Tag Archives: blogging

Create a Killer Blogging Program

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of calls from people who want help attracting visitors to their companies’ websites. Can I write a blog post or two every week for them? Plans to publish a gigantic list of blog posts … Continue reading

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Working without a Net

Guest post by Avery Elizabeth Hurt French author Pierre-Jules Renard is supposed to have said, “Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.” That may be both true and occasionally a comfort, … Continue reading

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Two Entrepreneurs Connect Bloggers with Advertisers

Rachel Ferrucci says she swept Deborah Mitchell off her feet when they met at a social media conference in New York. Mitchell, based in New York City, was a former television  producer for CBS News who had left a high-powered, 25-year … Continue reading

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How Much to Charge for Blogging

If you’re wondering what rates to seek for blog writing, you’re not alone, judging by the search terms used to find our site. The confusion is not surprising, given that rates are all over the map. I’ve found that clients typically … Continue reading

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$200KFreelancer Available for the Kindle … And Tips For Setting Your Blog Up

We’re excited to let you know that that $200KFreelancer is now available in a Kindle edition, through Amazon. The subscription, available for a 14-day free trial, costs 99 cents a month. If you like to do your reading on the … Continue reading

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Judge’s Order A Bellwether For Paid Content?

Are we the only ones disturbed by the proliferation online of content that is paid — but not obviously so? In other words, content that is propaganda or “fake journalism?” Apparently not. U.S. District Judge William Alsup,  said “the court … Continue reading

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From Stylesetter to Freelance Blogger

When Barney’s New York fashion director Amanda Brooks stepped down recently, the 38-year-old style setter cited a surprising reason in an interview with the New York Times: She was inspired by Ree Drummond’s popular blog, The Pioneer Woman. (Drummond’s tagline for the blog, which features … Continue reading

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Fast-Track Your Work-At-Home Business

Poornima Vijayashanker went from being an early employee of Mint.com to founding Bizeebee, a business which advises folks like yoga studio owners on how to grow their businesses. The 29-year-old engineer–who enjoys yoga in her spare time–has expanded the six-person … Continue reading

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9 Ways to Rocket to the Top of Google

Succeeding as a freelancer isn’t just about perfecting your craft (though that undoubtedly helps!). These days, it also depends on making sure you have a strong digital presence. If your website, blog and other online calling cards rank high in … Continue reading

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