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How to Choose a Writer?

by ContentRank
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I'm currently in the process of building an authority website in a huge niche inside finance industry. A niche which I know nothing. Maybe I know I little but I'm surely not good at it since my target marketing is US and I'm not from there. I may know what they want and what they need, but I don't know the we they think and I don't speak the way they speak. So I assume the best way to make this work is to find a writer that also lives in US.

I'm not into $5 to $10 per content writer. Though I don't also prefer paying $50 - $100 per content. $20 - $30 per 1,000 words is fair for me and I know there are great writers who can work with this rate.

Upon checking freelancers and people who offer writing service, I found 3 different options.

#1 - US Writers with background in finance. Mostly Accountants, Finance Analyst and others worked on a bank before. They might not be an expert in my niche, but at least they're good at the industry.

#2 - US Writers who knows Internet Marketing and SEO. They might not be good on my niche, but they understand what I'm trying to build. They can write contents that both search engine and visitors want, but they have lack of understanding on the niche and industry.

#3 - US Writers who are excellent in writing but lack of understanding on the niche and Internet Marketing. They don't have much knowledge about my niche, they don't really understand what I'm trying to do, but they're an excellent writer. These are writers who dedicated decades on writing contents.

Now I'm having a trouble choosing a writer. So I need you guys to guide me or give me advice. Which one should I choose? Or can recommend writers that can deliver my needs?

Thanks is advance guys!
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Worner
    Originally Posted by ContentRank View Post


    I'm not into $5 to $10 per content writer. Though I don't also prefer paying $50 - $100 per content. $20 - $30 per 1,000 words is fair for me and I know there are great writers who can work with this rate.
    I don't even know where to start with this. Other than to say, good luck finding somebody worth their salt who will throwaway their valuable time for a pittance.

    -Chris
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    • Profile picture of the author Sandakelum
      Just pick one that you think good. It's hard to find perfect one without a reality show with huge price.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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      Originally Posted by Chris Worner View Post

      I don't even know where to start with this. Other than to say, good luck finding somebody worth their salt who will throwaway their valuable time for a pittance.
      This.

      Exactly.

      Originally Posted by ContentRank View Post

      #1 - US Writers with background in finance. Mostly Accountants, Finance Analyst and ...
      And you seriously expect to pay a qualified accountant or financial analyst who's also an experienced, professional writer $0.02 to $0.03 per word?! (Edit: I made a much longer post, here, but I've now decided to delete most of it because it's just too silly to discuss).
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  • Profile picture of the author Internet Success
    We suggest you spend a solid afternoon skimming through articles of competing websites pertaining to your (future) niche in question. This will help you get a general idea as to what article quality you should be shooting for, which in turn will help you choose a better writer to serve your purposes. Sites such as oDesk and eLance are great starting point.
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  • Profile picture of the author writeaway
    Try out cheaper writers. Do not let the low price fool you. There are many good ones out there.
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    • Profile picture of the author catcat
      Hi there,

      Order one article from a few different writers to find one that can understand what you want and are trying to accomplish. There are quite a few writers out there that understand both SEO and finance.

      It's all a matter of connecting with the right writer and to do this you should first try out a few of them.



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  • Profile picture of the author ContentRank
    Upon checking the quality of their works, all of them produces high quality contents. Which is still make me undecided. Need to dig deeper to choose which will work great.
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    • Profile picture of the author Gail_Curran
      Originally Posted by ContentRank View Post

      Upon checking the quality of their works, all of them produces high quality contents. Which is still make me undecided. Need to dig deeper to choose which will work great.
      Actually, your English isn't good enough to judge the quality of English writing by others. Your best bet is to find people knowledgeable in the field to write valuable, information-packed content. Then hire a native English editor/proofreader to make sure that the quality of the writing is appropriate for the niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Is this a highly profitable niche? Are there alot of competitors? Hopefully you will do your homework about the finance industry niche since you say you don't know anything about it.

