How Do I Make $11 Per Hour?

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I have been working from home as an off-shore contractor for a U.S.-based transcription company for almost five years. Everything was okay until my boss started delaying my pay and giving me a pay cut more than four years after I started working for the company (She told me that my pay cut was due to "client pressure"). I am the breadwinner in the family. I could barely make ends meet before the pay cut. Now, I need to find a better-paying job or a source of income that will replace my current job.

Here's the thing: I don't have a single cent to invest in an online business or an advertising thread in the Warrior Forum. However, I do have some skills, knowledge and experience under my belt.

I have been writing articles and blog posts for Internet marketers for over a year. However, I can't get a fair price for my articles because I'm not a native English speaker although I'm quite confident that my writing skills are at par with native speakers.

I am well-versed in social media marketing. I've learned how to market on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google Plus through free and paid courses. I'm familiar with free web-based SEO and social media applications. I know a little HTML and I can install and maintain Word Press blogs.

I've been studying Internet marketing for more than three years. I have some basic knowledge on SEO, article marketing, social media marketing, CPA, list building and management, product creation, etc.

My goal is to earn at least $25,000 in one year. If I were to work eight hours a day, five days a week, my hourly rate should be $11.

Now, my questions:

1) Are there any online jobs that pay $11 an hour that someone with my skills, knowledge and experience can apply for? If so, what are they?

2) Are there any websites where I can find opportunities to land an $11 per hour online job? I've been to Elance, oDesk and other similar sites. The hourly rates there are too low.

3) Is it possible for me to create and sell a product using only free resources? As I've said, I don't have money to invest.

Bottom line: How do I make $11 per hour or at least $25,000 in one year?

Thank you in advance for whatever advice you can give me.
#$11 #hour #make
  • Profile picture of the author Ewan Lumsden
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    You could offer your services here on WF, or go on freelancing sites as those skills are in demand.
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    • Profile picture of the author unknownymous
      You are from philippines right? just asking...
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      • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
        Originally Posted by unknownymous View Post

        You are from philippines right? just asking...
        Yes, I am.
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  • Profile picture of the author Oliver Williams
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by Oliver Williams View Post

      I have a WSO that I think will help you I am happy to send you a review copy if you like
      Thank you! That's very kind of you, Oliver. I sent you a PM. I'll be happy to review your WSO.
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      • Profile picture of the author DaveMeade
        thats tough and I feel for you, first getting started online can be tough for many people, really what you should do is focus on getting at least one domain and a very cheap webhost to start, hostgator has plans for as little as $4 amonth I believe,

        I realize at the moment that may be difficult, there are a few free webshosts out there you could use to at least get started, while I dont recommend anyone rely on free hosts to build a business around it will at least give you a start..

        the only other thing could suggest you do is create a bunch of web 2.0 sites , and start marketing a product off clickbank until you make a few sales to reinvest into your company. the point is to get started on anything that will produce an income, I know that's not ideal but it will at least allow you to start creating traffic, and grow from there, with work you can create at least one sale a day or more using just those free alternatives which will give you the start you need,

        get started and building momentum,
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        • Profile picture of the author Joan Altz
          Originally Posted by DaveMeade View Post

          thats tough and I feel for you, first getting started online can be tough for many people, really what you should do is focus on getting at least one domain and a very cheap webhost to start, hostgator has plans for as little as $4 amonth I believe,

          I realize at the moment that may be difficult, there are a few free webshosts out there you could use to at least get started, while I dont recommend anyone rely on free hosts to build a business around it will at least give you a start..

          the only other thing could suggest you do is create a bunch of web 2.0 sites , and start marketing a product off clickbank until you make a few sales to reinvest into your company. the point is to get started on anything that will produce an income, I know that's not ideal but it will at least allow you to start creating traffic, and grow from there, with work you can create at least one sale a day or more using just those free alternatives which will give you the start you need,

          get started and building momentum,

          I disagree with this. You need to start out offering services and accepting offers for services here and on Digital Point perhaps (not high paying, but they do have some offers specifically for Filipinos.)

          You DON'T want to just put up a bunch of websites and cross your fingers.
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  • Profile picture of the author toby26
    I am always looking for great writer to cover blog ( see my signature ) if u could write a great how to content, I like u to cover one section called career guide . So pm me with sample of similar work
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by toby26 View Post

      I am always looking for great writer to cover blog ( see my signature ) if u could write a great how to content, I like u to cover one section called career guide . So pm me with sample of similar work
      Thank you! I will send you a sample soon.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brandon Sean
    Hi cyberdenizen,

    I understand that you have been providing article writing services, but do you now want to still provide article writing services OR do you want to take it to the next level? ( be your own boss)

    Just want to see what you want and expect from this thread, so the rest of us here will know what advice to give.

    -Brandon
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by Ytmarketer View Post

      Hi cyberdenizen,

      I understand that you have been providing article writing services, but do you now want to still provide article writing services OR do you want to take it to the next level? ( be your own boss)

      Just want to see what you want and expect from this thread, so the rest of us here will know what advice to give.

      -Brandon
      Hi, Brandon! I'd like to be my own boss and have my own business, of course. However, it would take some time for a business to become a stable and reliable source of income. I still need a steady pay check because I have to support my family, so I'd like to have an eight-hour job that pays $11per hour. I can spend four more hours every day working on my business. When my business takes off, probably, I can stop hiring my self out.
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  • Profile picture of the author edy8888
    if you dare to have some money..
    I would like to suggest you work with amazon, and making promotion using your skill in social networking...and also Youtube in colaboration with Animoto.

    The key is big number game...

    Hope this can help...
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by edy8888 View Post

      if you dare to have some money..
      I would like to suggest you work with amazon, and making promotion using your skill in social networking...and also Youtube in colaboration with Animoto.

      The key is big number game...

