Secrets to Success as a Triond Writer

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Secrets to Success as a Triond Writer

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Online Writing by Allison West

A few months ago, I was completely new to writing for Triond. In my time here, I’ve gone from earning a few pennies to earning dollars, and I’ve learned more and more about how to write for Triond. Here are some tips I wish I’d known when I first signed up for Triond.

A few months ago, I discovered Triond, and I’ve been publishing articles on the site ever since. At the beginning of my time here, I was a complete newbie just trying to get the feel of how to write for Triond. I didn’t know much about how to be a Triond writer, and my earnings at the site reflected that fact.

When I published my first article on Triond, it literally made pennies. That was very disappointing, so I didn’t log into Triond for a while, and focused my efforts on writing for other sites. Eventually I checked my Triond account, and I saw that my one article had actually made a few dollars! I realized that the power of page views really do add up, and over time, a writer can make some nice cash on Triond.

Read articles by Triond’s Hot Users

When you log into your Triond account, notice the section of your dashboard that shows hot users. These are the leading writers on Triond. It is very helpful to get a feel for what is popular on Triond, by reading the content of some of its hottest users. I believe that reading great writers helps improve my own writing. I have some of the most popular Triond users on my friends list, so I can keep up with their work. I also take a look at the hottest Triond articles of the day to see what people want to read.

I also spend time at Triond’s site Writinghood.com, reading articles about online writing and the business of writing. I find that Writinghood has a lot of great tips about writing for Triond.

Join the Triond Community

Triond has a great help section with lots of useful tips, but they don’t really explain in depth about the Triond community. Becoming part of the Triond community is really vital to success on the site, so it’s important to build your friend list in an intelligent and really authentic way.

What do I mean by this? Don’t just start adding Triond users as friends if you haven’t even read their work. It can be tempting to just add people to try and build up a friends list, but don’t do it. Build your Triond friends list slowly and only add writers whose work you enjoy and would like to keep reading.

When I first joined Triond, I didn’t understand the difference between friends and fans, and there’s no information about that listed in the help section. I did notice that anyone I added as a friend would show up on my Triond dashboard with their newest articles listed under friends news. One day, I went to my community section on Triond and clicked on my fans. I saw I had one person listed as my fan, but I wasn’t sure at first what that meant. Then I realized that that person had added me as a friend, and I would now show up on their dashboard whenever I added a new article.

I began to understand the power of adding friends on Triond in an intelligent manner. Whenever someone adds me as a Triond fan, I always also add them as a friend. This way we both show up under each other’s friend news, and can read each other’s articles. I also add other people as Triond friends when I find a writer I like and want to keep up with their articles. I find that lots of writers will return the favor and add you to their friend’s list on Triond.

This is the power of the Triond community. The more people on your fans list on Triond, the more possibilities that someone will find and read your articles, and your page views (and your potential revenue) will grow.

Use Keywords and Tags

When writing content for Triond, keep keywords in mind. For example, I sometimes write about the CBS daytime soap As The World Turns. So that readers who like the show can find my articles, I make sure that the keywords As The World Turns are frequently used in my article. Other keywords I might also use could be CBS, soap, soaps, or soap opera. Use a keyword density tool to ensure that your keywords are used enough in your Triond article; aim for keyword density of about 3 to 5 percent.

Tags are also vital to getting page views on Triond. Consider your subject matter and its intended website when choosing tags for your Triond article. For example, when choosing tags for a recent travel article intended for Trifter, I went to Trifter.com and checked out the hot tags on the site. I saw tags like travel, vacation, so those are the tags I ended up using for my article (and it’s been getting some decent page views!)

Find Your Niche and Develop a Following on Triond

I’ve noticed that certain articles fare better than others on Triond. The most popular Triond articles usually contain very catchy, attention getting titles. Lists are hot on Triond, such as Top Ten or Ten Best. Triond articles that do well can be silly, sensational, bizarre, intriguing or in some way quite unique and interesting, and these stories hook the attention of a large group of readers.

Don’t give up on Triond if these kinds of articles just aren’t your forte. If you have a specialty, you can still develop a following on Triond just by writing what you know. If your writing is good, you use keywords and tags effectively, and you have a passion for your subject matter, readers will find you on Triond. For example, I noticed that there aren’t tons of articles on Trifter about New York, or travel in the Hudson Valley (one of my writing specialties.) By writing on this topic, those who really want to read about travel in New York State will find my Triond articles on Trifter, and I could possibly become the go-to writer for this niche (building popularity and page views.)

Be Patient and Keep Adding Content to Triond

One of the most important keys to success on Triond is a slow and steady approach. Be patient if you don’t make a lot of money at first on Triond. The power of writing for Triond is the slow accumulation of page views as days on the site turn into months, then years. Keep regularly adding content to Triond, and try to set goals for how many articles you’d like to write per month and how much you’d like to earn.