    But to answer your question... go with option #1.
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  • Profile picture of the author ContentRank
    Yeah I'm sure it's profitable. Lots of advertisers and lots of options to make money. Obviously I don't want to compete with companies within the niche, so I'll be targeting mid-competitive keywords. Although I don't want to compete with these companies, I still want to offer valuable contents to my readers. Already have a design and marketing plan, I'm just stock in the contents.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nicole K
    Visit sites like Squidoo and HubPages where you will find writers posting their articles. Search for articles in your niche. If you like any of the articles contact the writer through their profile and make them an offer.

    You can also get good writers on Demand Studios and Textbrokers.
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  • Profile picture of the author sam770
    1. Ask to see samples.
    2. Ask for fair rates.
    3. Ask for some authentic testimonials.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Write a very specific project offer - saying exactly what you expect as finished work. You $$ estimates are on target unless you are choosing a trained professional in the field.

      If it were me, I'd hire a good writer who came with great recommendations, a good work history and submitted a variety of samples of their writing styles.

      I would offer to pay 4 hrs of research time at $20/hr - and send a list of sites that have the type of materials (and niche information) you want them write for you.

      One way to quickly find the best writer is to hire 5 of the people bidding to write 3 articles for you and from those chose one (or two) writers that give you what you want.

      If this is a specialized financial niche, you'll help yourself by including a set of detailed instructions to the writer(s) you choose that give any legal restrictions on what can be said, etc. Specify length, primary and secondary keywords for the articles, any paragraph length/number that you prefer, etc. The more information you can provide, the better the finished product will be.

      If you develop a good working relationship with a writer you'll find that writer will learn exactly what you want and that's what you'll get time after time.

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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        The OP has a better grasp of hiring writers than 95% of those posting threads about outsourcing.

        You specify US writers if you target the US market - it's that simple. Arguing that others are "as good as" doesn't cut it unless cheap is the reason. If you are willing to pay for a decent writer, why would you hire a second language writer?

        You might be surprised how many big site owners in Europe hire US based writers and pay them well to write all of their site content.
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        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          I don't understand the negativity in this thread. There seems to be an odd mix of opinions with some who think anything over $5-10 is too much and other who feel anything under $50 is too little. I think both are totally wrong views.

          For writers there are many considerations above squeezing every dollar out of an article. A reliable client who sends work on a regular basis and is loyal is worth a lot. A client who understands when a crisis delays a deadline or who sends a bonus here and there for good work - these count a lot for a writer.

          When I set writing fees I know what I need to earn per hour and I'm experienced in judging how much time a project will take. I'll take $20-30 work from a loyal client who has regular work over a $50 one shot deal any day.

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          • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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            Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

            There seems to be an odd mix of opinions with some who think anything over $5-10 is too much and other who feel anything under $50 is too little.
            This is always the way, here, in "prices for writing" threads.

            To be fair, on this occasion, the OP did actually suggest that he expected to be able to hire qualified accountants and/or financial analysts with professional writing experience and pay them $0.02 - $0.03 per word. That is a sufficiently misguided premise for some "negativity" to be inevitable, don't you think? Even explaining the reality that that's completely inappropriate and hopeless is "negativity", after all.

            Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

            For writers there are many considerations above squeezing every dollar out of an article. A reliable client who sends work on a regular basis and is loyal is worth a lot. A client who understands when a crisis delays a deadline or who sends a bonus here and there for good work - these count a lot for a writer.

            When I set writing fees I know what I need to earn per hour and I'm experienced in judging how much time a project will take. I'll take $20-30 work from a loyal client who has regular work over a $50 one shot deal any day.
            Yes; nobody who knows the market is going to argue with you there.
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          • Profile picture of the author ymest
            Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

            I don't understand the negativity in this thread. There seems to be an odd mix of opinions with some who think anything over $5-10 is too much and other who feel anything under $50 is too little. I think both are totally wrong views.

            For writers there are many considerations above squeezing every dollar out of an article. A reliable client who sends work on a regular basis and is loyal is worth a lot. A client who understands when a crisis delays a deadline or who sends a bonus here and there for good work - these count a lot for a writer.

