Writing: Top Ten Sites That Pay For Content
Posted on January 14th, 2011 in Writing by Jimmy Shilaho
You want more money from writing. I can see it, I can feel it and that is why I return with a list of the top ten sites that pay writers like you and me for content produced. Triond, About.com, Associated Content, Suite101 and eHow are among the best online writing sites that pay for content. Check them out.
For many of us, Triond is home but not a fixed aboard. There are many other sites that pay for user generated content and pay very well even though some have restrictions that can drive any budding writer mad. Depending on what you want to achieve as an online writer, checking some of them may not be harmful to your health or pocket. Here are top ten sites that pay for user generated content. Check them out.
- About.com – They don’t just pay for content but offer writers a job that demands for 12 well written articles on a particular topic. Writers are supposed to apply and attach one of their articles for review. Writers are paid a fixed amount starting from $500 a month for the first two years. About.com lacks the freedom many enjoy on Triond.
- Associated content – Owned by Yahoo, associated content pays writers a share of revenue generated by advertisements placed in a writer’s work and allows users to republish their own original content provided it appears under the same pen name. The fact that it was bought by yahoo makes it a force to reckon with.
- ehow – This is another exciting site that pays 10 – 15 dollars for every assignment but also pays a share of revenue generated by non assigned content. The site receives more than 3 million visitors in a day making it far more lucrative than associated content and Triond but a little more restrictive.
- Triond – Do you want freedom to publish almost anything and get away with it? Triond is the place to be for writers who not only want to hone their skills but also want to earn some easy money on the side. The site pays a share of ad revenue generated by content and also manages Google Adsense integration that allows writers to earn from Google ads placed in their content. Unlike the rest, this one is a network of sites rather than one writing platform.
- Hubpages – This is another exciting site that writers may love. It has a penchant for quality and receives more than 1.5 million views every day. The site does not pay for page views but rather pays 50% of Adsense generated by writers’ articles. Writers can write almost on anything but earning on the site seems to be a little slower.
- Suite101 – This is another exciting site that accepts content in a wide variety of topics estimated at more than 3000 and still counting. The site is not only available in English but accepts content in other mainstream European languages such as French, Spanish and German. Suite pays for all accepted high quality content.
- Squidoo – Do not ask what the name refers to but this site is among the highest ranked writing sites on Google and Alexa. Like Hubpages, Associated content and the rest, it pays 50% of revenue generated by displayed ads and receives more than 1.4 million views every day.
- Helium – Ever heard of upfront payment? Helium pays for user generated content in three different ways making it one of the most lucrative writing sites for experienced online content producers. The site pays upfront fees, contest winners and a share of ad revenue as well but is definitely more restrictive than Triond.
- Factoidz – Do you have a penchant for factual writing and reporting? This might be the place for you. Like the name suggests, Factoidz is not a place for rumors but accepts factual articles that must list at least three sources for their information. Article length is also restricted making it unpleasant for poets and short distance writers. Payment is also 50% of revenue generated by content.
- Bukisa – This is the best for lazy writers. It allows for content republishing and risks turning into a dumping ground of sorts. Article length is restricted to at least 250 words. Writers receive 50% of the revenue earned by their content. The site has the desired freedom for newbies and has since integrated Google Adsense as well.
Best of luck. Visit The Encyclopedia of Online Writing for more sites that pay for user generated content.
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January 14th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Nice
January 14th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Good article!
January 15th, 2011 at 12:00 am
great article.
i think triond is the best.
January 15th, 2011 at 12:06 am
Somehow, even after knowing the existence of so many sites, I still prefer to sick it out here. Just the comfort factor, I guess.
January 15th, 2011 at 12:09 am
Very informative and helpful. I will refer back to this list again. thanks.
January 15th, 2011 at 12:37 am
i read this article in that encyclopedia writing site
quite informative 
January 15th, 2011 at 12:39 am
A good list you have complied.
January 15th, 2011 at 12:54 am
Thanks for the information. I had heard of most of these, but not all of them.
January 15th, 2011 at 1:23 am
Thanks for giving these. I am a member of some, but have not found time to write on them. I am working on it this year.
January 15th, 2011 at 1:46 am
Jimmy, you have here a pretty good list and well-detailed info for each site. I guess, Triond is the best.
January 15th, 2011 at 2:22 am
A good list!
January 15th, 2011 at 2:24 am
Have bookmarked this page for future reference..Simply loved the list.Great job!!
January 15th, 2011 at 4:24 am
This is a really helpful post for writers, Jimmy. Thank you.
Christine
January 15th, 2011 at 4:48 am
Well these are good residual payments sites but what about upfront payments one?
I am working for a few such as textbroker, londonbroker, TCA and londonbroker … I was thinking about writing about these as it would be very good for the writers but If you can do this piece it will be a blast as you can cover it better than me and will help most Triond writers
Just a tot
January 15th, 2011 at 4:55 am
I’m aware of about.com, but it is not flexible like any other writing sites. We have to be devoted in writing for any one category that is offered by the about.com site. example: Nature – All our writings should be about Nature.
That is we cannot write for computers, relationship, health or any other topic as per our choice. Those are already filled by other writers.
Now there are some other category available for writing which is not quiet interesting for me. Ofcourse, we are rewarded well than any other article sites.
January 15th, 2011 at 5:02 am
Thanks for a clear and concise explanation of these sites. I have been wanting to check them out.
January 15th, 2011 at 5:48 am
very interesting
January 15th, 2011 at 6:02 am
Very useful information
January 15th, 2011 at 6:08 am
About writers earn good money.
January 15th, 2011 at 7:06 am
I’ve heard of many of these sites, but I didn’t know how good they were. Thanks for the clarification.
January 15th, 2011 at 11:52 am
Thanks for the list of sites to check out.
January 15th, 2011 at 11:55 am
Great list! I’ll stick with triond for now and see later what happens
January 15th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
I joined ehow for a short while before I joined Triond. All the articles must be “How to”, no earnings for non-US members, also they may publish your articles but after sometime, they may do some spring cleaning and erase some of your post with their reasons. However, they may change their rules now, I don’t know as I have terminated my membership in 2009.
January 16th, 2011 at 12:42 am
Triond is my favorite one.
January 16th, 2011 at 12:52 am
this is a very excellent article which also gives us good information. I appreciate the share. I will surely take a look on these sites. Thanks.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:33 am
nice one
January 17th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Nice list. Though, not all websites on it are an option for non-US citizens. For example, AC does not pay international writers, not even revenue from views their works receive (they used to do it, but stopped last year). I do not know much about most of the others, but triond, bukisa and helium are clear winners for me
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January 17th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
If you want to know how you can find places that pay upfront for articles, then go onto Google and type:
“write for us” + pay + payment + get paid
You’ll be surprised by what results turn up.
January 18th, 2011 at 3:34 am
what about shvoong??
January 19th, 2011 at 3:14 am
I will book this for reference. Cool.
January 21st, 2011 at 1:29 am
Gr8 list, Silaho. Associated Content no more pays for Non US residents, Helium doesn’t accept users from my country, eHow is acquired by Demand Studios and they accept only US and UK writers.
January 29th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Seems to me that about.com and ehow are the most attractive payment wise.
February 20th, 2011 at 12:14 am
have you tried http://bloggerzplace.blogspot.com/2011/02/real-writing-jobs.html ?? apparrently its really good