tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89595922550226822402024-02-19T23:21:51.695-08:00Debra Officer's IM TipsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906158272576052440noreply@blogger.comBlogger1052125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959592255022682240.post-60684301510988395642020-11-12T08:19:00.001-08:002020-11-12T08:19:23.381-08:0017 Sites with High-Quality, Royalty-Free Stock Photos (2021)<p>It’s not difficult to find sites with free stock photos these days. A quick Google search will yield so many results, your head will spin.</p>
<p>No, the real challenge is finding sites with the <em>right</em> photos.</p>
<p>By that we mean interesting, high-quality stock images that’ll <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-start-a-blog/">make your blog</a> or <a href="https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-jobs/">freelance project</a> shine.</p>
<p>It’s also difficult to find sites with simple licensing agreements that clearly lay out what you can and can’t do with an image.</p>
<p>Or at least, it <em>was</em> difficult.</p>
<p>We’ve put together a list of the 17 best sites for high-quality, royalty-free stock images. It’ll be the go-to resource you can bookmark and reference over and over.</p>
<p>But enough talk. Let’s dive in.</p>
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<h2 id="h.d8rjo15nr984">1. <a href="https://gratisography.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gratisography</a></h2>
<p>Gratisography is a free stock photo site created by Ryan McGuire, founder of the graphic design firm Bells Design.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23020" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23020" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23020" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-big-head.jpg" alt="free stock photos big head" width="768" height="511" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-big-head.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-big-head-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-big-head-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23020" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://gratisography.com/photo/author/ryan-mcguire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ryan McGuire</a> on <a href="https://gratisography.com/photo/big-head-portrait/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gratisography</a></figcaption>
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<p>While they don’t have the image volume of some stock photo sites, they do have a unique angle that makes their photos stand out — their photos are less stocky and more comedic than other sites.</p>
<p>Or as Gratisography describes it: “Truly unique. Usually whimsy. And always free.”</p>
<p>New pictures are added weekly.</p>
<h3 id="h.eu3vgg58tbog">Free Stock Photos? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://gratisography.com/license/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gratisography images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Images can be used for commercial and non-commercial projects.</li>
<li>You can edit photos to your liking.</li>
<li>You can sell products with the images on them.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Identifiable people in the images may not be portrayed in a bad or offensive way.</li>
<li>Don’t use images for unlawful, defamatory, hateful, or immoral purposes.</li>
<li>Don’t imply endorsement of your product by the people in the images or Gratisography.</li>
<li>You can’t redistribute or sell photos on other stock photo sites.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.a1u7ijavhftq">How to Navigate Gratisography’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="467" class="give-shadow wp-image-22987" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-gratisography-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites gratisography layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-gratisography-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-gratisography-layout-300x182.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-gratisography-layout-150x91.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.rmffweeapr56">2. <a href="https://www.pexels.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pexels</a></h2>
<p>Pexels has a huge collection of free stock photos and videos. They have one of the easiest to navigate curated collections of any stock photo site.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22997" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22997" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22997" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-astronaut.jpg" alt="free stock photos astronaut" width="768" height="503" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-astronaut.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-astronaut-300x196.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-astronaut-150x98.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-22997" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://www.pexels.com/@murat-esibatir-156560" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Murat Esibatir</a> on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-wearing-space-suit-4355348/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pexels</a></figcaption>
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<p>Pexels’ <a href="https://www.pexels.com/leaderboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leaderboard</a> page shares their most viewed photos of the last 30 days, making it easier to find popular images.</p>
<p>They also have a great blog and <a href="https://smartblogger.com/social-media-sites/">social media presence</a> where they share tips on photography and curated work from their best contributors.</p>
<h3 id="h.xyk2utcr31at">High-Quality Images for Free? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All Pexels images, including those aggregated from sites like Gratisography and Little Visuals, are <a href="https://www.pexels.com/license/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">licensed under CC0</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Photos & videos are free to use, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You can edit photos and videos as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Identifiable people in the images may not be portrayed in a bad or offensive way.</li>
<li>Don’t sell unaltered photos, on products or otherwise, without first modifying it.</li>
<li>Don’t imply endorsement of your product by the people in the images.</li>
<li>The use of Pexels content in any political context is forbidden.</li>
<li>Don’t redistribute or sell photos on other stock photo sites.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.u5y0mwxs8eon">How to Navigate Pexels’ Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="374" class="give-shadow wp-image-22992" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-pexels-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites pexels layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-pexels-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-pexels-layout-300x146.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-pexels-layout-150x73.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.dtbqbiqyouvf">3. <a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pixabay</a></h2>
<p>Pixabay stands out among stock photo sites because of their extensive image library. They have over 1.8 million high-quality photos, vectors, and illustrations.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23004" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23004" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23004" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-street-view.jpg" alt="free stock photos street view" width="768" height="516" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-street-view.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-street-view-298x200.jpg 298w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-street-view-150x101.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23004" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/juergen-polle-1968226/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Juergen Polle</a> on <a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/chicago-city-building-skyline-5344027/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pixabay</a></figcaption>
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<p>While they have all types of content, they cater especially to marketers and entrepreneurs and their images tend to be business and marketing oriented.</p>
<p>Their visually striking & captivating images are great for grabbing the attention of readers and customers.</p>
<h3 id="h.s1qxs78j18ec">Free Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://pixabay.com/service/license/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pixabay images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All content can be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>Content can be modified as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Don’t redistribute or sell images on other platforms.</li>
<li>You can’t sell unaltered copies of images.</li>
<li>Don’t portray identifiable people in a negative way.</li>
<li>Don’t imply a misleading association between people/brands featured in the images and your product.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.kckvbrvj8aeu">How to Navigate Pixabay’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="372" class="give-shadow wp-image-22988" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-pixabay-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites pixabay layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-pixabay-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-pixabay-layout-300x145.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-pixabay-layout-150x73.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.xkx9bwj1d8vr">4. <a href="https://unsplash.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unsplash</a></h2>
<p>Unsplash began as a Tumblr blog in 2013, but now has one of the largest stock photo libraries online.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23016" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23016" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23016" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-woman-jogging-1.jpg" alt="free stock photos woman jogging 1" width="768" height="512" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-woman-jogging-1.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-woman-jogging-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-woman-jogging-1-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23016" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@rvrmakes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robert V. Ruggiero</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/XOzA_9zvOXA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unsplash</a></figcaption>
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<p>They boast over 2 million available images from over 200,000 contributors. And they add 10 new photos every 10 days.</p>
<p>Their library is well-curated and easy to search, so finding the right image won’t be difficult.</p>
<p>They also have a “<a href="https://madewith.unsplash.com/?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Made With Unsplash</a>” page dedicated to sharing projects created with Unsplash images, in case you need some inspiration.</p>
<h3 id="h.lr3vytth9x9u">Royalty-Free Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://unsplash.com/license" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unsplash images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You may modify the images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Images can’t be sold without significant modification.</li>
<li>Don’t redistribute or sell images on other platforms</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.klqfyhgev7x2">How to Navigate Unsplash’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="350" class="give-shadow wp-image-23001" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-unsplash-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites unsplash layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-unsplash-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-unsplash-layout-300x137.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-unsplash-layout-150x68.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.g3kclsgr6jec">5. <a href="https://burst.shopify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Burst</a></h2>
<p>Burst is a stock photo site owned by Shopify that caters to e-commerce brands and entrepreneurs seeking photos for commercial use.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22999" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22999" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22999" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-city-on-river.jpg" alt="free stock photo city on river" width="768" height="511" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-city-on-river.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-city-on-river-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-city-on-river-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-22999" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://burst.shopify.com/@brunopassos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bruno Passos</a> on <a href="https://burst.shopify.com/photos/calm-water-in-european-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Burst</a></figcaption>
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<p>Their images are curated by industry and other easily navigable categories, like Products, Retail, and Fashion.</p>
<p>But they provide their target market with even more value beyond just images. They share great tutorials on how to use their images in marketing campaigns (i.e. Facebook Ads, product photos, online videos, etc.) And they have a “<a href="https://burst.shopify.com/business-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business Ideas</a>” page that shares case studies of online businesses created by their users.</p>
<h3 id="h.upw7hcnbfffu">Free Stock Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>Some Burst images are released under CC0, while others fall under <a href="https://burst.shopify.com/legal/terms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shopify’s photo license</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You may modify the images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Photos may not be used for unlawful or immoral purposes.</li>
<li>Photos may not be used in a way that embarrasses or damages the reputation of identifiable people in the photo.</li>
<li>May not use photos to imply endorsement of your product.</li>
<li>You may not offer Shopify licensed photos for sale in any way.</li>
<li>May not sell or compile photos for a competing stock photo service</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.3b6ukvtysc2x">How to Navigate Burst’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="398" class="give-shadow wp-image-23009" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-burst-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites burst layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-burst-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-burst-layout-300x155.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-burst-layout-150x78.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.pfgjjlqmzt1c">6. <a href="https://stocksnap.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">StockSnap.io</a></h2>
<p>StockSnap.io has a large selection of easily searchable stock photos. And they add hundreds of new images every week.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23003" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23003" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23003" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-woman-posing.jpg" alt="free stock photo woman posing" width="768" height="512" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-woman-posing.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-woman-posing-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-woman-posing-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23003" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://stocksnap.io/author/mattmoloney" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matt Moloney</a> on <a href="https://stocksnap.io/photo/smiling-woman-5RPHTPVSWS" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">StockSnap</a></figcaption>
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<p>One thing that immediately stands out about their images is how bright and energetic they tend to be.</p>
<p>Categories include business, beach, city, food, fashion, work, health, and more.</p>
<p>Check out their “<a href="https://stocksnap.io/view-photos/sort/trending/desc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trending</a>” page to find their most popular images.</p>
<h3 id="h.8l1toh6mevkv">Free High-Resolution Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://stocksnap.io/license" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">StockSnap images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You can modify images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>May not use images to imply endorsement of company, product, or service.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.dm14u4574s5h">How to Navigate StockSnap’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="311" class="give-shadow wp-image-23013" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-stocksnap-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites stocksnap layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-stocksnap-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-stocksnap-layout-300x121.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-stocksnap-layout-150x61.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.casur99bqyl6">7. <a href="https://kaboompics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kaboompics</a></h2>
<p>Kaboompics is a stock photo site created by Karolina Grabowska.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23014" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23014" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23014" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-holding-seashells.jpg" alt="free stock photos holding seashells" width="768" height="512" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-holding-seashells.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-holding-seashells-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-holding-seashells-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23014" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://kaboompics.com/photographer/karolina" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karolina Grabowska</a> on <a href="https://kaboompics.com/photo/18689/a-young-woman-on-the-beach-is-holding-seashells" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kaboompics</a></figcaption>
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<p>One of my favorite things about this site is that each image comes with a feature that shows the dominant color palette in the image. making it easier for you to create a complementary color palette when altering them.</p>
<p>The images are organized by photo shoot, so if you search a keyword you can often get the same photo from different angles. You can filter searches by image orientation and dominant color palette.</p>
<h3 id="h.ksc87gezukbe">Free Stock Photos? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>Photos released under <a href="https://kaboompics.com/page/license-and-faq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kaboompics License</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Photos can be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes, without attribution.</li>
<li>Photos can be edited and modified.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Don’t portray identifiable people in a negative or offensive way.</li>
<li>Don’t sell unaltered photos or products featuring unaltered photos.</li>
