Online writing is a vocation that not a lot of people think about. Many don't realize that there is the potential to make a lot of money from doing this as a career. Online writing is a new job that has emerged in the last five-ten years, as a product of the internet. The internet, of course, makes this and other online jobs a valid career choice for this generation. There are many benefits to doing online writing. Not only is the potential income a great benefit, but you can do the job from anywhere that you have an internet connection. Travel the world while you are working! In this article we will discuss the basics of how to write an article, tips for choosing topics, and how to get started in online writing.

 

How to Write an Article

 

If you can put together a basic article like you did in English class, then you can do online writing. To refresh your memory, here is an easy way to construct a paragraph. The "Hamburger Paragraph" is a simple model which I was taught in school. There are other ways of creating articles, but this is a good simple one that anyone can follow. The concept follows the idea of 5 sentences, but you can alter it of course.  

 

The first paragraph is the introduction (the top bun). In this sentence you will state your topic belief, the objective or purpose. The next three sentences are used to prove your statement. These are the insides of the hamburger: i.e. the cheese, lettuce and 

hamburger patty. The final sentence, number five, is used to conclude your paragraph. This is the bottom bun of your hamburger. In this sentence you will restate your main statement and any claims which you have backed up by the three previous sentences. You are finished! See how easy that was? Here is an example:

 

Cats are a nuisance and not suitable pets for families with young children. They often have trouble using their kitty litter box and will miss their target, getting it all over the floor  causing a big mess to clean up if the kids don't get into it first. Cats make loud 'meowing' noises which can keep napping children up as well as get on anyone's nerves. Cats have a mean streak about them and have been known to strike out and scratch an innocent child or even bite them. If you have ever owned a cat, you will indeed agree that they are a nuisance and not a suitable pet for families with young children.

 

Using this model, you can grow your paragraph to a larger one by increasing data and proof to back up the statement. You can also prove a number of statements. Turn it into an article by having the first paragraph state your position. The next three or more paragraphs can be used to prove your claim(s). And finally, the last paragraph will restate your claims and conclude with a small summary of the results described in the previous paragraphs.

 

Choosing Article Topics

 

There are a variety of topics that you can choose to write about. When choosing topics, it is preferable to go with those that are familiar to you, if you have a choice. Make sure that you can write intelligently about the subject. This may involve doing a little research first, before you begin. Or, maybe you have something important to say or some interesting tips to share with others. Choosing good subject matter and writing it well will help you excel in online writing.

 

Getting Started in Online Writing

 

Where should I post my articles? There are a variety of websites available where you can post your articles. You will want to sign up for a Google AdSense account and also an account at an online writing site that shares AdSense revenues like WordWolf.com . Right here at Word Wolf is a great place to start. Pick a topic that you are passionate about, and write about it. With AdSense attached to your account here, you will begin to receive Google AdSense income from your article. There are also places you can go where you can hire out your article writing skills. You will be given the topics and number of words that are required and then you will submit the articles for payment. It is a good idea to also have a PayPal account as many people, both employers and article writing sites will want to send payments using this method.

 

Now that you have some more information on online writing, you can get started. Try writing an article using the Hamburger Paragraph method, choose your article topics wisely and sign up for an account on WordWolf.com . You will soon be on your way to earning money in online writing. 

Nowadays, computer or internet crimes are more likely rampant especially with those highly established internet businesses and companies. Some of the crime includes computer hacking which is the most common one, sending viruses to e-mails of those executives and also threats that might affect the company, or the internet business’ financial status and the standing might be affected because of these crimes. Some of those hackers might get that confidential information about a company and some of them will hack a website just to steal money. And these are the events that will give damage to the reputation of those internet businesses. So that the reason some industry players established this internet business insurance, in order to secure themselves from those crimes such as hacking, receiving viruses and threats.  So that a company will feel more secure to make any transactions over the internet and over the cyberspace.

There is an agency that will protect and provide internet business insurance to those companies for those whose business is to hack a company’s website and steal from it, which will result in a cessation of their operation. The agency that plays the role of a security ruler in the cyberspace is what we called as the Center for Internet Services or CIS for others. Those companies and organizations, just by referring to Center for Internet Services or CIS, they can now choose the level of security that is appropriate to the company’s need to protect their internet business and to find recommendations to avoid security crimes. The Center for Internet Services will make actions which is appropriate and specific to the needs of a company. The Center for Internet Services will intervene before, during and after the problems encountered so that will be able to control the losses of a company.

