How important is your content?

Starting a blog or website is relatively easy, gaining an audience is an entirely different challenge.  You will be better able to capture an audience if you have quality content.  In order for you to grab a reader, you must have content on your site that the reader finds helpful in some way.  It should give them instructions of some sort, encouragement, advise, or support.

For example, if you have a blog about cooking, you need to have content about cooking.  You would not post articles about car maintenance on your cooking blog.  Readers would not know what to expect, and would probably not visit your site regularly.  Although you do not want your content to be boring, your readers should be able to predict what the general subject will be.  Parenting blogs may blog on several different issues, but they have one thing in common.  All of the topics are related to parenting in some way.

Creating new and fresh content can be a challenge sometimes.  It is all to easy to develop a case of “writers block”.  Having writers block is terrible, you have the desire to write but you can not think of any new content.  There are problems other than writers block, you may just need a break so your mind can rejuvenate.  In times like this, it is great to hire a ghost writer.  Someone who can look at your blog and get the general theme, but who can add fresh ideas and new content for your readers.  A Writer for Hire can do this for you, and the rates are very reasonable.

So, if you need a break, or just need some fresh new content, check out the services that we offer.

Photo credit: Hakan

No responses yet

Quick Help To Find Your Way Through The Ebook Writing Process

Writing an book is tough and the process is long and there are many decisions you have to make along the way. But writing is just half the job. If you’re self publishing, after you’re done writing, you have to promote and market it too.

One of the best tools to use when working on a project as large like writing an ebook, is a checklist.  It helps you figure out what you should be doing, where you’re heading and how far along in the  process you are.

Here’s a checklist I found, created by people who are experienced in ebook writing and marketing.  They’ve allowed me to share it with you. To download the checklist, click the following link. Download ebook writing & marketing checklist

Photo credit: Tosaytheleast

No responses yet

What can an Ebook do for you?

Do you have valuable information that you would like to share? Have you acquired some really great tips on certain subjects that you think others could benefit from? If you answered yes to either of the questions above, then writing an Ebook may be for you. For many unpublished or even new authors, Ebooks are proving to be a great way to get published.

Ebooks have many of the same benefits as regular books, without the large overhead cost. If you are considering self publishing a book, from your research you probably know how expensive the process can be. Choosing to produce an Ebook is a great solution. You can even look at an Ebook as a way to build interest in your ideas that will leave your audience wanting more, that way when you do publish your first book in print there will be people waiting to purchase it.

If you are new to the idea of creating an Ebook and are not exactly sure where to start, or feel that you do not have enough time to devote to a quality product, A Writer for Hire can help. We offer an Ebook service, and for only $15.00 per page we will create your book for you. Our team can help you to organize and arrange your thoughts and ideas into an Ebook that flows perfectly.

The presentation of your Ebook is important. Even though it may not be a traditional book, so to speak, it is still a product that you will sell to others. With that being said, you want to make sure that it is professional in every way. Taking the time to make sure your product is perfect will help to gain returning customers. This is important if you plan to produce more Ebooks, or publish a book in print.

No responses yet

How important is your Bio page?

What exactly is a Bio page, and how important is it?  A Bio page is the page on your blog or website that gives personal information about you.  It is a place where you can list all of your accomplishments and credentials.  Some things that you should include on your Bio page are:

  • education,
  • experience,
  • awards that you have received,
  • materials that have been published,
  • where you have been published,
  • leadership positions that you have held,
  • important clients that you have worked with,
  • any media appearances that you have made, and
  • any other information that you think potential clients would find helpful.

You may also wish to add some client testimonials to your Bio page as well.

Look at your Bio page as an advertisement for you.  You are the “brand” that you want others to purchase.  In order to sell your services you should let potential clients know what you can do for them.  Explain how they can benefit from your using your product or service.

Think of  your Bio page as your first impression on others.  For new clients this will likely be their first experience meeting you, so to speak.  You want to make sure that this important introduction is well written, and completely explains you and your work.

