either (they are a few days late from time to time, but nothing to flip out over).

]]> By: Shelly http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-18664 Shelly Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:25:05 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-18664 I too work for 451 Press, have been there a little less than a year and I get paid great. Maybe it is the fact that the ones talking poorly of 451 Press didn't have good content on their blogs. I have 4 blogs with 451 Press and make well over the amount of any other blog network out there. I don't know why it is a constant that 451 Press keeps getting slander'ish statements made about them, but I agree with Heather in backing up the fact that 451 Press is a great place to blog at. I am sorry it did not work out for you there. But, maybe it is better you, and the others that are bad-mouthing 451 Press, are no longer acquaintances with the blog network of 451. I too work for 451 Press, have been there a little less than a year and I get paid great. Maybe it is the fact that the ones talking poorly of 451 Press didn’t have good content on their blogs. I have 4 blogs with 451 Press and make well over the amount of any other blog network out there. I don’t know why it is a constant that 451 Press keeps getting slander’ish statements made about them, but I agree with Heather in backing up the fact that 451 Press is a great place to blog at. I am sorry it did not work out for you there. But, maybe it is better you, and the others that are bad-mouthing 451 Press, are no longer acquaintances with the blog network of 451.

]]> By: Paul http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-18657 Paul Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:18:19 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-18657 I write for 451 press as well and while there have been some bad times, (i.e. growing pains) things are pretty good with the current requirements. One of the reasons why most people got paid practically nothing in the beginning (including myself) was that the pay was all traffic share based and when the network started up there wasn't a lot of traffic. It took a lot of time before it was even worth it because I had to draw traffic to my blog. When the new pay model hit, it became even better. And Ann, it isn't against copyright to take a screen shot of a show you are discussing. If that was true there wouldn't be any television blogs out there with pictures of the shows they are discussing. That's covered under fair use. If you are taking a screen shot of a television show and are talking about the show it's totally fine to have a picture of said show. If you take a screen shot of a show and use it to sell a product, then that's illegal. I write for 451 press as well and while there have been some bad times, (i.e. growing pains) things are pretty good with the current requirements.

One of the reasons why most people got paid practically nothing in the beginning (including myself) was that the pay was all traffic share based and when the network started up there wasn’t a lot of traffic. It took a lot of time before it was even worth it because I had to draw traffic to my blog. When the new pay model hit, it became even better.

And Ann, it isn’t against copyright to take a screen shot of a show you are discussing. If that was true there wouldn’t be any television blogs out there with pictures of the shows they are discussing. That’s covered under fair use. If you are taking a screen shot of a television show and are talking about the show it’s totally fine to have a picture of said show. If you take a screen shot of a show and use it to sell a product, then that’s illegal.

]]> By: Heather http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-18648 Heather Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:40:19 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-18648 @ Ann again (sorry) I have no idea where you got the idea about "screen shots" on blog posts because that was but that was never a requirement. One photo was, yes, but we have an account with WireImage to use those photos that are paid for and there are several places where you can get copyright free photos. This is not an attack on you or your experience, but I only think it's fair for others to hear a different side of the story. @ Ann again (sorry)

I have no idea where you got the idea about “screen shots” on blog posts because that was but that was never a requirement. One photo was, yes, but we have an account with WireImage to use those photos that are paid for and there are several places where you can get copyright free photos.

This is not an attack on you or your experience, but I only think it’s fair for others to hear a different side of the story.

]]> By: Heather http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/comment-page-2/#comment-18647 Heather Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:32:26 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/writing-for-content-sites-and-networks/#comment-18647 @ Matt and Ann I think you misunderstood what I said. The misinformation I was referring to was that CURRENT expectations for the network are not what was being posted above. I have no doubt you had a lousy experience, several people do at all kinds of networks out there. My post was to clarify what is CURRENTLY happening at the network. It has been quite some time since I've seen anything negative on the message boards over there and the new expectations are not unreasonable any more for the pay and we've been paid on time and in full for the past few months. Just because you started out when the network was new and going through changes doesn't mean that it will always be that way. There are currently over 100 bloggers there who have no problems (at least not publicly). You have every right to express your displeasure with the company during the early stages, but you also have to let others express current opinions and counter examples. The current expectations are very reasonable: 250 words per post (or 2 125 word posts a day), one picture per post (which is a good blogging practice anyway), and a minimum of 15 posts a month of any size, even if they don't meet the paid post requirements. You get paid per post and a flat CPM. I'm not saying 451Press didn't have growing pains, but currently everything seems to be on track. @ Matt and Ann

I think you misunderstood what I said. The misinformation I was referring to was that CURRENT expectations for the network are not what was being posted above. I have no doubt you had a lousy experience, several people do at all kinds of networks out there. My post was to clarify what is CURRENTLY happening at the network. It has been quite some time since I’ve seen anything negative on the message boards over there and the new expectations are not unreasonable any more for the pay and we’ve been paid on time and in full for the past few months. Just because you started out when the network was new and going through changes doesn’t mean that it will always be that way. There are currently over 100 bloggers there who have no problems (at least not publicly). You have every right to express your displeasure with the company during the early stages, but you also have to let others express current opinions and counter examples. The current expectations are very reasonable: 250 words per post (or 2 125 word posts a day), one picture per post (which is a good blogging practice anyway), and a minimum of 15 posts a month of any size, even if they don’t meet the paid post requirements. You get paid per post and a flat CPM.

I’m not saying 451Press didn’t have growing pains, but currently everything seems to be on track.

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