Internet Writing -- My Online Articles With Lots of Views
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When Writing Articles Online, What is "Lots of Views"?
I write articles online at quite a few Web sites. To be perfectly frank, I get paid to write online or I probably wouldn't do it even though I enjoy writing and it's one of the few things I do that I don't totally suck at. And yes, I'm confident enough to end a sentence with a preposition. So there.
With that in mind, I think writing using your own style and voice is important. If you regurgitate the same old stuff, that's what it'll be: the same old stuff. I think that has helped me with my moderate success at earning money. Another thing that's helped are the views my articles get. Some writing sites pay by views, so naturally views are important there. Others pay in secret algorithms that no one can crack. Don't let them tell you any different. Others pay, I think, from purely the ad clicks but I don't really know for sure.
This lens will look at my articles online that have a lot of views. Please remember that "a lot" is a relative term. "A lot" in my case may be diddly squat compared to yours and certainly will be small taters compared to many seasoned writers with "a lot" of followers. For me, it's just me and my feeble attempts at marketing myself. Here goes.
Photo of a Nice View! Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
With that in mind, I think writing using your own style and voice is important. If you regurgitate the same old stuff, that's what it'll be: the same old stuff. I think that has helped me with my moderate success at earning money. Another thing that's helped are the views my articles get. Some writing sites pay by views, so naturally views are important there. Others pay in secret algorithms that no one can crack. Don't let them tell you any different. Others pay, I think, from purely the ad clicks but I don't really know for sure.
This lens will look at my articles online that have a lot of views. Please remember that "a lot" is a relative term. "A lot" in my case may be diddly squat compared to yours and certainly will be small taters compared to many seasoned writers with "a lot" of followers. For me, it's just me and my feeble attempts at marketing myself. Here goes.
Photo of a Nice View! Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Table of Contents
- Determing Article Views
- Some of the Popular Online Writing Web Sites
- List My FIve
- Squidoo
- How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit
- Where do you get the most views?
- Yahoo Associated Content
- Suite 101
- Google AdWords
- Firehow
- Wizzley
- The Well-Fed Writer: Back for Seconds
- Bookmark and Share this lens
- A Summary of My Views
- What do you do to get lots of views?
- Share your thoughts here about where my views come from or tell us about the views on your online articles.
- Like learning about earning more money writing?
- About Me
Determing Article Views
This Can Be Tricky
Not all of the writing sites I write for provide statistics about views. And if I list a site here that does actually show views, please let me know where to see that information. Every writing site is set up a little (or a lot) differently.For instance, at Examiner, I'm the Online Writing Examiner and don't know how to see my views. Any one?
At Yahoo Associated Content, views are shown right there on the Dashboard (when you click on the "articles" link to see the individual views by article). Each site has its own dashboard and frankly, I'm not the best driver.
Another nice view. Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Some of the Popular Online Writing Web Sites
Do you have a favorite?
Thanks to HSSchulte's great article 101 Best Websites for the Freelance Writer for help with the writing websites to add to this poll.
I know not every online writing site is listed here. Please check "Other" in the poll and tell us what your favorite is, if that's your choice.
Remember your vote is private. No one knows who voted for what, even me!
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List My FIve
Waffles? Yeah, waffles.
Name of Article: Top Five Add Ins for Waffles
Number of Views to Date: 4,143
At List My Five or List My 5 or whatever you want to call it, I wrote, in 10 minutes or less this article (or list as they're called there).
The Top Five Add Ins for Waffles.
I was probably just trying to reach some arbitrary number to get a trophy or something (you get trophies, well, pictures of trophies, for milestones) or maybe it was to not break my streak (if you publish one list a day, eventually you get another trophy for streaking and you can do it fully clothed). All of this is so rewarding (not!), but it does suck you in. That's seriously what I was thinking of when I jotted down this list one day.
The day, as I see on the article, was May 12, 2011. Not that long ago, but as I write this, on July 18, 2011, this list has had 4,143 views.
That's right: 4,143 views in just more than 2 months. Hmmm.
I have no idea where these views came from. Did someone Digg it? Did it get Stumbled? I have no idea. But it is one of my top ranking articles, maybe my very top ranking article, for views.
Number of Views to Date: 4,143
At List My Five or List My 5 or whatever you want to call it, I wrote, in 10 minutes or less this article (or list as they're called there).
The Top Five Add Ins for Waffles.
