The Content Writer

A New Venture For A Content Writer

2010-02-01T20:42:00.000-08:00

Here's a blurb for a new venture I've just started with a friend of mine that uses his talents and my content writer abilities....

Today's business is global and to get the advantage you need to compete in all hemispheres on all continents or even right here in the GTA, it's important that you have a web presence.
But a successful seat at the Internet business table is about more than a solid Web design. Just as business cards that sit in your wallet do nothing to increase your profit margin, a website that doesn't get promoted through the right brand of Internet advertising will sit stagnant on the web.
That's why you need us as web consultants. We've got the experience in web design and search engine optimization to help you build a site and then promote it. We can help you get the Internet results you want from a new or existing web presence with the combined experience of over 20 years working with Internet based business.

Blue Stripe Content Is Open For Business

2009-08-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

After working for a variety of different Internet Marketing firms, I've decided to start my own little company on the side called Blue Stripe Content.
Check out that link and email me and I can direct you to literally thousands of articles and blogs I've written. I've worked and continue to work as a content writer for some large Internet advertisers.
If you like what you see and want professionally optimized copy that will increase your Google rankings,get in touch and we'll get busy. (rrstarr@gmail.com or through the contact page on my website)

The Best Content Writers Have A Background

2009-04-29T21:03:00.000-07:00

There are all kinds of people that want to be called content writers but the best of these professionals have some prior experience that they bring to the job of freelance content writing.
Journalism
And more and more the ones that seem to shine as content writers have a previous life as a journalist. There are many theories as to why these writers seem to be better than others at writing seo articles and such, but one of the most obvious arguments centers around their ability to meet deadlines under the same kind of pressure that the web instills to produce.
It seems that ex journalists are able to keep up with the incessant demands of the web in much the same way they mastered the newsroom.

Writing Seo Articles Is A Balancing Act

2009-04-21T05:42:00.000-07:00

There are several different things that you need to understand before you can start writing seo articles successfully, and at the top of the list is the ability to place keywords in the right locations.
Need
There's real need for the kind of professionals that can write well on the web, and a big part of that is blending those keywords. There are still far too many people writing seo articles on the web that don't flow properly and no matter what manner of content you finally choose for your site, visitors will only click away if you jumble the keywords in for the sake of rankings. All the best content writers know how to balance the words in the content.

Hire A Content Writer For Your Website

2009-03-31T21:59:00.000-07:00

There might be other places to skimp when you're putting together a website, but hiring a cheap content writer isn't one of them. Remember that you can have all the attractive bells and whistles built into the site and even hire the best Internet Marketing firm to drive traffic to the URL, but there must be something of substance to waiting once the prospective clients show up. If you're able to get them to the site, but they find nothing a value to read once they arrive, even the most promising visitor will click away.

Affordable

And the best freelance content writer should be affordable but not ridiculously cheap. Remember that if you're getting an actual blog for $1, you'll only be saving money in the interim before the bad sales start to effect your business. Granted, there people out there who think that an accomplished content writer is worth a King's ransom, but those people generally have dry spells between jobs where their talents get rusty.

On the other hand, the affordable content writer is motivated by a decent wage and the client feels they're getting a reasonable bargain in the deal. Make no mistake, you get what you pay for, but that's not to say that with the volume of work that's available, even a professional content writer should be greedy.

Seo Content Writing Is Detailed Work

2009-03-08T18:14:00.000-07:00

While are many people who call themselves a content writer, few of those actually know what they need to about seo content writing. There's more to it than first meets the eye and freelance content writing on the web is a skill that demands a body of knowledge and talent. Anyone with a serious Internet based business should be wary of the person who call themselves a content writer without a verifiable portfolio.

Content Writing Jobs

And while there are any content writing jobs to be had on the web, not all are being filled by people who know what they're doing. Remember that you get what you pay for and getting something cheap is not the best route to take. However, that's not to say the even the best content writer with lots of experience can demand exorbitant sums. The best of these seo content writing professionals will have a background in a craft like journalism so that they can produce high quality product for a reasonable price.

Seo Content Writing is Specialized

2009-02-20T16:40:00.000-08:00

Everyone keeps on saying that content writing will be the next big thing on the Internet and while they are no doubt right ( the search engines have along been sick of keyword stuffed content that's almost indecipherable) we all need to understand that it's not enough to be to just write well. You need to be able to juggle the demands of seo content writing as well.

Keyword Rankings

There's an insatiable appetite for good content and that's evidenced by the number of content writing jobs that come up on any search. Still, you need to remember that as a content writer, you have a client that has specific demands as to what they want in the copy, and although you may know a better way to say something, it's up to you as a content writer to follow their directions and implement the right amount of links and keywords into a seamless melt that will give them the best exposure.

