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Writing for Two Similar Websites

by KayaIsmail
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As an example, let’s say that I work for XboxLoverWorld.com.
They typically write about all the latest Xbox games, reviews, top 10 lists, etc.

Now, say FinalShootout.com approach me to write for them too.

Their new game (Final Shootout) is on the Xbox. They want me to write an article like “Top 10 Best Shooter Games”. Such an article would be right at home on my first client’s website, XboxLoverWorld.com.

Should I take the job?

Personally, I’m feeling uncomfortable within a similar situation. I feel like I'm almost betraying my first client? Yet, I am a freelancer, and I am indeed within my rights, so am I just being silly?

I’m struggling to come up with an answer. Let me know what you think!

EDIT: It's probably worth mentioning that my relationship with my original client is EXTREMELY good. Hence my hesitance.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jason Kanigan
    No conflict of interest at all. You're a hired gun. MAYBE if two plumbers or dentists in the same small town approached you for SEO work, you might have an issue. Giving original or spun content developed for one client to another is not cool, of course. Everyone deserves original content, which is what they paid for.

    The two examples you gave are related, but not identical. And those sites have different visitors, niches, target markets. That's not your responsibility, as the writer. You're not attracting those people. Your job is to keep them interested when they get there, and possibly compel them to buy something.

    What we do is about CONVERSION. Not traffic. So go forth, write, and be merry.
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    • Profile picture of the author KayaIsmail
      Originally Posted by Jason Kanigan View Post

      No conflict of interest at all. You're a hired gun. MAYBE if two plumbers or dentists in the same small town approached you for SEO work, you might have an issue. Giving original or spun content developed for one client to another is not cool, of course. Everyone deserves original content, which is what they paid for.

      The two examples you gave are related, but not identical. And those sites have different visitors, niches, target markets. That's not your responsibility, as the writer. You're not attracting those people. Your job is to keep them interested when they get there, and possibly compel them to buy something.

      What we do is about CONVERSION. Not traffic. So go forth, write, and be merry.
      Thanks for the input Jason. From a purely logical standpoint, you're right.

      My concern however, is potentially ruining the relationship I have with my current client. As I have just added to my OP, my relationship with him is EXTREMELY good. I've been working with him for a number of months.

      I have a bright future with my original client, and I like working with him. He may not see it as you have put it.

      As you can see, I'm very much in two minds!
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