Maximize Your Earnings: 3 Essential Writing Tips
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Understanding Your Audience's Needs
There's nothing wrong with aspiring to earn more, provided it doesn't come at the cost of your readers' experience. While I don't mean to boast, I earn between $50 to $70 daily from my established profile, and I’ve started a new profile just 20 days ago, which already brings in $20 to $30 daily. These earnings are not coincidental; they stem from three vital strategies I employ.
What's in It for Me?
This is the most crucial aspect. I've identified six categories that articles can fall into:
- Poor content + clickbait headline
- Poor content + legitimate headline
- Good content + clickbait headline
- Good content + legitimate headline
- Valuable content + clickbait headline
- Valuable content + legitimate headline
Interestingly, articles with clickbait titles can still retain reader interest if the content is genuinely valuable. Our goal should always be to create articles that provide real value.
Examples of Content Types:
- Poor Content: What I Told My Mom About Cleaning My Room
- Good Content: Understanding Competitive Forces
- Valuable Content: 5 Tips to Improve Your Social Skills
Differentiating Good and Valuable Content
While good content can be informative, it often lacks the immediate applicability of valuable content. Many readers prefer practical insights that they can apply to their lives. If readers had to choose between paying for the articles mentioned, 85% would opt for the tips on socializing, while only 15% would pay for understanding competitive dynamics.
Remember the Reader
It's essential to recognize that readers often invest in membership models. Continuously posting subpar content with clickbait titles feels like a disservice to those who are paying. Always ask yourself, "What value does this article offer to my audience?" If you can't identify a clear benefit for the reader, reconsider publishing it.
Crafting Engaging Content
A critical aspect of writing is using bold statements strategically throughout your piece.
Why Bold Statements Matter:
Incorporating bold text can break the monotony of dense paragraphs. By highlighting important points, you signal to readers, "There’s something crucial coming up, keep reading!" While I don't have empirical evidence, my experience suggests that articles featuring bolded text maintain reader engagement better.
Building Momentum Quickly
High-performing content often attracts even more attention. Articles that garner numerous claps tend to get more views, much like videos or books with favorable ratings.
The Importance of Initial Support
While it may seem unfair that well-established content garners more attention, you can take proactive steps to enhance your visibility. If your content is genuinely valuable, consider asking a few trusted individuals to engage with your articles shortly after publication. This initial support can significantly boost your chances of reaching a wider audience. Although I don’t use this strategy anymore, it was beneficial when I was starting out—just ensure that your content genuinely benefits the readers.
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