SEO Copywriting Rates: How I Got to the $100/Article Mark & You Can Too!

In yesterday's post, I shared how I recently began to land $100/article SEO writing jobs. I promised to share with you how I got there.

I did so in a lengthy post over at BloggingTips.com today entitled, SEO Copywriting Rates: How to Get $100/Article or More. Enjoy -- and implement!

Inkwell Editorial News: Following are a few things I want to bring you up to date on.

I. New Blog: My new blog design has been completed, but I won't be unveiling it until around the new year. Why the delay? I'm not comfortable working with Wordpress, and will be taking a class this fall.

To explain in more detail, because I've used FrontPage for years, I'm used to customizing my sites the way I want. I don't like having to rely on a designer to implement every little change I need. So I've decided to go this route because there's tons of stuff that I will need for my site to do. It would cost a small fortune if I paid someone to implement everything.

II. Newsletter: I was supposed to publish the August edition of Inkwell Editorial's newsletter today with the affiliate interviews. I'm delaying this until September because I've been swamped with internal company projects this summer: ie, writing new ebooks; setting up Inkwell's affiliate program; and overseeing the blog redesign.

This hasn't left much time to properly interview the affiliate marketers I've lined up.

Also, Labor Day is coming up (Sept 1st) and I know many of you are already in end-of-summer, holiday mode. The next newsletter will be published on Wednesday, 9/24. By then, we'll be in the thick of the "get back to work season," when many of you will be fully focused on business again.

Publishing the newsletter today would have been a disservice to readers to some degree. And if I'd be paying attention when I marked the date, I would have realized that. My mea culpa.

If you haven't already, enjoy the latest issue of the newsletter, which contains links to all previous issues -- that's over a year of freelance writing news at your fingertips!

III. Inkwell Editorial Now Has an Affiliate Program: Did you know that if you sign up, you can get all of Inkwell Editorial’s ebooks on freelance writing for one low price ($39.95)? You can! It’s a limited time offer, so check out the details.

Sincerely,
Yuwanda Black, Publisher
How to Start a Successful Freelance Writing Career Newsletter
Contact: info *at* InkwellEditorial.com
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Freelance Success Stories! There are freelancers who make very good livings at what they love. Inkwell Editorial’s newsletter features these successful professionals who put to rest the phrase, “starving freelancer.”

Previous Issue. Spotlight on Newbie Freelancers. Want to learn how one freelancer landed enough clients to quit his job in just 12 hours? There are also some blog warning tips if you're looking to move your blog from one platform to another -- and more. Subscribe to read this, and all previous, issues.

Current Issue. Spotlight on YOU: Questions from Readers. Want to learn about ghostwriting, how cut to the chase and "get started" as a freelance writer, which instant download ebook software to use and concrete advice on how to land paid blogging gigs? I answer these questions, and a few more from readers who wrote in. Subscribe to read this, and all previous, issues.
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$100 for SEO Articles: How to Become a Highly Paid SEO Copywriter

SEO copywriting is very lucrative -- if you know how to get the most from your writing skill. The following happened to me recently, which proves this point:

$100 Per SEO Article; $50 Per SEO Article; $40 Per SEO Article

On Friday, August 8th, I opened my inbox and had an order for two SEO articles, 500-600 words: $100 each. On Wednesday, August 13th, I logged into my PayPal account and a client had pre-paid for a $50 article (350-450 words). On Tuesday, August 5th, I negotiated a $40/article rate (400-450 words) for three articles with a client.

SEO Copywriting Advice: How to Get the Most for Your Skill

As many of you know, when I first started out as an SEO copywriter, I charged $25 per article. For some clients, I still charge that. But, as I’ve gotten busier, my rates have steadily increased because it’s about maximizing my time to make the most.

SEO Copywriters: How to Hang Onto a Client When You Increase Your Rates

The one thing about working for money as opposed to passive income (which my ebooks provide) is that when you don’t work, you don’t get paid. Once my rate SEO writing rate increase went into effect, I had one client who kind of balked.

I patiently explained to him that while I was very glad to have him as a client and would hate to lose him, to grow my SEO copywriting business, I had to spend my time where it made the most money for me. I told him how I routinely put in 10-16 hour days and how I needed to still be able to make a living, but also have a life. I pointed out to him how a rested writer was a sharp one (adding a little humor never hurts).

As a business owner (he owns an internet marketing firm), he understood. And, I managed to retain him as a client -- although he orders fewer articles and blog posts. One thing I like about SEO writing clients is that they tend to be business owners, or account executives at marketing firms who understand paying for quality.

Explaining to my client why I was raising rates -- and appealing to him on a level that all business owners can understand (profit and time management) -- allowed me to keep him as a client.

Getting to the $100/Article Mark & How It’s Affected My SEO Copywriting Business

SEO Copywriting Average Article Rate: I average $40-$50/article now.

SEO Copywriting Marketing Results: When I market, I bring in fewer clients, but have actually managed to increase my hourly rate (this is how I chart what I make).

SEO Copywriting and Turning Down Work: I’ve turned down more work from potential clients who want to negotiate below what I think my time is worth. One of the reasons it’s easy for me to turn down work is that when I’m not working on client projects, I’m working on my ebooks. So, when I take into account what I would be making versus what I could be doing with that time (ie, building passive income via my own informational products), it’s a no brainer.

