Personal branding is essential for a freelancer. If you want to succeed, these freelancer personal branding tips can help. Last month, I moderated a panel devoted to freelancer personal branding. The venue was the FinCon Expo, where I’ve presented before. The panel was aimed more at what editors are looking for in freelancers, and I …
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Occasionally I accept less for my freelance writing services. But there’s a method to my madness — and a reason I sometimes agree to write for less. Not too long ago, a fellow freelance writer asked me for some insight into what she should charge when writing for a client. It’s a client I write …
That Time I Accepted Way Less for My Freelance Writing Read More »
A couple of years ago, a client of mine asked if I could stop writing about competitors of theirs. They didn’t want me to mention them in lists (even if another client asked me to), and they were hoping that I wouldn’t take jobs with clients that partnered with the competitor. In the end, I …
Sponsored posts offer a way for professional bloggers to make a little extra money. But you need to be prepared to disclose your relationships. Professional bloggers have enjoyed an increase in influence in recent years. Major brands — and even not-so-major brands — are anxious to reach new audiences with the help of bloggers. If …
Professional Bloggers: Endorsements, Sponsored Posts and the FTC Read More »
As a professional blogger, I’m constantly contacted by people who want something from me — for free. Here’s what triggers my BS detector. In the last six weeks, I’ve had 10 — 10! — conversations with people who want me to do something for them. These are people who haven’t built relationships with me, and …
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Thanks to the Internet, nearly anyone can share thoughts and be heard. Even when I post something on my personal blog (that hardly anyone reads), I still see hundreds of visitors each month. My voice is heard by a small audience. As an online freelancer, though, you have the potential to reach a wider pool …