            When I set writing fees I know what I need to earn per hour and I'm experienced in judging how much time a project will take. I'll take $20-30 work from a loyal client who has regular work over a $50 one shot deal any day.

            kay
            Yes, I totally agree with you on this! It's not just the $$$! Fostering a good working relationship is really important and I do know a lot of writers who struggle because they stick to ONE RULE only and won't adapt! Each client is different and it's for writers to adapt too! I have refused clients who offered good money because they were treating writers like jerks! Little gestures both ways are very important too and of course everything's got to be within reason, but I get your point!!

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            • Profile picture of the author James Gould
              Originally Posted by ymest View Post

              Yes, I totally agree with you on this! It's not just the $$$! Fostering a good working relationship is really important and I do know a lot of writers who struggle because they stick to ONE RULE only and won't adapt! Each client is different and it's for writers to adapt too! I have refused clients who offered good money because they were treating writers like jerks! Little gestures both ways are very important too and of course everything's got to be within reason, but I get your point!!

              Yoan
              Exactly this.

              When it comes down to it, I don't want to be spending my time hunting for new clients, uploading my resume and testimonials all over the place EVERY SINGLE DAY.

              I'd rather establish a client base of 10-20 people who will order daily/every few days and make a steady income, than find a new client who wants 1 article done and never again.

              I always opt for repeat customers, but saying that never decline a new one either. Which is where the fine line comes in:

              Do I decline your work and focus more attention on existing clients, or try and claim you back again in the future? Do I strive to get as many clients as possible and have more work than I can handle, but never be out of cash, or have a regular income and provide quality of work to every client.

              Each to their own on that matter, but personally I go for repeat customers and quality.

              When I first started out I spent a hell of a long time establishing 2 or 3 customers as regular buyers. They loved my work, I even do a few bits for them here and there (they've since began writing their own content I guess, unsure if I'm honest).
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              • Profile picture of the author ymest
                Originally Posted by Jamie Gould View Post

                Exactly this.

                When it comes down to it, I don't want to be spending my time hunting for new clients, uploading my resume and testimonials all over the place EVERY SINGLE DAY.

                I'd rather establish a client base of 10-20 people who will order daily/every few days and make a steady income, than find a new client who wants 1 article done and never again.

                I always opt for repeat customers, but saying that never decline a new one either. Which is where the fine line comes in:

                Do I decline your work and focus more attention on existing clients, or try and claim you back again in the future? Do I strive to get as many clients as possible and have more work than I can handle, but never be out of cash, or have a regular income and provide quality of work to every client.

                Each to their own on that matter, but personally I go for repeat customers and quality.

                When I first started out I spent a hell of a long time establishing 2 or 3 customers as regular buyers. They loved my work, I even do a few bits for them here and there (they've since began writing their own content I guess, unsure if I'm honest).
                I also happily help some of my clients and I don't stick to X number amount of words unless it's been specified! It's a win-win situation if you manage to get the right client! If I feel like an article needs more then I'll write more and won't charge because it was my choice. It's also easier sometimes especially when the content flows and you feel like you're writing and "speedwriting"! lol! It's a nice feeling!

                I have to say the beginnings were tough and I was taken for a ride many times! I can SEE now, right away, if I want to work--or shall I say, collaborate-- with someone or not.
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                • Profile picture of the author James Gould
                  Originally Posted by ymest View Post

                  I also happily help some of my clients and I don't stick to X number amount of words unless it's been specified! It's a win-win situation if you manage to get the right client! If I feel like an article needs more then I'll write more and won't charge because it was my choice. It's also easier sometimes especially when the content flows and you feel like you're writing and "speedwriting"! lol! It's a nice feeling!

                  I have to say the beginnings were tough and I was taken for a ride many times! I can SEE now, right away, if I want to work--or shall I say, collaborate-- with someone or not.
                  Quite often once you get a repeat customer they won't even specify a word count, just ask for a topic, a brief guidance (say around 500) and then pay accordingly. Once you've built up the trust of the client, they're much more relaxed with you and know that you'll deliver high quality work.

                  Like I said in my OP, focus on quality and getting a good writer that will always deliver the same standard of work.

