If you’re interested in freelance writing and do any type of web surfing on this niche, you’ve probably run across job ads that read something like, “Looking for an SEO article writer to provide ongoing content for credit repair site. 350-400 words; ongoing weekly assignments.” This is an SEO writing job.As there seems to be a lot of work out there like this, many freelance writers who keep running across ads like this may go to their favorite search engine and start to do web searches on “seo writing, or “what is seo writing,” or “writing for seo,” or writing seo” in order to figure out exactly what this is.Here we’ll explain exactly what SEO copywriting is, and why it’s such a profitable freelance writing niche.SEO Writing DefinedFirst, SEO is the acronym for search engine optimization. Don’t let the big term throw you. All this means is that website owners do certain things to their web pages to make sure that search engines find them and deliver web surfers – like you – to their website when they conduct internet searches.
One of these things is filling their site with SEO content.SEO content is different from “regular” content in that some technical research and thought goes into the copy – before it is ever written. Mainly, keyword research is conducted.What Is Keyword Research and Why Is It Important in SEO WritingThe best way to explain keyword research is to give an example.Let’ say you own a website about credit repair. You offer credit repair services to consumers with bad credit. You have a website, but it’s not getting much traffic or bringing in much business. One of the things you can do is write informative content and put it on your website to drive more traffic. But, not just any informative content – SEO content.When/if you hire an SEO copywriter, one of the first things they’re going to do is find out which words and phrases web surfers are typing in to find the types of services you offer (credit repair, remember).Note: The words and phrases that web surfers type in to find stuff on the web are called keyword phrases. Remember this.Keyword Research ToolsSo, they’ll use a keyword research tool that will show them things like which keyword phrases prospects type in when they’re trying to find a businesses like yours. And, many times it’s not what you think, which is why keyword research tools are so popular.FYI, one of the easiest and best keyword research tools to use is Google’s Keyword AdWord Tool.
Once they find out what these keyword phrases are, they will write copy for your site that includes these phrases. This is what’s known as SEO content.And, the reason it’s so effective is that search engines don’t have to guess which sites might be relevant when a web surfer types in a keyword phrase. If your site’s copy has the right keywords in it, it’s easy for search engines to return your site as a relevant search result.This equals more traffic, which of course usually means more sales.And, this is why SEO writing is an exploding niche in freelance writing. Many search engine optimization (SEO) writers make $50,000 to $75,000 – or more – their first year. As every site on the web needs this type of content, it’s easy to see why this is so possible.If you’re interested in this kind of freelance writing, get SEO copywriting training. Usually it lasts about a week, and you can start making money almost right away — really. Most SEO writers say they land their first clients within the first few days once they start to market.
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The Straight Talk on Payday Loans
If you have extremely bad credit and find yourself in a financial bind, one of the few kinds of financing you can turn to is payday loans. In recent years, it’s become easier and easier to obtain payday loans, and more cash advance stores have popped up in the US than there are McDonald’s and Starbucks combined. The money comes with no restrictions on it and can be obtained within minutes of filling out the application.However, payday loans have a darker side. They should only be used as an emergency funding source when they are really needed, and should not replace fiscal responsibility or other means as a regular source of funds. If they do, you can end up in a trap and pay several hundred percent interest each year on small loans.What is a Payday Loan?A payday loan is a short term loan given in small amounts of money, usually in the range of $100 to $500 depending on the size of your paycheck. The lender then charges a certain fee, usually around $10 to $20, and you pay the loan back with the fee you’re your next paycheck is issued. There are no credit checks involved in the application process so anyone can applyIn order to get approved you to only meet a few general criteria. You must be 18 years old and have a checking account and a steady job. The application process only involves the gathering of basic information such as your name, employment, address, and banking information. The money usually gets put in your account the same day, many times a few hours or minutes after your apply.What a Payday Loan Should be Used ForA payday loan should only be used in emergencies and to meet very short term needs that you absolutely cannot wait to get money for. In this circumstance and this circumstance only should you take out a payday loan and pay it back with your very next check. Never make a habit out of using them.The Dangers of Payday LoansPayday loans are dangerous because they get people into a trap. If you can’t afford certain expenses this payday, odds are you’re not going to be able to afford them next payday either, especially after losing a few hundred dollars to pay back your loan. The loan companies know this and will gladly roll over your loan for you, granted that you pay them the interest and fees due for this payday. If you get caught in this trap, you will end up paying huge amounts in interest by the time you can pay off the loan.As an example, assume you borrow $200 and pay $20 in fees for the service, which is at the low end of the spectrum. You pay this every two weeks until you can pay the loan off. Within 10 pay periods (20 weeks) you will have paid as much in interest as you paid on the original loan. If you carry the loan over the entire year, you’ll have ended up paying $520 in interest, which works out to 260% annually. Compare this rate to credit cards, which are considered to have high rates, but they only charge 20 to 30% annually on their cards! This fact makes payday loans an industry on the fringes of society because many of them prey on the poorer elements of society.If you are thinking about taking out a payday loan, make sure that you do your research. Be aware of all the terms and conditions that may apply. The internet makes comparison shopping easy; make sure you take advantage of this to save a few dollars on fees each payday. But above all take a serious look at your financial situation. See why you need to take out a payday loan and do everything in your power to eliminate this need in the future. It may be hard to cut your spending and save money, but it’s better than falling into a cycle of debt from which you might not be able to dig yourself out of.