<li>You can’t redistribute or sell photos on other stock photo sites.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.3zbw81dpswv9">How to Navigate Kaboompics’ Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="471" class="give-shadow wp-image-22989" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-kaboompics-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites kaboompics layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-kaboompics-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-kaboompics-layout-300x184.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-kaboompics-layout-150x92.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.f76kaj6fp1j9">8. <a href="https://www.lifeofpix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Life of Pix</a></h2>
<p>Life of Pix doesn’t have the volume of some other stock photo sites. But their photos and videos, donated to the public domain by the Leeroy Advertising Agency, are unique and cool.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23017" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23017" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23017" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-city-view.jpg" alt="free stock photos city view" width="768" height="511" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-city-view.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-city-view-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-city-view-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23017" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://www.lifeofpix.com/photographers/sailoralex/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sailoralex</a> on <a href="https://www.lifeofpix.com/photo/french-sunrise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Life of Pix</a></figcaption>
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<p>They have one of the best search tools of any site on this list. The easy-to-use functionality allows you to filter searches by category, color, and orientation.</p>
<p>And they highlight top photographers, making it easier to discover fantastic new artists.</p>
<h3 id="h.wxrnocu31os0">High-Quality Photos for Free? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://www.lifeofpix.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Life of Pix images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Photos can be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>Photos can be edited and modified as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mass redistribution of photos is forbidden.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.le7ucehpqgmx">How to Navigate Life Of Pix’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="454" class="give-shadow wp-image-23011" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-life-of-pix-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites life of pix layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-life-of-pix-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-life-of-pix-layout-300x177.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-life-of-pix-layout-150x89.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.tegqzdznv4o">9. <a href="https://nos.twnsnd.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Old Stock</a></h2>
<p>New Old Stock is definitely a niche stock photo site. But if you need vintage photos for a project, this is the place to go.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23005" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23005" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23005" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-vintage-city-street.jpg" alt="free stock photo vintage city street" width="768" height="555" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-vintage-city-street.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-vintage-city-street-277x200.jpg 277w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-vintage-city-street-150x108.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23005" class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/collection=The_Tyrrell_Photographic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Powerhouse Museum Collection</a> on <a href="https://nos.twnsnd.co/image/188149808270" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Old Stock</a></figcaption>
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<p>They share old, vintage photographs — curated from Flickr — that are free of copyright restrictions.</p>
<p>Their photos come from people and organizations who’ve agreed to share the photos based on the rules of <a href="https://www.flickr.com/commons/usage/#_=_" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Flickr Commons</a>.</p>
<h3 id="h.nj8m48943h9q">Free Vintage Photos? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All photos are <a href="https://nos.twnsnd.co/rights-and-usage" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">available in the public domain</a> based on the institution’s participation in Flickr Commons.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Commercial and non-commercial use</li>
<li>Some institutions require a link back to their original Flickr post.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Each image comes with it’s own unique set of restrictions. Check before using.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.vdwfqvbg4pn">How to Navigate New Stock Photos’ Website</h3>
<p>The layout for New Stock Photos is different from the others on this list. Like <a href="https://jaymantri.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jay Mantri</a> and a few other stock photo sites we didn’t include, New Stock Photos’ site uses Tumblr.</p>
<p>Here’s how you use it:</p>
<p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Click on the image title of the picture you’d like to download. This will take you to the Flickr page of the institution that shared the image. Link back to this page if you give attribution.</p>
<p><img width="768" height="524" class="give-shadow wp-image-23006" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-new-old-stock-layout2.png" alt="stock photo sites new old stock layout2" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-new-old-stock-layout2.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-new-old-stock-layout2-293x200.png 293w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-new-old-stock-layout2-150x102.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Click on the download button to download the image. Be sure to check the licensing info to see if there are any requirements for using the image.</p>
<p><img width="768" height="344" class="give-shadow wp-image-22996" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-new-old-stock-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites new old stock layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-new-old-stock-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-new-old-stock-layout-300x134.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-new-old-stock-layout-150x67.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.q9pc0qum5bba">10. <a href="https://picjumbo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picjumbo</a></h2>
<p>Picjumbo was created by a 26 year old Czech photographer named Viktor Hanacek.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23000" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23000" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23000" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-boats-on-pier.jpg" alt="free stock photos boats on pier" width="768" height="511" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-boats-on-pier.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-boats-on-pier-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-boats-on-pier-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23000" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://picjumbo.com/author/viktorhanacek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Viktor Hanacek</a> on <a href="https://picjumbo.com/venice-gondolas-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picjumbo</a></figcaption>
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<p>It has a large library of stock photos and wallpapers, and caters to bloggers, designers, and entrepreneurs. Their collection of images spans many categories, including business, abstract, wallpapers, travel, nature, vintage, and more.</p>
<p>Most of their photos are free, but their paid <a href="https://picjumbo.com/premium-membership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">premium membership</a> gives you access to even more high-quality images.</p>
<p>You can also take advantage of their newsletter, blog, and design resources.</p>
<h3 id="h.l73lxdb3e4xn">Free Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://picjumbo.com/faq-and-terms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picjumbo images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You may modify the images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>No selling or redistributing photos.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.zirm4kwi27m">How to Navigate Picjumbo’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="391" class="give-shadow wp-image-23012" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-picjumbo-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites picjumbo layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-picjumbo-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-picjumbo-layout-300x153.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-picjumbo-layout-150x76.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.jxtpqcys8h4l">11. <a href="https://www.reshot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reshot</a></h2>
<p>Reshot is a photography community that aims to unify “creators via a free exchange of the world’s best visual content.”</p>
<figure id="attachment_22993" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22993" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22993" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-woman-in-water-1.jpg" alt="free stock photos woman in water 1" width="768" height="576" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-woman-in-water-1.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-woman-in-water-1-267x200.jpg 267w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-woman-in-water-1-150x113.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-22993" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://www.twenty20.com/ameliak/photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amelia Kovacs</a> on <a href="https://www.reshot.com/photos/water-water-blue-blue-summer-summer-happiness-happiness-girl-girl-tile-tile-smile-smile-pool-pool_rs_OoyYB8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reshot</a></figcaption>
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<p>They have an extensive collection of “non-stocky” images. You can also download their “<a href="https://www.reshot.com/photo-packs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Photo Packs</a>” of curated themed images.</p>
<p>With photographers all around the world contributing, they’re likely to have any unique photo you’ll need.</p>
<h3 id="h.tswc8161k5of">Royalty-Free Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://www.reshot.com/license" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reshot images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You may modify the images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>No selling or redistributing photos.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.5vhl35k14o0">How to Navigate Reshot’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="384" class="give-shadow wp-image-22991" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-reshot-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites reshot layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-reshot-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-reshot-layout-300x150.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-reshot-layout-150x75.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.yeq1r3458xxu">12. <a href="https://www.stockvault.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stockvault</a></h2>
<p>If you’re looking for really high-quality images, then look no further than Stockvault.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23010" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23010" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23010" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-sunrise-in-woods.jpg" alt="free stock photo sunrise in woods" width="768" height="512" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-sunrise-in-woods.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-sunrise-in-woods-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-sunrise-in-woods-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23010" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://www.stockvault.net/user/profile/180794" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yosafat</a> on <a href="https://www.stockvault.net/photo/269373/forest-morning-sunrise" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stockvault</a></figcaption>
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<p>Stockvault offers over 138,000 stock photos, stock vectors, and HD and 4K stock footage submitted by creatives all around the world. Their image library spans more categories than just about any other stock photo site on the web.</p>
<p>The site also hosts a blog, free tutorials on everything from designing images to using photoshop, and other resources.</p>
<h3 id="h.12w8pyxt6oz6">Free Stock Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.stockvault.net/terms-of-use" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stockvault images are licensed under</a> CC0, commercial, and non-commercial licenses. Check with each image before use.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use and modify all photos, without attribution.</li>
<li>Some photos can be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Some images can’t be used for commercial purposes</li>
<li>You may not sell or license images without altering them.</li>
<li>You may not claim ownership of an image in its original state.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.syykyqofswmh">How to Navigate Stockvault’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="347" class="give-shadow wp-image-22995" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-stockvault-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites stockvault layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-stockvault-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-stockvault-layout-300x136.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-stockvault-layout-150x68.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.h683q889463c">13. <a href="https://morguefile.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Morguefile</a></h2>
<p>Morguefile is a community where photo hobbyists and professionals share photos, videos, vectors, and templates for others to use in creative works.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23021" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23021" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-23021" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-boats-at-sea.jpg" alt="free stock photos boats at sea" width="768" height="576" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-boats-at-sea.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-boats-at-sea-267x200.jpg 267w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photos-boats-at-sea-150x113.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23021" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://morguefile.com/creative/thesuccess/59/all" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TheSuccess</a> on <a href="https://morguefile.com/photos/morguefile/8/pop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Morguefile</a></figcaption>
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<p>Two features of the site really help Morguefile stand out:</p>
<p>One, they have an active community of creators who curate photos, regularly engage in creative discussions on the site, and share their knowledge of photography and design in Morguefile’s “<a href="https://morguefile.com/classroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Classroom</a>.”</p>
<p>Two, their “<a href="https://morguefile.com/quest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quest</a>” feature. You can create a photo assignment (or Quest) for a specific theme or image you want. Anyone in their community of photographers can try to capture what you’re looking for and submit it on the site for you and others to use.</p>
<h3 id="h.e2rxg79rq6kt">Free High-Resolution Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://morguefile.com/license" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Morguefile images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You may modify the images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>No selling, licensing, renting, or distributing images without first altering them.</li>
<li>You cannot claim ownership of an image in its original state.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.iwo09ee82l0">How to Navigate Morguefile’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="355" class="give-shadow wp-image-23008" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-morguefile-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites morguefile layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-morguefile-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-morguefile-layout-300x139.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-morguefile-layout-150x69.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.71l308hyzr8z">14. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creative Commons</a></h2>
<p>Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to simplifying the licensing and sharing of creative and academic works. Creators can upload their works and choose a creative commons license that suits them. They’re behind the CC0 license that every site in this list uses for their photos.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22998" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22998" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22998" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-woman-and-sparks.jpg" alt="free stock photo woman and sparks" width="768" height="445" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-woman-and-sparks.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-woman-and-sparks-300x174.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/free-stock-photo-woman-and-sparks-150x87.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-22998" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/99649389@N02" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DarkDay</a> on <a href="https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/59fb20c5-59c4-41a0-a4eb-403e90d2c6d5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creative Commons</a></figcaption>
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<p>The licensing agreements on their site vary from image to image. But a description of how each image can and can’t be used is clearly laid out next to each photo.</p>
<p>What’s more, they have the best search features of any stock image site. You can filter searches by use (commercial or non-commercial), licensing, image size, image type, source, and more. So finding the right image for your needs is easy.</p>
<h3 id="h.xbo2ycl8t48g">Free High-Resolution Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creative Commons image licenses</a> vary. Be sure to filter searches by your desired license agreement and check all images. All images require attribution.</p>
<h3 id="h.cca3qglerf8i">How to Navigate Creative Commons’ Website</h3>
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<h2 id="h.j7wft7p1u3jm">15. <a href="https://freestocks.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freestocks.org</a></h2>
