How to Choose a Content Writing Service by Candice Pardue

How to Choose a Content Writing Service

Choosing a content writing service might sound easy, but it can be one of the most difficult tasks you'll encounter. Content writing services are available all over the Web, but not all are created equal. Some focus on low prices, some on the ability to keyword articles for promotion, some on quality of writing, etc.

To find the content writing service that's best for you, first determine what's important to you. Do you need lots of site content quickly? Do you need high quality writing for an educated audience? Do you want to pay the lowest price possible for your content? Determine these issues before you start your search.

Create a List of Possible Topics

Before contacting a content writing service, develop a list of possible topics. These don't have to be actual article titles, but general ideas about your article needs. This will enable you to communicate easily with the writer, and the writer will know exactly what you need from the start.

Check Out the Latest Content Offering of Top Quality Writing Services

Content writing services sometimes offer specials during their slow periods. You can take advantage of these content offerings and get great deals on high quality content. Don't hesitate to shop around a while if you're not in a big hurry. Find writers who can write in the style you enjoy reading, and contact several content writing services with your proposal. Ask to see examples of their work and try to avoid discussing price until you decide the writer might be the right one for the job.

Negotiating a Price for Content

When contacting a content writing service, content rate negotiations should be based on the possibility of a long-term relationship, not article quantity. In other words, if a writer feels you will hire them again and again, they may offer a special discount on content writing. Also, some content writers might sell off some of their pre-written content articles for usage or at a lower price than usual.

Keep in mind that the discount might not be a "deep discount" if the writer believes firmly in quality work. Most quality-focused writers would rather charge more and spend adequate time on each article than provide low-quality (fast, sloppy) writing at cheaper rates. For example, instead of investing $65 per article, you might invest $60 per article as a long-term customer. The discount doesn't seem much, but will add up over time. For 25 articles, that's a savings of $125!

**SIDE NOTE: As a writer myself, I don't like to discuss price until I know all the details of the customer's needs. Quantity of articles doesn't normally affect my rates because honestly, I can't write any faster just because someone orders 20 articles instead of 10.

Hiring Foreign Writers

Writers who do not live in your native land might write wonderfully for your website, and at a great low content price. But some might demonstrate serious grammar problems because they do not speak your language fluently. The best way to hire foreign writers is to read many samples of their work and compare with basic grammar rules and good sentence structure. Do the articles make sense, or will they need lots of corrections? If you're a busy entrepreneur, you probably won't have time to make corrections on all your articles, even if it means saving a buck.

Test a Content Writing Service

Before agreeing to work with a content writing service on a long-term basis, buy a couple of test articles to try out their writing for your particular topics. This will help you determine if the writer comprehends what you're looking for in website content.

Use these tips to choose the right content writing service for you. You can add valuable content to your website and increase traffic, all while enjoying your new-found writer!

About the Author

Candice Pardue is a content writer providing unique and pre-written rights managed articles for website SEO purposes. She is the owner of SelectWriters.com... http://www.selectwriters.com/