Writing Markets: Textbroker
A couple of weeks ago, I published a mini-review of GetAFreelancer. George Angus stopped by to tell me about another freelance marketplace called Textbroker. I invited George to review it for Get Paid To Write Online.
Textbroker Review
One of the most common questions that I get from folks who are just starting out in the freelance writing business is, “How do I start earning some money for my writing?” This is a legitimate and powerful question. The answer won’t be the same for everyone, but I’m going to tell you what worked for me, and you be the judge.
When I started Tumblemoose Writing Services, I didn’t have anything in the way of clients. I ran across Textbroker.comas I was seeking work. The process was easy and straightforward so I signed up.
How Textbroker Works
Textbroker has two sides: A client base and a writer base. Clients post open orders for their projects. The client chooses the minimum writer rating that can do the work, and the number of words along with detailed instructions for the project. What they pay for the article is based on the rating system (one to five stars).
Writers log in and can see the open orders that clients have posted. As a writer, you will be assigned a rating based on a sample article that Textbroker requests you during initial sign up. Once you have been rated at say, 3 stars, you can select any article that is a three star or lower rating. There is no bidding! You select the article and start writing. There is a wide variety of topics, length of project and clients.
One of the biggest advantages to using Textbroker is that a vast majority of articles need to be keyword optimized. This is where I learned about SEO and it set the foundation for everything else I do.
The staff at Textbroker will periodically monitor your work and bump your ratings up as appropriate. It took about 6 weeks for me to move up to a 5 rating.
What you will find is that at the most, you are pulling down $2 to $8 bucks a post. It doesn’t sound like much but it really adds up.
Getting More From Textbroker
Now, the great thing is that clients can request a project be assigned to only you. When they request a direct order, the project is not seen by others and the applicable rate is whatever per word rate you select in your profile.
After about two months, direct orders started rolling in. I made a bit o’ change completing direct orders for clients and have several repeat clients that will only work with me.
One last thing to mention. I’ve had a few occasions to contact their customer service about projects. Their responses have always been prompt and helpful.
In a nutshell, I highly recommend anyone just starting out to head on over to Textbroker and give them a try.
If you have any questions about Textbroker, please let me know! george@tumblemoose.com
George Angus is the owner of Tumblemoose Writing Services and has recently authored the ebook, The Writing Experience
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Sharon,
Thanks for having me. I hope folks find the info here useful.
Cheers
George
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I believe I read that even if you write an article for a client, they have the choice of accepting it or declining it. I just have so many qualms about sending my writing to someone who I didn’t make an agreement with first to write for, but instead just pulled an assignment out of a queue.
Also, can you explain a little more about how you are paid from Textbroker? Is it after each assignment? Weekly? Monthly?
I suppose I could very well research it, but I just figured some of these concerns would be addressed when writing about a company.
Yolanda,
It is admittedly difficult to try and anticipate all of the questions that might arise.
I’ll be happy to address yours:
1. I’ve written hundreds of articles for Textbroker – I’ve not had one kicked back by a client. if the directions are followed there generally is not too much of a problem. Also, If a client rejects, they have to state specifically why and give you a chance to do a revision.
By accepting the assignment, you are in a type of agreement with the client. When they post the request, they designate the minimum skill level for the writer, thus they agree that a certain rated writer would suffice. By accepting the article, you agree to the deadline and designate that you have read and will follow the instructions.
2. They pay monthly through Paypal. The process is easy, you can check your account at any time and every time and they’ve always paid what was owed.
I hope these answers helped. If you have any others please let me know
Cheers!
George
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As a level 3, I submitted my first article last week. I received an email today my article was rated and I was bumped up to a level 4. As a new writer, I’m thrilled.
It’s the little things.
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I’m so glad that I found this post. It’s nice to find a place where an aspiring writer can make some extra money without having a huge background. They gave me a rating of 3 and I just submitted my fist article.
Thank you,
Frank
Thank you for sharing about Textbroker. I’ve learned about the site for months already but I’ve never read a more detailed explanation and experience as yours. Now, I’m so eager to check out the site again and maybe try my luck with them. Great post!
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What great information. I have been searching all over the internet and Textbroker was the only one that sparked my interest. I’ve not yet signed up however after reading your review I am going back to their website. Thanks for sharing.
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I am not an us resident , can i join and write articles ?
Hi Sourish,
I seem to recall that in the past it was North America only, but they were supposed to be expanding.
It may be worth checking with them to see if things have changed – be sure and let us know!
George
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Joanne,
That’s great. I’d be interested in hearing about your experience!
George
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Good going, Reesy. I’m glad Textbroker is working well for you.
Glad it is working out for you, Frank
Hi Kassandra, hope Textbroker has worked well for you. Feel free to stop by and let us know.