<p>Freestocks.org is a simple stock photo site containing a large selection of high-resolution images in a variety of categories, including animals, architecture, city, nature, fashion, and more.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-22994" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Joanna Malinowska on <a href="https://freestocks.org/photo/french-bulldog-face-closeup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freestocks</a></figcaption>
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<p>The site is run by 3 photographers who create all the images on the site.</p>
<p>While they may not have the largest selection of images, their photos are unique and very high-quality.</p>
<h3 id="h.bpkcu4quwii2">Free High-Resolution Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://freestocks.org/terms-of-use/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freestocks images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You may modify the images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You cannot redistribute on other stock photo sites.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.xqkdn9xl11kb">How to Navigate Freestocks’ Website</h3>
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<h2 id="h.fo724c5525b1">16. <a href="https://picspree.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picspree</a></h2>
<p>Picspree is a community of image creators who share their content for others to use.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23002" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Alecsandro Andrade de Melo on <a href="https://picspree.com/en/photos/spilled-milk-130473" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picspree</a></figcaption>
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<p>They have a large library of free images in a wide variety of categories. They also offer a premium membership program that grants access to a larger library of high-quality images.</p>
<p>The site also hosts articles and resources that you may find useful.</p>
<h3 id="h.8el0k8rcm7he">Free High-Resolution Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://picspree.com/en/pages/faq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picspree images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You may modify the images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Images cannot be resold in any way without first modifying them.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.slj9mdzdj2sf">How to Navigate Picspree’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="328" class="give-shadow wp-image-23007" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-picspree-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites picspree layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-picspree-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-picspree-layout-300x128.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-picspree-layout-150x64.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.o7gfk9uq3de1">17. <a href="https://skitterphoto.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Skitterphoto</a></h2>
<p>Skitterphoto was created in 2014 by two photographers in the Netherlands. It’s since grown into a community where photographers around the world can upload and share their photos for others to use.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-23015" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by <a href="https://skitterphoto.com/photographers/7/peter-heeling" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Peter Heeling</a> on <a href="https://skitterphoto.com/photos/378/pier-zuidlaardermeer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Skitterphoto</a></figcaption>
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<p>Skitterphoto has a large selection of excellent images all in the public domain. And they have a cool feature that enables you to easily donate money to the authors from any image’s download page.</p>
<h3 id="h.llzdcdcehv3r">Free High-Resolution Images? What’s the Catch?</h3>
<p>All <a href="https://skitterphoto.com/license" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Skitterphoto images are licensed</a> under CC0.</p>
<p><strong>Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You can use the images for commercial and non-commercial purposes, no attribution required.</li>
<li>You may modify the images as you like.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Not Allowed:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>When using images, do not imply endorsement by the creator.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.1xlgulp9sc87">How to Navigate Skitterphoto’s Website</h3>
<p><img width="768" height="390" class="give-shadow wp-image-23019" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-skitterphoto-layout.png" alt="stock photo sites skitterphoto layout" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-skitterphoto-layout.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-skitterphoto-layout-300x152.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stock-photo-sites-skitterphoto-layout-150x76.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
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<h2 id="h.rh7e57x6ika0">Quick Note On Licensing Agreements</h2>
<p>Licensing agreements determine how much control image creators have over how their images are used.</p>
<p>Most stock photography sites license their images under an agreement called <a href="https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/#:~:text=CC0%20enables%20scientists%2C%20educators%2C%20artists,works%20for%20any%20purposes%20without" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creative Commons Zero</a> (CC0). It puts the images in the public domain, enabling you to use them in any project you like, however you like (with some small exceptions), and without giving the author credit.</p>
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<p>However, many sites also place some restrictions on how you use their images. For example, you may not be able to use a photo for immoral purposes (i.e. adult content, promoting drugs, etc.) or to imply endorsement of your business or product by the people in the image.</p>
<p>On some sites, the licensing agreement varies from image to image. While some images have no restrictions, others may be limited to non-commercial use or require that you give credit to the author.</p>
<p>And no matter what the licensing agreement is on the site or photo, you’re never allowed to use images that feature copyrighted brands, models, or properties unless given permission by the owner of the copyright. So, if a photo has a Nike logo in it, then you’ll need permission from Nike to use the image for any commercial purpose.</p>
<p>Bottom line?</p>
<p>Licensing agreements vary from site to site.</p>
<p>While we’ve provided a quick summary of each site’s licensing agreement, you should always double-check the agreement on each site and image before using it.</p>
<p>And, when in doubt, contact the site, photographer, or owner of any potentially copyrighted materials in an image for clarity.</p>
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<h2 id="h.hgz14job4vau">Make Your Next Project Shine!</h2>
<p>You don’t need to buy licenses for high-resolution photos from sites like Getty, Shutterstock, and Depositphotos to fill <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-write-a-blog-post/">your blog posts</a> and articles with great visuals.</p>
<p>That’s because the 17 free stock photo sites on this list will likely have all the pics you need.</p>
<p>Each site has simple licensing agreements that clearly lay out how you can use their images and what legal requirements you need to follow.</p>
<p>Before you go, be sure to bookmark this article for easy reference.</p>
<p>And the next time you need visual content, refer back to this list to find the perfect stock image that’ll make your project pop!</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906158272576052440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959592255022682240.post-13257639543228777682020-10-29T10:19:00.001-07:002020-10-29T10:19:11.617-07:0010 Great Copywriting Examples (+ Takeaways for Copywriters)<p>How useful would it be to have a handy list of great copywriting examples bookmarked for inspiration?</p>
<p>A swipe copy of high-quality examples that inspire you to write engaging website copy, perky popups, and emails that zing with persuasion.</p>
<p>Best of all, how wonderful would it be to understand why those copywriting examples are so effective and what techniques you can steal to improve your own writing?</p>
<p>That’s what you’ll find here. Hot tips, tangible advice, and resources to take your adverts, taglines and other sales copy from meh to mind-blowing.</p>
<p>Let’s dive in.</p>
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<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/copywriting-examples.jpg" alt="Great Copywriting Examples (+ Takeaways for Copywriters)" width="900" height="600" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22959" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/copywriting-examples.jpg 900w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/copywriting-examples-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/copywriting-examples-150x100.jpg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/copywriting-examples-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<h2 id="h.e00gkckpnlyx">What Makes These Copywriting Examples Good Enough for Our Swipe File?</h2>
<p>You know those ads on Google and Facebook? What about all that stuff in your mailbox you forgot you subscribed to? Those are examples of copywriting.</p>
<p>But are they <em>great</em> copywriting examples? Probably not.</p>
<p>Great copywriting is when the words compel you to sit up, take notice, and do something.</p>
<p>You see, killer copywriting triggers an emotional reaction so deeply rooted in our psychology, we’re unable to control it. Emotions like greed, compassion, envy, the need to belong, or the fear of missing out.</p>
<p>Good copywriting says, ‘<em>trust me, I have the solution. You can stop looking</em>.’ And that’s what our examples do.</p>
<p>It can be as simple as writing copy that tempts us with something free. Or convincing us to spend up big because it increases our self-esteem and social worth.</p>
<p>Like this 1958 classic from the “Father of Advertising”, David Ogilvy:</p>
<p><img width="768" height="644" class="give-shadow wp-image-22953" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-David-Ogilvy.png" alt="Copywriting examples David Ogilvy" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-David-Ogilvy.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-David-Ogilvy-239x200.png 239w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-David-Ogilvy-150x126.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p>Ogilvy knew what made his target audience tick. His headline put them in the driver’s seat. They could smell the plush leather and hear the purring of the engine under the assured ticking of the clock.</p>
<p>Best of all, they could feel the envious stares of other drivers, clattering past in their clunkers and rattletraps, wishing they too could join the exclusive Rolls-Royce owners club.</p>
<p>It was the longest running and most successful Rolls-Royce ad, resulting in a 50% increase in sales in its first year, and it formed the go-to template used by many copywriters. No list of great copywriting examples would be complete without it.</p>
<p>Now let’s look at 10 more copywriting examples that target a range of psychological triggers and compel us to say, ‘<em>Yes please! Where’s the Buy Now button</em>?’</p>
<h2 id="h.9pfame2s7oev">Copywriting Example #1: The Empathetic Homepage</h2>
<p>One second. Maybe two. That’s all the time you’ve got to persuade people to keep reading your web copy.</p>
<p>So, you have to draw them in immediately. Like this homepage from <a href="https://www.marieforleo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marie Forleo</a>:</p>
<p><img width="768" height="320" class="give-shadow wp-image-22955" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-Marie-Forleo-Website.png" alt="Copywriting examples Marie Forleo Website" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-Marie-Forleo-Website.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-Marie-Forleo-Website-300x125.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-Marie-Forleo-Website-150x63.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p>Marie provides online training and resources, and her purpose is to inspire you to build your dreams.</p>
<h3 id="h.fjjo2dx8m8vr">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>You need to visit the site to get the full effect, but here’s why it’s a great piece of copywriting:</p>
<p>Firstly, the focus is on you. Her opening statement is warm, encouraging, and empathetic. Like a big hug from your Mom.</p>
<p>Scroll down and the empathy continues with phrases like, “<em>You don’t have to get it perfect, you just have to get it going</em>.”</p>
<p>There’s no hard sell, no credit card required. She draws you in with free resources and big, bold call-to-action (CTA) buttons.</p>
<p>Then she convinces you with testimonials from happy customers and impressive endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson.</p>
<h3 id="h.n6jar5iy9mp6">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
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<li><strong>Empathy:</strong> Picture your audience. What are their pain points? Use ‘you’ rather than ‘me’ or ‘I’. Tell them a <a href="https://smartblogger.com/pointless-stories/">story that creates a bond</a> to make them feel understood and valued.</li>
<li><strong>Social proof</strong><strong> and authority:</strong> This is a trust building technique. Use customer testimonials, and showcase relevant experience, skills, or qualifications.</li>
<li><strong>Call to Action:</strong> Move visitors through the site with helpful CTA buttons like Maria’s: ‘Download’, ‘Watch Now’, and ‘Get Inspired’.</li>
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<h2 id="h.jczx1uxlgpii">Copywriting Example #2: The Shock-Effect Billboard</h2>
<p>Billboards are usually targeted at motorists. They need to grab attention and leave a lasting impression, as the cars whizz by.</p>
<p>This is a perfect example:</p>
<p><img width="768" height="421" class="give-shadow wp-image-22948" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-billboard-copy.png" alt="Copywriting examples billboard copy" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-billboard-copy.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-billboard-copy-300x164.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-billboard-copy-150x82.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h3 id="h.x8zaa25wxbes">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>This billboard sells a serious message with great impact. Literally.</p>
<p>The message is instant. It slams into our brain using 4 words and 1 image. And it’s even more powerful because they crumpled the actual billboard at the point of impact.</p>
<p>Great copy isn’t just about words. The context, layout, and relationship of the words and images are just as important.</p>
<h3 id="h.rhf49uuylwj">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
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<li><strong>Triggering shock:</strong> Negative emotions like shock and fear work as well as positive ones. What emotions can you associate with the product you’re writing about? What <a href="https://smartblogger.com/power-words/">power words</a> might trigger those emotions?</li>
<li><strong>Tone:</strong> Always use an appropriate tone of voice for the audience and message. This billboard is perfect — serious, but simple.</li>
<li><strong>Brevity.</strong> If you can say it in 4 words, don’t use more. One of the best ways to achieve brevity is to cut out <a href="https://smartblogger.com/filler-words/">unnecessary adjectives and superlatives</a> like ‘very’.</li>
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<h2 id="h.ve85zcx5xyrp">Copywriting Example #3: The Funny Popup</h2>
<p>Popups. We all hate them, but everyone uses them.</p>
<p>But sometimes a perky little popup begs forgiveness. Like this one from <a href="https://reallygoodemails.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Really Good Emails</a>:</p>
<p><img width="529" height="599" class="give-shadow wp-image-22950" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-popup.png" alt="Copywriting examples popup" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-popup.png 529w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-popup-177x200.png 177w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-popup-132x150.png 132w" sizes="(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px" /></p>
<h3 id="h.jib9id12gold">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>It’s apologetic. It knows it’s annoying, so it uses cheeky charm to win you over.</p>
<p>This whimsy continues in the ‘name’ field where it uses a silly name to show where you need to enter your details.</p>
<p>Just think: if <em>Really Good Emails</em> can make its popup worth reading, the rest of the site must be great.</p>
<h3 id="h.pxevjs8ifl2b">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
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<li><strong>Good headline:</strong> Make it funny, cheeky, controversial — <a href="https://smartblogger.com/outrageous-headlines/">anything but boring</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Humor:</strong> If you can raise a smile, you’re halfway to a conversion. <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-be-funny/">Here’s</a> how you do it well.</li>
<li><strong>Honesty:</strong> Popups are like flies. You just want to swat them out of your way, so be honest about it and you may win a few hearts (and addresses for your email list).</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="h.dgy8z32khbis">Copywriting Example #4: The Engaging Email</h2>
<p>How many emails do you delete without opening? And what makes you open the others?</p>
<p>Usually it’s because:</p>
<ol>
<li>You trust the sender and want to hear what they have to say, or</li>
<li>You can’t resist the subject line.</li>
</ol>
<p>No one knows this better than Laura Belgray from <a href="https://talkingshrimp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talking Shrimp</a>, the queen of email marketing whose conversion rates are through the roof.</p>
<p>Here’s a typical email from Laura, the second in her welcome sequence to new subscribers:</p>
<p><img width="768" height="1410" class="give-shadow wp-image-22945" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-email.png" alt="Copywriting examples email" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-email.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-email-109x200.png 109w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-email-558x1024.png 558w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-email-82x150.png 82w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h3 id="h.z0g29n9uba1b">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>Laura has one of the strongest voices in the world of copywriting. She writes like your best friend would. She’s funny, irreverent, ballsy, and honest.</p>
<p>Her language is full intimacy and humor, but above all, she’s a skilled salesperson. She’s like a heat-seeking missile, on a mission to get you to click through (while charming the socks off you).</p>
<h3 id="h.lpn5ztbevjid">Email Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Subject line</strong><strong>:</strong> If it sucks, it doesn’t get opened. Make it intriguing, arouse their curiosity, and avoid anything too salesy (unless it’s irresistible, like ‘free’ or ‘only 2 hours remaining’).</li>
<li><strong>Know your audience:</strong> <a href="https://smartblogger.com/email-promotion/">Write as though you know them</a> — that the email is intended for their eyes only. Visualize the reader, know their needs, and make it conversational.</li>
<li><strong>Tight Copy:</strong> Keep your writing tight and deliberate. <a href="https://smartblogger.com/writing-sentences/">Use active verbs, cut the flab</a>, and make every word count.</li>
<li><strong>Call to Action:</strong> Always include a call to action (CTA) and at least one PS — did you know people often skim down to the PS first?</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="h.22gz5q2b5knu">Copywriting Example #5: The Irresistible Landing Page</h2>