      Hope this can help...
      Thanks, Edy. I will definitely try selling products from Amazon in the near future. One of the Internet marketers I admire, Tiffany Dow, often advises people to sell their services first, then create their own products, then get into affiliate marketing. I'm planning to get into affiliate marketing, but I want to have a steady source of income first.
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      • Profile picture of the author RiffRaff88
        Hye !!! I got some good stuff for you to see... And you can make more than $11, and 25,000 bux in not just a year...but months or weeks... please pm me if your interested
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  • Profile picture of the author Danny Woolard
    From the research i've done on outsourcing to Philippines, $25K a year is unlikely...College Grads from Phillipines, with great English skills probably make about $400 a month 5-6k a yr.

    However there are probably a lot of people that are unaware of outsourcing rates, and probably would hire you for 12k-20k a year if your good...Ive seen posts on WF, such as :Where can I outsource for 1k a month for my articles, then they eventually find out 1k/month is overpaying.

    25k in the Philippines i'd imagine you live in a castle.
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by denutza View Post

      From the research i've done on outsourcing to Philippines, $25K a year is unlikely...College Grads from Phillipines, with great English skills probably make about $400 a month 5-6k a yr.

      However there are probably a lot of people that are unaware of outsourcing rates, and probably would hire you for 12k-20k a year if your good...Ive seen posts on WF, such as :Where can I outsource for 1k a month for my articles, then they eventually find out 1k/month is overpaying.

      25k in the Philippines i'd imagine you live in a castle.
      I respectfully disagree. I have a friend who is a web developer. Back in 2008, he was making $2,000 a month. He's not even a computer science graduate (he took up agricultural engineering in college). He learned PHP on his own. I don't know how much he earns now, but he definitely makes more money than he did back in '08.

      I earn more than $400 a month. The highest I've ever earned in a month was more than $1,000. This was last year, when a client hired me to write SEO content for a number of websites. I know a VA here in the Philippines who earns P80,000 a month (That's $24,000 a year, more or less). She maintains two clients.

      Believe me, $25,000 a year in the Philippines isn't much when you have a family to support and a sickly, aged mother to take care of and when you want to save for the future. $25,000 isn't even enough to build a decent bungalow, much less a castle.

      I believe that when it comes to making money online, one's geographical location should not determine how much he or she should earn. I also believe that there are clients who pay their contractors what they're really worth.
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      • Profile picture of the author FrankWellington
        Originally Posted by cyberdenizen View Post

        I believe that when it comes to making money online, one's geographical location should not determine how much he or she should earn. I also believe that there are clients who pay their contractors what they're really worth.
        Hello Cyberdenizen,

        First off, you are an amazing writer with an
        AWESOME heart/spirit! You will have NO
        issue possessing what you desire.

        A few quick questions?

        1. How versed are you when it comes to
        American culture? As you know, good copy
        (for that particular client) is a direct result of
        you COMPLETELY understanding "that"
        clients needs?

        2. Do watch American T.V.?

        3. How well do you understand the diversity
        of cultures in America? Example... If a Caucasian
        client hires you to write copy for his Autoresponder
        campaign, it's HIGHLY likely you would NOT
        use the same jargon / inflection for an African American
        client targeting African American's for a
        Natural Hair Care product.

        I hope that made sense? Please excuse me if
        it did not. Or, if I insulted you, or another person
        giving that example... My sincere apologies.

        By the way... You're ABSOLUTELY correct...
        Your geographical location should NOT matter!

        If you can "knock it out of the park", and by
        the sound of things, YES YOU CAN...
        You deserve to get the business!

        Suggestions...

        1. NEVER offer to tell anyone you're from a
        geographical location.

        2. You have MORE to offer than you're giving
        yourself credit for... HECK... You know how
        many people would love to partner with you
        and allow you piggy-back on their WSO's,
        PSO's, GSO's, and every other "SO"
        out their? ... Just illustrating a point with the
        other SO's!

        3. Consider rewording your thread... Not your
        Title (awesome/Fire Hot Title) but the body of
        your thread.

        You're talented enough to "smash it" with yummie
        words to make a New IM'er / skilled marketer
        BEG YOU to partner with them.

        Be careful... It's possible you'll (single-handedly)
        double the amount of WSO's going up everyday,
        (Mike would love that), from marketers who have
        NEVER initiated a WSO because they're scared
        to write.

        Don't EVER talk about what you don't have.
        Especially when you're marketing in America...

        Some Americans RUN TO THE NEAREST
        EXIT (and curse you before they get to that exit)
        when you cry poor-mouth.

        I encourage you to do what your abilities and
        professionalism have already spoken to your
        heart/spirit...

        ***Let your awesome creativity (always) speak for you***
        ***Continue loving your customers***
        ***Smoke 'em with over-delivering***
        ***SIMPLY SMASH IT***

        With Massive and Well Choreographed Action,
        Frank

        PS I would like to correspond with you when
        I get my Post count up.

        PPS I would like to hire you when I launch
        my WSO.
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        • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
          Originally Posted by FrankWellington View Post

          Hello Cyberdenizen,

          First off, you are an amazing writer with an
          AWESOME heart/spirit! You will have NO
          issue possessing what you desire.

          A few quick questions?

          1. How versed are you when it comes to
          American culture? As you know, good copy
          (for that particular client) is a direct result of
          you COMPLETELY understanding "that"
          clients needs?

          2. Do watch American T.V.?

          3. How well do you understand the diversity
          of cultures in America? Example... If a Caucasian
          client hires you to write copy for his Autoresponder
          campaign, it's HIGHLY likely you would NOT
          use the same jargon / inflection for an African American
          client targeting African American's for a
          Natural Hair Care product.

          I hope that made sense? Please excuse me if
          it did not. Or, if I insulted you, or another person
          giving that example... My sincere apologies.

