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There’s been plenty written on the web, including this blog, about websites like Associated Content and Demand Media. The problem with these sites is that they use a revenue sharing model which means most people will never earn more than a buck or two for their article.
We know your time is more valuable than that, so we’ve put together a list of blogs that will pay you $50 or more for every article that you write for them.
Guest blogging is pretty easy and most articles only need to be between 500-600 words. However, most bloggers have high standards, so you’ll want to make sure you’re producing your best work to increase the chances that your post will be published.
On to the list….
1. TheKrazyCouponLady.com – $50
This site was founded by Heather Wheeler and Joanie Demer, who have both featured on TLC’s Extreme Couponing. They accept articles on a broad range of topics including style/fashion, couponing, family/parenting, and personal finance. The ladies guarantee that you’ll hear back from them within 7 days and will receive $50 via Paypal if they choose to publish your article. You can read all the details here.
2. OneSpoonAtaTime.com – $50
This website is all about building online businesses. They are looking for articles on video marketing, unusual blogging tactics, and ways to write more efficiently. There’s no restrictions on the length of the article and you will be paid via Paypal after your article is accepted and published. You can read all the details here.
3. WritersWeekly.com – $60
Writers Weekly was established in 1997 and it is a freelance writing ezine and hub for all things writing. They pay $60 for feature articles that are around 600 words and $40 for sharing your writing success story (~300 words). You can read the details here.
4. FreelanceSwitch.com – $50
FreelanceSwitch describes itself as a “how-t0″ freelance blog so your guest post should have something to do with freelancing or how to improve your freelance career. If the editor chooses to publish your article you will be paid at beginning of the month after your article is accepted. You can read the details here.
5. MakeaLivingWriting.com – $50
Another writing blog. Topics include blogging, time management, and how to find writing jobs. You can read the details here.
6. Patch.com – $50?
Patch is part of the AOL/Huffington Post conglomerate and their focus is local content that’s locally produced. For example, my city’s Patch has an article about fun Halloween activities in my area and an editorial on the decision of our local newspapers decision to change it’s name.
If you’re interested in writing articles like that, you need to start by contacting your city’s local editor. Patch.com doesn’t display its rates, but I’ve heard from other bloggers that they pay around $50 per article. Here’s a little more information on their program.
Good luck Penny Hoarders!
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This is a great round up! I’d love to make $50/article.
Actually. Demand Media now pays/article, but they don’t have any articles to write. Bright hub I here also pays per article.
Wow, that’s really informative. That’s 6 more than I ever heard of before, and each paying $50 makes for a pretty nice payday. I’ve used demand studios, but their system sucks, and their network isn’t that great either.
Thanks for the great resource. When I get some more time I will definitely look into some of these.
THat’s not a bad rate at all – maybe i’ll have to look into that!
I will definitely try for Crazycouponlady now. Thanks for sharing
But I find that it’s really hard for these articles to get accepted, isn’t it?
I haven’t written for any of these sites in particular, but I have done a fair amount of guest posting for blogs that are notoriously tough on guest bloggers.
Obviously, the writing needs to be NYT quality, but even more important is the topic you choose. I always try to come up with something that the blogger has never read about so that they are itching to post it.
Wow.. this is a great resource- I really enjoy penny hoarder. I Actually signed up to helium.com because of your recommendation
(http://www.helium.com/items/2249217-simple-ways-to-save-money). I will be sure to look into some of these $50+ offers..
This is great. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing!!
Some days I can barely keep up with my own blog! Lol!
I hear ya Lisa!
I prefer to negotiate a rate.
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Excellent suggestions. Thanks!
That is definitely awesome! I have never heard of most of these, thanks for sharing your wisdom!
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Finding worthwhile freelance opportunities is a difficult task. Stumbling onto this article was a nice surprise. Thank you for the links! I’ll be checking out some more of your posts for sure!
Very cool, as someone who is recently started blogging I will be looking into these sites to see if I can provide them content. One hand feeds the other – brilliant.
Great info. Thank you for this information.
Thanks for the great post. I’m joining that sites.