Would you like to make extra money every month, without even leaving home? As a mystery shopper you already possess the skills you need to get paid for writing how-to articles online. If you can tell people how to do things, and give simple step-by-step instructions, you can make money.
This may sound too good to be true, but it is not. It is not money for nothing. You have to write the articles, and you won’t make a lot of money at first. But the articles are easy to write (you may be able to complete one in 15 – 30 minutes) and over time the amount you earn will increase. And here is the best part: Your articles continue to make money for you every month, even in months when you do not write any new articles at all, because the articles you wrote in past months are still out there earning.
You do not have to have your own web site to profit from publishing articles online. There are several sites that will share advertising revenue with you when you publish your articles with them.
If you have tried to make money with a web site or blog, you may have become frustrated with the effort required to get people to come to your site and to actually make money. With many of the sites that pay for articles, all you need to do is write. Their sites are highly ranked in Google and receives a lot of traffic. You may find that an article you published just a few days ago is already on the front page of the Google search results. That means more people to read your article, more ad revenue, and more money for you.
Although you can write just about any kind of articles, your choice of subjects will influence how much money you make. (Hint: Advertisers pay more for ads in competitive niches, or when the products and services they sell are expensive.)
How much can you make? It depends on how many articles you write, and how valuable the topics are. There are many writers who earn hundreds of dollars or more each month. The most important thing to remember about earnings is that they do not stop just because you take some time off. Even if you are on vacation, or dealing with family issues, or working on something else, your articles are still out there earning for you.
So how do you find the sites where you can get paid to write? Connie Brentford has written an ebook that tells you what you need to know to start making money writing online. The Moonlighter’s Guide To Online Writing For Immediate Income
The sooner you get started, the sooner you can start earning passive income. What are you waiting for? Get Connie’s ebook for just $2.99
I would like to get Marias ebook on earning a passive income at ehow.
I tried to look at both sites and was directed to something that looked like one of those pages when you mis-type something and it’s a page holder or cheap search page. http://residualincomeweb.com/ehowebook.html
Is there a secret to accessing it? Love your articles – have been a big help!
Dave
Oops. It appears that the ebook I originally suggested is no longer available. There is another ebook I got when I was getting started that was a great help. I have changed the links in the article to go to Janet Ford’s ebook, How to Write for eHow. It is an excellent resource. I used both ebooks when I was learning about eHow.
Kathy,
A few years ago I took your class on “How to Become a Mystery Shopper” and I thought it was interesting but as of yet I have not become a shopper (I have your book). I find your information very valuable. My question is: is there a fee to get started on eHow? I enjoy writing.
Marion Woodard
No, there is no fee to write for eHow. You must have a PayPal account (which is free) because that is how they pay you.
What is neat about eHow is that you make residual income. I wrote a few articles and put them up several months ago. Even though I haven’t been adding any new ones, I still get paid every month because those articles are earning money for me.
You might want to check out the ebook I recommend in the post. I found it useful in getting to know eHow.
Cathy, love your blog…..I was wondering what other companies or websites that will pay you for writing for them? Any further information that you share would be very helpful.
thanks
nick
Nick, glad the blog is useful to you. Thanks!
There are many sites that will pay you to write. In my opinion, eHow is one of the best, but everyone has a favorite. You might look at Examiner, Suite101, Helium, et al.
Good luck!
dear Cathy,
I am writing from Italy, and really appreciate your tips, even if sometimes, being US centered, are difficult to adapt to Italian reality, that is rather different in several aspects. However the basic facts are the same and I treasure all your advices. Do you think that some US companies will be interested in a foreign mistery shopper, doing misteries on their behalf in Milan and Northern Italy? I am working for many Italian companies and research institutes, but would love to work with foreign companies also because writing reports could be a way to polish my English,
thanks
Mirella
Hi Kathy,
I just went to order Janet Ford’s book and received the following message:
” I’m sorry but How to Write for Ehow has been temporarily taken down in anticipation of the release of my updated edition. I expect this new edition to be available approximately 11/2009.
Please check back often for updates to this highly anticipated release. You will NOT be disappointed! ”
Since the new edition was due out almost a year ago, is there a ‘new’ edition?
Diane
I think the 2009 date is a typo. However, there is another excellent book about writing for eHow:
How to Earn Passive Income at eHow.
I have read and used both books, and found them equally valuable.
I was reading through your articles and finding a lot of great information. Thank you for the help.
I have done some mystery shopping but stopped temporarily to concentrate on my “real job.” I still want the option of earning money as a “solopreneur” just like you (I’m planning on purchasing that book and the mystery shopping book soon) – thanks for being an inspiration.
One question. The link on your site to Real writing jobs.com looked interesting, but it is a paid subscription – Did you post this link and is it a good resource?
Thank you again.
Michelle Steinke
I took a look at RealWritingJobs and they seem to be good. You can sign up for a trial and cancel if you decide you don’t like them.