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101 Best Websites for the Freelance Writer

HSSchulte by HSSchulte
Last updated: 01/28/2012

Websites for Publishing Writing

Are you looking for a new website to publish your freelance writing? Many websites allow you to make money by publishing online, including writing articles, reviews, paid forum posting, or poetry. As you probably know, there are websites that pay a hefty sum for writing and websites that pay pennies for hours worth of work.

That is why I have created this list of 101 websites for the freelance writer. (Since it's creation, it's grown to many more than 101 websites and gets bigger every month.) The list has the ranking feature. If you have experience writing for one of these websites, you can help make this list great by voting for your favorite website, or leaving a comment about a website that isn't current in the list. To vote on a writing website, simply click the up arrow to the left of the website link. Finally, some of the links direct you to reviews of the website to provide you with more information. The review will always provide a direct link to sign up at the freelance writing website, if you wish to do so.

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Freelance Article Writing Websites

55 Websites Where a Freelance Writer Can Publish Articles

Freelance article writing websites where you can sign up, start writing and get paid soon. Readers of this lens have found the top ranked websites the most enjoyable to write for and better paying than those listed at the bottom

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Squidoo

92 points

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Hubpages

21 points

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Examiner

12 points

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Bukisa

5 points

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Factoidz

4 points

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Zujava

4 points

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Suite101

3 points

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Helium

3 points

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Triond

3 points

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Seekyt

2 points

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Xomba

1 point

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eHow

0 points

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Zestbit

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HowHub

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Mahalo

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SEED.COM

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Oondi

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Bizymoms

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Where You Can Get Paid to Blog

30 Websites Where a Freelance Writer Can Get Paid to Blog

There are really two ways to get paid writing blog posts online. You can sign up with a website that will place ads on your own blog, or you can register to blog on a public website. Both types of opportunities are available here.

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Blogger.com

43 points

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SocialSpark

4 points

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Flixya

4 points

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b5media

2 points

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PayPerPost

2 points

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ReviewMe

2 points

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Families.com

2 points

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Wise Bread

2 points

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Sponzai

2 points

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LoudLaunch

1 point

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Smorty

1 point

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Blogvertise

1 point

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Blogger Wave

1 point

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LinkFromBlog

1 point

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Blogetery.com

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451 Press

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BlogToProfit

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Weblogs, Inc.

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Paid Post

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Bloggertizer

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Wise Bread

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9 Questions Every Freelance Writer Should Ask Before Writing for a Website

Evaluate a Website Before You Write

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Where to Contract for Freelance Writing

5 Websites Where a Freelance Writer Can Find a Client

After you have some writing experience, you can list your profile with one of these websites and bid contract writing work. Here are some of the top places to land a writing contract

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Elance

17 points

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Guru.com

7 points

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iFreelance.com

4 points

Get Paid to Write Reviews

9 Websites Where a Freelance Writer Can Get Paid to Review Products

Paid to write reviews for websites as a freelance writer

Get paid to write reviews about your favorite products, books, or movies. These are websites where a freelance writer shares knowledge about a product or service on a website. There are also websites that pay freelance writers to post product reviews on their personal blog, but those websites are listed under blogging websites above.

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BEST REVIEWER'S THE TOP OF THE BEST REVIEWS :-)

Best Reviewer is a collection of reviews in the st more...7 points

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REVIEW STREAM: write review - get paid

REVIEWS: you review, we pay.2 points

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SoftwareJudge.com | Get paid for your reviews!

Publish software reviews on their website and get more...1 point

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Rate It All

Make money with Google Adsense impression.1 point

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CarrotReviews.com - Review Shopping Websites and Get Paid to Write

The best online shopping sites reviewed by you. Wh more...1 point

How to Overcome Writer's Block

Paid Forum Posting

10 Websites Where a Freelance Writer Can Get Paid to Post in Forums

You can get a gig as a freelance writer posting in forums. I have worked as a paid forum poster in the past. The idea is to fill empty forums to make it look to new members as if the forum is well-established. You will rarely interact with real users of the forums. For the most part, you will be communicating with other paid writers.
There are also websites that pay you to post discussions, in their forum. These are a different type of paid forum posting, because instead of filling many forums around the net, you post to only one forum owned by the website that is paying you as a writer. Forum posting doesn't pay a lot, but for someone new to earning money online, it may be a good start.
Pros:
Work when you want
Writing is easy
Cons:
Pay averages $3.00/hr

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myLot

7 points

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Forum Focus

1 point

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Wired Flame

1 point

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Forum Booster

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Crazoo

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Inb0x.com

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Creating Backlinks

13 Backlinking Sites Worth Mentioning

These are miscellaneous backlinking websites recommended by writers that have found them worthwhile.

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Lensroll

For backlinking Squidoo lenses only.20 points

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Squidom

For promoting Squidoo lenses7 points

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RedGage

Backlink to your articles or lenses. RedGage also more...7 points

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Xomba

6 points

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Gather

Gather makes it easy for you to meet people and ma more...4 points

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Care2

Largest online community empowering people to lead more...2 points

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SquidUp.org

SquidUp.org is a Digg style Squidoo Lens directory more...2 points

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Daytipper: Welcome to Daytipper

This works similar to an answer website, where you more...1 point

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Pickjack.com

Pickjack is a network of users multiple choice que more...0 points

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Yuwie

Post your links on your profile and get paid a sma more...0 points

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NewsVine

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13 Questions about Freelance Writing Websites

For the Freelance Writer to Consider Where to Write

When a freelance writer is looking for a new website to submit their content, it is helpful to keep some key points in mind.