<p>When you click a CTA link, it often takes you to a landing page, which has a very specific task — to convert potential customers into buyers or subscribers.</p>
<p>Here’s a landing page from <a href="https://www.masterclass.com/classes/gordon-ramsay-teaches-cooking-restaurant-recipes-at-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MasterClass</a>, a website that streams video lessons from the world’s leading experts in their niche, like Gordon Ramsey.</p>
<p><img width="520" height="1600" class="give-shadow wp-image-22954" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-landing-page.png" alt="Copywriting examples landing page" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-landing-page.png 520w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-landing-page-65x200.png 65w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-landing-page-333x1024.png 333w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-landing-page-49x150.png 49w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-landing-page-499x1536.png 499w" sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px" /></p>
<h3 id="h.rswhqepvib0g">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>MasterClass is like an online university where the professors are celebrities. Imagine Samuel L. Jackson teaching you about acting, or Anna Wintour tutoring you on leadership!</p>
<p>Apart from being beautifully designed, with high-quality images and videos, this landing page pulls out every sales and conversion trick in the book, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>A call to action button above the fold.</li>
<li>Minimal navigation distractions. It wants you to focus on Gordon Ramsay’s class.</li>
<li>In the video, Gordon promises, “<em>Everything I’ve learned is laid bare in this MasterClass</em>”. It’s a compelling value proposition.</li>
<li>Teasers, trailers, and samples so you can try-before-you-buy.</li>
<li>A sign-up form to join their email list.</li>
<li>A pricing breakdown of what you get for your money to reinforce the value proposition.</li>
<li>FAQs designed to erase the last trace of doubt.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.7tx6pvo8nsfx">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Social proof</strong><strong>:</strong> You may not have Gordon Ramsey as social proof, but use what you can, like customer testimonials, or your client’s awards and achievements.</li>
<li><strong>Call to action:</strong> There are 3 subscription buttons on this page, plus one for a gift subscription, which is genius. Would this work for the online business you’re writing about?</li>
<li><strong>Creating desire:</strong> The body copy reads, “<em>You’re not just learning recipes, you’re learning how to take your cooking to the next level</em>.” Irresistible benefits for a home-cook enthusiast. What would your audience find irresistible? Show them how the product can change their life for the better. Win their hearts and minds with <a href="https://smartblogger.com/storytelling/">a story</a>. And don’t think this only applies to consumer products. Buyers of high-tech SaaS products also respond to emotional triggers in a landing page, case study, or any sales copy.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="h.rhxljt5ct41v">Copywriting Example #6: The Trustworthy FAQ Page</h2>
<p>If you thought FAQs were created to answer questions, think again. Here are some of the reasons organizations include an FAQ page on their site:</p>
<ul>
<li>It showcases your expertise, trustworthiness, and authority.</li>
<li>Draws people to your site by responding to their search criteria, which gives you lots of SEO opportunities.</li>
<li>It helps to overcome objections and move people towards a purchasing decision.</li>
<li>It’s a great way to tell people what you want them to know about your products without making it sound like a sales pitch.</li>
</ul>
<p>And that takes some copywriting know-how. Just ask McDonalds:</p>
<p><img width="623" height="1600" class="give-shadow wp-image-22949" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-FAQs.png" alt="Copywriting examples FAQs" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-FAQs.png 623w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-FAQs-78x200.png 78w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-FAQs-399x1024.png 399w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-FAQs-58x150.png 58w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-FAQs-598x1536.png 598w" sizes="(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px" /></p>
<h3 id="h.4t80ctzcpzww">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>McDonalds is a content marketing juggernaut, as this <a href="https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-our-food/our-food-your-questions.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a> page demonstrates.</p>
<p>Firstly, the questions are highly optimized to respond to keywords and phrases used in Google such as ‘Do any of the McDonald’s stores sell curly fries?’ As it happens, they don’t, but why miss the opportunity to capture the attention of people who ask.</p>
<p>McDonalds is cheap and convenient, but its food isn’t famous for its health benefits. Rather than avoid the elephant in the room, the FAQ page asks, and then side-steps the stickier questions, like this:</p>
<p><img width="1425" height="614" class="give-shadow wp-image-22946" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-McDonalds-FAQs.png" alt="Copywriting examples McDonalds FAQs" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-McDonalds-FAQs.png 1425w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-McDonalds-FAQs-300x129.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-McDonalds-FAQs-1024x441.png 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-McDonalds-FAQs-150x65.png 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-McDonalds-FAQs-768x331.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1425px) 100vw, 1425px" /></p>
<p>Most of the links in the answers direct people to other pages and content in the site, which helps retain visitors and boost their SEO. And with a highly visible search function at the top of the page, it’s like a directory for the whole site.</p>
<h3 id="h.e8m1mbtpagq4">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Building trust:</strong> With every answer McDonalds is saying: You can trust us to listen to you, and deliver what you want. It uses phrases like “<em>it’s something we know our customers want</em>” and “<em>It’s time for All Day Breakfast. Why? Because of you!</em>” Think about the ways you can respond to customers’ concerns and feedback to build trust in the FAQs you’re writing.</li>
<li><strong>Conversational tone:</strong> Use a friendly, conversational tone, but make sure it suits the audience you’re writing for. McDonalds uses phrases like “<em>Great question</em>,” and “<em>Makes you wish you had one right now, doesn’t it?</em>”</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="h.11va9quvyqni">Copywriting Example #7: The Persuasive Social Media Ads</h2>
<p>We all know that classic line from Ernest Hemingway:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>It’s possibly the greatest ad copy of all time because it conjures up an entire story in just 6 words, each one dripping with emotion.</p>
<p>There’s no Tweet, LinkedIn, or Facebook post that quite matches Hemmingway’s flair, but the principles of writing social media ads are the same. You need to be brief and relevant, while packing a persuasive punch.</p>
<p>L’Oréal Paris comes close with this ad:</p>
<p><img width="768" height="419" class="give-shadow wp-image-22951" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-social-media-ad.png" alt="Copywriting examples social media ad" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-social-media-ad.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-social-media-ad-300x164.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-social-media-ad-150x82.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p>The ad — a 6-second video featuring actress, Eva Longoria — is targeted at women who want to get rid of their grey roots instantly.</p>
<h3 id="h.kj6via1dq8vl">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>The text above the video gets right to the point: “<em>Instant coverage for gray roots?</em>” It conjures up the problem and the target market in 5 words.</p>
<p>In the video, Eva Longoria demonstrates the product, squeals in delight, and says “<em>I don’t know what it’s made of but it’s magic</em>.”</p>
<p>Who cares what it’s made of! If it works for Eva Longoria, it’s going to work for every other woman who wants to look like Eva Longoria.</p>
<p>And that’s why the ad is so effective.</p>
<h3 id="h.6wivfp2y13o3">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Relevancy:</strong> The advantage of social media is that you can select your target audience by gender, age, interests, or down to a pin-prick on a map. Make sure your message is just as targeted and relevant to their needs, delivering a message they will understand, instantly.</li>
<li><strong>Benefits over features:</strong> Forget the features, focus on the benefits. How is your product going to solve their problem or improve their life?</li>
<li><strong>Product demonstration:</strong> If you can demonstrate how your product or service works, do it. It’s one of the most effective sales techniques.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="h.5v5ybr582ehz">Copywriting Example #8: The ‘Buy Me Now’ Product Descriptions</h2>
<p>How many times have you clicked through to product details on an ecommerce site, only to find a lackluster description that leaves you cold?</p>
<p>But if you’ve ever visited <a href="https://methodhome.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Method’s</a> website and read the dreamy descriptions of their cleaning products, you’ll know how hard it is to resist hitting the ‘buy now’ button.</p>
<p><img width="768" height="915" class="give-shadow wp-image-22952" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-product-descriptions.png" alt="Copywriting examples product descriptions" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-product-descriptions.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-product-descriptions-168x200.png 168w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-product-descriptions-126x150.png 126w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h3 id="h.ucdpmz7uasi">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>Let’s face it, dish soap and gel hand wash are not the sexiest products. But Method uses dynamic language and <a href="https://smartblogger.com/metaphor-examples/">metaphors</a> to conjure up images of fashionistas (“<em>on-trend colors</em>”)… international travel (“<em>a sun-drenched hillside in Tuscany</em>”)… and enviable lifestyles (“<em>a relaxing hour in a spa</em>”).</p>
<p>Why would you want to buy any other brand of soap?</p>
<h3 id="h.qfrr64jmimfo">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Benefits over features:</strong> Method tells you their dish soap will whisk you away to Tuscany. What are the <a href="https://www.enchantingmarketing.com/features-and-benefits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">benefits of the product</a> for your audience?</li>
<li><strong>Sensory Language:</strong> Every one of Method’s descriptions is a mini experience, sparking the reader’s imagination, like “<em>the crisp scent of freshly cut basil wafting in the breeze</em>”. What story can you weave about your products that will capture a mood or an emotion? What <a href="https://smartblogger.com/sensory-words/">luscious language</a> can you use to make them feel, taste, smell, or experience the benefits of the product?</li>
<li><strong>Humor:</strong> Method’s products descriptions are whimsical and funny. They brighten up a drab day and make you happy to be buying mundane soap. Can you add the same sense of fantasy and fun to your ecommerce product descriptions?</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="h.8n0a2snwrtfu">Copywriting Example #9: The Awe-Inspiring Topical Ad</h2>
<p>A topical ad is when the advertiser takes something that’s in the news and spins it to their advantage. Like this advert by international money transfer service, TransferWise:</p>
<p><img width="768" height="857" class="give-shadow wp-image-22947" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-topical-ad.png" alt="Copywriting examples topical ad" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-topical-ad.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-topical-ad-179x200.png 179w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-topical-ad-134x150.png 134w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p>The ad appeared in the Australian Financial Review newspaper following a government enquiry into the banking sector. The Deputy Chair of the enquiry criticized the four major Australian retail banks for their hidden currency exchange fees and said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“It’s very, very simple. TransferWise does it… They just tell you how much you pay to transfer money. This isn’t complicated… You just need to come clean with people.”</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 id="h.jhnhn6uckt1t">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>TransferWise was handed a silver bullet on a golden platter, and they didn’t let it go to waste:</p>
<ul>
<li>They acted immediately, while the topic was newsworthy, and the public was interested.</li>
<li>They capitalized on the issue while staying true to their own messaging: <em>Be radically transparent. Charge as little as possible.</em> As a brand awareness ad, it couldn’t have been stronger.</li>
<li>They ran the full-page ad in Australia’s most elite newspaper aimed at a business audience. But they used the language of their customers — individuals who live and work around the world — to emphasize the snootiness and arrogance of the banks.</li>
<li>They brazenly took on their major competitors (‘<em>Dear Banks</em>’), pitching themselves as the little guy in a David and Goliath saga, and won.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.olxb728l1lr">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Humor:</strong> With their tongue firmly in their cheek, TransferWise used satirical humor to put the knife into their competitors and give it a good twist. Warning: Be very cautious when using this <a href="https://econsultancy.com/how-brands-have-used-satire-in-advertising/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">form of humor</a> as it can backfire.</li>
<li><strong>Controversy:</strong> If you’re going to do something controversial like naming and shaming your competitors, you need to take a stand and believe in your own convictions. This is a perfect, awe-inspiring example.</li>
<li><strong>Tone of Voice:</strong> The ad remained true to TransferWise’s down-to-earth tone of voice, even throwing in a bit of Aussie slang (‘<em>fair dinkum</em>’) in an otherwise high-brow setting. Think about the audience you’re writing for and the tone of voice that would best resonate with them.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="h.qkm9s67fw2pn">Copywriting Example #10: The Timeless Tagline</h2>
<p>The job of a tagline is to sum up a key value proposition in a few succinct words. A great tagline is memorable (Nike: <em>Just do it</em>) and sets a brand apart from its competitors (Apple: <em>Think different</em>).</p>
<p>It can be heart-warming (Disneyland: <em>The Happiest Place on Earth</em>), or self-effacing (Volkswagen: <em>Think Small</em>).</p>
<p>A tagline is usually the last thing people see or hear at the end of any marketing copy, and its job is to keep the brand top of mind for future buying decisions.</p>
<p>Here’s arguably the all-time best copywriting example of a tagline:</p>
<p><img width="768" height="350" class="give-shadow wp-image-22944" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-tagline.png" alt="Copywriting examples tagline" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-tagline.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-tagline-300x137.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copywriting-examples-tagline-150x68.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h3 id="h.drsjj473y4ba">Why It’s Effective</h3>
<p>Ad copywriter, <a href="https://www.debeersgroup.com/about-us/a-diamond-is-forever" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Frances Gerety</a>, came up with the famous tagline for De Beers in the 1940s, when only the rich and famous bought diamonds.</p>
<p>It’s effective because it directly connected diamonds with eternal love (instead of wealth) and — virtually overnight — diamond engagement rings became the symbol of that sentiment. By 1951, 80% of brides in the United States wore a diamond ring, a tradition which continues to this day.</p>
<p>So great was the tagline, it has been used in every De Beers ads for engagement rings since 1948. In 1956, it inspired the title of a James Bond novel, and in 1971 the Shirley Bassey song of the same name.</p>
<p>In 1999, it was named ‘The Slogan of the Century’ by Advertising Age.</p>
<h3 id="h.lyj1dzczi6sc">Copywriting Techniques You Can Steal</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Value proposition</strong><strong>:</strong> De Beers value proposition is: if you buy this ring, your love will never end. What is the core value proposition of the brand you are writing about? Will it make people smarter, faster, happier, richer?</li>
<li><strong>Brevity:</strong> The <a href="https://copyblogger.com/create-a-tagline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">best taglines</a> are short sentences that only a few words long, yet still pack a punch. Write the core value proposition as succinctly and clearly as possible, then start trimming back the words and adding pizzazz.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="h.mvclm6cbxwuh">Which of These Great Copywriting Examples is Your Favorite?</h2>
<p>Becoming a great copywriter isn’t about being a creative genius.</p>
<p>It’s about <a href="https://smartblogger.com/sin-of-originality/">borrowing the very best ideas</a> from the creative geniuses who came before you, studying their techniques, and applying them to your own writing — whether that be for SEO, a case study, or blogging.</p>
<p>That’s why you need to bookmark these copywriting examples and continue to build your own swipe file as you build your skills.</p>
<p>But in the meantime, we’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p>Which of these copywriting examples is your favorite? Is there a great example we missed?</p>
<p>Let us know in a comment below.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906158272576052440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959592255022682240.post-46709529155215659532020-10-15T09:19:00.001-07:002020-10-15T09:19:03.077-07:00350+ Onomatopoeia Examples for Writers (& Kids at Heart)<h4 style="text-align:center;">Looking for onomatopoeia examples so you can give your writing some extra oomph? You’ve come to the right place.</h4>
<p>Flip to any random Batman comic page. Instantly, you’re an earwitness to a fantastical wham-bam-ka-powerful superhero fight scene, made possible by onomatopoeia!</p>
<p>It’s a proven literary gem that draws readers in like buzzing bees to honey.</p>
<p>And in this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about onomatopoeia, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Examples of onomatopoeia in classical and modern day writing (not just comics);</li>
<li>Definitions and differences between onomatopoeia and other sound-based literary devices;</li>
<li>Benefits of adding onomatopoeia’s sensory element to your words;</li>
<li>350+ sound words that’ll immediately power-up your own writing.</li>
</ul>
<p>Let’s get crackin’!</p>
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<h2 id="h.t94m8kru4epj">What Onomatopoeia Is (and Isn’t)</h2>
<p>At first glance, the word ‘onomatopoeia’ is slightly intimidating:</p>
<ul>
<li>How do you <em>pronounce</em> onomatopoeia?</li>
<li>What <em>is</em> onomatopoeia and how is it different from other literary devices?</li>
</ul>
<p>So, a little groundwork:</p>