I was probably just trying to reach some arbitrary number to get a trophy or something (you get trophies, well, pictures of trophies, for milestones) or maybe it was to not break my streak (if you publish one list a day, eventually you get another trophy for streaking and you can do it fully clothed). All of this is so rewarding (not!), but it does suck you in. That's seriously what I was thinking of when I jotted down this list one day.
The day, as I see on the article, was May 12, 2011. Not that long ago, but as I write this, on July 18, 2011, this list has had 4,143 views.
That's right: 4,143 views in just more than 2 months. Hmmm.
I have no idea where these views came from. Did someone Digg it? Did it get Stumbled? I have no idea. But it is one of my top ranking articles, maybe my very top ranking article, for views.
- Top Five Add Ins for Waffles
- Waffles are wonderfully delicious. Just ask Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation. She fights for waffles! These top five add ins for waffle will ease any boredom and provide almost a week's worth of new and exciting waffle recipes!
Squidoo
Got fiber?
Name of Article: Konjac Fiber
Number of Views to Date: 3,842
This article (or lens as Squidoo calls its articles) is fairly new, like all of my Squidoo lenses. I wrote it May 26, 2011, so the nearly 4,000 views is impressive to me. But I fear that like other hot topic type articles, this lens will not sustain its popularity. Time will tell.
Number of Views to Date: 3,842
This article (or lens as Squidoo calls its articles) is fairly new, like all of my Squidoo lenses. I wrote it May 26, 2011, so the nearly 4,000 views is impressive to me. But I fear that like other hot topic type articles, this lens will not sustain its popularity. Time will tell.
- Konjac Fiber
- On a recent episode of "The View," Dr. Oz was a guest, and Barbara Walters asked him about "some pill you take before you eat to lose weight." He then replied that she was referring to the Konjac fiber pill. He said the best way to use Konjac fiber is to take one pill before each meal with water then build up to two pills before each meal.
How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit
A Widely Recommended Book on Writing Online
I've actually read (parts of) this book and have seen it recommended online by successful writers. It has easily digestible chunks that make if a great reference book to keep handy.
Where do you get the most views?
Which online writing site brings you the big numbers?
Do you have an online Web site that brings you more views than others?
Remember your vote is private. No one knows who voted for what, even me!
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Yahoo Associated Content
A Timely Article Whose Time Has Come and Gone
Name of Article: 2011 Federal Tax Due Date is April 18
Number of Views to Date: 2,753
Okay, at Yahoo Associated Content, my article with the most views is a real snoozer. The title is "2011 Federal Tax Due Date is April 18." See what I mean? I wrote this bad boy January 4, 2011 and to date, July 18, 2011, it has 2,753 views. It is still getting a very few views, but as logic would have it, the day it received the most views was April 14, 2011.
Number of Views to Date: 2,753
Okay, at Yahoo Associated Content, my article with the most views is a real snoozer. The title is "2011 Federal Tax Due Date is April 18." See what I mean? I wrote this bad boy January 4, 2011 and to date, July 18, 2011, it has 2,753 views. It is still getting a very few views, but as logic would have it, the day it received the most views was April 14, 2011.
- 2011 Federal Tax Due Date is April 18 - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com
- Your 2011 federal tax due date is April 18 this year.
Suite 101
I accept the views, except it would be nice to see the income this article has generated.
Name of Article: Homophones -- Words That Sound the Same
Number of Views to Date: 2,330
Suite 101 is a great Web site that Google doesn't like. Well, Google doesn't like it much these days after they let loose Panda. I find Suite 101 to be a really professional writing site but the views and income have dropped lately. It's a crying shame. The views listed here are from January 1, 2011 to date, July 18, 2011. I can't figure out how to see views older than this year.
My article "Homophones -- Words That Sound the Same" has always done fairly well there, at least in garnering views. Suite 101 doesn't provide exact information about which articles earn the most income. They do provide percentages but I'm no mathematician so that doesn't mean a lot to me.
Number of Views to Date: 2,330
Suite 101 is a great Web site that Google doesn't like. Well, Google doesn't like it much these days after they let loose Panda. I find Suite 101 to be a really professional writing site but the views and income have dropped lately. It's a crying shame. The views listed here are from January 1, 2011 to date, July 18, 2011. I can't figure out how to see views older than this year.
My article "Homophones -- Words That Sound the Same" has always done fairly well there, at least in garnering views. Suite 101 doesn't provide exact information about which articles earn the most income. They do provide percentages but I'm no mathematician so that doesn't mean a lot to me.