Don’t sacrifice quality for quantity when writing for Triond. Make sure you are pleased with everything you publish on Triond, and always do your best. Remember to proofread and check your Triond articles for errors, so your Triond library of published work is of the highest quality.

I believe that the rewards of being a Triond writer are great and are not just measured in financial gain. Writing for Triond means being part of a lovely supportive creative community while you continue to build a reputation and a portfolio as a writer. I believe that by following a few simple tips, it is possible to achieve success as a Triond writer, and have a great time doing it. Good luck writing for Triond!

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52 Responses to “Secrets to Success as a Triond Writer”

R J Evans
July 29th, 2008 at 9:16 am

Thanks for this Allison – sensible and well informed advice! I noticed this article on the recently published by friends list and thought I would read it. So, it works, people!
Anne Lyken-Garner
July 29th, 2008 at 10:10 am

A sound article and a job well done.
lanne
July 29th, 2008 at 10:34 am

Nice article with sound information.
CHAN LEE PENG
July 29th, 2008 at 10:39 am

Good info! Keep up good works!I hope I’ll be able to leave comment as I’ve so many articles to read!Take care!
Leo Reyes
July 29th, 2008 at 11:17 am

nice info about writing for Triond. thanks for sharing
IcyCucky
July 29th, 2008 at 8:23 pm

This is a great article, and all sound advises..
Melissa K
August 1st, 2008 at 3:42 am

Thanks for the great article! I felt a little the same when I started and your advice helped me keep going
dabomb
August 1st, 2008 at 11:43 pm

I’m new to triond and your article was really informative thank you
Autumnrose
August 3rd, 2008 at 10:59 pm

Thanks for the info and encouragement! The bit about keywords and tags was especially helpful.

https://www.triond.com/users/Autumnrose
Glynis Smy
August 7th, 2008 at 1:32 pm

What a refreshing article, I found it full of useful information and tips. I enjoy watching the cents grow and the thrill of my first $ will stay with me for a long time, well until I get to $2 I love Triond and am building my friendships slowly, I get huge support from others which gives a feeling of being in a ’special’ club. Thanks for sharing.
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August 8th, 2008 at 2:19 pm

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tonisan60
August 8th, 2008 at 3:38 pm

This is an article all triond users need to read.
Thank you for sharing it
kaveri.manohar
August 10th, 2008 at 1:31 am

Nice article. Absolutely inspiring.
Thanks 4 sharing
Lauren Axelrod
August 13th, 2008 at 11:19 pm

Great Article.

A real inspiration to us newbies. I have made it to the hot user list and hot topic list in 2 weeks. However, I have been building my friends list and really enjoy speaking with other Triond users. It does work.
leafygreens08
August 14th, 2008 at 8:14 am

Good to know. I am new here so articles like this are very helpful.
Mary Contray
August 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pm

FINALLY, an answer to the difference between a Fan & a friend! This is a wonderful and informative article. You have once again answered a lot of my questions, and I am a devoted reader! Kudos!
RJ Chamberlain
August 14th, 2008 at 8:06 pm

Really enjoyed this piece Allison. Don’t know how I missed it a couple of weeks ago. You are right in every pointer in this article. Well done and I’ll keep using your hints. Peace.
Allison West
August 15th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

Thanks everyone! I am so happy that you all liked the article so much and found the information useful. I am relatively new here myself, but I really appreciate the support I have received from fellow writers and readers. I’m so happy I found Triond and I really enjoy being part of the community here. Keep on writing!
-Ali
Eunice Tan
August 20th, 2008 at 4:31 am

Allison, thanks! All newbies should read this article.
dee gold
August 20th, 2008 at 6:47 am

I appreciate this article because of the helpful tips.Thanks allison
Athlyn Green
August 20th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

A very thoughtful article with very good ideas. Well done!
Karen N
August 20th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

Very good advice!
Oscar Trejo Jr
August 21st, 2008 at 2:55 am

A very well written piece of work…
Thanks for the tips and advice…
Keep up the good work!
Angrified
August 27th, 2008 at 11:47 am

These were some very good tips. thanks
Verniel Cutar
August 28th, 2008 at 1:48 am

Very simple yet powerful tips. Every writer should make sure they do these methods before they venture to advanced promotional strategies. Nice article!
Marly
September 1st, 2008 at 3:49 pm

Hi I was reading your article and found it very helpful. I am new here and hope I will do good. Thank you for the information. Its for all of us.
LP Jardine
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:48 pm

Thank you for your article. I am a new writer for Triond I signed up in August. Your article gives very good information.
I not used to writing on sites like this it is a new experience.
Any advice is welcome.
Alexx29
September 11th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

Thank you. I found this as a link from your article “Make Everything You Publish Count” in Stumble Upon. I needed this. Last night I was feeling hopeless, I am doing everything I can to get page views. I had blogged them almost everywhere but it seem like no one likes my content. I am not an article writer. I only write some fiction stories and some poems. I have good friends here in Triond, but I feel like their just doing some ‘charity page views’ for my work. Oh! enough with this. I feel so pathetic, I’m sorry I have to use my other user name.