<h3 id="h.2uxnpypyijo4">What’s the Definition of Onomatopoeia?</h3>
<p>Onomatopoeia is the creation of and rhetorical use of words that phonetically imitate or suggest the actual sound that they describe.</p>
<p>Pronounced [aa – nuh – maa – tuh – <em>pee</em><strong> </strong>– uh], onomatopoeia’s etymology traces back to two words in the Greek language, which suggest its meaning:</p>
<ul>
<li>‘onoma’, meaning ‘name’, and</li>
<li>‘poiein’, meaning ‘to make’ (poem and poet have the same origin).</li>
</ul>
<p>As our language evolves, sometimes we create words to specifically imitate the sound they represent. It’s no surprise that onomatopoeic words are comparable across different languages, conveying similar sounds. For instance, the Spanish word for a turkey sound is ‘gluglú gluglú’, which sounds very similar to the English language interpretation of ‘gobble gobble’.</p>
<p>Most words that demonstrate onomatopoeia can be categorized into five groups of sounds:</p>
<ul>
<li>Animal sounds <strong>(bow-wow</strong>, <strong>oink</strong>, <strong>cock-a-doodle-doo</strong>)</li>
<li>Collision or explosive sounds (<strong>boom</strong>, <strong>crash</strong>, <strong>clang</strong>)</li>
<li>Musical sounds (<strong>toot</strong>, <strong>clang</strong>, <strong>pluck</strong>)</li>
<li>Movement of water, air, or objects (<strong>puff</strong>, <strong>vroom</strong>, <strong>rustle</strong>)</li>
<li>Human sounds (<strong>sneeze</strong>, <strong>belch</strong>, <strong>cough</strong>)</li>
</ul>
<p>There are also many animals, insects, birds, and objects onomatopoeically named for the sound they make. Here’s a short list:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bobwhite</strong></li>
<li><strong>Chickadee</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cuckoo</strong></li>
<li><strong>Owl</strong></li>
<li><strong>Killdeer</strong></li>
<li><strong>Whippoorwill</strong></li>
<li><strong>Bumblebee</strong></li>
<li><strong>Katydid</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cricket</strong></li>
<li><strong>Zyzzyx</strong> (an insect!)</li>
<li><strong>Flip-flops</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>As young children, we were first introduced to animal sounds through onomatopoeia. Words to describe animal sounds, like a dog’s <strong>bark</strong>, a cat’s <strong>meow</strong>, or cow’s <strong>moo</strong> are phonetically similar to the actual sound that the animal makes.</p>
<p>Animal sounds are fun sound words, but onomatopoeia rules get a little tricky when we refer to sounds made by humans.</p>
<h3 id="h.zal9px7saaz5">What’s the Difference Between Onomatopoeia and Interjections?</h3>
<p>Human words of expression like ‘wow’ and ‘oops’ are often incorrectly labeled as onomatopoeia words. The distinction here is that these one- or two-word <strong>interjections</strong> are the actual words uttered instead of an onomatopoeic word that <em>suggests the sound</em> of the utterance.</p>
<p>To illustrate, let’s compare some human interjections (typically emotionally-packed) with with their phonetically descriptive onomatopoeia counterparts:</p>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Interjections</strong></td>
<td><strong>Onomatopoeic words</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ugh</td>
<td>grunt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>he he he</td>
<td>snicker</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>eeek</td>
<td>scream</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>hey</td>
<td>shout</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3 id="h.qlyptkjxini9">What’s the Difference Between Onomatopoeia and Other Sound-Based Literary Devices?</h3>
<p><a href="https://smartblogger.com/alliteration-examples/">Alliteration</a>, assonance, and consonance are stylistic <a href="https://smartblogger.com/literary-devices/">literary devices</a> that repeat words with similar beginning sounds, vowel sounds or consonant sounds to set a tone or create a mood.</p>
<p>Like your 87-year-old grandma at the Thanksgiving table, onomatopoeia is more direct. Used correctly, onomatopoeia is the most straightforward and efficient literary device to convey sounds that you want readers to “hear”.</p>
<h2 id="h.2dayh8e2o8m7">Benefits of Using Onomatopoeia</h2>
<p>Onomatopoeia engages your readers’ senses by drawing attention to sounds through the use of phonetically similar words. When you leverage literary devices and inject <a href="https://smartblogger.com/sensory-words/">sensory words</a> like onomatopoeia in your work, your <a href="https://smartblogger.com/power-words/">words become more powerful</a>, memorable and influential.</p>
<p>As a type of figurative language, onomatopoeia uses imitation to name things or describe sounds, producing a dramatic and more engaging effect on your readers.</p>
<p>Think of onomatopoeia as a ‘twofer’ sound descriptor. Onomatopoeia words simultaneously describe and imitate sounds with the help of their verbal pronunciation.</p>
<p>For example, when pronounced out loud, words like ‘<strong>beep</strong>’, ‘<strong>clack</strong>’, and ‘<strong>hiccup</strong>’ instantly suggest specific sounds – sounds you’re familiar with and related to specific actions.</p>
<p>Let’s observe the sound effects of onomatopoeia at work by comparing these two sentences:</p>
<ul>
<li>He silenced his phone alarm as he jumped out of bed, eager to start his first day on the job.</li>
<li>He <strong>jabbed</strong> at his <strong>squawking</strong> phone<strong> </strong>as he <strong>whooshed</strong> out of bed, eager to start his first day on the job.</li>
</ul>
<p>Onomatopoeia enables readers to better connect with the scene: to “hear” the obnoxious alarm and the young man’s finger rapidly tapping at his phone, and sense a quick flip of blankets as he hops out of bed. As a writer, onomatopoeia gives you the tools to compose an elaborate symphony of sounds that’ll stimulate your reader’s imagination.</p>
<p>Onomatopoeia earns bonus points too because sensory words like these make it easier for readers to remember what they’ve read. <a href="https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/stages-of-memory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Memories start with our senses</a>, so artfully select onomatopoeic sound words (and other sensory words) that’ll captivate your readers and make your message unforgettable.</p>
<p>Let’s take a look at onomatopoeia in action with some classic examples.</p>
<h2 id="h.7ff52ph6tkje">Examples of Onomatopoeia</h2>
<p>Time-honored works of literary greats and poets swarm our senses with onomatopoeia.</p>
<h3 id="h.rlkkqkjesf2n">Onomatopoeia in Literature & Poetry</h3>
<p>In Shakespeare’s <em>The Tempest</em>, Caliban’s observations about the sounds on his island includes two onomatopoeia words:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises<br />
Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.<br />
Sometimes a thousand <strong>twangling</strong> instruments<br />
Will <strong>hum</strong> about mine ears; and sometimes voices…”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>In his famous poem, <em>The Bells</em>,<em> </em>American poet Edgar Allan Poe used sound words to represent diminishing tones of bells to signify the four stages of life (childhood, youth, middle-age, and death).</p>
<p>Onomatopoeia is prevalent throughout, but as the poem progresses the final lines of each stanza contain symbolic onomatopoeic sound words harmonious with the life stages described.</p>
<p>The light sound of bells in this excerpt from the first stanza signifies a carefree childhood:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“…From the <strong>jingling</strong> and the <strong>tinkling</strong> of the bells.”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The second stanza continues with the joyous wedding bells of youth:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“…To the rhyming and <strong>chiming</strong> of the bells!”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Moving on, the third stanza suggests a more daunting awareness of the end of life:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“…In the <strong>clamor</strong> and <strong>clangor</strong> of the bells!”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Finally, death is represented in the fourth stanza by the sounds of somber funeral bells:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“…To the <strong>moaning</strong> and the <strong>groaning</strong> of the bells.”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Coincidentally, Mr. Poe coined the onomatopoeic word <strong>tintinnabulation</strong> in the first stanza of this poem, which suggests a familiar tinkling of bells.</p>
<p>But, if there’s an award for the longest onomatopoeia word, James Joyce gets the prize!</p>
<p>Irish novelist, James Joyce introduced ten 100+ character onomatopoeic words to describe thunder in his last book, <em>Finnegan’s Wake</em>. His most famous word is a hybrid of thunder-related words from many languages and represents the thunderous fall of Adam and Eve. (In this instance, the word ‘<strong>clap</strong>’ just wouldn’t have the same effect!)</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“The fall (<strong>bababadalgharaghtakamminarronnkonnbronntonner-<br />
ronntuonnthunntrovarrhounawnskawntoohoohoordenenthur-<br />
nuk</strong>!) of a once wallstrait oldparr is retaled early in bed and later on<br />
life down through all Christian minstrelsy.”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>This JoyceGeek YouTube video explores origins and clarifies the pronunciation of this thunder word:</p>
<div class="ast-oembed-container"><iframe title="DON'T PANIC: it's only Finnegans Wake - thunderword #1" width="1000" height="563" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TV3vT5nW_I4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div>
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<p>Moving into more relatable works, Robert Frost’s nostalgic admiration of the <em>Birches</em> uses onomatopoeia to fill our senses with the sounds of the trees as air moves through them:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“…After a rain. They <strong>click</strong> upon themselves<br />
As the breeze rises, and turn many-colored<br />
As the stir <strong>cracks</strong> and <strong>crazes</strong> their enamel…”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>In children’s poetry, Jack Prelutsky’s onomatopoeically entitled poem, <em>Boing! Boing! Squeak!</em><strong> </strong>captivates young listeners and parents alike with his tale of his clamorous little visitor:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“<strong>Boing! Boing! Squeak!</strong><br />
<strong>Boing! Boing! Squeak!</strong><br />
A <strong>bouncing</strong> mouse is in my house,<br />
it’s been here for a week…</p>
<p>…that mouse continues <strong>bouncing</strong><br />
every minute of the day,<br />
it <strong>bounces bounces bounces</strong><br />
but it doesn’t <strong>bounce</strong> away…”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Another adorable Prelutsky children’s poem uses sound words to activate the young listener’s sense of taste. His onomatopoeic name for delicious little morsels that beg to be eaten is <em>Yubbazubbies</em>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“<strong>Yubbazubbies</strong>, you are <strong>yummy</strong>,<br />
you are <strong>succulent</strong> and sweet,<br />
you are splendidly delicious,<br />
quite delectable to eat,<br />
how I <strong>smack</strong> my lips with relish<br />
when you <strong>bump</strong> against my knees,<br />
then <strong>nuzzle</strong> up beside me,<br />
<strong>chirping</strong>, ‘Eat us if you please!’…”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>As we shift into other genres, we’ll discover that the use of onomatopoeia is a reliable and prevalent marketing tool.</p>
<h3 id="h.7stuh4aoq61">Onomatopoeia in Pop Culture</h3>
<p>Onomatopoeia is used in all aspects of pop culture to influence and attract the senses of consumers.</p>
<h4 id="h.uwh76l180csi">Snappy Brands and Slogans</h4>
<p>Due to its sensory appeal, onomatopoeia is often used in branding and advertising. Faced with the challenge of conveying taste to consumers, food marketing gurus carefully choose sound words to appeal to their consumers’ taste buds. Non-food marketing projects use onomatopoeia to appeal to consumers’ needs or desires (like to drive fast)!</p>
<p>This vintage Rice Krispies commercial is a classic example of their “<strong>Snap! Crackle! Pop!</strong>” slogan and onomatopoeically-named mascots:</p>
<div class="ast-oembed-container"><iframe title="snap crackle pop old rice krispies commercial" width="1000" height="750" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q6TIsxTdrCU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div>
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<p>You’re likely familiar with these onomatopoeic brands and slogans:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Google</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tweeting</strong> on <strong>Twitter</strong></li>
<li><strong>Krispy</strong> Kreme</li>
<li><strong>Ziploc</strong></li>
<li>Cap’n <strong>Crunch</strong></li>
<li><strong>Schweppes</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pop</strong> Tarts</li>
<li><strong>Pop</strong> Rocks</li>
<li><strong>Slurpee</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tic Tacs</strong></li>
<li><strong>Wham-O</strong> Toys</li>
<li><strong>Kaboom</strong> Energy Drink</li>
<li><strong>Zoom</strong> Video Communications</li>
<li>Alka-Seltzer’s “<strong>Plop, plop, fizz, fizz</strong> (oh what a relief it is)”</li>
<li>Mazda’s “<strong>Zoom, Zoom</strong>”</li>
</ul>
<p>Of course, onomatopoeia is extremely influential in other popular culture media like music and other forms of entertainment.</p>
<h4 id="h.4j965fex61h8">Pop-ular Music, Film and TV Shows (and Comics)</h4>
<p>Remember the lyrics of Ylvis’ “<em>The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)</em>” playing on repeat in your head in 2013? A big thanks goes in part to the onomatopoeia animal sounds woven into the lyrics. (Apologies for the earworm!)</p>
<p>Back in the 70’s, Todd Rundgren refreshed listeners on the concept of onomatopoeia with his song of the same name. The sound words in the lyrics help describe the “feeling in (his) heart”:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“…It’s sort of <strong>lub, dub, lub, dub<br /></strong> A sound in my head that I can’t describe<br />
It’s sort of <strong>zoom, zip, hiccup, drip<br />
Ding, dong, crunch, crack, bark, meow, whinnie, quack…</strong>”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Contemporary artist Charli XCX sings about a different sound to her heart in the her 2014 hit, “<strong>Boom Clap</strong>” (the <strong>beat</strong> goes on and on…):</p>
<div class="ast-oembed-container"><iframe title="The Fault In Our Stars - Charli XCX - Boom Clap" width="1000" height="563" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AOPMlIIg_38?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div>
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<p>Onomatopoeia gave moviegoers clues to the sounds made by the automobile in the movie based on Ian Fleming’s 1960’s story entitled “<strong>Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang</strong>”.</p>
<p>The classic ‘60’s Batman TV series flashed onomatopoeia words like “<strong>Wham!</strong>”, “<strong>Pow!</strong>” and “<strong>Clunk!</strong>” during fight scenes, which paralleled the experience of reading a printed comic book.</p>
<p>Before we move on to onomatopoeia examples in content marketing, here’s a special onomatopoeia video for all the Batman die-hards:</p>
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<h4 id="h.1hxou58eo5wg">Booming Communications & Content Marketing</h4>
<p>We’ve seen how the use of onomatopoeia engages fans and consumers by engaging their senses. Content marketers connect with readers’ senses by sprinkling sound words into email subject lines to keep them interested.</p>
<p>Here are some clever examples that created a buzz just this month:</p>
<p><img width="768" height="455" class="wp-image-22870 aligncenter" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/onomatopoeia-examples-email-subject-lines.png" alt="onomatopoeia examples email subject lines" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/onomatopoeia-examples-email-subject-lines.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/onomatopoeia-examples-email-subject-lines-300x178.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/onomatopoeia-examples-email-subject-lines-150x89.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p>Headers and subheads are easy onomatopoeia targets as well. The following examples were found in Smart Blogger posts:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/writing-portfolio/">Create a Writing Portfolio That <strong>Kicks</strong> Butt</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-jobs/"><strong>Pound</strong> the Pavement: 16 <strong>Hacks</strong> for Finding Under-the-Radar Writing Opportunities</a></li>
<li>14 Writing Job Boards: The Low-Hanging Fruit (<strong>Packed</strong> with Writing Opportunities)</li>
<li>Tell Your Best Friends Why They <strong>Suck</strong></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/writing-exercises/">3 Writing Exercises That’ll Make You <strong>Pack</strong> a More Persuasive <strong>Punch</strong></a></li>
<li>Write a Super-<strong>Slick</strong> Sales Page for a Dinner Plate</li>
</ul>
<p>As a writer of consumable content, it’s your mission to make it easy for your readers to <strong>cling</strong> onto your words.</p>
<p>And strategically using onomatopoeia words is a great way to make it happen.</p>
<h2 id="h.cfsxe2cvp0zi">The Definitive List of Onomatopoeic Words: 366 Examples of Onomatopoeia That’ll Give Your Writing Some Extra Oomph</h2>
<p>We’ve gone over quite a few examples of onomatopoeia in this post, but we’ve merely scratched the surface.</p>
<p>Below, you’ll find the web’s largest list of onomatopoeia examples. Bookmark and reference them, as needed.</p>
<h3 id="h.yx2qs5kcezce">Animal Sounds</h3>
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<p>Arf</p>
<p>Baa</p>
<p>Bark</p>
<p>Bleat</p>
<p>Bow-wow</p>
<p>Cackle</p>
<p>Caw</p>
<p>Cheep</p>
<p>Chirp</p>
<p>Chirrup</p>
<p>Chitter</p>
<p>Chitter-chatter/ Chit-chat</p>
<p>Chitty</p>
<p>Cluck</p>
<p>Cock-a-doodle-doo</p>
<p>Coo</p>
<p>Croak</p>
<p>Crow</p>
<p>Cuckoo</p>
<p>Flutter</p>
<p>Gaggle</p>
<p>Gallop</p>
<p>Gibber</p>
<p>Growl</p>
<p>Grumble</p>
<p>Hee-haw</p>
<p>Hiss</p>
<p>Honk</p>
<p>Hoo</p>
<p>Hoot</p>
<p>Howl</p>
<p>Jabber</p>
<p>Lap</p>
<p>Meow</p>
<p>Mew</p>
<p>Moo</p>
<p>Neigh</p>
<p>Nicker</p>
<p>Oink</p>
<p>Peep</p>
<p>Pip</p>
<p>Purr</p>
<p>Quack</p>
<p>Ribbit</p>
<p>Roar</p>
<p>Scrabble</p>
<p>Screech</p>
<p>Snarl</p>
<p>Squawk</p>
<p>Squeak</p>
<p>Squeal</p>
<p>Tweet</p>
<p>Twitter</p>
<p>Warble</p>
<p>Whinny</p>
<p>Woof</p>
<p>Yap</p>
<p>Yelp</p>
<p>Yip</p>
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<h3 id="h.70q66jib3cdd">Collision / Explosion Sounds</h3>
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<p>Bam</p>
<p>Bang</p>
<p>Bash</p>
<p>Blast</p>
<p>Boink</p>
<p>Bonk</p>
<p>Boom</p>
<p>Boop</p>
<p>Bop</p>
<p>Bump</p>
<p>Burst</p>
<p>Clack</p>
<p>Clamor</p>
<p>Clangor</p>
<p>Clank</p>
<p>Clash</p>
<p>Clatter</p>
<p>Click</p>
<p>Clickety-clack</p>
<p>Clink</p>
<p>Crash</p>
<p>Crush</p>
<p>Explode</p>
<p>Kaboom</p>
<p>Kapow</p>
<p>Klunk</p>
<p>Knock</p>
<p>Pop</p>
<p>Pow</p>
<p>Punch</p>
<p>Shatter</p>
<p>Slam</p>
<p>Smack</p>
<p>Snap</p>
<p>Sock</p>
<p>Spank</p>
<p>Spark</p>
<p>Thud</p>
<p>Thump</p>
<p>Thwack</p>
<p>Whale</p>
<p>Wham</p>
<p>Whomp</p>
<p>Whump</p>
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<h3 id="h.fmqvbenpw7aa">Human Sounds</h3>
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<p>Babble</p>
<p>Barf</p>
<p>Bawl</p>
<p>Belch</p>
<p>Bellow</p>
<p>Blab / Blabber</p>
<p>Blub / Blubber</p>
<p>Blurt</p>
<p>Boohoo</p>
<p>Burp</p>
<p>Bwahaha</p>
<p>Chant</p>
<p>Chat</p>
<p>Chatter</p>
<p>Chomp</p>
<p>Chortle</p>
<p>Clap</p>
<p>Cough</p>
<p>Cringe</p>
<p>Croup</p>
<p>Crunch</p>
<p>Cry</p>
<p>Drone</p>
<p>Echo</p>
<p>Fart</p>
<p>Foofaraw</p>
<p>Garble</p>
<p>Gargle</p>
<p>Gasp</p>
<p>Giggle</p>
<p>Gnash</p>
<p>Gnaw</p>
<p>Gobble</p>
<p>Groan</p>
<p>Grump</p>