To lessen the need of an internet business insurance, here are the web site potential risks for an internet business that they will be facing. The first one is the copyright of an article, of photos, videos and other that are needed to be copyright. Before a company will upload photos or videos or write an article make sure that the company holds rights of that post and whoever posts those things without the consent, the company is entitled to sue those who post without permission. Another thing is the domain names. If someone does not proof that they own a trademark, they can register the domain that they like, but if someone uses the company’s trademark name, they have the right to sue those who uses. The insurance will help you. And lastly you make sure to keep in mind the privacy of the customer’s data which includes the Social Security Number and Credit Card Information. Of that was hacked and if the customer’s credit card was used, the customer has the right to sue those companies.

Keep in mind that on choosing an internet business insurance, make sure to transact with those who knows about this matter.  Also keep in mind that a company needs to choose insurance that suits best for the company’s need, so that the company will be able to save.

It’s not easy being a student is it?  There are so many different things that you need for your schooling and an ever increasing mountain of debt that you will eventually have to start paying off.  Many students therefore find themselves working in bars and restaurants at weekends in a bid to make ends meet.

However with the internet, is there a better way?  All students know how to use a computer and surf the ‘net as they were brought up with it.  Now you don’t want to go letting your studies suffer but when you’re on your summer break or some other holiday, you’ll find yourself with some spare time on your hands.

The wonderful thing about making money online is the lack of start-up capital needed.  In most other businesses you need to rent premises, hire staff and a whole host of other things.  You’d end up taking out even more loans on top of the student loans you already have.

No, the internet is certainly the way to go for a college student to make some extra bucks without the crippling costs of a conventional business.  As long as you have access to a computer with internet connection you are pretty much good to go.

Of course, don’t think for one moment that this is going to be easy sailing.  You’ll have a lot of hard work and learning to do.  Making money online is like a craft that needs to be practiced and honed.

There are many companies online that allow you to start making cash quickly because they will allow you to host content on their sites.  Sometimes you can receive all the money whilst others will give you a share of the profits.  These companies include Blogger, Squidoo, Hubpages, InfoBarrel, Weebly, Xomba and BlinkWeb.

Often people place Google Adsense on these websites because Google is a huge company and many businesses with online stores set up an account with Google to promote their products.  So if you set up a website on a particular subject, whether it’s games consoles or cooking, you’ll find that there’s lots of potential advertisers out there willing to pay you money for each time a visitor clicks on one of the ads.  It’s very easy to implement as all you do is set up an account and then place some code onto your website. 

Other alternative ways of monetizing your website is to use Chitika, Yahoo!, eBay and Amazon plus there’s loads of others but these are the main companies.

Another way is to do surveys with Cash Crate, Project Payday and other companies like that.  Bear in mind that there are mixed feelings about these companies and how easy it is to make money with them.  Some people rave about how great they are whilst other people complain bitterly.  Make sure you do your research because it may or may not be right for you.

Ultimately there are a number of ways that you can make some extra bucks online but not all of them are as easy as some people make out.  Be very careful about buying an eBooks and software that promises to make you loads of money.  Unfortunately there are many scammers out there who only care about making money from you without giving you anything concrete in return.  There are many free and excellent resources on the internet that will allow you make an extra income without you being ripped off.

Many of us simply cannot bear to work for someone else.  This is why so many people decide to set up their own business and therefore become their own boss.  But what ideas are there?  There are simply so many it's difficult to know which one to choose so it's a good idea to do as much research as you can and think carefully about it.

First of all, getting business finance can be pretty tricky in a recession, especially if you don't have much of a track record.  However there are many ideas that you can ponder that require little or no money to start up.  So let's have a look at some of them now.

Become a Private Tutor

If you have lots of experience on a particular topic you can set yourself up as a tutor.  You don't necessarily even have to have any qualifications; it all depends on what you want to teach.  It might be that you have been an artist or musician for many years and have the ability to teach other people what you have learnt. 

Of course, not everyone is a natural born teacher.  It might be that you are really talented at something but lack the communication skills.  Most of us can drive a car but how many of us would be any good at being a driving instructor?  Not many.

Some private tutors choose to travel to their students' homes whilst others work from home and have students travel to them.  It really depends on what you want to do.  Obviously travelling time and expense needs to be factored in and you won't be able to teach as many people if you have to travel about a lot.

Dog Walking

It used to be that the husband would be the bread winner and the wife would stay at home to look after the family, but this has changed so much over the last couple of decades.  Some people leave their dogs in the house for hours on end whilst others choose to hire the services of a dog walker.

It's no wonder that you see so many dog walking services these days.  You can't go out to the park anymore without seeing people walking a dozen dogs.  It's big business that's for sure.  How much money you invest in your business will really depend on how much work you want to take on.  You frequently see dog walkers with a small van which will cost you a bit of money.