Since this is such an important part of your site, you should take great care in creating it.  If you have a lot to offer, but are not sure exactly how to put it all together, do not stress.  A Writer for Hire can create your Bio page for you.  Simply let us know what you want contained in your Bio, and we can complete it for you.  By using a Writer for Hire to create your Bio page, you can rest easy in knowing that you will have a quality page, suitable for the most important client to read.

Photo Credit: Danny Norton

No responses yet

Why You Should Be Article Marketing

Article marketing, it allows you to multiply the efforts of one article to market your business both online and offline. Yes, it’s true, with article marketing you can write one article and use it to market yourself again and again.

How? You may be wondering? The way article marketing works is that you compose an article for your business in your area of expertise using keywords that you have researched and  know what your target marketing is searching for and hopes to find. Then, you distribute the article to article banks or directories, which then distribute your article, well everywhere. Depending on which article bank or directory you use, your article could be picked up and used every where from an ezine to The New York Times, from magazines to local print newsletters. You never know really!

So, when article marketing, write well, distribute thoroughly and include a strong resource box. This will help to give your article the best chances of working for you, and you want your article to “go the extra mile”.

Article marketing to truly be effective must be done well and done often. Start your article marketing campaign today by hiring A Writer for Hire. We now have article marketing packages available to meet your needs. Check them out here and let’s get started. Mention you read this blog post and get 25% off your first order, or order 3 or more months of article packages and receive 25% off those 3 months.

No responses yet

Why should you outsource?

With all of the pressures of today’s economy combined with the stress of running a business, outsourcing some of your work load can be very beneficial.  Some of the benefits of outsourcing include:

  • Convenience, you can outsource the jobs that you do not have time to complete.
  • Employee benefits, unlike traditional employees there is less expense when hiring a freelance writer.
  • You know the quality of the work you will receive.  Once you build a relationship with a company such as A Writer For Hire, you know what type of work you will receive.
  • You can outsource your work when you want to plan a vacation, or simply need a break.

Unlike hiring many different freelance writers, when you choose to go with a company, you know what you are getting.  A Writer For Hire is dedicated to accommodating all of it’s clients, and only provides the best quality work.  When you find a company that you feel comfortable with, you no longer have to worry about writing styles that do not match your own.  You can feel secure that your projects will be delivered on time, on budget, and on topic.

Outsourcing has become very popular recently, due to the benefits listed above.  It is also a great option for business owners who are in the process of expanding.  If you are not at the point of hiring another employee, but still need some assistance to keep you on top, a writing service can help.

A Writer for Hire cares greatly about our clients and their business.  We want to help you succeed by providing you with the best content available.

No responses yet

What Do Ghosts Have To Do With Article Writing?

This is not really a scary article.  It’s about ghosts, but not the bad kind.  Have you ever heard of a “ghost writer”?  If not, then if you write articles, blogs, websites, books, biographies, resumes, etc., you will be happy to know that there is a friendly ghost out there to help you.

In all seriousness, a ghost writer is simply a writer who is paid to write for someone who doesn’t want to write because they don’t have time, or they just don’t have great writing skills.  A ghost writer will write for you in your name, taking no credit for writing the selection you have chosen.  The ghost writer agrees to keep his / her identity unknown and you, the author, get all of the credit.

The ghost writer can be your best friend when it comes to freeing up your time to spend it on actually earning money for yourself, your business or your family.

In addition, hiring a ghost writer is not really expensive at all.  The rates are very competitive and mainly depend on what it is you need written.  Many times you can have only one article written or you can request prices on bundles of articles.  For example, if you are writing a blog and you want to add articles to your blog one time per month, you may request 12 articles written on the subject of your choice up front.  All 12 articles will be completed by the ghost writer, sent to you for your approval and voila, you are covered for a whole year’s worth of articles that will help you move up in the natural search engine rankings over time.  You can load the articles into your auto responder one time, set the send out dates and forget it.  The more often you write articles that contribute to your blog or website, the sooner that will happen.

One of the most important considerations when choosing a ghost writer is to choose one who speaks and writes your own language.  There is nothing worse than requesting a ghost writer from another country who butchers spelling and grammar.

