| Web content writing is one of the fastest-growing | | | | Now that you have a topic, it's time to create the |
| areas in the writing industry. It helps potential | | | | site. Look around for a web host. If you are new |
| writers from living the "starving artist" life, but it | | | | to creating sites, let the host do everything for |
| requires a huge commitment of time and a | | | | you. Try to find a hosting company that charges |
| willingness to put aside one's creativity for the | | | | less than $10 a month for their service as you will |
| sake of the client's wishes. There is a way you | | | | not need the luxury services available for higher |
| can live both dreams, however, but you will need | | | | prices. When you sign up, you will need to pick a |
| to work hard and be willing to make an | | | | URL. Think about your site's topic and select |
| investment to do so. You can self-publish your | | | | something catchy, short, and easy to spell. Have |
| web content and reap all of the financial benefits | | | | a couple of ideas in mind just in case your first |
| from your writing! | | | | choice isn't available. |
| That sounds great! How do I get started? | | | | Once you are set up with the web host, then you |
| Well, the first step is to select a project. | | | | can begin building your site. Many hosts have free |
| Brainstorm a few ideas that interest you. If | | | | site builders, but it is rarely advisable to use these |
| you're an animal lover, put that on the list. If you | | | | programs. First, many of them limit your design |
| have an eye for decorating, put it on the list. | | | | possibilities, and second, if you decide to change |
| Once you have compiled a good list, visit a | | | | hosts later, you often have to rebuild your site. |
| keyword tracker site. The easiest one to find and | | | | Either learn HTML coding by hand through free |
| use is Overture. It tracks how many people | | | | online tutorials or purchase design software, such |
| searched Yahoo! for a particular phrase in the last | | | | as Front Page. |
| month. You can find the site at Type in the basic | | | | You will make money through your site by using |
| topics you picked and see how often they're | | | | advertising links. Look online for tutorials on |
| searched. | | | | affiliate marketing and Google AdSense. These |
| The target numbers depend on how much you | | | | tutorials will walk you through the process of |
| want to make with your site. Select the topic you | | | | setting up step-by-step. You will be offering your |
| want based on the hits it gets. At this point, you | | | | visitors good content and making money through |
| want to think about the selected topic. You will | | | | your own site. Be careful, though. Content sites |
| need to be able to create at least 100 pages, or | | | | are addicting, and you may find yourself |
| articles, about the topic. Jot down some ideas. If | | | | overwhelmed with the possibility of creating your |
| you can come up with a good 40 to 50 ideas, | | | | own host of sites! |
| then you're in business. | | | | |