Writing articles can be used to make money in several different ways some of them compliment other ideas included in this site.
If you enjoy writing, you can earn extra cash by writing reviews on many different products for sites like Ciao.com where your commission is based upon the ratings of your article by other members.
If a member rates your review "helpful", "very helpful" or "exceptional" you will be awarded up to 2 pence for this single rating. To make the most of this, write high-quality reviews on products to ensure many positive ratings.
Other similar sites include dooyoo.com, squidoo.com and associatedcontent.com. Even if your new to writing and not that confident about your writing skills don’t be put off, if you’ve got something to say then get down on paper, You’ll be surprised how quick easy it is to pick up the skills you need to write interesting and informative reviews… for tips on how to write great content take a look at our 10 tips for writing articles.
Going a step further you can turn your talent for writing articles into writing ebooks which you can sell online at sites like clickbank.com.
If you’ve already read our guides to blogging and web design you'll find that writing articles is a great way for promoting your blog's or websites.
If you’ve created a new blog or site with the intension of earning money from it, the key to success is getting people to visit. Writing articles based on your site content is a great way to attract potential subscribers or buyers.
Sites like articlebase.com, ezinearticles.com and articlegeek.com are free to join and are a great way to get your articles seen.
Submitting your articles to these sites means that other people are free to use your content on their sites providing they are not changed in any way. Inserting links in your article back to your blog or site is a great way to bring in new traffic and improve search engine ranking.