What type of content do you enjoy writing as a freelance writer? Signing up to write for a blogging website will not be a good idea if you enjoy writing reviews. Stick to what you like.

Do you retain rights to your freelance writing? Some writers prefer to retain ownership of their freelance writing. Other writers do not mind selling their rights. The terms of a writer agreement are available when registering for a new website. These legal documents often spell out the terms.

Do you prefer passive income or upfront payment from your freelance writing? Often, passive income is the most lucrative form of freelance writing, however some writers need their money quickly, so they will write for upfront payment.

Does the freelance writing website allow links to be added to your writing? Links added to your freelance writing allow you to backlink to your previously written articles. If the freelance writing website allows links you can also insert affiliate links into your writing.

Does the freelance writing website have a good Google page rank? A good Google page rank on a freelance writing website will help your articles get noticed in the search engines.

Does the freelance writing website look professional? You don't want your freelance writing to be placed alongside unprofessional writing.

Does the freelance writing website have a good reputation? If a website is good to its writers, it will gain a good reputation and that information will be shared on work at home forums.

Does the freelance writing website employ many writers? Some small websites that hire freelance writers are a good gig, but you will minimize your risk by working for a website that is well-known and hires many freelance writers.

Does the freelance writing website have a minimum payout? If a freelance writing website has a large minimum payout, you might be waiting for your writing income for a while.

Does the freelance writing website allow pictures? Your writing will always be better if the website allows pictures throughout.

Does the freelance writing website allow you to delete, or edit your writing? If not, you do not have control over the writing submitted to this website.

What is the Payment Structure of the Freelance Writing Website? If the website doesn't make upfront payments, you will want to know the payment structure of the website. Do they pay you for the views or ad clicks your writing receives?

Does the freelance writing website allow do follow backlinks? Do follow backlinks from this website to your previous writing will help you older writing gain page rank with Google.

What does the freelance writing website require for writing length? If you earn a dollar a month from your writing on the website and writing length requires 400 words, you have more time invested that you would if the website required 200 words in the writing.

Do YOU Write for Residuals or Upfront Payment?

Express your opinion

There is so much variety to writing online web content. The website that suits me best, may not be best for you. Tell the world about if you prefer writing for upfront payment or residuals. Let us know why you feel that way.

Do YOU prefer writing for Residuals or Upfront payment?

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Residuals

amanitele says:

I love residuals. I am new and still learning. thanks for the info. by the way

Posted February 04, 2012

davespeed says:

Residuals. I want my writing to continue making money for me after its published.

Posted January 30, 2012

LaraineRose says:

Residuals please.

Posted January 24, 2012

nelsonkana says:

Residuals

Posted January 22, 2012

PizzaPromoGuy says:

Residuals

Posted January 22, 2012

Upfront

RebeccaAnneGrant says:

I myself have found that I end up making what I want quicker with upfront payments, than with the drawn out process of writing for those sites that pay me a little each month for the work I've posted on their site, that gets read. You just don't feel like a professional when you are making such a small amount of money for all your hard work.

Posted February 12, 2012

akkapeddisastry says:

I prefer both Residuals and Upfront. While residuals recognize
for home country, Upfront writing for Global Recognition. One
is Sweet and the other is Doubly Sweet

Posted February 10, 2012

simplycyber says:

I prefer upfront. I always give my best to my job. I considered upfront payment as appreciation of my effort.

Posted January 24, 2012

gregpurnell says:

I would like to make some money right now, so Upfront. BTW, great lens, with lots of helpful info. Thanks.

Posted January 23, 2012

dyukar says:

Upfront or using Escrow

Posted January 13, 2012

 
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Comments on These Freelance Writing Websites

I hope you enjoyed the list of freelance writing websites. There should be something here for any writer. I will continue to moderate the list adding new writing opportunities. If you have a legitimate writing website that you would like to list, be sure to leave a comment with a link to the website, or your own personal review.

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    kevinswiss Feb 14, 2012 @ 1:57 am | delete
    I have appreciate with getting lot of good and reliable and legislative information with your post......
    Thanks for sharing such kind of nice and wonderful collection......Nice post Dude keep it up.

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    RebeccaAnneGrant Feb 12, 2012 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    I write for Constant Content. I love writing for them and the money is good, but they are very strict about mistakes. So, if you plan to write for them you need to make sure that you triple check your work before submitting to them. They will show you the door for a comma out of place. Just a pointer!
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    SarahHappens Feb 12, 2012 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    I can never get enough of these types of articles that aggregate a ton of useful information for writes. I always find something new whenever I stumble upon them. Thanks for pulling together some great resources!
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    kevinswiss Feb 10, 2012 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    I have appreciate with getting lot of good and reliable and legislative information with your post......
    Thanks for sharing such kind of nice and wonderful collection......Nice post Dude keep it up.

    Also click on these keywords :-- Home Security | Home alarm Monitoring | ADT Security Service | Home Monitoring | security System | home security alarm | burglar alarm | ADT Wireless Alarm Monitoring
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    WriterJanis Feb 9, 2012 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    So much wonderful information. I didn't know some of the Squidoo sites existed. Thanks! Blessed!
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HSSchulte is a freelance writer based in the Midwest. She writes web content for a variety of publications such as Suite101, Squidoo, and BrightHub.
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