As for PLR and stuff like that, I have a ton on my computer and mostly use it for ideas right now because I just don’t want the same content on my website/blog to be found somewhere else. The PLR rewrites are tough for me so it’s almost better that I just use them as a guide to write my own piece.

I can definitely use all the tips I can get on writing blog and website content.

Thanks, Julie!

“I always think “would I be ok with someone claiming something I wrote as their own” and I know I would not, so why should I take from some other writer?”

That’s exactly it. Every day I deal with content thieves – why would I do the same to someone else. It’s like building a house brick by brick. Someone else comes around, paints it a different color and takes all the credit for the project. Changing a couple of words around doesn’t make it yours, it just makes it regurgitated.

“If you choose a topic that’s research heavy, but doesn’t pay enough to justify the work, leave it to someone more knowledgeable. Choose the topics you know best and take what you know to create original content.”

One thing I like to do to get more out of my research is to write several pieces around the same topic. That way, a single bit of research can result in several pieces of content, making it more worthwhile monetarily.

Thanks again for writing this. Many web writers get lazy and produce less than quality writing. I know I have been guilty of this myself. We can do better!

I actually do exactly what you suggested when it comes to writing articles. If it’s a content article that needs mostly links/online resources then I go to as many ‘legit’ sites as possible, such as Mayoclinic.com for a medical piece. I read through the relevant article(s) and take notes on any key information.

That being said I really need to start taking advantage of our local libraries for projects that I have more time to complete.