          By the way... You're ABSOLUTELY correct...
          Your geographical location should NOT matter!

          If you can "knock it out of the park", and by
          the sound of things, YES YOU CAN...
          You deserve to get the business!

          Suggestions...

          1. NEVER offer to tell anyone you're from a
          geographical location.

          2. You have MORE to offer than you're giving
          yourself credit for... HECK... You know how
          many people would love to partner with you
          and allow you piggy-back on their WSO's,
          PSO's, GSO's, and every other "SO"
          out their? ... Just illustrating a point with the
          other SO's!

          3. Consider rewording your thread... Not your
          Title (awesome/Fire Hot Title) but the body of
          your thread.

          You're talented enough to "smash it" with yummie
          words to make a New IM'er / skilled marketer
          BEG YOU to partner with them.

          Be careful... It's possible you'll (single-handedly)
          double the amount of WSO's going up everyday,
          (Mike would love that), from marketers who have
          NEVER initiated a WSO because they're scared
          to write.

          Don't EVER talk about what you don't have.
          Especially when you're marketing in America...

          Some Americans RUN TO THE NEAREST
          EXIT (and curse you before they get to that exit)
          when you cry poor-mouth.

          I encourage you to do what your abilities and
          professionalism have already spoken to your
          heart/spirit...

          ***Let your awesome creativity (always) speak for you***
          ***Continue loving your customers***
          ***Smoke 'em with over-delivering***
          ***SIMPLY SMASH IT***

          With Massive and Well Choreographed Action,
          Frank

          PS I would like to correspond with you when
          I get my Post count up.

          PPS I would like to hire you when I launch
          my WSO.
          Wow, Frank! Thank you so much for the valuable advice and the encouragement. Now, to answer your questions:

          1. How versed are you when it comes to
          American culture? As you know, good copy
          (for that particular client) is a direct result of
          you COMPLETELY understanding "that"
          clients needs?

          I have been interacting with Americans for more than seven years now, first as a call center agent, then as a transcriber and part-time writer. I was a call center agent for two years. American culture is usually a part of the call center training curriculum.

          2. Do watch American T.V.?

          I transcribe well-known American TV shows. I do this eight to ten hours a day, six days a week. I transcribe three political commentary programs and one entertainment news show. (My contract does not allow me to say what shows I transcribe.) My transcripts are posted on the official websites of these shows. I've been doing this for almost five years. I'm a little embarrassed to say this, but I know more about what goes on in the U.S. than about what's happening in my country. It's as if I'm physically here and I'm mentally in the U.S.

          3. How well do you understand the diversity
          of cultures in America? Example... If a Caucasian
          client hires you to write copy for his Autoresponder
          campaign, it's HIGHLY likely you would NOT
          use the same jargon / inflection for an African American
          client targeting African American's for a
          Natural Hair Care product.


          Let's just say that my writing style is neutral. However, I have picked up some idioms and colloquial phrases from the TV shows I have transcribed over the years. I use colloquialisms sparingly.

          I would love to work with you. I'll PM you my email.
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    • Profile picture of the author AustinDigital
      Originally Posted by denutza View Post

      From the research i've done on outsourcing to Philippines, $25K a year is unlikely...College Grads from Phillipines, with great English skills probably make about $400 a month 5-6k a yr.

      However there are probably a lot of people that are unaware of outsourcing rates, and probably would hire you for 12k-20k a year if your good...Ive seen posts on WF, such as :Where can I outsource for 1k a month for my articles, then they eventually find out 1k/month is overpaying.

      25k in the Philippines i'd imagine you live in a castle.
      I would say that depends on the task. Some of my VA's are paid upwards of $1,200 per month.

      My suggestion to op would be to try to get in with news sites. I know we contract our writers at 700-800 per month, in fact shoot me a PM with the word volume you are capable of per day and I can see if I can fill you in as a temp for the time being.

      Cheers!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jaymark
    Since you are showing an article writing link in your signature, you should realize that this is a great way to make the money you seek. Many webmasters need a lot of articles to help their rankings but have neither the time or interest to write their own articles.

    If you are skilled at writing and know how to do a little simple research on the Internet, you can easily make $11 or more per hour. Some people have found a way to land clients who pay much more.

    Do a search on some of the more popular article writing sites who hire writers. It doesn't pay as much as if you do it yourself but it's a good way to gain experience.

    Keep in mind that the recent Google changes really hurt the article writing business but that will get settled out soon enough. In any case that's my two cents worth.

    Jay
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by Jaymark View Post

      Since you are showing an article writing link in your signature, you should realize that this is a great way to make the money you seek. Many webmasters need a lot of articles to help their rankings but have neither the time or interest to write their own articles.

      If you are skilled at writing and know how to do a little simple research on the Internet, you can easily make $11 or more per hour. Some people have found a way to land clients who pay much more.

      Do a search on some of the more popular article writing sites who hire writers. It doesn't pay as much as if you do it yourself but it's a good way to gain experience.

      Keep in mind that the recent Google changes really hurt the article writing business but that will get settled out soon enough. In any case that's my two cents worth.

      Jay
      Thanks for the suggestions, Jay.

      I already have some experience as an article writer. Last year, I had a client who initially paid me $10 per article. My client was so happy with my work that she gave me a $2 raise per article (She then paid me $12 per article). Unfortunately, she doesn't need a writer as often as I need to be hired (She's a writer herself), and it's hard to look for clients like her although I know they exist.

      Knowing that someone is willing to pay me $12 per article makes me unwilling to charge less. Once, I was so desperate that I reluctantly allowed a client to pay me $5 for each article I wrote. He got upset when I quit (My boss gave me more transcription assignments).

      I hope I'll find a client who's willing to pay me what I'm really worth.
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  • Profile picture of the author Andyhenry
    you could cut grass, i pay my gardener more than $11 an hour.
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    nothing to see here.