<p>Grunt</p>
<p>Guffaw</p>
<p>Gulp</p>
<p>Hack</p>
<p>Hiccup</p>
<p>Holler</p>
<p>Hoopla</p>
<p>Huff</p>
<p>Hum</p>
<p>Humph</p>
<p>Hush</p>
<p>Lisp</p>
<p>Mewl</p>
<p>Moan</p>
<p>Mumble</p>
<p>Munch</p>
<p>Murmur</p>
<p>Mutter</p>
<p>Nibble</p>
<p>Pad</p>
<p>Pat</p>
<p>Poop</p>
<p>Puke</p>
<p>Retch</p>
<p>Scratch</p>
<p>Scream</p>
<p>Shout</p>
<p>Shriek</p>
<p>Shush</p>
<p>Slap</p>
<p>Slobber</p>
<p>Smooch</p>
<p>Sneak</p>
<p>Sneer</p>
<p>Sneeze</p>
<p>Snicker</p>
<p>Sniff</p>
<p>Sniffle</p>
<p>Snore</p>
<p>Snort</p>
<p>Sob</p>
<p>Spit</p>
<p>Sputter</p>
<p>Stomp</p>
<p>Tap</p>
<p>Tattle</p>
<p>Tiptoe</p>
<p>Utter</p>
<p>Wail</p>
<p>Wallop</p>
<p>Whack</p>
<p>Wheeze</p>
<p>Whimper</p>
<p>Whine</p>
<p>Whisper</p>
<p>Whistle</p>
<p>Whoop</p>
<p>Wimper</p>
<p>Yack</p>
<p>Yadda Yadda</p>
<p>Yank</p>
<p>Yell</p>
<p>Zonk</p>
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<h3 id="h.63ybtcf50lg4">Musical Sounds</h3>
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<p>Beep</p>
<p>Blare</p>
<p>Bleep</p>
<p>Bloop</p>
<p>Bong</p>
<p>Buzz</p>
<p>Chime</p>
<p>Clang</p>
<p>Ding</p>
<p>Ding-a-ling</p>
<p>Ding-dong</p>
<p>Dong</p>
<p>Drum</p>
<p>Gong</p>
<p>Jingle</p>
<p>Ka-ching</p>
<p>Knell</p>
<p>Oompah</p>
<p>Pick</p>
<p>Ping</p>
<p>Plink</p>
<p>Pluck</p>
<p>Plunk</p>
<p>Pong</p>
<p>Rat-a-tat</p>
<p>Ring</p>
<p>Throb</p>
<p>Ting</p>
<p>Tinkle</p>
<p>Tintinnabulation</p>
<p>Toot</p>
<p>Trill</p>
<p>Twang</p>
<p>Zing</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 id="h.k19qsj42en25">Sounds of Movement</h3>
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<p>Blaze</p>
<p>Blimp</p>
<p>Bling</p>
<p>Blip</p>
<p>Blow</p>
<p>Boing</p>
<p>Bounce</p>
<p>Brouhaha</p>
<p>Bumble</p>
<p>Burble</p>
<p>Cha-cha</p>
<p>Cha-ching</p>
<p>Choo-choo</p>
<p>Chug</p>
<p>Clonk</p>
<p>Clunk</p>
<p>Crack</p>
<p>Crackle</p>
<p>Creak</p>
<p>Crinkle</p>
<p>Dab</p>
<p>Dribble</p>
<p>Drip</p>
<p>Drizzle</p>
<p>Fizz</p>
<p>Fizzle</p>
<p>Flap</p>
<p>Flash</p>
<p>Flick</p>
<p>Fling</p>
<p>Flip</p>
<p>Flip Flop</p>
<p>Flog</p>
<p>Flop</p>
<p>Flush</p>
<p>Gloop</p>
<p>Glug</p>
<p>Grind</p>
<p>Gurgle</p>
<p>Gush</p>
<p>Jab</p>
<p>Jangle</p>
<p>Jar</p>
<p>Kerplink</p>
<p>Kerplunk</p>
<p>Mash</p>
<p>Nuzzle</p>
<p>Oomph</p>
<p>Ooze</p>
<p>Paddle</p>
<p>Patter</p>
<p>Pitter</p>
<p>Plash</p>
<p>Plop</p>
<p>Puff</p>
<p>Pump</p>
<p>Quiver</p>
<p>Racket</p>
<p>Rap</p>
<p>Rattle</p>
<p>Rev</p>
<p>Rip</p>
<p>Rumble</p>
<p>Rustle</p>
<p>Scour</p>
<p>Scramble</p>
<p>Scrape</p>
<p>Scrub</p>
<p>Scrunch</p>
<p>Scuffle</p>
<p>Shiver</p>
<p>Shred</p>
<p>Shudder</p>
<p>Shuffle</p>
<p>Sizzle</p>
<p>Skip</p>
<p>Slash</p>
<p>Slick</p>
<p>Slither</p>
<p>Slop</p>
<p>Slosh</p>
<p>Slurp</p>
<p>Slush</p>
<p>Snip</p>
<p>Sparkle</p>
<p>Splash</p>
<p>Splat</p>
<p>Splatter</p>
<p>Sploosh</p>
<p>Splosh</p>
<p>Splutter</p>
<p>Sprinkle</p>
<p>Squelch</p>
<p>Squirt</p>
<p>Squish</p>
<p>Strum</p>
<p>Suck</p>
<p>Swarm</p>
<p>Swat</p>
<p>Swell</p>
<p>Swish</p>
<p>Swoop</p>
<p>Swoosh</p>
<p>Tear</p>
<p>Thrash</p>
<p>Tick</p>
<p>Tick Tock</p>
<p>Tock</p>
<p>Trickle</p>
<p>Trudge</p>
<p>Tug</p>
<p>Twinkle</p>
<p>Twist</p>
<p>Vroom</p>
<p>Waft</p>
<p>Whip</p>
<p>Whirl</p>
<p>Whirr</p>
<p>Whiz</p>
<p>Whoosh</p>
<p>Zap</p>
<p>Zigzag</p>
<p>Zip</p>
<p>Zipper</p>
<p>Zoom</p>
</blockquote>
<h2 id="h.y5swrzo4lpoc">Crush It with Onomatopoeia!</h2>
<p>Here’s the hard truth:</p>
<p>Lifeless, boring content loses readers.</p>
<p><strong>Boom</strong>! They’re gone in an instant.</p>
<p>The use of onomatopoeia and other literary devices in your writing create the captivating sensory links that your readers cling to. Of course, practice improves the effect!</p>
<p>And with this mega-list of onomatopoeia sound words in hand, you’re ready to bang out some sound-packed passages.</p>
<p>You’re gonna crush this!</p>
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<h2 id="h.q37hr6qznh2l">The 15 Most Popular Social Media Sites in 2020</h2>
<h3 id="h.wq9lixxmbgbi">1. Facebook</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> is the largest social media platform in the world.</p>
<p>But just because more than <a href="https://www.omnicoreagency.com/facebook-statistics/#:~:text=Facebook%20Demographics&text=Average%20Facebook%20user%20has%20155,%25%20of%20those%2030%2D49." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">90% of its daily active users live outside North America</a> doesn’t mean this social platform isn’t popular in the U.S.</p>
<p><a href="https://blog.hootsuite.com/facebook-demographics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seven in ten U.S. adults use Facebook</a>, and more than half of Americans check multiple times daily, sharing posts composed of text, photos, videos, and GIFs that other users comment on, share, and react to.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-facebook.jpg" alt="The biggest social media site: Facebook" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22816" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-facebook.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-facebook-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-facebook-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.67f8gptta0dp">Quick Snapshot</h4>
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<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Menlo Park, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2004</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 2.603 Billion</li>
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<h4 id="h.42ghasaf30pc">Standout Features & Functionality</h4>
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<li>Audience Insights gives small businesses the power to leverage Facebook’s massive pool of aggregated data to help them reach their ideal audience.</li>
<li>Facebook 360 allows businesses to upload panoramic style photos from a smartphone, creating immersive, interactive experiences for their followers.</li>
<li>Facebook Live gives influencers an interactive medium for connecting with their audience.</li>
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<h4 id="h.xqfvjncz1tnv">Who Should Use Facebook?</h4>
<p>Just about every audience is on Facebook, and it is the most popular social media network for seniors — a rapidly growing demographic on the site.</p>
<h4 id="h.v8ny381oegjb">Who Shouldn’t Use Facebook?</h4>
<p>If you’re in an <a href="https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/5-reasons-not-to-create-a-facebook-business-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">industry</a> that elicits unhappy or angry feelings, then your message may not be well received on Facebook.</p>
<h4 id="h.pnck5cn7tfv4">Final Word on Facebook</h4>
<p>Facebook’s massive reach and powerful social media marketing capabilities make it a no-brainer for most businesses (just make sure you <a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/pages/set-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">set up a business page</a>, if you haven’t already).</p>
<p>And if you’re a content creator (whether it’s a <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-write-a-blog-post/">blog post</a>, infographic, or an <a href="https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-jobs/">article for a client</a>), Facebook is one of the best social media platforms to share content.</p>
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<h3 id="h.exufcepvgm9l">2. YouTube</h3>
<p>When it comes to social networks, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> dominates video content sharing.</p>
<p>This massive video-sharing platform lets users post, comment on, and upvote or downvote music videos, TV shows, vlogs, educational content, live streams, movie trailers, and more.</p>
<p>They can also subscribe to other users’ channels and add videos to playlists.</p>
<p>YouTube functions as a massive search engine (2nd only to Google), making <a href="https://backlinko.com/how-to-rank-youtube-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SEO an important consideration</a> for content creators.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-youtube.jpg" alt="YouTube is the second biggest social media site" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22817" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-youtube.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-youtube-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-youtube-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.t23ez2b5kdq0">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> San Bruno, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2005</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 2 Billion</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.v842y68m9490">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-use-youtube-cards-in-your-videos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Cards</a> visually enhance links to other videos and playlists, making your content more interactive. They can appear at any specified time during your video.</li>
<li>YouTube Live allows you to stand out by creating an engaging experience with your audience.</li>
<li>After reaching 1,000 followers, channels can post text, images, GIFs, live videos, and more within the Community tab to further connect with their audience.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.w2dak6ym6kx9">Who Should Use YouTube?</h4>
<p>Tons of businesses have leveraged this top social media site successfully. Here are <a href="https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/08/youtube-ideas-for-beginners-small-business.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">50 content ideas</a> to get any business started.</p>
<h4 id="h.tvqq3n4ytvy2">Who Shouldn’t Use YouTube?</h4>
<p>An astounding <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/259477/hours-of-video-uploaded-to-youtube-every-minute/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">500+ hours of video</a> is uploaded to YouTube every minute. If you’re not committed to producing high-quality content, you won’t gain traction.</p>
<h4 id="h.q7wmzy85i8o1">Final Word on YouTube</h4>
<p>Chances are your audience is regularly tuning-in to this massively popular social media site to be entertained, educated, and informed. Will they find you there?</p>
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<h3 id="h.4tcz9olffz71">3. WhatsApp</h3>
<p>In a crowded messaging app market (QQ, Telegram, Snapchat, etc.) <a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WhatsApp</a> stands as the most popular, with more monthly active users than Facebook Messenger (both are owned by Facebook).</p>
<p>Users can send text and voice messages or make voice and video calls for free with this mobile app. However, unlike the app Viber, users cannot call non-app users’ numbers.</p>
<p>WhatsApp Business is a standalone app available on desktop, and many business owners use it as a handy customer service solution.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-whatsapp.jpg" alt="Owned by Facebook, WhatsApp is the third biggest social media site" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22818" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-whatsapp.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-whatsapp-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-whatsapp-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.lhf3ccgw0ks0">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Mountain View, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2009</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 2 Billion</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.c546kab5cj6x">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Free international text, voice, and video messaging (video chat with up to 4 people).</li>
<li>WhatsApp Business provides messaging tools for connecting with customers, including automated greeting and away messages, the ability to reuse messages for quick replies, labels for organizing contacts and chats, catalogs to show off your products and services, and a profile page with your basic business info.</li>
<li>Document sharing allows for easily sharing spreadsheets, slideshows, and other documents up to 100 MB (also free!).</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.71kpffa3ffy8">Who Should Use WhatsApp?</h4>
<p>Businesses that want to offer quickly accessible customer service, including local businesses offering delivery.</p>
<h4 id="h.ky8sirt732vt">Who Shouldn’t Use WhatsApp?</h4>
<p>If your customers aren’t likely to use the app, then it won’t work because both parties must have it to connect.</p>
<h4 id="h.lq0pqvv6h9fg">Final Word on WhatsApp</h4>
<p>It’s easy to see why WhatsApp has become such a popular social networking app with small businesses. Check out this hubspot article for <a href="https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/whatsapp-marketing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WhatsApp marketing ideas</a>.</p>
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<h3 id="h.i5f5gwrnuo66">4. Facebook Messenger</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.messenger.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Messenger</a>, originally Facebook Chat, is a standalone messaging app and platform.</p>
<p>No Facebook account is necessary to use this social networking site to communicate via text messages, voice, or video chat.</p>
<p>More than an instant messaging app, users can also share photos, videos, stickers, and other file formats.</p>
<p>Messenger was <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/28/messenger-removes-discover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recently redesigned to be lightweight and fast</a> — deprioritizing a number of features, including chat bots that had become integral to many business’s customer communication strategy.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-facebook-messenger.jpg" alt="Facebook Messenger" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22819" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-facebook-messenger.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-facebook-messenger-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-facebook-messenger-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.yrznldkdxx3s">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Menlo Park, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2011</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 1.3 Billion</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.va21on958eob">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>US users can send and receive money through Messenger by connecting it to their debit card or PayPal account.</li>
<li>Location sharing (remember Foursquare and its check-ins?) makes it easy for your friends or customers to find you.</li>
<li>Messenger Rooms is a video chat feature similar to Zoom that allows up to 50 participants at a time.</li>
<li>Business solutions, like purchase tracking, notifications, and connecting customers with your customer service representatives make it easy to serve your customers.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.b3crc1ty950i">Who Should Use Facebook Messenger?</h4>
<p>Businesses whose customers are already on Facebook (and probably on Messenger), that want to <a href="https://blog.hootsuite.com/facebook-messenger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">offer their customers an easy and convenient way to reach them</a>.</p>
<h4 id="h.7ms55tpbv773">Who Shouldn’t Use Facebook Messenger?</h4>
<p>Those not able or willing to respond to customer inquiries within Messenger’s allotted 24 hour window (prevents spamming), may want to consider another solution.</p>
<h4 id="h.dn067ht0vlha">Final Word on Facebook Messenger</h4>
<p>For a time, chatbots were a big marketing strategy on Messenger. Those days are over, with a shift toward user satisfaction. Respect your customers’ inbox.</p>
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<h3 id="h.29j4mlqzult9">5. WeChat</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.wechat.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WeChat</a> (Weixin) is one of the most popular social media sites to come out of China.</p>
<p>Owned by Tencent, the parent company of QQ and QZone, this app does a little bit of everything.</p>
<p>It’s a messaging, social media, and mobile payment app rolled into one, and users also play games, shop, and access government services through the platform.</p>
<p>Like other social media apps, users can also share photos, make video calls, and text.</p>
<p>Advertisers on WeChat benefit from Facebook-esque customer data collection.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-wechat.jpg" alt="WeChat" width="768" height="513" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22820" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-wechat.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-wechat-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-wechat-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.6tpwdv1uol0">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Shenzhen, China</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2011</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 1.203 Billion</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.hngeunjn3jk3">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>WeChat Pay allows users to shop and make money transfers.</li>
<li>Automated replies create a smooth customer service experience.</li>
<li>A customer history chat log is available for easy reference when corresponding with clients.</li>
<li>WeChat Shop platforms allow businesses to set up online stores that leverage features like WeChat Pay, phone number and address collection, retargeting, and customer service capabilities.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.6wya8dnok06y">Who Should Use WeChat?</h4>
<p>If your audience is <em>in</em> or <em>from</em> China — including tourists, students, and expats — then this all-in-one social media service is worth a look.</p>
<h4 id="h.3g8du52ps47j">Who Shouldn’t Use WeChat?</h4>
<p>Foreign businesses must go through a 3rd party agency to advertise on WeChat, which is a lot of hassle unless you’re serious about reaching Chinese audiences.</p>
<h4 id="h.l0gniq4ir4uk">Final Word on WeChat</h4>
<p>WeChat is a huge platform with tons of <a href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/wechat-for-business-what-marketers-need-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">organic and paid marketing options</a> for brands and businesses.</p>
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<h3 id="h.l78vq9yj9i5p">6. Instagram</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> is a video and photo sharing social platform where users upload photos and short videos, often adding filters and other effects before sharing them with family and friends.</p>
<p>It’s owned by Facebook, which provides robust marketing data for reaching your audience.</p>
<p>Instagram is the perfect place to show off products and tell visually centered stories about your business. Whether that’s e-commerce or personal training, you’ll find that users on this platform are <a href="https://later.com/instagram-marketing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ready to buy</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-instagram.jpg" alt="Instagram" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22822" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-instagram.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-instagram-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-instagram-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.dm6u18ggzc89">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Menlo Park, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2010</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 1.082 Billion</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.92dfpaugwhvl">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Shoppable Tags allow users to click on products in images and go directly to a product page to make purchases.</li>
<li>Instagram Stories are short user-generated videos with various added enhancements and effects that disappear after 24 hours.</li>
<li>Instagram Live is a great way to engage your audience and interact with them in real time.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.yhmuwcsvkz34">Who Should Use Instagram?</h4>