- Homophones - Words That Sound the Same: Deciphering Homonyms That are Spelled Differently | Suite101.com
- The English language can be a confusing one to learn. One reason is that some words sound the same but are spelled different.
Google AdWords
Firehow
Firehow's a sleeper, but I make payout a few times a year.
Name of Article: How to Pick Movies to Watch on TV Using IMDB
Number of Views to Date: 1,341
I'm a huge movie and television fan. When I discovered IMDb (Internet Movie Database) a few years ago, I was like a kid in a candy store. You can look up a TV show and see when a specific episode will air next. Same with movies. I love it! Evidently a few other people do too.
Number of Views to Date: 1,341
I'm a huge movie and television fan. When I discovered IMDb (Internet Movie Database) a few years ago, I was like a kid in a candy store. You can look up a TV show and see when a specific episode will air next. Same with movies. I love it! Evidently a few other people do too.
- How to Pick Movies to Watch on TV Using IMDB | General Entertainment | FireHow.com
- Pick movies to watch on TV using IMDb. Use IMDb to pick movies to watch on TV. The Internet Movie Database, more commonly known as IMDb, is a Web site full of information about movies, TV, movie and TV news, and videos.
Wizzley
This is a new Web site and the views show it.
Name of Article: Crafts from Around the World for Kids at Michaels
Number of Views to Date: 199
Wizzley is a fairly new Web site for online writers. I have only written six articles at Wizzley.
The article with the most views is a "news" type article, not evergreen. I just wrote this article June 20, 2011, but this article will be obsolete in August when the Michaels Passport to Fun craft program ends. But I imagine it'll get more views to the disappointment of readers when they see the free kids' craft projects are done.
Number of Views to Date: 199
Wizzley is a fairly new Web site for online writers. I have only written six articles at Wizzley.
The article with the most views is a "news" type article, not evergreen. I just wrote this article June 20, 2011, but this article will be obsolete in August when the Michaels Passport to Fun craft program ends. But I imagine it'll get more views to the disappointment of readers when they see the free kids' craft projects are done.
- Crafts from Around the World for Kids at Michaels
- Michaels Arts and Crafts stores offers free crafts projects for kids featuring crafts from around the world. Michaels Passport to Fun program lets kids get creative in the store.
The Well-Fed Writer: Back for Seconds
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A Summary of My Views
No, not my opinions; these are my top article views
Here is a summary of the online writing sites with the juicy tidbits:
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1Web site: List My Five
Name of Article: Top Five Add Ins for Waffles
Number of Views to Date: 4,143 -
2Web Site: Squidoo
Name of Article: Konjac Fiber
Number of Views to Date: 3,842 -
3Web Site: Yahoo Associated Content
Name of Article: 2011 Federal Tax Due Date is April 18
Number of Views to Date: 2,753 -
4Web Site: Suite 101
Name of Article: Homophones -- Words That Sound the Same
Number of Views to Date: 2,330 -
5Web Site: Firehow
Name of Article: How to Pick Movies to Watch on TV Using IMDB
Number of Views to Date: 1,341 -
6Web Site: Wizzley
Name of Article: Crafts from Around the World for Kids at Michaels
Number of Views to Date: 199 - 7Examiner and Seekyt are two more online writing sites where I have articles. I don't know how to see the views for either of them.
What do you do to get lots of views?
Share your thoughts on how to get more views for your online writing. The options listed here are extensive. If you've never tried most of these, trying one or two a week may help drive traffic to your online articles.
If you have a better way, please choose "Other" as the option and share it in the comments below. If you want to.
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Share your thoughts here about where my views come from or tell us about the views on your online articles.
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goldenrulecomics
Apr 13, 2012 @ 8:54 am | delete
- nice lens
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MonikaWeise Feb 18, 2012 @ 6:40 pm | delete
- Thank you for all the good information in this article. It helps.
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gottaloveit
Aug 26, 2011 @ 9:59 pm | delete
- This is my all time favorite lens/article/list of yours and I hope it gets the most views! What fun.
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vallain Jul 18, 2011 @ 9:46 pm | delete
- I've used Stumble Upon to get a lot of traffic for some bird photos on my blog, but it doesn't seem to bring the same results for Squidoo articles. I'm pretty dependent on favor from Google on Squidoo.
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scarlettohairy Jul 19, 2011 @ 1:55 am | delete
- I haven't had a lot of luck with StumbleUpon either, Virginia, and try to do my keyword research too to make Google a happy camper.
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