                  Back on topic of the original question, option #1 is your best bet.

                  I highly doubt you'll find a qualified (often degree, masters or PhD level) accountant etc will work for that little when it's so specialist.

                  Either fork out the money for a quality writer, or spend your own time learning the trade and write your own content.

                  Finance is always a hard niche because it's so specialist, so you've kinda shot yourself in the foot here by wanting a cheap writer (despite knowing they'll be specialist and qualified)..
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                  • Profile picture of the author ymest
                    [QUOTE=Jamie Gould;7722488]Quite often once you get a repeat customer they won't even specify a word count, just ask for a topic, a brief guidance (say around 500) and then pay accordingly. Once you've built up the trust of the client, they're much more relaxed with you and know that you'll deliver high quality work.

                    True! It's all about mutual trust! I wish there were more people like that out there! :confused::confused::confused:
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Why are you so keen to have US writers? People in other countries, including Australia where I live, actually write and speak as good as, if not better than, many Americans.

    You seem to be limiting yourself too much for starters.

    I am not even going to try and address your other limitations but will say good luck if you want to find an excellent writer/proofreader who won't charge you what the work is actually worth.
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    • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
      Originally Posted by laurencewins View Post

      Why are you so keen to have US writers? People in other countries, including Australia where I live, actually write and speak as good as, if not better than, many Americans.
      ...oops.
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  • Profile picture of the author cashcow
    I think you might want to ask yourself this:

    If you don't now much about the subject nor are you fluent in the language of your target market, how the heck are you going to be able to evaluate the writers to know if their writing is good?

    I mean if you are attempting to build and authority site, then the articles need to be authoritative, right?

    I'm no expert, but I think an authority site is more than articles that just have keywords and commas in the right places - the content needs to be top notch too.

    I agree with those above who have stated they doubt you will find the types of writers you need for the price you are willing to pay.
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    Best course of action is to do everything gradually. Don't order in bulk at first but order 1-2 articles to get a good taste of what they have to offer.
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Why are you so keen to have US writers? People in other countries, including Australia where I live, actually write and speak as good as, if not better than, many Americans.
    @Frank.. "as good as" is perfectly acceptable English although perhaps I could use "as well as" for a slightly better format.


    You specify US writers if you target the US market - it's that simple. Arguing that others are "as good as" doesn't cut it unless cheap is the reason. If you are willing to pay for a decent writer, why would you hire a second language writer?
    @Kay, English is my first language, NOT second.
    Also I was actually born in England so if we want to get technical, then my English IS first and American English is actually a second language...But I don't intend to argue semantics.

    My point is that anybody who is a decent writer from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or anywhere else should have an equal footing here.
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    • Profile picture of the author Raydal
      Originally Posted by laurencewins View Post

      @Frank.. "as good as" is perfectly acceptable English although perhaps I could use "as well as" for a slightly better format.
      "as good as" is as American as it gets.

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      • Profile picture of the author Tim Bazley
        Essential Steps are...

        1. Ask to see samples of their past work.

        2. Try to see feedback and testimonials.

        3. Ask questions via email...are they patient, helpful and do they answer quickly with well written answers?

        Hope that helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author AHayes183
    I run a content production company and as such need writers who can write authoritatively on any topic. This means that I look for people who are willing to spend time researching before they write.

    In your case, personally I think if you have option 1, then I don't see why you would consider option 2 or 3. Find solid writers who have industry relevant experience, and make sure they are happy to spend time researching. As others have said here, if you find someone who really has education/experience in the niche you are looking for, they will charge more than $100 per article and rightly so.

    Find someone with a good grasp of what you are looking for, and if necessary help them with research pointers to ensure you get what you want. They don't need experience with internet marketing, but should understand basic SEO as well as know how to captivate an audience.

    If you're sick of searching on Freelancer, try Problogger.net as I often find writers by putting an advert up there.

    Make sure to order 1 article at a time until you are 100% certain you've found the right writer(s).

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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      English is my first language, NOT second.
      I wasn't referring to you personally -they speak English in Australia...right?