When you need something written and you don’t have the time or skill to write it yourself, then it’s time to consider employing a ghost writer.  A Writer For Hire can help you with your entire ghost writing needs at a very reasonable cost and within a very reasonable time frame.

No responses yet

Why should you have a blog?

Creating a web presence is important whether you are selling a service or product.  It is important for your existing and potential clients to be able to find information about what you have to offer.  A blog is a great platform to share that information with others. 

The more frequently your blog is updated, the easier it becomes for your clients to find you on the web.  Blogs should be updated at least every other day, but daily updates are best.  When clients see that you update regularly, they get a since of your dedication and involvement in your business.

Your blog should also be “straight to the point”.  You want your clients to be able to navigate  your site with ease, and quickly find the information that they need.

One problem for some business owners with blogging is the time it takes to update their blog.  However, there is a simple solution.  If you need a blog, but do not have time, outsource that job.  A Writer for Hire offers a blog service that will update your blog for you.  A blog should not be seen as “just another thing to keep up with”, it is a great way to promote your business and get your message or service out there.

However important a blog may be to your business, it should not become stressful for you to maintain.  We all know that running a business is stressful enough.  By outsourcing your blogging needs you have more time to dedicate to improving your business and finding new clients, rather than worrying about the small details.

Photo Credit: Annie Mole

No responses yet

Why A Writer for Hire

Are you a potential customer of “A Writer for Hire”?  Do you own a blog, or have a website that is being badly neglected because you just don’t have time to write the articles you need to maintain any kind of a rank in the search engines?   Do you know how to use keywords to optimize your blog or website so that the search engines find your articles or blog entries highly relevant?  Better yet, do you even know what key words are and which ones are most relevant to your website or business?

Writing is time consuming, especially when the words and ideas don’t flow very freely.  If you have a blog or website on a subject you are very familiar with, then it is easier to write.  Eventually though, unless you have an outline or a plan, you may run out of ideas.  If you aren’t familiar with your subject, then you may have to do quite a bit of your own research to even begin to put something together to write an article.

“A Writer for Hire” is a great place to come for anyone who meets any of the above criteria and more.  We have a team of writers who can help you get from point A to point B for a reasonable price and in a very reasonable turn around time.  There is no minimum and there is no maximum number of articles that you need to order to be accepted.  You can free up your time to market your website or come up with new ideas for a new product.  In the meantime, your blog or website will be kept updated and you will reap the rewards through getting more and more visitors.  Eventually, with enough new, interesting articles written by “A Writer for Hire”, you may wind up on some of the first several pages of Google in the natural or organic search results.

Whether your blog or website is for a business, commercial, or personal, we can write about anything (no adults sites of course).  At a “Writer for Hire”, we will do the research on your topic for you and write you an article with the average of 300-600 words, depending on what you need.  It will be keyword optimized, interesting and original.  No need to ever worry about having duplicate articles again.

We look forward to doing business with you in the near future at “A Writer for Hire”.

Photo Credit : drmang

No responses yet

Welcome Margaret to the A Writer for Hire Team

We are welcoming another writer to the A Writer For Hire team. Please help us welcome Margaret Dunn to our team.
Margaret Dunn is President of Dunn Associates Inc., an entrepreneurial enterprise housing three separate businesses: executive recruiting, online e-commerce, web SEO and writing. Margaret has both a Masters and Undergraduate Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a single mom of two, and a proud grandmother of two. She thoroughly enjoys spending time with her grandchildren Ava age 1 and Alexia age 7. Her hobbies include reading and writing. If she could be anywhere, she would be on a beach at a small, quiet, all inclusive resort in Cancun Mexico. She is active in her church and her priorities are God first, family, friends, and helping others. Her dream is to hold local seminars in the near future to help teach single moms (and dads) how to get started in a small business on the Internet so they can eventually be debt free.

She has been creating and writing resumes since the early 80s and has been writing articles for her own web sites and others for the past two years. She has numerous articles published through ezinearticles.com, worldvillage blogger and hub pages.

No responses yet

Next »