Anyway thank you again for giving me hope. I won’t try to be an article writer anymore cause I don’t want to. I’ll stick with my stories. When I dreamed about being a writer, I said to myself I’ll do it for free, as long as I have an audience.
Heck! I think I can still wait for them! Pray that they find me.
Patrick Bernauw
September 12th, 2008 at 9:03 am

Hey, I’m new on Triond… and I didn’t get the friend/fan thing straight… and there was your article!
ursula banteux
September 14th, 2008 at 8:41 am

I read your article for the first time about a month ago while I was wondering why the money just wasn’t adding up. Then I joined the community, started receiving very pleasant messages, and people started reading my articles. I also use facebook to promote my writing to users outside of the triond community.

Thanks to the “hot content” cloud I’ve been coming up with decent article ideas all the time.

Thanks for your article–it helped a great deal!
Allison West
September 15th, 2008 at 4:13 pm

I’m so glad that this article helped! ursula, those are great ideas about using the hot content cloud and promoting on facebook. I’m not on facebook right now, but I am on stumbleupon using the same name “allisonwest.” I think stumbleupon is a great tool for triond users.
Alexx29, it can take time to build a following here. for some it can happen quickly, for others it’s a slower process. just because you aren’t racking up massive page views right now doesn’t mean your writing isn’t good. have faith, and believe in your self and your work!
I find that just about the time you are ready to turn in the towel here, things can turn around. if you have interest in doing some article writing, my advice is to build up a library of articles here, that can produce page views over time. read and comment on others stories you enjoy, and others will find your work too. like I said, try stumbleupon, and digg and delicious, and other social bookmarking sites, that will help a lot!
my best to you and keep writing!
best wishes,
Allison
Gary Liu
September 22nd, 2008 at 4:31 pm

I want to make more money now i only have a nickel!!!
raguett MF
September 24th, 2008 at 8:00 am

This was very helpful….thank you
Joshua Miguel
September 28th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

this is a very good article. tnx for the tips!
Natur3
October 12th, 2008 at 7:07 am

Liked the article it helped me with my article
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Lucas Dié
October 14th, 2008 at 5:12 pm

I think this is the most useful article I read all day, and I’ve been reading since morning …
Dieter Hentz
November 12th, 2008 at 7:32 pm

interesting
Kaye Carter
December 12th, 2008 at 10:14 am

I am new to Triond and this sheds light on a few questios that I had. I am glad someone took the time to explain how things really worked and how to make more mony. This is a great article.
Speed Limit
December 15th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

Remember – The empty half of the glass is always at the top.
Mr Cool
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:29 am

Great article. I have only made 15 cents so far but maybe it’s because I only have 4 friends. I am on Digg but no-one ever reads my articles there. I hope to make up a good amount of money over a long period and so I will take these tips on board.
youngwriter
January 1st, 2009 at 12:59 pm

I am a newbie here and I feel this is a very helpful piece of work. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and views about the site. Blessings~
writingforfun
January 12th, 2009 at 5:30 pm

i like this article i hope you keep with your dreams
and wish me luck.
i dont know why but my poems arent even recieving one view! but i think there is like a week wait until it shows how many people view it so ill keep writing poems and hope for the best
jjmyles
January 19th, 2009 at 9:51 pm

I like this article. It is very helpfull.
danheshe
January 20th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

Good advice!
will use it in the future
islandgirl
February 12th, 2009 at 8:54 am

I am here for 2 months, i am earning a dollar still not bad actually coz i know it will grow with patience
Fornis
March 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am

I agree with you.. it is an inspirational article.
Orbit Palace
April 20th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

Thanks a lot for your advise Alison. It helps a lot. To be honest, it motivates to write more. Even if I am not an experienced writer, I am encouraged to advance in my desires to write more.
therussian876
July 4th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

very nice article i like it! I made one about how to be successful in triond as well, check it out if you want to

http://webupon.com/money-making/being-successful-in-triond/
Katien
October 11th, 2009 at 4:27 pm

Very helpful article. I wish I had seen this when I started on Triond!
Julia L. White
October 11th, 2009 at 4:56 pm

Very well written and sound advice
Carmelo Junior
October 14th, 2009 at 4:41 pm

I’ve noticed that the less attractive articles are the ones about politics, especially the ones that are critical of the current administration.
The more attractive to Triond readers are the ones about sex, dating, sports and gender related.
I don’t know how much money the more suscessful Triond writers get, but I will continue writing stuff that really interest me regardless of the views.
Avaxier
October 17th, 2009 at 6:36 pm

What a great article! This has covered all of the tips to be succeed on Triond. Thank you for this!