      If a buyer is targeting US customers and can afford to hire a good writer that is US based....that's his right. Many buyers only specify "first language" while others prefer a certain resident country due to idioms, common phrases and slang specific to that country's population.

      The buyer who is paying the bill gets to choose the criteria.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Take the writer who is deeply familiar with your subject. The difference between indepth knowledge and a quickie research job really shows up. As far as SEO - all that "stuff this word and that word in at this% usage is complete crap. Have had so many articles on google 1 (sometimes the first thing on the page after paid ads) that it's crazy and I've never ONCE stuffed keywords. I know others with the same experience.

    If you want traffic - quality is the way to get in the traffic that actually matters. Doesn't matter if they are there if they aren't impressed with what they find, eh? Build your site up on unique, quality info that only a person who really knows the subject indepth and the SEO is a heck of a lot easier because people that land on your site will stay there longer..........and THAT does more for your SEO than a lot of other efforts you can pour into it. Google LIKES sites that people sit on or click around on when they get to them.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Take the writer who is deeply familiar with your subject. The difference between indepth knowledge and a quickie research job really shows up. As far as SEO - all that "stuff this word and that word in at this% usage is complete crap. Have had so many articles on google 1 (sometimes the first thing on the page after paid ads) that it's crazy and I've never ONCE stuffed keywords. I know others with the same experience.

      If you want traffic - quality is the way to get in the traffic that actually matters. Doesn't matter if they are there if they aren't impressed with what they find, eh? Build your site up on unique, quality info that only a person who really knows the subject indepth and the SEO is a heck of a lot easier because people that land on your site will stay there longer..........and THAT does more for your SEO than a lot of other efforts you can pour into it. Google LIKES sites that people sit on or click around on when they get to them.
      This. All of it. Exactly.

      With apologies, Sal, if you're going to keep making posts as perceptive and realistic as this just when I've run out of "thanks" for the day, they're sometimes going to go unthanked (by me). Can you not post these a little earlier?
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        Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

        This. All of it. Exactly.

        With apologies, Sal, if you're going to keep making posts as perceptive and realistic as this just when I've run out of "thanks" for the day, they're sometimes going to go unthanked (by me). Can you not post these a little earlier?
        What? And ruin the shock value of it after people see all the garbage I spew all over the OT continually? Not a chance. It's enough to know you care:p:rolleyes:
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  • Profile picture of the author ecoverartist
    To add to the discussion - you really do get what you pay for. I charge $150 per article at a minimum for many of the companies I write for - but you know what? Those articles are detailed and in-depth, they get tons of traffic, heaps of social shares and pay back their website owners 10x what they put into it.
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  • Profile picture of the author RachelLily
    i think you forgot #4. Non-US writers blah blah blah. why choose US writers when there are other people who can do the same job or can even provide more? dont little your choices, widen them.
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  • Profile picture of the author konakid
    I also think you shouldn't be afraid of non US writers. The only real way to find out if somebody matches your standards is to hire them for an article and see how it turns out.

    Find 5 or so writers that sound good and order an article from each of them. Tell them if the results are good you'd like to be a repeat customer.

    Pick the one you like most, or move on to other writers. Ideally you would have them write about things that you could still use even if they're not completely up to your standards. This way the work isn't wasted.
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  • Profile picture of the author JasonBennet
    Quality is subjective as different people view it differently. You might want to order small amount from different writers to test it out so that you will know the quality of the writer.

    Another thing that I will do is that I will check the quality of the content on the competitors website so that you will be able to know the standard of the quality that your content should have if you want to compete with them.

    Doing these 2 things concurrently should help you in decided which writer you should be using for the content creation.
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    • Profile picture of the author DABK
      You need a good writer who's familiar with the subject (or is willing, if sufficiently compensated, to do the research). SEO knowledge is not relevant.
      You can tell them your main keyword and they could stick it in the title and you can do whatever other SEO you deem necessary yourself.

      You are asking for 2 things:
      good writer
      knowledge of a specific field (knowledge most people don't have).