Too Sloppy

All too often content writers can be either too sloppy or deep, and while they may like what they've produced, the rankings and traffic the client receives will leave them unhappy.

The Best Content Writers Proof Their Work

2009-01-27T16:19:00.000-08:00

Being a good content writer demands that you do several things well and one of the least favorite jobs of anyone in the business is proofing their work. Still any good craftsman would never let anything they do go by without a final check and that goes double for people working on the Internet.

Too much work passes with grievous errors in spelling and grammar, and while the occasional typo can be excused, there's no excuse for some for some of the bigger faux pas that get by unchecked.

There are some simple techniques that will ensure that fewer of these errors get by and one of the things that you can do is read aloud when you're proofing. Remember that the content writer that makes a name for himself is the one that is thorough about his work.

The Future Of Content

2009-01-11T23:15:00.000-08:00

I was just discussing the future for web content writers with a friend of mine the other day and he suggested what while really good content writers will always be able to find work, they'll need to be flexible.
"Look at the way video promotion is coming along," he said. "Lots of business will follow this trend."
I agreed with him, but the videos you see on people's websites can't take away from what a good content writer does. Look at it this way. Even the most professionally produced videos will leave any visitor to the site wanting more,and a more detailed explanation of any product or service will always be the domain of the content writer. At least that's the way I see it, but feel free to post your own comments.

Optimized Content

2008-11-23T17:04:00.000-08:00

There's a sure fire way to get links back to your website and that's by writing fresh content and having it installed or syndicated on a regular basis. Search Engines are always looking for something fresh and the best way to improve your keyword ranking is with professionally optimized content. Properly researched keywords and well placed links are other parts of the brew.

SEO And Web Content

2008-10-30T23:35:00.000-07:00

There's a relationship between SEO and content that can't be ignored. Not only do you need to have the right mixture of keyword phrases to increase your keyword ranking, but they need to be presented in a way so that they blend in. Nothing defeats the purpose quicker than cramming your site full of keyword phrases so that you get noticed only to have your prospective clients click off because your content doesn't make sense.

Lots Of Blogging

2008-10-19T19:50:00.000-07:00

I've been doing lots of blogging lately and there always seems to be lots of work around in it. That and of course web content. The blogs are easy and fast, but they demand a consistent accuracy and speed that makes them a lot of fun. Once again, I'm reminded if the same kind of deadline pressures I faced at newspapers.

Good Writing Leads to Success

2008-09-24T22:44:00.000-07:00

There's no way around it, good copywriting leads to business success. And to get the best kind of web content, you need to get a professional writer on the job. You're not likely to get the results that you want if you write in a muddled way. People have done studies on the subject and they all show that clear web content writing helps sales.

You need to remember that on average a web surfer will spend between 3 to 9 seconds on your site and if they don't see anything that interests them, they move on. That means that you've got to reach out and grab them with the best web content that you can, and it's got to be to the point as well as clear and concise.

A Direct Line From Me To You

2008-09-14T05:22:00.000-07:00

When I worked as a freelance newspaper reporter back in the 1980s, I had no idea that the harried life of putting together facts and figures in an interesting way to tight deadlines would one day pay off in a new career as an online copywriter, but here I am.
One of the best things about the way things are done as a web content writer is the immediacy of the copy that I've produced for several clients. There's no editor looking over my shoulder with WordPress, so I've got to keep my skills sharp and accurate the first time. Working this was as a copywriter on the Internet, I feel there's a direct line from me to you that doesn't allow for any mistakes on my part.

2008-08-17T19:09:00.001-07:00

Here's a couple of articles I've published on the subject of writing.

professional writer

Writing Well

Other Novelists Speak Out

2008-08-17T06:15:00.000-07:00

Rob Starr is the editor my first novel, Under the Fifth Sun (StoneGarden Publishing, March 25, 2008). I am now writing my second, and did not hesitate to engage him again. Rob has a keen eye not only for precision and style but also possesses a tremendous sense for flow, clarity, and continuity. He is highly capable and adaptable to any form of written communication, and works with great efficiency. Rob has never failed to impress me with each round of editing. I have never been disappointed with the quality of his work and his professionalism, and neither will you!

Jeffrey Osburn

A Note From A Colleague

2008-08-17T05:24:00.001-07:00

Hi Rob

My short story collection has just been published, including the story – “Falling Apart” that you gave me some advice on. On the acknowledgements page, I have thanked you – so your name is appearing in print in the UK.

http://www.amazon.com/Last-Reef-Gareth-Powell/dp/0955318173

Best wishes

Gareth L Powell

Clients

2008-07-18T07:50:00.000-07:00

"We find Rob to be efficient and competent. Whatever deadline we give
him, no matter how soon, he always delivers on time."

Alissa
Basis Consulting, Toronto