Tips for Becoming an In-Demand Web Content Writer

If you like to write, you're lucky to be alive right now. The internet has created a massive demand for writers to write its web content. It's never been easier than it is now to make a living as a writer. All you need is a passion for it and an internet connection. Here are 10 tips for becoming a successful online writer.

1. Write Everyday

Writing takes practice. It's something you need to do on a daily basis to keep your skills sharp. Even if the jobs aren't rolling in, spend some time each day writing in order to stay in shape.

2. Write a Blog

Create a blog or several blogs about topics you like. When you have downtime between jobs, write on your blog(s) and indulge in your interests. You can make a name for yourself in the niches you like and the blogs you do for fun can sometimes bring you paying clients.

3. Learn about Keywords

Keywords are at the core of SEO. Your clients will want you to use keywords in the copy you write for them. It's good to have a basic understanding of how keywords work to attract search engine traffic. As a writer, you won't need to do keyword research, but you'll have to write using them.

4. Read Web Content

Web content is generally different from the writing that appears in magazines or books. It's simple and more conversational, with small paragraphs, short sentences and attention-grabbing headers. If you read a great deal of web content, you'll get a knack for it.

5. Know Your Audience

Know as much as possible about the people who will be reading your work. Once you start publishing, pay attention to comments, shares and page analytics to get a feel for your audience's tastes.

6. Self-Publish

It's incredibly easy to self-publish today. You can publish your work as an e-book, a Kindle book, or there are websites that will print actual hardcopy books for you. As long as you're going to be a writer, you might as well start putting out books. Even if no one reads them, they'll establish you as a published author.

7. Don't Be a Perfectionist

When you're doing the actual writing, turn off the critical part of your mind and just let the ideas flow. Later, go back and edit. Read through your work and cut or reword parts that you feel could be better.

8. Specialize

Choose one niche to be your specialist niche. Blog in this niche and look for jobs in this niche. You're much more marketable as a niche-specific writer because you'll have insights and ideas in that niche which regular writers won't have.

9. Add Skills

In addition to writing, offer other services that go along with writing and bundle them together. For example, offer to format eBooks. This way, a client can hire you to not only write the eBook, but also format it for them. This makes your work more valuable for them.

10. Grow a Social Media Following

Build a social media following that reads and enjoys your work. Many websites want to hire a writer who can help them promote published posts by sharing to their social media fan base.

Conclusion

When you write online, make it personal. People love a personal touch. Share stories and give your opinions. This is what makes your writing stand out from all of the generic web content that's online.

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