Buy and Sell on eBay

We've all heard of eBay and there's a good chance you know at least one person who has sold items on eBay whether for fun or for profit.  eBay is such a popular website and often you will find buyers go straight to eBay rather than look elsewhere.

The most difficult thing is to buy products that are in demand and can easily be shipped.  If you sell large bulky items such as furniture it's going to be quite tricky to send.  Items that should be considered include iPods, printer ink, jewelry, car parts, vacuum cleaner bags and photographic accessories.

Arts and Crafts

Often people stumble into starting a business because of their arts and crafts hobbies.  It might be that you enjoy making soaps, candles or greetings cards.  Frequently what will happen is that friends and family want to buy your crafts so that they can give them to their own friends and family.  Before you know it you're struggling to keep up with demand whilst also working at your day job.

The biggest mistake that arty people make, however, is to price themselves too low.  They simply don't appreciate their own skills and price their products so that it's the same as a mass-produced item from China.  Do yourself a favour and look to see what handcrafted products are selling for and calculate your pricing from that.

Freelance Writing

If you are the sort of person who loves to write then you should consider becoming a freelance writer.  There are a number of different options available to you however one of the best ways to start is by signing up with elance.com, rentacoder.com or odesk.com and create a profile with information about your skills.  What you write will depend largely on your skills and what clients are looking for.

This article really only scratches the surface for business ideas.  I'm sure you'll be able to find loads more if you spend time looking.  Other ideas include photography, children's parties, lawn care, house sitting, website design and interior decorating.  In addition to looking for business ideas you need to also think about practicalities such as liability insurance and accountancy.

OK, by now you should know what a buying keyword is, if not please read about Buying v Browsing Keywords first.  If you have already read it then it’s time to get cracking.

I will be showing you a variety of different methods of keyword research here and in this example I’m using the buying keyword “buy” along with a pretty generic word “stick.”

1.  Free Keyword Suggestion Tool From Wordtracker

Simply visit the site here and enter “buy stick” (without the quotes) and you should see something that looks like this:-




Google AdWords: Keyword Tool

Again simply pop in your keywords and choose “show all” from the columns to be displayed drop-down menu.  You’ll find a great selection of keywords here to pick from.

Amazon

If you are wanting to promote products on Amazon then simply go to their website and make use of their search box which works a bit like predictive text.





Ebay

If the keywords you found above isn’t enough for you, you can enter your keyword at ebay and have a look at the related searches.  If you click on one of the results you will be led to even more keywords that you’d never have thought of in a million years!





Google Wonderwheel

This is a pretty fun way of researching keywords because it’s very visual.  A spider graph is created and you can keep clicking on different words in order to throw up even more!
 

Are all of the keywords above automatically “buying” keywords?  Unfortunately not.  Before you write an article about one of the keywords above you need to ask yourself a couple of questions?

What is the product?
Are there enough products or advertisers available that you can promote easily? 
What is the cost?

Let’s take “walking stick bugs” for instance.  Walking stick bugs are also known as stick insects and people who are interested in keeping unusual pets tend to buy them.

Doing a search on ebay and Amazon doesn’t bring up all that much.  All the products that I can see are items featuring images of the bugs, books about them or such like.  The person who wants to buy the live insects are not going to be interested in these products.  In terms of Adsense, the CPC (cost per click) is only 5 cents which is abysmal.  Personally I wouldn’t go with this keyword.

“Stick vacuum cleaners” on the other hand is much more attractive to me because there are plenty of them being sold on both Amazon and eBay.  The cost is pretty low which means shoppers won’t have to worry about the cost too much.  Also, vacuum cleaners are the sort of items that everyone has and needs to replace every now and again because they break down and they’re too costly to have repaired.

In terms of choosing an article title for this I would chose something along the lines of…

Where to Buy Stick Vacuum Cleaners?
How to Buy Stick Vacuum Cleaners
Black & Decker Cordless Stick Vacuum:  Buyers Guide

Also, don’t forget to throw in words like cheap, low cost and affordable into the article as most of the time other websites won’t target them yet you can get quite nice traffic from it.  However please make sure you don't go overboad with these words.  If you have an article titled "Cheap Stick Vacuum Cleaners" and then it turns out your only writing about them, people can get pretty mad.

Most people find that doing keyword research is the hardest part of making money online but it starts to get easier the more you do it.  Will you be able to make money with every keyword you choose?  No, not even the “experts” will get it right every time.  A lot of people simply use the internet to find out about products and compare prices.  They will then print off some details and take them along to their local shop and ask “can you match this price?”