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    • Hi CyberDenizen. I'm based in Manila. Here's what I did and what I've been doing since 2005, officially in 2006 as a registered business, and I've been permanently blind for more than 8 years now:


      Hi Andy,

      Originally Posted by Andyhenry View Post

      you could cut grass, i pay my gardener more than $11 an hour.
      I'm sure you know CyberDenizen's based in the Philippines. He or she'd have to migrate to the UK just to cut grass there and earn around $11/hour, but higher cost of living in the UK sort of cancels things out, though higher UK living standards, compared to Philippine living standards, become a good benefit from this trade-off.

      Someone mentioned in this thread that earning around $24000/year in the Philippines can allow this person to live in a castle. Well, some of my friends and colleagues earn more than $60000/year, and they don't live in a place that can be called as something even remotely close to a mansion, though they enjoy decent living conditions. The main difference that they did from others who earn $3000 to 5000/year is that they constantly increased their value in the marketplace by constantly improving their unique knowledge, skill sets and expertise in specialized industries and subject areas.
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      • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
        Originally Posted by Marx Vergel Melencio View Post

        Hi CyberDenizen. I'm based in Manila. Here's what I did and what I've been doing since 2005, officially in 2006 as a registered business, and I've been permanently blind for more than 8 years now:

        A Story of Courage -- "From Why to How through ICT" - YouTube

        Hi Andy,



        I'm sure you know CyberDenizen's based in the Philippines. He or she'd have to migrate to the UK just to cut grass there and earn around $11/hour, but higher cost of living in the UK sort of cancels things out, though higher UK living standards, compared to Philippine living standards, become a good benefit from this trade-off.

        Someone mentioned in this thread that earning around $24000/year in the Philippines can allow this person to live in a castle. Well, some of my friends and colleagues earn more than $60000/year, and they don't live in a place that can be called as something even remotely close to a mansion, though they enjoy decent living conditions. The main difference that they did from others who earn $3000 to 5000/year is that they constantly increased their value in the marketplace by constantly improving their unique knowledge, skill sets and expertise in specialized industries and subject areas.
        Hi, Marx. I watched your video and it nearly brought me to tears. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I'm humbled by your story and I salute you for your courage.

        I learned a valuable lesson from you today: When it comes to asking questions about the things that happen in our lives, asking HOW is more important than asking WHY. I'm struck by this point because a lot of WHY's have been dancing around my head lately. You made me realize that asking HOW questions is more productive and that asking WHY questions is usually counterproductive because they often don't have answers.

        I'm also struck by the fact that you did some cold-calling at the beginning of your career. I'm not sure if I have the courage to do the same, but I will try. Like you, I believe in increasing one's value in the marketplace through constant and never-ending improvement. That's one thing that we should always keep in mind.

        I wish you the best in all your endeavors and give my regards to your family.
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          I dont really understand your question
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        • Hi CyberDenizen,

          Originally Posted by cyberdenizen View Post

          Hi, Marx. I watched your video and it nearly brought me to tears. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I'm humbled by your story and I salute you for your courage. I learned a valuable lesson from you today: When it comes to asking questions about the things that happen in our lives, asking HOW is more important than asking WHY. I'm struck by this point because a lot of WHY's have been dancing around my head lately. You made me realize that asking HOW questions is more productive and that asking WHY questions is usually counterproductive because they often don't have answers. I'm also struck by the fact that you did some cold-calling at the beginning of your career. I'm not sure if I have the courage to do the same, but I will try. Like you, I believe in increasing one's value in the marketplace through constant and never-ending improvement. That's one thing that we should always keep in mind. I wish you the best in all your endeavors and give my regards to your family.
          Glad to help. I also suggest combining the things you can do to formulate an enticing offer, say a ready-made custom Wordpress site for promoting Amazon/Clickbank/private company affiliate products in profitable industries and niches, complete with custom logo headers and other visual elements, static pages, how to tutorial/guide posts and affiliate product review posts, onsite video content and downloadable digital info package with videos upon mailing list signup. You can charge more with all these services combined. Another way is to set up a brick and mortar labor contracting business, though you need a clientele network to use deposits and advance payments to fund required investments. In case you find your work at home situation stable enough to give you around 4 hours of free time each day, this thread I wrote may be something you'd want to consider:

          Simple to Follow 11-Step Sustainable Affiliate Marketing Business Plan For Tech-Savvy Newbies
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          • Profile picture of the author Curtis2011
            From your posts it is obvious that your English skills are quite top notch, at least compared to many foreign writers I've hired in the past.

            You should have no problem getting clients for writing jobs on Elance.com or elsewhere, if you're interested in writing for a living.

            Plenty of writers charge $10+, $20+, or even $50+ or more for a 500-word article. And if you can write 500 words in an hour, then an hourly pay of $11 should be easy to achieve.

            Of course, you probably won't find a full time employment opportunity. But if you price your services at the equivalent of $22/hour (or whatever amount), then you wouldn't have to work full time.
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  • Profile picture of the author BulletheadX
    Just judging by your posts, I'd say your writing is better by far than many "native English speakers". Perhaps I'm being naive, but I don't know why you'd have to make a point of telling anyone that you're actually in the Philippines, or why it should make any difference to your asking price if the quality is there.

    Having said all that, you may wish to read this post:

    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...ml#post6064316

    For that matter you may wish to read all of Alexa's posts, but that one should do for your immediate purposes.
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by BulletheadX View Post

      Just judging by your posts, I'd say your writing is better by far than many "native English speakers". Perhaps I'm being naive, but I don't know why you'd have to make a point of telling anyone that you're actually in the Philippines, or why it should make any difference to your asking price if the quality is there.

      Having said all that, you may wish to read this post:

      http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...ml#post6064316

      For that matter you may wish to read all of Alexa's posts, but that one should do for your immediate purposes.
      Thank you for the compliment and for giving me the link to Alexa's post.