<p>A variety of brands thrive on Instagram, especially those in travel, beauty, and fashion — the largest demographic is under 35, urban females with above average income.</p>
<h4 id="h.5nj78tp8cfb7">Who Shouldn’t Use Instagram?</h4>
<p>If you’re not prepared to consistently post unique, high-quality images and videos, then you won’t capture much attention.</p>
<h4 id="h.hokok47gloij">Final Word on Instagram</h4>
<p>Instagram is growing every day. With increasingly sophisticated and powerful tools for marketers, it’s a great platform for growing your business.</p>
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<h3 id="h.uh24v34muroi">7. TikTok</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a> is a massively popular social network coming out of China that bills itself as the “leading destination for short-from mobile video.”</p>
<p>Users create various types of short (up to 15 seconds) looping videos to share, including comedy, talent, lip synching, dancing, stunts, and more.</p>
<p>Like other social networking platforms, its algorithm will learn what you like and show you similar content over time.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-tiktok.jpg" alt="TikTok" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22823" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-tiktok.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-tiktok-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-tiktok-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.qnpasxvsbgav">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Beijing, China</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2016</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 800 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.987mr9605z54">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>In-app video editing allows users to customize background music, video effects, speed, filters, sounds, and more.</li>
<li>With the React feature, users can film their reactions to videos, showing up in a small window alongside the original content.</li>
<li>The Duet feature allows users to film themselves trying to sing the same song, perform the same dance, or do a parody as a joke alongside a piece of original content.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.amxiuj60stur">Who Should Use TikTok?</h4>
<p>If your audience is young adults, and you can demonstrate a creative or visually appealing side to your brand, then go for it.</p>
<h4 id="h.wdfri810xwvg">Who Shouldn’t Use TikTok?</h4>
<p>If your audience is older professionals, or if you’re a B2B company, then this probably isn’t the right place for you.</p>
<p>Also: The United States potentially banning TikTok due to data concerns has been a popular topic throughout 2020, so if privacy is a chief concern of yours, keep this in mind.</p>
<h4 id="h.q3d23gb2jn2z">Final Word on TikTok</h4>
<p>TikTok is a fun space to show your brand’s human side. If your audience is on this platform, it’s a great place to <a href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/4-ways-to-use-tiktok-business/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cultivate awareness</a>.</p>
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<h3 id="h.vsctcotv4aqb">8. QQ</h3>
<p><a href="https://en.mail.qq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">QQ</a> is another Chinese instant messaging platform.</p>
<p>Users can participate in group chats and send texts and audio messages — comparable to Facebook Messenger.</p>
<p>Although it’s primarily a desktop app, a lightweight and less functional mobile app is available.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-qq.jpg" alt="QQ" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22824" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-qq.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-qq-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-qq-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.81zr7q1l3a2y">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Shenzhen, China</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 1999</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 694 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.phy4g8vjg7zl">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>A live translation feature for up to 50 languages makes it possible to connect internationally.</li>
<li>QQ Coin is a virtual currency used to purchase items for the user’s avatar or blog. Coins are accepted by some vendors for real goods.</li>
<li>Users can transfer files for free, with no limit on file size.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.18w2j62puxug">Who Should Use QQ?</h4>
<p>The platform is especially popular with Gen Z, and you’ll need an account to use QQ’s blogging sub-platform QZone.</p>
<h4 id="h.1slzfd7xw1ze">Who Shouldn’t Use QQ?</h4>
<p>If your audience is not in China, or they’re older and have a higher income, then you’re better off with WeChat.</p>
<h4 id="h.npqt5dtfev6x">Final Word on QQ</h4>
<p>If you’re doing business in China, then look into QQ further to see if it’s a good fit for your brand. Here is a more <a href="https://www.clickz.com/qq-the-biggest-digital-platform-youve-never-heard-of/113476/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">in-depth article on the platform</a>.</p>
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<h3 id="h.59rw8fdzgd8p">9. Sina Weibo</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.weibo.com/us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sina Weibo</a>, simply called Weibo in China, is a microblogging social network.</p>
<p>Similar to Twitter, you can find journalists, celebrities and other public figures on the platform.</p>
<p>In addition to publishing text based updates (up to 2,000 characters), users can share music, videos, and images. They can also comment, follow, private message, search, and use @Usernames to tag others.</p>
<p>And, like Instagram, users can post images (9 max per post) and create Stories.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-weibo.jpg" alt="Sina Weibo" width="768" height="513" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22825" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-weibo.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-weibo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-weibo-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.r5wufg28rwgk">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Shanghai, China</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2009</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 550 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.67841dcfe4le">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Weibo Polls show up in users’ timelines like a regular post, and are a great way to engage with and learn about your audience.</li>
<li>Businesses can claim their own hashtag, which can be used to increase brand awareness.</li>
<li>Weibo Fit tracks calories, walking distance, and other health data.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.5e7hlpel2z03">Who Should Use Sina Weibo?</h4>
<p>If your brand can benefit from showing up in the larger social conversation of Chinese web users, then this could be a good fit.</p>
<h4 id="h.stmbdaype0op">Who Shouldn’t Use Sina Weibo?</h4>
<p>Foriegn companies pay up to $2,000 USD registering for an official account. Probably not worth it if you’re not sure if Weibo is for you.</p>
<h4 id="h.v1l46cogmgxe">Final Word on Sina Weibo</h4>
<p>Weibo offers a number of <a href="https://www.dragonsocial.net/blog/chinese-social-media-weibo-and-twitter-comparison/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ways to reach your audience</a>, whether that’s through advertising, content marketing, or via influencers.</p>
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<h3 id="h.c0102u7mmw15">10. QZone</h3>
<p>With <a href="https://qzone.qq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">QZone</a>, a bonded service to QQ, users share photos, watch videos, listen to music, keep diaries, play online games, shop, date, and blog.</p>
<p>Think of it like a mix of a social networking site and <a href="https://smartblogger.com/blogging-platforms/">blogging platform</a>. It’s similar to Facebook, and users can like, share, comment on posts.</p>
<p>They can also customize their profile backgrounds with accessories (mostly paid) and a song that plays in the background (like Myspace).</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-qzone.png" alt="QZone" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22821" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-qzone.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-qzone-300x200.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-qzone-150x100.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.da3kxd1e1qio">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Shenzhen, China</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2005</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 517 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.dqorsodn5f6g">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Brands can create customized “microsites” and other interactive marketing applications that function within the platform.</li>
<li>Users can have up to 1,000 QZone Albums, each with up to 10,000 photos.</li>
<li>A QZone Certified Space gives businesses extra features to help them stay connected with their audience.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.10xx8odf96">Who Should Use QZone?</h4>
<p>QZone’s user base leans heavily toward youth living in the smaller, less sophisticated cities and towns of China. Brands with <a href="http://www.labbrand.com/brandsource/tencent-qzone-other-social-network-china-brands" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mass market appeal</a> do well with this audience.</p>
<h4 id="h.9roly8a9l4p2">Who Shouldn’t Use QZone?</h4>
<p>If you’re going after university students or working professionals, then consider WeChat or Sina Weibo.</p>
<h4 id="h.niznutwyoug7">Final Word on QZone</h4>
<p>If your audience is Chinese citizens, either in China or living and traveling abroad, this could be a great place to <a href="https://www.clickz.com/qq-the-biggest-digital-platform-youve-never-heard-of/113476/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">run a marketing campaign</a>.</p>
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<h3 id="h.8iu0v0gw8zl">11. Reddit</h3>
<p>The “front page of the internet,” <a href="https://www.reddit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reddit</a> is a forum where users can participate in thousands of communities called “subreddits,” covering any topic imaginable (and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ListOfSubreddits/wiki/listofsubreddits" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">many more</a>).</p>
<p>Content is user-generated and includes written posts, discussions, photos, videos, and links to articles.</p>
<p>Users often pose questions to the community (similar to Quora), or just browse for random stories like you would see on StumbleUpon back in the day.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-reddit.jpg" alt="Reddit screenshot" width="768" height="513" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22826" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-reddit.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-reddit-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-reddit-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.4vxa4zrg2u3w">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> San Francisco, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2005</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 430 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.ol6x21c498ha">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Ask Me Anything (AMAs) allow users to have live conversations with well known public figures like politicians, authors, actors, or people with interesting jobs.</li>
<li>Activities on reddit generate Karma, a point system that shows how much you participate and generate goodwill from other users.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.h89gr8m5a7ay">Who Should Use Reddit?</h4>
<p>If you want to gain insights into an audience’s thought process and communication style, then follow any subreddits they hang out in.</p>
<h4 id="h.ln72l0zc57n8">Who Shouldn’t Use Reddit?</h4>
<p>Reddit users bristle at overt marketing attempts and will shut down anyone not observing group norms (“<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/reddiquette/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reddiquette</a>”). Ease in and add value, or just be a fly on the wall and gain intel.</p>
<h4 id="h.xo9griir8ayu">Final Word on Reddit</h4>
<p>Reddit is an awesome resource for learning about topics and people. To learn more about marketing on Reddit, check out <a href="https://www.dreamgrow.com/reddit-strategy-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this article</a>.</p>
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<h3 id="h.ftm8w9bgwjn7">12. Kuaishou</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.kuaishou.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kuaishou</a>, called Kwai outside of China, is a short-video sharing and live-streaming app.</p>
<p>Users share clips of stunts and pranks and live streams of video game play.</p>
<p>Kuaishou’s algorithm is designed for inclusivity, ensuring more visibility for a wider range of content.</p>
<p>This has opened the way for people from China’s rural regions to <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/Video-app-Kuaishou-offers-window-into-China-s-rural-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">share their lifeways</a> while generating extra income, which they do by promoting their businesses or linking out to ecommerce platforms.</p>
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<h4 id="h.ca37cm4d9gw1">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Beijing, China</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2011</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 400 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.hsdkjt4df6fq">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Kwai’s simple, easy to use interface allows anyone to quickly learn and use the app.</li>
<li>Live-streaming allows users to provide a variety of entertaining and educational experience.</li>
<li>Users can link out to e-commerce platforms.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.wgu8e33isw1m">Who Should Use Kuaishou?</h4>
<p>E-commerce businesses (<a href="https://walkthechat.com/why-is-kuaishou-better-than-douyin-for-e-commerce-conversion-social-engagement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">conversions are higher</a> on this platform) selling to the Gen Z demographic in China’s smaller cities and rural regions.</p>
<h4 id="h.b3qsz1vjrxxc">Who Shouldn’t Use Kuaishou?</h4>
<p>If your Chinese speaking audience is more mature and sophisticated, you may have better luck with WeChat.</p>
<h4 id="h.nrjjpyeoyqyd">Final Word on Kuaishou</h4>
<p>Kuaishou’s algorithm is designed to be more equitable in providing exposure. That could be an opportunity to “break in” and be seen.</p>
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<h3 id="h.h6epfbw3w7ox">13. Snapchat</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.snapchat.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Snapchat</a> is “a camera and messaging app that connects people with their friends,” specializing in <em>ephemeral content</em> — media that is only accessible for a short time (kind of like Tumblr’s ephemeral chat rooms).</p>
<p>Users share image and video massages called “snaps” can be modified with stickers, text, filters, and other effects.</p>
<p>There are also private and public stories that show the last 24 hours of a user’s content.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-snapchat.jpg" alt="Snapchat" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22828" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-snapchat.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-snapchat-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-snapchat-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.nqlxh5byrm4">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Santa Monica, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2011</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 397 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.g8qudumkcssx">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Creators can add links to snaps, allowing them to send viewers to external websites.</li>
<li>Businesses can create a Sponsored Geofilter, a location specific image overlay that is only available at a specific physical location that “proves” the user was there.</li>
<li>The “Swipe Up to Call” and “Swipe Up to Text” features make it even easier for your audience to contact your business.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.qakb8kqvemzg">Who Should Use Snapchat?</h4>
<p>If your <a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/snapchat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">audience is Millennials or Gen Z</a>, and your brand aligns with the fun, laid back vibe of this platform, then go for it.</p>
<h4 id="h.hdvclrh10rt0">Who Shouldn’t Use Snapchat?</h4>
<p>Brands targeting older audiences won’t have as much success here.</p>
<h4 id="h.sznhp5h5q3th">Final Word on Snapchat</h4>
<p>Snapchat users are always looking for interesting content. This is a great opportunity to tap into your creative side and engage younger audiences.</p>
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<h3 id="h.plp11tgc7p9j">14. Pinterest</h3>
<p>People visit <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a> for inspiration and to find and share new ideas.</p>
<p>This “<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1506293/000119312519083544/d674330ds1.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">productivity tool for planning your dreams</a>” has virtual boards that users (called Pinners) fill with image-based “pins,” bookmarking them for future viewing.</p>
<p>Pins typically link to an external website and can be repinned from one user’s board to another.</p>
<p>Pinners view pins from all the other users and topics they’re following on their home feed.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-pinterest.jpg" alt="Pinterest" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22830" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-pinterest.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-pinterest-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-pinterest-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.6hqoh9t7eri0">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> San Francisco, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2009</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 367 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.ipt4ack5cd18">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>“Lens” allows users to perform a visual search for objects they’ve captured on their phones.</li>
<li>“Catalogs” allows brands to upload their catalog into Pinterest and turn products into Product Pins.</li>
<li>“Rich Pins” come in 4 formats: Product Pins, Recipe pins, Article pins, App pins. Each with its own dynamic function.</li>
<li>“Shop the Look” pins allow Pinners to click on items and go to a product page to purchase.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.5xd9kjbszuw">Who Should Use Pinterest?</h4>
<p>If your audience is <a href="https://blog.hootsuite.com/how-to-use-pinterest-for-business/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">made up of women, and especially Millennial moms</a>, then Pinterest could be perfect for you.</p>
<h4 id="h.wporbhpejtcx">Who Shouldn’t Use Pinterest?</h4>
<p>Content must be visually amazing on this platform. If you’re not willing or able to invest in great images, then you’ll be wasting your time.</p>
<h4 id="h.kliurq9icaxm">Final Word on Pinterest</h4>
<p>Pinterest users have proven to be ready to buy. The great thing is that Pinterest gives marketers plenty of tools to channel that buying intent.</p>
