A few internet savvy writers get thousands of reads no matter what they publish. What’s the secret?
For a long time now Trionders who are getting quite good regular traffic on their articles have been sharing what they know. The same old things are trotted out each time by people who use these tools effectively and by others who just think it is a fast way to get some reads and earn a few cents.
Social bookmarking sites like SU and Digg, etc,
Adding to search engines,
Joining forums,
Adding links to other websites,
Emailing friends,
Reading other people’s work.
Everyone on Triond and on other content sites like Factoidz and Associated Content know that there are a few writers who, whatever they write, get thousands of reads on every article. The rest of us spend a lot of time on marketing and may eventually get a couple of thousand views over a period of months, but these marketing experts are pulling in thousands of reads daily.
Most people on Triond share what they have learned and help each other, but it is becoming increasingly clear that this handful of ‘experts’ is doing very well financially from the site because they know the ‘tricks’ of internet marketing.
When these people are asked directly how they do it, they don’t give clear answers or even let people know where to go to learn. I have read comments and remarks by some of these people who constantly ‘let slip’ how many thousands of reads they ‘always’ get per article. Other writers ask them directly how they do it, but get no reply.
I use all the legal ways of marketing and promoting and devote a lot of time to it, so no one can tell me that it is simply a matter of following the methods listed above.
Unfortunately some excellent writers are getting paid cents for their painstaking, carefully crafted work and those that know how to get traffic to their articles can publish anything and earn hundreds of dollars.
Hard work will certainly not earn you much on Triond and sites like it. You need to know how to manipulate traffic and get it to your article because it does not matter what you write, only how many clicks it gets. It has taken me a long time to realise that all that effort, day after day was never going to earn me more than a few dollars, although I must admit that before last year, I was earning $300 plus per month from Triond. Things have changed a lot since then as many other Triond ‘oldies’ will testify.
So I have found myself some proper paying writing work that pays me for what I write and not for marketing. It’s all about time management and content publishing sites have wasted too much of mine. There are drawbacks because I have to write about subjects that are allocated to me, but at least I am paid as a writer, not an internet wizard.
Anyway, back to the writers with the thousands of views. Are any of you willing to share instead of trotting out the obvious!
January 18th, 2010 at 5:00 am
Maybe people will share their tricks of the trade.
Inna
January 18th, 2010 at 5:18 am
Well written. I think you have to know what all the computer jargon is about. And I’m always suspicious of people who boast how much they’ve made.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:21 am
I could certainly do with a few tips!
January 18th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Networking is the key.
January 18th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Clever write Louie, I hope this one brings plenty of clicks in for you. I must say that I would hope that content does still matter somewhere along the line. I’m no poet prince or article maestro, but I think I turn out a pretty good piece that holds the reader and often gives them a good giggle or a belly laugh. I hope that shows the quality I try to produce. You’re right though, the effort required is huge in relation to the payout. A proper job is what’s definitely called for. Good luck with your real job.
Aldrin
January 18th, 2010 at 7:02 am
You said it, Jan. Now tell me how did you get those writing jobs?
January 18th, 2010 at 7:23 am
Great tips! ..very interesting article..thanks for sharing this wonderful infos. cheers
January 18th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Many thanks for the comments everyone.
Aldrin A Wilding West: Yes,I always try to write quality stuff too but on content publishing sites like this it doesn’t matter. Just look at the stuff that gets on Hot Content at times. (Not all of it..some is excellent).
Uma Shankri: I got my writing jobs the same way as I get everything else! I just kept on and on sending samples, looking for leads and showing them what I could do. Then I got a couple of permanent jobs. One turned out to be a waste of time but I have now replaced it. So I guess it is a case of ‘banging your head against the wall’ until you get through! LOL
January 18th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Yours is the straight forward approach coupled with honesty.You are right on target and you are on the right rails.There is nothing to learn from others.In fact others who are earning lower than you may have to learn something from you.I fervently hope that you may not get derailed from your chosen path for the sake of earning more.There is a saying ‘there is no substitute for hard work.’ Your concerns are rather unwarranted.Thanks for sharing your honest views and approach through this article.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:15 am
please even i need help on that. what im doing is posting in social networking sites and other link which the share botton has in it
January 18th, 2010 at 9:35 am
thanks for another reality check – I find writing is far more rewarding in itself than chasing of ratings, and that’s what I continue to work hard at.