      I'm not shy about telling people where I'm really from, but I guess I shouldn't volunteer this piece of information.
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  • Profile picture of the author StrawZall
    Have you tried offering your services on micro job sites like Fiver, Gigbucks, GigBomb, etc?

    There are lots of these types of sites and you could sign up for many of them. to provide multiple streams of income.
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  • Profile picture of the author Danny Woolard
    I don't think Fiver is a good match for her...Most writers on there are hacks, and she seems like a good unique content writer. To make $11 an hr, she'd have to charge $5 for about a 400 word article, and her competitors are using spin software to write 5x as many articles for $5.

    I wouldn't volunteer you're from Philippines. I already have many sources where I can get outsourcing in India/Phillipines for $2 an hr. You're clearly worth more than that. I agree with you that geographical location shouldn't effect your hourly rate, but it's more a question of supply and demand....Outsourcing is picking up steam and is very HOT right now, so people are aware that they should shop around for rates and most people don't want to pay someone from say the US.

    I wouldn't mention your friend that had 2 clients at the same time either..That sounds like she was playing them both, charging two full time rates for half the work...That's why If I had a full time employee, I'd use software like AgentGuardian to protect myself.

    I think you are aiming really high..Possible: YES., but unlikely.
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  • Profile picture of the author fitzpatg
    You mentioned trying cold calling. Do you have a reliable enough Internet connection for making VoIP calls to North America? If so I might have something for you that will be a lot easier than most cold calling situations. Let me know if you are interested. BTW, I lived in the Philippines for 3 years, and my wife is from there.

    --Gary
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  • Profile picture of the author Bluestarace
    Hi Cyberdenizen,

    You could try offering your article writing services on fiverr and digital point. Once you make your first $20 (just 4 fiverr gigs), use that to post an ad on the warriors for hire section.
    In your ad, along with mentioning your article writing services, also put down that you know how to install and maintain wordpress blogs.

    You should get some clients at a good price this way.

    Hope it helps
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  • Profile picture of the author FrankWellington
    NO! NO! NO!

    Don't go to Amazon, Clickbank, or
    ANYWHERE!

    Stay right where you are (here at this post)
    and HELP marketers on the Warrior Forum...

    ...They will immediately recognize your worth
    and start promoting your products and services
    (that you'll be able to afford) by way of YOUR
    WSO's!

    You are toooooooooo talented to
    set your sights on marketing another
    persons wares.

    You are the CATS MEOW!

    I understand that people want to help
    by making illustrious suggestions, however
    you know VERY well you have NO business
    trying to learn how to sell another person's
    product or service.

    STAY YOUR COURSE!

    I submit to all Internet Markers who happen to
    be LESS than CREATIVE, RIVETING, COMPELLING,
    writers who KNOW how to write copy that kindly
    SMACKS a prospect in the face and compels them
    to purchase...

    I submit to all Warriors who know marketers
    who have LITTLE ability when it comes to writing
    TRUE SALES COPY that sings a melody...

    Be honest with yourself... Does this apply to you?

    ...I SUCK when it comes to getting a prospect
    to buy my offer... GREAT at generating TRAFFIC
    but I SUCK when it comes to writing Gary Halbert
    copy that CONVERTS LIKE CRAZY, and makes
    my prospect press the "BUY NOW" button, OVER
    and OVER!

    ...I'm standing (BUTT NAKED) with both hands raised...
    Admitting, I NEED your help Cyberdenizen!

    If you're not sending Cyberdenizen a PM (Private Message)
    RIGHT NOW, you need not wonder why your business
    is having trouble getting to first base.

    Even if you're a seasoned / "so called guru"
    marketer; after reading the heartfelt passion
    behind this lady (I'm assuming she's a lady)
    messages, you should DEFINITELY consider
    PM'ing her just because you FULLY understand the
    value she offers your bottom line!

    A REAL marketer understands the importance
    of GOOD / GREAT, Sales Copy!


    Massive, Immediate, Well Choreographed Action
    is what everyone teaches... Is that correct?

    ...Well, STOP thinking and follow your "I want MORE sales"
    heart... PM her, RIGHT NOW!!!
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    PS Please, don't cut a slime-ball deal just because she
    was honest to admit her geographical location.

    She was also kind enough to let you have her services
    for a steal at JUST $11.00 an hour.

    How much time, resources... HECK... How much
    blood, sweat, and tears, would some (if not most);
    invested to have this AWESOME talent pop up at your
    door... She just did, you praying Warrior!

    Approach her with dignity and show her
    how Americans appreciate a talent
    willing to produce a quality service at a
    reasonable rate.

    It's a win / win for YOU, this awesome talent,
    WSO and the Warrior Forum community.

    ***PLEASE... Stop the madness... Hire this
    talent, ASAP!***
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by FrankWellington View Post

      NO! NO! NO!

      Don't go to Amazon, Clickbank, or
      ANYWHERE!

      Stay right where you are (here at this post)
      and HELP marketers on the Warrior Forum...

      ...They will immediately recognize your worth
      and start promoting your products and services
      (that you'll be able to afford) by way of YOUR
      WSO's!

      You are toooooooooo talented to
      set your sights on marketing another
      persons wares.

      You are the CATS MEOW!

      I understand that people want to help
      by making illustrious suggestions, however
      you know VERY well you have NO business
      trying to learn how to sell another person's
      product or service.

      STAY YOUR COURSE!

      I submit to all Internet Markers who happen to
      be LESS than CREATIVE, RIVETING, COMPELLING,
      writers who KNOW how to write copy that kindly
      SMACKS a prospect in the face and compels them
      to purchase...

      I submit to all Warriors who know marketers
      who have LITTLE ability when it comes to writing
      TRUE SALES COPY that sings a melody...

      Be honest with yourself... Does this apply to you?

