10 Business and Marketing Websites That Pay You Dollah Bills to Write Blog Posts!
You might already have a large client base with a steady monthly income and you’re looking to try out a new style of writing within your marketing niche.
Or you’ve followed step-by-step tutorials to setting up your niche website portfolio, ready to take on the digital world of word-hurling.
You even have your B2B tech niche down to a tee!
But now you’re not sure how to progress… so you:
- Sit there in cold sweats as you email every B2B and tech marketing manager, wondering if you’re ever going to make it?!
- Share your website to friends and family in the hopes that they give you a thumbs-up and awkward virtual hug?!
- Build a website and portfolio, but then freak out because how do you even follow the endless amount of marketing tips out there!
You probably will end up doing all of the above at some stage in your writing career (trust me, I tick all those boxes!)
BUT! You could also start pitching websites that, you know, actually want your kind of content.
BONUS! You get paid to write!
Plus these websites don’t even require a college degree, or for you to attach your website as social proof.
DOUBLE WHAMMY!
Whatever your level of experience, there are a solid bunch of business, writing and marketing websites out there that will exchange money for your effort and graft.
So even if you are just starting out, put your cold sweats aside and pitch these websites.
This will not only help you to understand your style of writing, but it will help with all of the cold emailing and pitching you’ll do in the future.
Oh and did i mention?
It’ll get your name out there as well as the ability to share your posts on your own social media or website. Getting in front of clients in your niche can be a great way to further increase those bucks as you’ve already built trust through writing for these websites!
Give me one more reason why you shouldn’t pitch to get paid…..
As you will probably notice within the digital marketing niche, a lot of those top blogs don’t pay. They base themselves on the premise that they are doing you a favour by displaying your guest post on their website, to give you more traffic.
Well not in these websites my friend.
Show me tha money!
Read through this list to see which one tickles your….. Fingertips?
And get pitching!
Oh and if you’re thinking to yourself “hmm maybe i’ll just stick with Upwork to find myself some easy dough”, please save yourself the hassle.
Check out Jorden Makelle’s (Creative Revolt) epic blog post “Why Freelance Writers Should Avoid Upwork Like The F*cking Plague”
8 Amazing Websites That Pay Writers Cash Instantly!
1. B Michelle Pippin
This website is geared towards women in business who share productivity hacks, business secrets and YouTube tips.
If you’re a boss-ass bitch who wants to connect with other like-minded women, definitely pitch this website!
https://www.bmichellepippin.com/get-paid-to-share-your-expertise-with-us/
2. Make a Living Writing
Pay: $75 — $150
Carol Tice is a renowned business writer, with a wealth of knowledge specific to the writing world. Whether you’re starting out or are an advanced writer there’s something on this website for you!
There’s such a range of articles and tips here, along with a concise list of possible pitches she wants.
There’s bound to be something in there that you can write about!
https://www.makealivingwriting.com/why-i-pay-writers/
3. Income Diary
Pay: Up to $200 but can pay more if you have a feature article they are looking to post.
Income Diary is your one-stop-site for all guides and how-to’s related to blogs. With features in Business Insider and The NY Times, you’re bound to reach your target audience of marketing experts.
Calling more experienced writers who want to push their boundaries, Income Diary is up your street!
https://www.incomediary.com/write-for-incomediary
4. UX Booth
Pay: $100
When you jump over to this website you might think….. User Experience, I have ZERO experience in that field.
BUT! They do have a decent “Content Strategy” tab under their articles, which isn’t updated that often.
This could be your perfect chance to jump in and WOW them with an amazing topic idea!
http://snip.ly/zcgwl#http://www.uxbooth.com/
5. Smart Business Trends
Pay: $100 — $200 for well-researched articles and product reviews. Also accepts guest blog posts!
This is a sharp lil blog by a dude called Chris Fong — his about page is an interesting read into how he set up in the first place.
They have a monthly audience of 16,000 people! Have you tried and tested any cool marketing products or have a stand out story you want to tell? Hit Chris up to show off your affiliate marketing finesse!
http://smartbusinesstrends.com/write-for-us/
Have you been struck with the fear that marketing and business may not be the niche for you? Read through this blog post to see if you’ve picked the right freelance writing niche.
6. The Guardian
Pay: £310.68 per 1,000 words and pro-rated thereafter
Although this is a British publication, it is well-renowned in Europe and would most certainly put you in the spotlight no matter what side of the Atlantic you’re on!
Their freelance guidelines and how-to-pitch are clearly laid out on their site, and they welcome all freelancers so why not give this publication a try; you’d never know what could come of it!
Check out their most popular articles for inspo.
https://www.theguardian.com/info/1999/nov/22/contributors-guide-and-contacts
7. RankPay
Pay: $50 per post
Are you a writer that can make a great contribution to the SEO social scene? Why not put yourself to the test and write an actionable piece for this company.
A helpful and casual tone instilled into your piece will get you far, but keep in mind they only pay $50 so you don’t need to drive yourself into the ground with this one.
https://www.rankpay.com/write-for-us/
8. Grow and Convert/Get Featured
Pay: $150 — $500
This website is a liiiiittle different in that you submit a pitch — such as a topic on website growth or B2B business. if it’s accepted, they will pick a site where it can be published which will drive views and traffic to your site.
They essentially put your ass smack bang in the middle of your audience, and BOOM! Clients will come knocking in no time!
They don’t specify knowledge needed so this could be another great opportunity to get some alternative leads, or have fun writing a story you’ve been cookin’ for a while!
9. Freshbooks
Pay: $200
Freshbooks are a renowned accounting and invoicing software system who also produce awesome small business or freelancing advice on their blog.
Everything from tracking your productivity to calculating your freelance rates are covered, so why not add a new perspective to their content.
They are currently only accepting completely new ideas to their blog, so yes you can keep your ideas as fresh as possible to impress them!
https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/contribute
10. Alaska Beyond Magazine
Pay: Rates begin at $150 to $250 for short articles in the Journal section (200 to 600 words); $150 for business shorts (500 words); $500 for columns (1,600 words); and $700 for features (2,000 to 2,500 words).
There are many options you can cover with this inflight magazine and with a reach of over 3 million people per month, you’re likely to reach your target audience of business people and fellow writers!
Because these go to print, you need to pitch and wait for possible publication in 6 months. So keep your topic interesting and evergreen for maximum effect!
You could even use this as an excuse to book a flight so you can see YOUR publication in a magazine!
https://www.alaskaairlinesmagazine.com/contributor/guidelines/
Feeling overwhelmed?!
I hope so! With so much choice between writing tips, marketing strategies and B2B formulas for success I’m sure it will be difficult to choose which one to pitch first!
If you’re feeling nervous about pitching, don’t!
A lot of these websites have a basic form to send in your topic idea before it gets a little more detailed.
I recommend starting with the website you LEAST like the sound of, to take the edge off pitching your favourites!
And if you’re brushing off pitching because you don’t feel ready….
Hunny, you will NEVER feel ready! So just do it now and you won’t regret it.
This article was a godsend because I felt under-qualified and inexperienced when starting out writing. Even those who do have the “qualifications” feel that pressure.
We all have to start somewhere, and if the outcome is getting your name in front of your target client as well as getting paid, then to hell with pressure and just do it!
