Demand Studios websites

DanaPrince · Dec 4, 2007

I worked for them through an agency a few months ago and the minimum word count was 250 words so that the articles would be indexed by the search engines. They seem to optimize them really well too. After some of my articles got accepted I found quite a few of them on page 1 of Google results. So either they have great rankings and great tools to promote or I REALLY am the kick-butt SEO writer I claim to be when I apply to jobs. LOL.

I applied to work directly for them as it was easy work and a small quota at a time would be easier than the quota I had through the agency but I imagine they now have a huge staff of freelancers since everywhere I go I hear other writers talking about them.

Uncarved · Dec 4, 2007

My assignments range from 10 to 20 at a time. Usually a week deadline, up to two weeks if needed. I've received three assignments in three weeks and look forward to my fourth. Its simple, great indexing on Google, and a nice side job that you don't have to think alot about. Plus the extra pay is nice.
Tina

Mayntz · Dec 4, 2007

I've been brainstorming some topics to write, but the Overture tool isn't available apparently. Does anyone have a different one to use with similar results?

zenwriter · Dec 4, 2007

Hi Mayntz,

Do you mean keyword suggestion tools? I sometimes use http://www.digitalpoint.com/tools/suggestion/ or https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal

wombat · Dec 4, 2007

Well, I just submitted my first ten and almost immediately they asked if I wanted to write another 20. But I seriously don't think I can think of 20 more topics that aren't already covered. And thinking of slightly different titles for all the basic topics that are crappily done and should be rewritten... apparently that's just not one of my talents.

Maybe I'll try posting recipes. As long as I give my apple crisp a slightly different name it'll be a different title, I guess.

SouthernFriedJulie · Dec 7, 2007

I just had an email from them today asking if I wanted an assignment. It looks like it will be fun. Thanks for the heads up about Demand.

Cindyh2k · Dec 7, 2007

I also received an email today - am going to give it a spin! Looks promising! My username is CindyH - so, if anyone wants to add me to your friends!!

Cindy

TrixieBelden · Dec 8, 2007

I just received my first check from them. I finished my second assignment but havent heard back on a third.

wombat · Dec 11, 2007

Another question: How do you guys list this gig on your resume? Do you include your username? I'm posting my stuff under a screen name, not my real name.

SouthernFriedJulie · Dec 11, 2007

wombat said:
Another question: How do you guys list this gig on your resume? Do you include your username? I'm posting my stuff under a screen name, not my real name.

I used my real name as my username. I try to do that with anything that can be useful on a resume. Barring that, just provide links to your work that explain you have used a pen name.

wombat · Dec 12, 2007

My question's even dumber than just that... Exactly what do you call it? My other jobs are 'freelance reporter' and 'freelance columnist.' Writing for eHow is... what?

Uncarved · Dec 12, 2007

I just got an assignment for another 20, its my fourth or fifth assignment from them. They are now asking for me to submit my titles to them before I begin writing them. I'm wondering now if its me or if others that have turned in this many assignments from them have received the same email?

t

SouthernFriedJulie · Dec 12, 2007

wombat said:
My question's even dumber than just that... Exactly what do you call it? My other jobs are 'freelance reporter' and 'freelance columnist.' Writing for eHow is... what?

Information Provider?
Advice Articles?
How To Guide Writer?

Maybe one of those would work. I have no idea yet how to classify it on my resume other than Online Published Media.

jennlindsey · Dec 17, 2007

You could try calling yourself a Content Provider -- that's the term that's cropped up in my blog contracts and a lot of online user agreements/applications as well.

Good info to know about Demand/eHow -- I saw their Craigslist posting and was suspicious, but I'm glad it works for folks.

CatMuse33 · Dec 17, 2007

Jenn,
Was just going to say "content provider" when I scrolled down and saw your post. So I second that title, I guess. LOL

Dawn

moonslice · Dec 17, 2007

Has anyone written for a similar [?] company, Studio One? http://www.studioone.net/index.htm

I noticed a link to them on a couple of sites that run cat articles.

wombat · Dec 18, 2007

Yeah, I guess that sounds like a job title... Do you think that someday soon, little kids will say they want to grow up to be Content Providers?

I guess I wouldn't be one of them, though - I did my second set of 20 and I am seriously out of ideas.

moonslice · Dec 18, 2007

I think you could get by with calling some web content copywriting.

SouthernFriedJulie · Dec 18, 2007

Well. I missed the deadline. We had a big snowstorm and when the power went out, my files all went POOF. I don't know if they will extend it due to weather. If not, oh well.

Uncarved · Dec 18, 2007

I'm sure they will. Just write them and let them know.
They have always sent my assignments with the words "if you need more time just let us know".

jenngreenleaf · Dec 18, 2007

wombat said:
My question's even dumber than just that... Exactly what do you call it? My other jobs are 'freelance reporter' and 'freelance columnist.' Writing for eHow is... what?

I use "freelance contributor" as the title for this and other "open content" sites.

wombat · Dec 19, 2007

tinasamuels said:
I just got an assignment for another 20, its my fourth or fifth assignment from them. They are now asking for me to submit my titles to them before I begin writing them. I'm wondering now if its me or if others that have turned in this many assignments from them have received the same email?

t

They just emailed me for a third assignment, and said this about submitting the titles first, but also said "this does not reflect on the quality of your work." Did they add this since you got your email? Like a lot of people asked your question, but directly to them?

Oh darn, it's so tempting, but I really don't think I can think of 20 more.

tammieofmi · Dec 19, 2007

Hi there - I to received my first assignment for 10 articles. Turned in the first 2 yesterday and today and trying to get the rest done before the christmas rush but I'm concerned about the number they want and the idea machine running low!?!

moonslice · Dec 19, 2007

Do you get a byline for theses stories?

wombat · Dec 19, 2007

moonslice said:
Do you get a byline for theses stories?

All your articles appear with whatever you choose as your user name. And anyone who clicks on your profile can see a list of all of them.

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