      ...I SUCK when it comes to getting a prospect
      to buy my offer... GREAT at generating TRAFFIC
      but I SUCK when it comes to writing Gary Halbert
      copy that CONVERTS LIKE CRAZY, and makes
      my prospect press the "BUY NOW" button, OVER
      and OVER!

      ...I'm standing (BUTT NAKED) with both hands raised...
      Admitting, I NEED your help Cyberdenizen!

      If you're not sending Cyberdenizen a PM (Private Message)
      RIGHT NOW, you need not wonder why your business
      is having trouble getting to first base.

      Even if you're a seasoned / "so called guru"
      marketer; after reading the heartfelt passion
      behind this lady (I'm assuming she's a lady)
      messages, you should DEFINITELY consider
      PM'ing her just because you FULLY understand the
      value she offers your bottom line!

      A REAL marketer understands the importance
      of GOOD / GREAT, Sales Copy!


      Massive, Immediate, Well Choreographed Action
      is what everyone teaches... Is that correct?

      ...Well, STOP thinking and follow your "I want MORE sales"
      heart... PM her, RIGHT NOW!!!
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      PS Please, don't cut a slime-ball deal just because she
      was honest to admit her geographical location.

      She was also kind enough to let you have her services
      for a steal at JUST $11.00 an hour.

      How much time, resources... HECK... How much
      blood, sweat, and tears, would some (if not most);
      invested to have this AWESOME talent pop up at your
      door... She just did, you praying Warrior!

      Approach her with dignity and show her
      how Americans appreciate a talent
      willing to produce a quality service at a
      reasonable rate.

      It's a win / win for YOU, this awesome talent,
      WSO and the Warrior Forum community.

      ***PLEASE... Stop the madness... Hire this
      talent, ASAP!***
      Wow! Thank you so much for the heartfelt recommendation and support. I always do my best to give good value to my clients. I increase my value through "constant and never-ending improvement," to borrow one of Tony Robbins' favorite phrases. Your kind words give me more confidence in my skills as a writer. Again, thanks for the encouragement.
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  • Profile picture of the author BulletheadX
    I seems you have a fan.
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    • Profile picture of the author FrankWellington
      Originally Posted by BulletheadX View Post

      I seems you have a fan.
      BulletheadX,

      In love only, and to illustrate a point!

      You make my point... Unfortunately, a TON
      of marketers make my point as well (including
      myself
      ).

      BulletheadX, we recognize how well you write. Your
      skills are grandiose.

      However, MOST of us NEED a good copywriter
      to write compelling copy, edit, and write without
      gramatical errors, and
      DEFINITELY catch our
      grammatical
      errrrors
      ...

      ...The "red squiggly" is punching us in the face, and we
      continue hitting the Submit Reply button when sending
      our Post Replies.

      Once again... In love only, and to illustrate a point!

      We have to ask ourselves... If a prospect were reading our /
      your reply (above) (I include "our", simply because we
      all make that same mistake from time-to-time), do you think
      the prospect "may" object to purchasing your product or service?

      Is it possible the prospect may view us (the offeror / seller)
      as some type of buffoon? Buyers speculate and form opinions
      from our writings EVERYDAY, ALL DAY!

      Isn't your objective VERY clear? Are not your goals VERY clear?

      ...To WIN EVERY SALE you possibly can without giving
      that prospect a reason (despite how silly you may perceive
      a slight, grammatical infraction to be)
      to say NO, and leave your
      page?

      Once again... In love only, and to illustrate a point!

      Kindness,
      Frank
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  • Profile picture of the author Dragonfire Wealth
    If you can gather the cash, I would suggest starting an eBook writing service in Warriors for Hire. Be sure to have examples (high quality examples) available to your customers, and charge what you think your time is worth. Some charge $8 per page, some charge double that (the higher reputation writers). I'm sure you could make a good living there many people outsource eBooks and need top notch researchers for high quality WSOs. I can tell by your post that you are a high quality writer, and I wish you the greatest success, if there's anything I can do to help, let me know!

    P.S. I've read your example articles, you have quite a talent! I'm confident you'll find great success!
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    • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
      Originally Posted by Dragonfire Wealth View Post

      If you can gather the cash, I would suggest starting an eBook writing service in Warriors for Hire. Be sure to have examples (high quality examples) available to your customers, and charge what you think your time is worth. Some charge $8 per page, some charge double that (the higher reputation writers). I'm sure you could make a good living there many people outsource eBooks and need top notch researchers for high quality WSOs. I can tell by your post that you are a high quality writer, and I wish you the greatest success, if there's anything I can do to help, let me know!

      P.S. I've read your example articles, you have quite a talent! I'm confident you'll find great success!
      Thank you so much for the advice, encouragement and support. I hope to start an e-book writing service soon.
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      • Profile picture of the author cyberdenizen
        I'm a writer, but I find it hard to express how grateful I am to all those who offered help, opportunities to earn, valuable pieces of advice and words of encouragement. Thank you for giving my self confidence a much-needed boost!

        Oliver Williams, thank you for the review copy of your WSO. You've just taught me how to solve one of my perennial problems. I'll send my review later.

        I send my heartfelt thanks to everyone and my well wishes on all your endeavors. All the best to you!
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  • Profile picture of the author wilsonm
    I am thinking $25,000 a year in Philippines would be on par with the salary a banker earns in UK, USA, etc. And from what I can see these sorts of people live a very lavish life. It seems to me, IM on the whole can earn a top income for people in developing countries but for folks in USA and similar places with greater living costs, they would be better of getting a job or doing something offline. People will disagree but hey...
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  • Profile picture of the author nasuryono
    It sounds like you can offer a lot of services. If I were you, I would start aggressively promote the services that you can offer either on the Warrior Forum service section or on other freelancing sites.

