Comments on: How to Get Your First Freelance Blogging Gig

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:48:04 +0000

Guys you should definitely check out our site: http://www.iAmAnArtist.com
We have various things going on that site that is related to all types of freelance work including writing, acting,
programming, outsourcing, and even live auctions. Do check it out. We have a blog that’s live as well. Hope you
make use of it, certainly it will help lots of freelance programmers, artists, writers, etc.. out.

Good luck,
Jason.

By: TehBloggaar

TehBloggaar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:06:03 +0000

I’m totally interested in this. I’ve been looking for online work all week. I just quit my job (not to be a blogger!) and I’ll be needing cash in the coming days. But that is not why I started looking for freelance work in the first place.

At first I wasn’t requesting money. I’m still not asking for cash. All I want in return is a domain name for my Tumblr blog.

I’ll write 5 blog/forum posts about anything if someone would register a domain and then map it to my Tumblr. I also have some basic design skills, nothing fancy.

By: Meg Meyer

Meg Meyer — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:33:39 +0000

Great post.

I’m linking to it, in a post, tomorrow. I think my freelancer clients & readers will get a lot out of your tips.

And, really, the suggestions you give, can be applied to more than just freelance blogging. They’re just good business for anyone looking for almost any kind of gig.

Thank goodness you’re still willing to blog for free! ;)

Sincerely,

Meg Meyer

By: boringman

boringman — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:01:10 +0000

Good writing for you..
it is good for promote your blog..

By: Vanessa Salvia

Vanessa Salvia — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:35:56 +0000

I’ve been building my writing career for almost ten years now, but I’ve just entered the world of blogging. After blogging for my employer for only 2 months, I’ve already had another company approach me about blogging for them! It takes some time to get your name out there but once you do it’s worth it. Great tips, Chris!

By: Danny @ Blogs for Money

Danny @ Blogs for Money — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:03:37 +0000

Great advice, thanks!

By: James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises

James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:29:30 +0000

While I don’t necessarily want more competition, it is good to look out for our own. There are some jobs for bloggers on the auction and bidding sites like iFreelance and Elance (amongst others, but these are the best, in my experience). These sites allow you to big on blogging jobs that buyers post up.

They also allow you to collect feedback and reviews from jobs so that you build up credibility. That has a fantastic impact with potential clients – they do read the reviews.

Of course, pay at first is low, because you do have to establish that credibility as a good service provider, but once you have a few jobs under the belt, the opportunities for better pay increase.

By: Easton Ellsworth

Easton Ellsworth — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:30:25 +0000

Good thoughts, Chris. Here the old adage “seek and ye shall find” applies wonderfully.

By: Make-Money-Advisor

Make-Money-Advisor — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:40:02 +0000

Freelance Blogging sounds like a great way to earn some money online and at the same time gain experience as a writer. Building an income stream does not have to be difficult, it just takes some effort.

By: Ritu

Ritu — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:34:52 +0000

Thanx for the tip Chris. I get a lot of information from your forum as well

By: Patia

Patia — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:44:42 +0000

Thanks — you gave me some good ideas.

There are usually better paying opportunities with companies rather than other blogs but of course those gigs are harder to come by.

I’m looking for a full-time writing/editing/blogging position that will allow me to telecommute. Am I dreaming?

By: Trump

Trump — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:36:53 +0000

Teaming up with other bloggers is a great way to get a blogging career going. A lot of people like to hear from multiple authors to find out what they think and by teaming up with someone else is a great way to get loads of content added to your blog daily without you doing any extra work.

By: Ali

Ali — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:30:17 +0000

@Brett, I’ve written a few guest blog posts, but none for money yet.

Some of my guest posts have appeared on NorthXeast and Shoemoney. The response was favorable, the traffic spike was nothing to write home about, but the experience was priceless.

Hey, I just wrote a MasterCard commercial :)

I used to do a lot of freelance writing before – in fact it paid my bills for like 6 months.

By: Melody

Melody — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:04:09 +0000

I have my first freelance gig, but I am not getting paid for it. I am hoping that the more my writing is out there, the more people will want to contact me to write for them. I would even like to eventually do some tv or radio :) How fun would that be!!

By: angie

angie — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:52:56 +0000

Gosh! gimme a cup of coffee…. no caffeine please!

By: Terra Andersen

Terra Andersen — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:26:01 +0000

Wonderful article! I’ve always wondered about this. Good stuff!

By: Brad V.

Brad V. — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:22:27 +0000

Freelance blogging is on my radar, and the next step in my “blogging career”. Before I take that step though, I’d like to build up some more momentum on my own blog and increase my readership.

For me, blogging is still a hobby. But if I can manage to make some extra spending money in the process, I’m all for it!

Great post and excellent tips! Thank you!

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:00:24 +0000

Doh – seems the Problogger job board is down :)

Chris, following on from your post, I’ve added a ‘blogger for hire‘ page on my own site; thanks for the inspiration.

By: Amrit Hallan - HowToPlaza

Amrit Hallan - HowToPlaza — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:58:15 +0000

Hi Chris.

As always, nice post. It also helps to establish yourself as an authority and bring in something extra that makes your blogging client prefer you over the other bloggers. An expertise in blogging and SEO would be a great advantage.

By: Chris Garrett

Chris Garrett — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:09:35 +0000

Thanks for the heads up, I think it is Dreamhost having yet another wobble :(