      American writers who have that knowledge have the following problem: it ain't cheap to live in America. You might want to target American writers who live in countries where a month's worth of living is under $500. They might take you up on your $30-50 offer.

      I know of at least one awesome writer. But she charges $50 just for her writing skills (a few hundred words). When you throw in the knowledge you require (which she has, I've read some of her stuff on the matter), you're way past $50.

      She also knows about SEO and marketing. But she'd add some more to the $50 and we'd be talking a hell of a lot more than you think is reasonable.

      I understand that you may have profitability-caused limits on what you can pay. I'm just suggesting you find people who've lived in the US but don't now, who're good writers and who have the knowledge of the niche. Or, else, you're willing to pay them to do proper research. Or, else, they're in a place where $30 for an article is a boat load of money and they throw in good research for free.
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  • Profile picture of the author mario23
    You need a person who can handle both : a good writer and have knowledge of a specific niche.

    These writers don't come cheap, I know you maybe on a budget...but these kind of writers cost.

    I wish you well on you journey.
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  • Profile picture of the author CindyPink
    choose whoever fits in with the things you wanted them to do. the price varies on the worth of the article itself.
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  • Profile picture of the author prasanth5
    You would do well to choose writers that have good turn around time. Check whether they are sound in grammar. Pick them from established freelancing sites.
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    • Profile picture of the author yesacpow
      My advice is that you try all three options that you list.

      Give all of them the same project and then upon completion, you choose a long term writer based on the quality of their work.

      You said they were all good writers so you'll only be able to choose after they have written for you based on your specification.
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  • Profile picture of the author drbrucehoag
    The very best writers will be able to take the information you give them and craft it into a first-class piece of work.

    Although some background knowledge of the topic may be helpful, it isn't essential. That's because its accuracy depends on what you know; the information you supply.

    One way to choose from among several potential writers is to ask each one to write 400-500 words on spec on a topic you provide. Give each of them exactly the same information. Then compare the results.

    You should have no trouble deciding which one will meet your needs.

    But, I want to stress how important it is for you provide tha content. All too often, clients think that they've done their bit by suggesting a number of websites to look at or videos to watch. That's not writing; that's research.

    If you want a quality writer to just write, then you need to understand that it's customary for you to provide all of the material.

    If you want research to be done as well, then that must be included in the brief. It will save both you and the writer a lot of time and give you the product that you want.

    And it will also help you to weed out those writers who are not up to the task.
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  • Profile picture of the author arif65
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    • Profile picture of the author DeePower
      You're looking at this the wrong way. What you need is an expert in the financial topic of your site who is a good writer. That's not cheap.

      Look at it this way. I have a master's degree in business administration, worked as a controller for a major hospitality company. I also have a consulting firm that assists entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses in business planning. And I'm the author of several business books on financial topics. Why would I write a 1,000 word article for $30, when I can use that writing to promote my own sites and books?

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  • Profile picture of the author Tiptopcat
    The great thing is that you have identified your problem right at the beginning. The next step is to do your research. This is by looking for writers that meet the criteria you have set out.

    Once you have commissioned a few to do some work for you, you can evaluate the results and move on from there.

    Without doing your research, it is difficult to know if you have made an informed decision.

    Good luck
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  • Profile picture of the author MyNewMama
    A true and gifted writer should be able to write about any subject. The skill of writing is what you should look for. You should be able tell if the writer is capable of writing by looking over samples. All it takes is a little research and if the writer is skilled in the art of writing, it won't be a problem at all.

    There are some people who are not gifted writers and just get into writing with the hopes of making money, but then there are those who were born writers and have a gift for writing. That's the writer you're after.
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  • Profile picture of the author Zend
    I am here to add some different perspective:
    - you ware to build a niche website, not a knowledge blog, never use number one, their writing is going to bore your visitor
    - you definitely don't want someone who know SEO but give you a crappy article ( no niche knowledge, and not a good writer)

    so, pick number 3! a creative writer will always willing to research their job, they can write something that your visitor will actually read UNTIL THE END. No matter what is your option, I hope you can find the hard work one.
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