    You can also try offering offline services. I'm from SE Asia as well and I know social media is the current trend here. Try offering your service online since most companies don't know how to do it and want to pay premium price for it.

    I would not recommend opening a new business since you are tight on cash. However, I do recommend that you save some of your income to finance your business later on.

    Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author fated82
    Not sure if I could help but here is what I did recently. See, if you want to move up the economic scale, you MUST prove your value.

    What I mean is, draft out a few services you can offer and aggressively get testimonials from your past clients. If you already have them, great. If you don't, do some offers to generate testimonials.

    It may be tough at first because you won't be earning much while you get testimonials but they are really essential in helping you pitch your services and increase the value of your services.

    Another alternative is to write for iwriter.com. You can earn as much as $8 per article if you are a premium writer but like everything else, you need to earn your way up the ladder.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Curtis
      Right now you are looking for stable income.

      It might be that offering your services as a virtual assistant at an hourly rate would get you some stable immediate income.

      There are many people that have more to do than they have time for, and they would gladly pay someone to work for them. But they need someone who is reliable and conscientious and who can work independently.

      For example, I use a virtual assistant and she works by the hour. I have her contact writers for me, give them their assignments, and then review their work. She reviews their writing and either edits it as needed or sends it back for revision if it is not up to our standards.

      When the content is ready she posts it to the site.

      She handles all communication with the group that programs our sites.

      She is currently working through the bugs on a new, very complicated site. When the bugs are worked out she will recruit beta testers. After that she will start to do promotion.

      So I start things and let her know the direction to go, but then she handles everything. Because I simply do not have time to do it myself.

      If you can do these kinds of things and are reliable then you should be able to find stable income as a virtual assistant.

      Now, don't get the idea that no one will pay you what you are worth. It is just not true.

      Yes, there are many people that offer to work for pennies. But ignore that.

      Just make it clear in your offers that you don't work for pennies and the reason that you don't is that you do the work that the executive does not have time for, that you are honest and reliable and diligent and a problem solver. And because you are a problem solver, and because you take care of the things that need doing, you are worth far more than what you are charging.

      And then deliver service that is better than what they are expecting.
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  • Profile picture of the author abugah
    Originally Posted by cyberdenizen View Post



    Bottom line: How do I make $11 per hour or at least $25,000 in one year?
    Okay...Mine is not a quick fix solution, it is what you need to do in the long-term.

    Until the day you retire, never stop marketing yourself. Every day do something that is aimed at :
    1. Increasing your number of clients;
    2. Increasing the value of each transaction you do with a client;
    3. Increasing the frequency your clients purchase your services.

    Overall ensure you get at least one new revenue stream every quarter. You will easily find yourself making $25,000, $35,000, $50,000, $70,000 a year. And then with joy busting past the six figure mark. If you take this advice seriously you will find yourself turning away clients. ( which can be very nice)

    Never be complacent even when you are making a half a million dollars.

    Finally, let me leave you with a quote from one of the greatest marketing man living today.
    "If you're attacking your market from multiple positions and your competition isn't, you have all the advantage and it will show up in your increased success and income." ~Jay Abraham
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  • Profile picture of the author Brad Callen
    While all the other ideas are good, most are not guaranteed. With iwriter.com , once you're an Elite writer, you can earn $16/hour if you write TWO articles...

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    • Profile picture of the author David McKee
      Here is a plan you can use:

      Offer your article writing on Fiverr, then do a "Fiverr Extra" - for 10 more dollars I will write your article in Spanish (or any other language you can write in). Now anyone buying article for their site would probably be very interested in getting those in multiple languages as that means much more traffic and, if they are doing adsense or equivalent, they are now displaying multi-lingual ads.

      If you can write 2 articles in 2 languages per day and get those sold on fiverr at this rate you should be able to make, on average, about 20 - 50 dollars as a start. (as you can resell these articles to more than one customer perhaps). As you build up cred, you can probably hit your target of $11.00/hour.

      As pointed out here, you can sell your articles in various other locations as well, including WSO's.

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  • Profile picture of the author subbun
    Originally Posted by cyberdenizen View Post

    I have been working from home as an off-shore contractor for a U.S.-based transcription company for almost five years. Everything was okay until my boss started delaying my pay and giving me a pay cut more than four years after I started working for the company (She told me that my pay cut was due to "client pressure"). I am the breadwinner in the family. I could barely make ends meet before the pay cut. Now, I need to find a better-paying job or a source of income that will replace my current job.

    Here's the thing: I don't have a single cent to invest in an online business or an advertising thread in the Warrior Forum. However, I do have some skills, knowledge and experience under my belt.

    I have been writing articles and blog posts for Internet marketers for over a year. However, I can't get a fair price for my articles because I'm not a native English speaker although I'm quite confident that my writing skills are at par with native speakers.

    I am well-versed in social media marketing. I've learned how to market on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google Plus through free and paid courses. I'm familiar with free web-based SEO and social media applications. I know a little HTML and I can install and maintain Word Press blogs.

    I've been studying Internet marketing for more than three years. I have some basic knowledge on SEO, article marketing, social media marketing, CPA, list building and management, product creation, etc.

    My goal is to earn at least $25,000 in one year. If I were to work eight hours a day, five days a week, my hourly rate should be $11.

    Now, my questions:

    1) Are there any online jobs that pay $11 an hour that someone with my skills, knowledge and experience can apply for? If so, what are they?

    2) Are there any websites where I can find opportunities to land an $11 per hour online job? I've been to Elance, oDesk and other similar sites. The hourly rates there are too low.

    3) Is it possible for me to create and sell a product using only free resources? As I've said, I don't have money to invest.

    Bottom line: How do I make $11 per hour or at least $25,000 in one year?

    Thank you in advance for whatever advice you can give me.

