7 Tips for Finding High Quality BANS & Niche Store Content Writing

November 9, 2009 by JME  
Filed under Web Content Writing Resources

7 Tips for Finding a High Quality Web Content WriterEven as niche websites continue to grow more popular, it still seems like high quality freelance content writing is hard to come by. For one thing, you have to consider the fact that the increase in demand has maxed out the potential supply of top notch writing that is available for hire. For another thing, most webmasters and small business owners still don’t know what to look for in a web content writer, or where to start their search.

Consider these 7 tips your all-in-one guide for finding high quality SEO copywriting for Build a Niche Store websites and other niche marketing sites and blogs.

  1. Quality First: Quality is the first thing you have to seek out for your freelance content writing. Unless you’re trying to be successful with rehashed or stolen content for the purposes of insta-Adsense websites, then you need to remember that content isn’t king, high quality content is.
  2. SEO Second: Immediately following the importance of high quality comes the importance of solid search engine optimization. We all know the drill by now; jamming keywords into your content is only going to make your site look like spam to both the search engines and your visitors. Meanwhile, correct keyword inclusion in the right frequency, in the right spots and in the right style will provide a seamless boost to your rankings and performance.
  3. System Familiarity: Not every web content writer is comfortable or proficient with freelance content writing for niche websites specifically. When you’re building your own niche website or blog, you need to consider the specific needs that your site has. Having someone familiar with writing content for niche websites and particularly somebody with hands-on experience using a system like Build a Niche Store can make the process easier.
  4. SEO Copywriting: Being a web content writer does not mean that you’re experienced with SEO copywriting. SEO copywriting is different because you are actively trying to entice visitors to make a purchase, click on a lick or perform another specific action. This kind of writing requires a unique approach from other styles, and it’s an important necessity for any niche website with a goal of producing sales.
  5. Consider the Cost: Have you ever gone to a restaurant and picked out a bottle of wine that fell somewhere in the middle of the price range, just to be sure you wouldn’t be setting off any alarms on either side of the cost spectrum? Well, the same principle applies somewhat to finding a web content writer for hire. If you’re paying 5 bucks for a 500 word article, how much quality do you really think that you’ll be getting? Conversely, if you’re paying 50 bucks for 500 words, what do you think your ROI is going to be? Finding a happy medium between alarmingly cheap and alarmingly expensive is important.
  6. Be Clear on Your Needs: Speaking from the perspective of a web content writer, nothing is worse than being hired for a job and being given absolutely no direction. The most likely situation is that both parties are going to end up dissatisfied to some degree. When you hire somebody for your SEO copywriting needs, be clear on what you want done, any style or content specifications you have, the keywords you want included and how you want them used. Additionally, providing research and resources that you would like your content modeled after is always a smart idea.
  7. Build Relationships: Hopping around and buying some freelance content writing here, some blog articles there and some landing page content there may help you get the job done as quickly as possible. But when you want consistent, highly tailored results you should find a writer or two and stick with them for all of your needs. Building relationships with content writers ensures that you always are happy with the end result.

    When you’re ready to get started building your empire – or perfecting your side project – then use the above tips to help find a high quality SEO web content writer. If you’re interested in finding out more about the freelance content writing services that I provide you can browse a few samples or contact me and I’ll respond as soon as possible.

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