Inkwell Editorial Now Has an Affiliate Program: Did you know that if you sign up, you can get all of Inkwell Editorial’s ebooks on freelance writing for one low price ($39.95)? You can! It’s a limited time offer, so check out the details.

In tomorrow‘s post, I’ll divulge how I got to the $100/article mark-- and point out some things I did along the way that can help you get there too.

Sincerely,
Yuwanda Black, Publisher
How to Start a Successful Freelance Writing Career Newsletter
Contact: info *at* InkwellEditorial.com
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Freelance Success Stories! There are freelancers who make very good livings at what they love. Inkwell Editorial’s newsletter features these successful professionals who put to rest the phrase, “starving freelancer.”

Previous Issue. Spotlight on Newbie Freelancers. Want to learn how one freelancer landed enough clients to quit his job in just 12 hours? There are also some blog warning tips if you're looking to move your blog from one platform to another -- and more. Subscribe to read this, and all previous, issues.

Current Issue. Spotlight on YOU: Questions from Readers. Want to learn about ghostwriting, how cut to the chase and "get started" as a freelance writer, which instant download ebook software to use and concrete advice on how to land paid blogging gigs? I answer these questions, and a few more from readers who wrote in. Subscribe to read this, and all previous, issues.
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Copyright © 2008 InkwellEditorial.com. Except where noted, no part of this site may be reproduced in any manner without the express, written consent of the publisher. Violators will be prosecuted.

Freelance Writing Commitment Contract: Get the Life & Career You Want

This article contains a freelance writing commitment contract. What is this? Before I explain, let me tell you what precipitated it.

I read an excellent article on MSN.com entitled 10 Steps to the Body You Want. As the title implies, the author, a doctor who counsels women trying to lose weight, outlines 10 steps to take to get the body you want.

As I read through the steps, I kept reflecting on the questions I receive almost daily from readers of this blog asking how to go about starting a freelance writing career.

The reason my mind kept wandering back to these readers is that the same advice the author dispensed in this article could have been given to practically every single reader who’ve asked me a question along the lines of, “How can I start freelancing fulltime?”

Read the full post, Get the Life & Career You Want: A Pledge to Change.

Sincerely,
Yuwanda Black, Publisher
http://inkwelleditorial.com/
http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/
http://seo-article-writer.com/
http://seo-articles-for-sale.com/
http://money-making-videos.blogspot.com/
How to Start a Successful Freelance Career Newsletter
P.S.: Read about my $250/day as a freelance writer -- with less than two weeks of marketing!
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Read Freelance Success Stories! There are freelancers who make very good livings at what they love. Inkwell Editorial's newsletter features these successful professionals who put to rest the phrase, "starving freelancer." Subscribe to read all previous issues.

Current Issue: How Much do Freelance Web Writers Really Make? This issue features a roundup of freelance writer income from around the web. Features salaries from a few hundred a month, to a website that earns over $30,000/month -- and the site owner doesn't even sell anything! Subscribe to read this inspiring issue.

Previous Issue. Ghostwriting: Want to know what type of work is out there in this genre? How much it pays? Where to find it? How to go about getting it? Ghostwriter Amanda Evans gives us the skinny on this freelance writing niche.
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How I Went from No Clients to $250/day in Less Than 2 Weeks

As a very experienced freelance writer (almost 15 years), I’m amazed at the month I’ve had. One new client I’ve already completed fourteen projects for, and three more serious inquiries for work starting in January.

Remember, December is supposed to be a slow month for freelance writers.

Read on for how I went from no clients to $250/day -- in just over a week -- by breaking into a new freelance writing sector. I'll show you how you can do it too -- this field is wide open for new writers with no experience.

Enjoy!

Yuwanda Black, Publisher
http://inkwelleditorial.com/
http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/
http://seo-article-writer.com/
http://seo-articles-for-sale.com/
http://money-making-videos.blogspot.com/
How to Start a Successful Freelance Career Newsletter

P.S.: Read about my $250/day as a freelance writer -- with less than two weeks of marketing! Visit FreelanceWritingWebsite.com.
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Read Freelance Success Stories! There are freelancers who make very good livings at what they love. Inkwell Editorial's newsletter features these successful professionals who put to rest the phrase, "starving freelancer." Subscribe to read all previous issues.

Current Issue: How Much do Freelance Web Writers Really Make? This issue features a roundup of freelance writer income from around the web. Features salaries from a few hundred a month, to a website that earns over $30,000/month -- and the site owner doesn't even sell anything! Subscribe to read this inspiring issue.

Previous Issue. Ghostwriting: Want to know what type of work is out there in this genre? How much it pays? Where to find it? How to go about getting it? Ghostwriter Amanda Evans gives us the skinny on this freelance writing niche.
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Copyright © 2007 InkwellEditorial.com: Freelance success stories, e-courses, advice on the business of freelancing, and more! Get the e-report, How to Make $100/Day as a Freelance Writer -- free! Log on to http://www.freelancewritingwebsite.com/ for details. Except where noted, no part of this site may be reproduced in any manner without the express, written consent of the publisher. Violators will be prosecuted.