    Sure, you will earn money from Fiverr
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary336
    My best ideea is to start and make yourself SEEN , make a portofolio at freelancer and elance since theese 2 are most important . Start low , and after you have a few reviews/a portofolio you'lll get higher paying jobs
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  • Profile picture of the author elzafonv
    maybe u can open a plr shop or start a membership site for content. this about it, let's say u offer 10 articles packages each month (let's say 5 packages) to get to your monthly target, you would need about 350 members that pays 5$/month which is nothing. or 176 people that pays 10$/month, you get the picture. this is very doable. u will be your own boss. u will have a biz and a web asset.

    if writing is your magic, try to leverage it somehow.

    good luck
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  • Profile picture of the author Nuke07
    You can list your Service at Warrior for hire, Freelancer, Odesk etc.

    Best of luck!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Smart Wordsmith
    You can easily earn $11 and more per hour, by writing content. Your writing skills may not match greatly with those of the native writers here, but remember that it is YOUR necessity to earn high at this point of time. With the kind of experience and knowledge you have, $5 gigs are a waste of time, so leave Fiverr.

    Be confident, give yourself some respect and you will be writing excellent content at decent prices.

    All the best!
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  • Profile picture of the author eman1
    If you advertise the services that you offer properly to as many people as is possible who are looking for those services, you can basically make as much money as you want. One way that you can do this is by building a blog or website to advertise your services if you do not already have one.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chicago87
    It makes no sense for someone to outsource work at $11 per hour when they can easily get work done for $2-$3 an hour. The point of outsourcing something is to get it done cheaply. At $11 an hour, you can find a college graduate right here in the US to do it.

    The current Federal minimum wage in the US is only $7.25 an hour and you have to pay taxes on that. Let's say you get taxed 15% and you are left with $6.17 an hour, There are literally thousands of unemployed US college graduates that are trying to get minimum wage jobs, and will gladly write articles for $7.25 an hour. As matter a fact, there are people on Fiver willing to write them for 5 bucks. Getting $11 an hour cash is like making $12.95 an hour here in the US before taxes.
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  • Profile picture of the author underthegun
    OK I've written like 3 different things and none of them seem to fit so I'll say this...

    I think you're setting your sights too high.

    $25,000/year is more than someone from here in the states working minimum wage full time would earn. That coupled with the minimum wage in your country, don't you think you're asking price is a tad high?

    If your previous job was paying that, AWESOME! THAT'S AMAZING! You reached a level of income that people here STRIVE for and don't even get to work from home on. That said, you better get use to the idea that you aren't going to earn $11/hour for a long time. (you may, you may get lucky).

    I just hired two native English writers with amazing reviews and feedback and I'm not even paying them $11/hour.

    Let me also say that I'm not saying this to be mean... I'm trying to get you to look at the reality of the situation, at least as I see it. I've hired people from all over the world over the last few years and I've had to learn the wages and some times labor laws of several of those countries. I feel I have a decent grasp on it and I'm offering my advice.

    You need to set your sights a little lower and build up by gaining a good reputation for your work and slowly increase your rate.
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  • Profile picture of the author williamk
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    I understand the situation you are in now. I was in the same place 2 years ago. I recommend you to try learn some affiliate promotion methods like Video Marketing and Article marketing. Then try Promoting CLickbank products. They are the best in my opinion. After you have some money to invest go for CPA networks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Manoj V
    Instead of writing for others write for yourself. Writing for others may bring you immediate income but others will reap the long term benefits of your articles.

    $25000 a year is about $95 a day if you work a five-day week. Do keyword research, find profitable niches and make your own sites. Do some on-page and off-page SEO including backlinking, monetize them and keep adding fresh content every week.

    It may not happen overnight but over course of time you will find most of your sites fetching you a decent sum of money every month. I know many people who have several sites that pay them anywhere between $1 to $100 per month, mainly with Adsense and/or Amazon. Once you have many sites up and running you will find that $1000 a month is not very difficult to achieve.

    You can also flip those sites once they start showing regular income. Sites that are monetized with Adsense are very much in demand and can fetch you 10-15 times their monthly income. If you sell a $100-a-month site every month(which can be flipped for $1000-$1500) you would have reached your goal of $25000 by the end of a year. :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Maxwell
    I'm new to this forum, but not completely new to IM. I have my own site where I sell content - my fees are average for professional SEO content ($40 - $120 for 500 words) and my site is very highly ranked on Google and Bing. That said, TBH, I do need to learn more about IM. At any rate, I didn't get those ranks or rates overnight, but I also did not do things like this - from the iWriter site FAQ:

    "Question: How much do writers get paid?
    Answer: Writers get paid 81% of the price of each article. The rest is taken by Paypal transaction fees, as well as Copyscape quality checks to ensure the article is unique. This leaves a profit of $1.62 for a 300 word article, $2.43 for a 500 word article and $4.05 for 700 word article for the writer. These amounts vary based on the "type" of writer you are (i.e. Standard, Premium, or Elite). The amount displayed in this example is based on your current, personal, status. Elite writers can earn $15+ for an article. If you receive a "special request" from a requester you receive another 5% (i.e. 86%) earnings per article, which equates to $3.01 for a 500 word article."

    Incidentally, Copyscape is the Windows of copy protection - it works unless it doesn't. No writer should have to pay to make sure that their original content is original. That's the purchaser's responsibility, IMHO. As for getting to Elite level, as with any content mill site I have seen, it takes a lot of time and there are precious few gigs at that level. I'd say run - don't walk - from any kind of content mill.

    Those fees are less than minimum wage in the average US State, as you probably know. I am dismayed that writers even accept such low fees for content, and that anyone would purchase an article at that price thinking that an actual professional wrote it. I have found that if you demand a market wage, you get one. I understand your frustration! I have some resources that could help you for sure. PM if you like.

    However, in regard to investment, you would need to be able to register a domain and pay for hosting at the very, very least. Everything else is an investment of time.
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