At least by building up a portfolio of work, you can take it to offline sources and seek out regular paid assignments
Your articles are always “on the money!”
January 18th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Ramalingam: Unfortunately I do not have the luxury of just writing for writing’s sake. I have to make a living. I have other interests which help there but the bulk of the work I do is writing.
January 18th, 2010 at 11:18 am
I have the same problem Jan, and although I enjoy my writing and reading friend’s works like yours, I have been very disappointed with my results. I guess the reason why I stay with Triond is that it gets my name out there.
I think a lot of writer’s or internet market specialists appear to have this strategy of sending out thousands of messages to new friends and getting a reply by saying they will read your work in return. But many don’t so you are left with a long list of friends who don’t or very rarely put “Nice one!” without any constructive criticism or view on the subject. So although I may sound selfish; I don’t read their work anymore.
I doubt whether I will be putting as much into Triond for a while, because of the work I am putting into my book.
Please read my private message to you.
Best wishes
Tim
January 18th, 2010 at 11:55 am
My views are not as good as they use to be. I do not have the time for promotions. I think, as you said, some good writers are not being seen while some poor ones are getting lots of views.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Thank you for your honest and straightforward article. I hope you don\’t vanish from triond completely, I enjoy your articles.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
No, Frances,I won’t go altogether because I earn quite a good residual income from my articles. I am just adding another when I have time.
January 18th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I do believe persistence and continuing to do what has been working will only add to the success you currently experience now. It’s a culmulative effect that will continue to grow with time and hard work.
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I have always enjoyed the way you have held the candle, lighting the way and sharing. Thousand views would make me think something went wrong. If I get more then 50 I do a happy dance. But here on Triond I have met some very good friends that have lead me to other sites. So at least this is a springboard so to speak. Thanks, Friend, fan, smile
January 19th, 2010 at 5:46 am
Nice post. Well as most of the comments says, networking is the key. needs little time and right approach
January 19th, 2010 at 10:33 am
How do some writers get thousands of views whatever they write? I agree with you on that. Couldn’t find any answers, though.
January 19th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
the best way would be to add thousands of people on facebook then posting your article link on facebook and even if half of the people click it you still get a few thousand veiws
January 20th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Louie-
I have found myself becoming a bit disillusioned with this process, too, and am currently seeking other work. I feel I am a good writer, as are you, and we both deserve more money and readership than we are receiving. I will continue to publish here now and then, but I need the money, so unless I just have a burning issue I can’t publish some place else, I probably won’t publish too much here.
Thanks for putting politley what I was thinking!
January 20th, 2010 at 7:47 am
It can be discouraging. I would like to know what’s working for others as well.
January 20th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
It used to easy to get onto Hot List. Anymore it smells of favoritism but I try to not let that thought make me upset.
January 21st, 2010 at 3:28 am
Good Stuff
Keep the good work on
January 21st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
This is an excellent article. Persistance is the key to success when writing. I have noticed how people aren’t willing to share their tips on how to make money on Triond.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:13 am
Hi Louie,
As always an enjoyable read. Those of us who love to write, who need to write persevere. In the end that may be the best strategy of all.
January 24th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Could it have something to do with link-baiting? It’s all in the name, you can put Brad Pitt got a sex change and the article can end up being about purple elephants. The only thing that matters, is if you bring someone to your page.
In the end to get more traffic, pick a clever title, keep writing (persistance like Liane Schmidt has stated above), read other’s work and comment.
You can definately get traffic from social networking sites, but for that you do have to have the time.
Great article, Blog On!!
Ashley Ann
January 27th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Publicly revealling some of the tricks of the trade can be counter-productive. Privately is a different matter, but what can work for one person may not for another.
Plus a lot of people exaggerate their success. lol
April 7th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Louie, thanks for sticking up for the little guy. I’m all in. Brian