Creating a Cottage Garden From Scratch
As someone who grew up with a love of the outdoors and gardening it was no great surprise that when I was “grown up” and house hunting a good sized garden was high on my list. However, what the estate agent thought was large I thought was tiny.I wanted a good outdoor space to create my ideal cottage garden. I have been gardening and interested in plants for as long as I can remember. A very early memory is being given a packet of polyanthus seeds by my grand mother who helped me sow and nurture them. They grew to a massive size and the story is often recounted by my also garden loving father.As a child I was allocated an area of my fathers garden to look after and grow whatever I wanted. I remember growing a wide range of flowers and having a herb garden. Many of the plants are still thriving today.My father is still a keen gardener although his area of expertise is the lawn. In fact it is an obsession. Being a golfer each blade of grass stands to attention and is manicured throughout the year. Personally I see lawns as wasted planting space.Having graduated from this area in my fathers garden to my own, I was excited rather daunted at the prospect of a blank canvas. I expect there are many gardeners out there who would relish the opportunity to start from scratch.As someone who usually rushes into things, I planned, researched, re planned and mulled many ideas over. What was really essential to me was that the garden had year round interest and the boundaries were hidden. I wanted to create my perfect cottage garden.I have a strong aversion to structure, routine and straight lines in a garden. This aversion also includes soil and boundaries. I like to hide all evidence of garden boundaries so the garden can look as natural as possible. Covering the soil also has the benefit of suppressing weeds. Order, a place for everything and everything in its place is so unnatural and is not my gardening philosophy. Lots of billowing flowers, verticals, garden rooms and year round interest are order of the day.I aim to mimic or imitate nature as far as possible. I simply adore the sight of plants mingling into each other, jostling for position like fans at a rock concert. This way the garden has texture, colour and form throughout the seasons.Evergreen shrubs form the structural back bone of the garden with trees and arches providing height. All shrubs and trees are under planted with spring and summer bulbs and many have clematis growing through them, timed to flower before the leaves unfurl. The snowdrops are the first brave little flowers to emerge about February. I welcome the sight of their delicate flowers which have a delicate honey fragrance. So heart warming in those bitter winter months where little else is brave enough to flower.I am a strong believer that a plant needs to provide interest for more than just one season. This is vital in a small garden. One of my favourite trees the Coral Bark acer, acer sangokaku, has wonderful red stems as its name suggests. This superb tree has the most delicate green leaves in early spring maturing to dark green. Finally in the autumn it erupts into vibrant yellow as it sings autumns finale. For me this tree gets better with age.I must confess that I am a bit of a plantaholic. Buying, planting and sowing are all gardening pleasures. In my garden I have four distinct areas but they are all connected by arches,small paths and subtle nooks between plants. The garden was planned to appear unplanned, a garden to wander and explore. Each are has a slightly different feel but there is year round interest be that from frost on the remnants of last years sunflowers and perennial flowers,spiders webs glinting with dew in autumn with the fireworks of Rudbeckia, Sedum, Echinacea and acer foliage.Spring is glowing with a wide variety of Daffodils,Tulips, Fritillaries and of course the cherry blossom. I adore cherry blossom especially when viewed against a clear blue spring sky.Summer is my favourite time of year. My favourite flowers Sweetpeas are in full bloom. Vases of their sweet fragrance fill most rooms in my house. My other weakness are Roses. My garden is full of Roses, from ramblers to hybrid teas. I use Roses to climb walls,fences,shrubs and trees. I adore fragrant Roses especially if they are climbers or ramblers. There is nothing better in the summer than sitting under an arch of Roses with a glass of wine in the evening soaking up the scent. I also love the shape and form of Roses. From the tight bud to the full open bloom I find them exquisitely beautiful. Roses also fill my home. They also fill a large border outside my house which is planted with spring and summer bulbs. The border billows in high summer with fragrant Aquilegia, Penstemons and Lavender, an essential plant for me in the garden and romance. To me its perfect.My large border is cottage garden heaven. It has no rules, plants are allowed to self seed freely, plants are divided, if something is not working or thriving it is removed as there are so many plants I love its like a games of swapsies. This border has trees for the vertical, evergreen shrubs, lots of bulbs and carpets of flowers from Forget-me-nots in Spring, Aquilegia, Peonies, Sweet Peas, Larkspur, Calendula, Poppies in a variety of colour, Alliums, Nemesia, Lavender, Scabious, Verbascum and Verbena. These flowers are allowed to self seed and thus follow the seasons. I leave the seed heads for birds and insects, the rest germinate and I enjoy the following year. I simply adore my flower borders as its all about feminine pastel shades and whites which simply glow in the evening light.I adore flowers and growing them for the house is such a pleasure. There is no secret to successful growing.Trees are something that I feel are essential in the garden. I have two fruit trees and the rest are ornamental. I have trees for the colour of their bark and trees for Autumn colour. The great thing about trees is that the add instant height and interest. Trees are also fantastic for growing Clematis, Wisteria or Roses through the branches.This year I decided to enter Warminster in Bloom. I entered for fun and won first prize! I was so thrilled that my cottage garden had won despite being only three years old. Lets hope next year the weather doesn’t wreak such havoc on the garden.