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<h3 id="h.9izuxtsw0jhu">15. Twitter</h3>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> is a microblogging platform where users primarily share short posts called tweets (280 character maximum) with their followers.</p>
<p>Users can then like, comment on, or retweet these posts to their followers. It’s like having a massive conversation with people all over the world.</p>
<p>Twitter is full of businesses and brands communicating with their audiences, and “<a href="https://www.oberlo.com/blog/twitter-statistics" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">40% of Twitter users</a> reported purchasing something after seeing it on Twitter.”</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-twitter.jpg" alt="Twitter" width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22829" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-twitter.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-twitter-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-media-sites-twitter-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.bbuhdkzmr7y">Quick Snapshot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> San Francisco, California, USA</li>
<li><strong>Founded:</strong> 2006</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Active Users</strong><strong>:</strong> 326 Million</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.1ccr5pl3bxgp">Standout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Users can see and subscribe to the curated feeds, called “Lists” of people they follow.</li>
<li>Twitter Polls allow users to ask their followers a question with 4 answers to choose from. This is an easy way to engage your audience and get feedback on ideas.</li>
<li>Hashtags were started on Twitter, and you can create branded hashtags to generate brand awareness and drive engagement.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.klb4i3vsa4s8">Who Should Use Twitter?</h4>
<p>Probably anyone, but B2B companies targeting <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/04/24/sizing-up-twitter-users/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">millennial males, living in urban areas, with above average income</a> do well.</p>
<h4 id="h.1zawhds8ympr">Who Shouldn’t Use Twitter?</h4>
<p>Twitter is a politically charged space. Be mindful about stepping into social and political conversations, because there are often <a href="https://www.inc.com/don-reisinger/elon-musks-tweets-move-markets-this-time-downward.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">consequences for brands and businesses</a>.</p>
<h4 id="h.xl627tbubkmr">Final Word on Twitter</h4>
<p>Twitter is a great place to have a conversation with your audience. Show up and be ready to have a conversation with your people.</p>
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<p>You don’t need 15 social media accounts to get in front of your audience.</p>
<p>In fact, that would be a terrible idea.</p>
<p>You’re better off focusing on one or two platforms where your target audience is most engaged.</p>
<p>Each of the social networks we covered has its pros and cons. Pick one or two that you think could be a good fit for your brand, download their app from the Apple or Android store, and follow our links to learn more.</p>
<p>Now is a great time to start showing up in front of your audience. Study them, engage, add value, and before you know it they’ll become loyal fans and customers.</p>
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<p>Hop on Facebook, YouTube, or your favorite website and you’re inundated with ads promoting work from home jobs that ANYONE can do.</p>
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<h2 id="h.2spxqyv024vi">24 Best Work From Home Jobs In 2020</h2>
<h3 id="part-time-jobs">Part-Time Online Jobs</h3>
<p>If you’re looking for a side-hustle you can do in your spare time, then the jobs below are right for you.</p>
<p>These jobs are great for students, stay-at-home parents, and anyone who’s not yet ready to quit their day job.</p>
<p>To be clear, most of these jobs can also be done full-time if you wish. But if you have little time to spare, they can fit easily into a busy schedule to become a good source of supplemental income.</p>
<h4 id="h.wskxp7kqo1wp">1. Product Tester</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22748" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-product-tester.png" alt="online jobs product tester" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-product-tester.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-product-tester-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-product-tester-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$10 – $20 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education or experience required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Before launching a product, companies want to know how well the product works and how it can be improved. So they hire product testing companies that pay people to test their product and provide feedback.</p>
<p>That’s where you come in.</p>
<p>Once you register with a product testing company like <a href="https://www.pinchme.com/?referral_source=HasOffers&offer_id=501&transaction_id=102b6cca40752f6dcedee723674ad7&affiliate_id=4506&first_name=%7Bfirst_name%7D&last_name=%7Blast_name%7D&email=%7Bemail%7D&zip=%7Bzip%7D&gender=%7Bgender%7D&dob=%7Bdob%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PinchMe</a>, they’ll send you offers on products you can test and review. If you accept, they’ll send you the product along with directions describing what they want you to do.</p>
<p>After testing the product, they’ll usually ask you to take a survey or provide some other feedback on your experience. In exchange, they’ll either let you keep the product, pay you cash, or pay you with gift cards.</p>
<p>You probably won’t make enough as a product tester to quit your day job, but it’s an easy side hustle that can bring in some extra cash each month.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Create a separate email</strong>: Product testing companies send lots of emails that can quickly clog your inbox. You should create a separate email account for your product testing gig.</li>
<li><strong>Write detailed reviews</strong>: Companies appreciate good feedback and attention to detail. The more helpful your reviews, the more testing opportunities you’ll receive.</li>
<li><strong>Protect your reputation</strong>: Testing companies keep profiles on all of their product testers. If you respond promptly and provide helpful reviews, they’ll send more opportunities your way. But if you develop a bad rep, you’ll get blacklisted.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Inquisitive</strong>: You should enjoy using and exploring new products.</li>
<li><strong>Analytical</strong>: You should be able to analyze each product, how well it serves its purpose, and how it can be improved.</li>
<li><strong>Empathetic</strong>: You must understand who the product is for and how they use it so you can properly test and review it.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li>Sign up with a product testing company, like <a href="https://www.pinchme.com/?referral_source=HasOffers&offer_id=501&transaction_id=102b6cca40752f6dcedee723674ad7&affiliate_id=4506&first_name=%7Bfirst_name%7D&last_name=%7Blast_name%7D&email=%7Bemail%7D&zip=%7Bzip%7D&gender=%7Bgender%7D&dob=%7Bdob%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PinchMe</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/money/how-to-become-a-product-tester21607" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become A Product Tester</a></li>
<li><a href="https://dollarsprout.com/get-paid-to-test-products/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">8 Ways You Can Get Paid To Test Products At Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://hip2save.com/tips/free-samples-and-product-testing-by-mail/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">11 Legit Companies That Mail Free Samples Or Free Products To Test</a></li>
<li><a href="https://surveychris.com/8-best-product-testing-jobs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 8 Best Product Testing Companies</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.q7qdjxu3dvpq">2. Blogger</h4>
<p><img width="768" height="512" class="give-shadow wp-image-22751" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-blogger.jpg" alt="online jobs blogger" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-blogger.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-blogger-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-blogger-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$1 per subscriber per month</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required, but you should have experience in and knowledge about your topic.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>If you enjoy writing and are passionate about a certain topic, then blogging may be for you.</p>
<p>Blogging is basically running a website about a specific topic. Bloggers create written and visual content that entertains, informs, and helps their audience.</p>
<p>Bloggers can make money in a variety of ways, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Creating and selling courses that teach people a skill</li>
<li>Selling services, like coaching or freelancing</li>
<li>Affiliate marketing (selling other people’s products for a commission)</li>
<li>Advertising</li>
</ul>
<p>To get started with blogging, you’ll need to register a domain name with a site like <a href="https://namecheap.pxf.io/2JP9O" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Namecheap</a> (affiliate link), invest in a website host like <a href="https://www.siteground.com/go/bbt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SiteGround</a> (affiliate link), and choose a Content Management System like <a href="https://wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WordPress</a>.</p>
<p>Blogging isn’t a path to quick money, though. Most blogs don’t start earning money for a year or more. So make sure you’re ready to stick with it for the long haul before you commit.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Build your subscriber list</strong>: Email subscribers are the backbone of any blog. They’re the best way to grow your blog and the marketing channel with the highest ROI.</li>
<li><strong>Create a strategy</strong>: The key to making money as a blogger is to pick a good topic, determine how you want to make money with your blog, then create a strategy for doing so.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Persistence</strong>: Can you stick with it long enough to actually start making money?</li>
<li><strong>Organization</strong>: Blogging has lots of moving parts. You’ll need a <a href="https://www.thelifestyle-files.com/how-i-organize-my-blogging-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">system to organize and maintain everything</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Passion</strong>: Blogs are more successful when you’re passionate about your topic.</li>
<li><strong>Writing/Content creation skills</strong>: You’ll need to learn how to create content that both readers and search engines love.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-start-a-blog/">How To Start a Blog In 2020 (+ Resources On Everything)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/make-money-blogging/">How to Make Money Blogging (Free Guide for 2020)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/blogging-platforms/">The 5 Best Free Blogging Platforms in 2020 (100% Unbiased)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-write-a-blog-post/">How to Write a Blog Post in 2020: The Ultimate Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://guestblogging.com/public/launch-in-ten-hours-bbt/launch-your-blog-in-ten-hours-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Launch Your Blog in Under 10 Hours A Week</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.rx1hsmyfu9vh">3. Facebook Ads Manager</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22745" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-facebook-ads.png" alt="online jobs facebook ads" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-facebook-ads.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-facebook-ads-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-facebook-ads-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$1,000 – $2,000 per client per month</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required</li>
<li>Experience creating Facebook Ads is a must (but can be learned)</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Most companies know that Facebook Advertising is a great way to generate leads and customers. But they don’t know how to create successful ad campaigns, and are afraid to waste their money.</p>
<p>As a Facebook Advertising Manager, you’ll create and manage Facebook Ad campaigns for these companies. Your job is to cost-effectively get them leads and sales.</p>
<p>You’ll create ad copy, images, a targeting strategy, and (sometimes) landing pages. Then study the analytics to figure out how to improve your ads. You’ll also create monthly reports to show your clients where their money is going and why it’s in their best interest to keep paying you.</p>
<p>Clients will pay you a monthly retainer to create, manage, and optimize ad campaigns for them. Most Facebook Ad Managers charge clients $1000-$2000 per month (plus the cost of the ads). Others work for a percentage of the sales/leads generated from their ads. Both can be lucrative depending upon how good you are at it.</p>
<p>Generally, creating ad campaigns takes a lot of work in the beginning, but can be managed in just a few hours a day. The job can be managed part-time or full-time depending on how many clients you take on.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Specialize in a niche</strong>: Creating successful Facebook Ads for an e-commerce company is different than for a consulting service.</li>
<li><strong>Model success</strong>: Study <a href="https://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/33319/10-examples-of-facebook-ads-that-actually-work-and-why.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">examples of successful Facebook Ads</a> and steal from them.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Marketing skills</strong>: You’ll need to understand how to create marketing strategies and ad campaigns that deliver results.</li>
<li><strong>Creative</strong>: You’ll be responsible for creating effective ad copy and visuals.</li>
<li><strong>Analytical</strong>: You’ll need to understand ad metrics, which metrics are important for your campaign goals, and how to improve them.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.freelancer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freelancer.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=%22facebook%20ads%20specialist%22&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Network in online and offline communities</li>
<li>Cold-call local small businesses</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://artsandbudgets.com/how-to-become-a-facebook-ad-manager-and-make-money-from-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become a Facebook Ad Manager And Make Money From Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://neilpatel.com/what-is-facebook-advertising/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook Advertising Made Simple: A Step By Step Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/facebook-ads/">How I Got 532 Subscribers In 43 Days Using Cheap Facebook Ads</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fulltimenomad.com/how-to-become-a-facebook-marketer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become A Freelance Facebook Marketer And Make Money</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.tzvrprqjf7al">4. PPC Specialist</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22756" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ppc-specialist.png" alt="online jobs ppc specialist" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ppc-specialist.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ppc-specialist-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ppc-specialist-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$1000 – $2000 per client per month</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required</li>
<li>Experience creating PPC Ads is a must (but can be learned)</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>A PPC (pay-per-click) Specialist is someone who creates and manages search engine ad campaigns for other businesses.</p>
<p>Just like with Facebook Ads, businesses know that PPC Ads are valuable but they don’t know how to take advantage.</p>
<p>Clients will give you a monthly ad budget for you to spend on their ad campaigns. You’ll identify keywords to target in search engines like Google and Bing, and create ads that attract leads and sales for your clients.</p>
<p>The job requires a lot of upfront work when creating and launching ads. But after that, monitoring ad campaigns can be managed in just a few hours per day.</p>
<p>At the end of each month, you’ll be expected to create monthly reports to demonstrate the efficacy of your ad campaigns and prove to clients why paying you is worth it.</p>
<p>The more clients you take on, the more money you can make. You can take on as many clients as your schedule and financial needs require.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Specialize in a niche</strong>: Creating successful PPC Ads for an e-commerce company is different than for a consulting service.</li>
<li><strong>Model success</strong>: Study <a href="https://ppcprotect.com/google-ad-examples/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">examples of successful PPC Ads</a> and steal from them.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Marketing & advertising skills</strong>: You’ll need to understand how to create ad campaigns in Google and Bing that deliver results.</li>
<li><strong>Creative</strong>: You’ll be responsible for creating ad copy that converts.</li>
<li><strong>Analytical</strong>: You must be able to analyze ad campaign data to learn how to create more effective ads.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.freelancer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freelancer.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=%22ppc%20specialist%22&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Network in online and offline communities</li>
<li>Cold-call local businesses</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/en-us/blog/how-to-become-a-ppc-specialist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become A PPC Specialist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.simplilearn.com/essential-skills-to-become-ppc-specialists-article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Essential Skills Marketers Need To Become A PPC Specialist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.marketmotive.com/blog/discipline-specific/ppc-advertising/how-to-become-a-ppc-consultant" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become A PPC Consultant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.datadrivenu.com/google-ads-specialist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Insider’s Guide To Becoming a Google Ad’s Specialist</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.dzzfcni68sln">5. Transcriptionist</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22753" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-typing.png" alt="online jobs typing" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-typing.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-typing-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-typing-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$8 – $53 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required</li>
<li>You should enroll in a <a href="https://study.com/articles/Online_Schools_with_a_Certificate_in_Transcription_How_to_Choose.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">transcription certificate program</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Rather than watching video or listening to audio, many people prefer to read a written version of a piece of content (aka a transcript). That’s where a transcriptionist comes in.</p>
<p>As a transcriptionist, you’ll convert a client’s audio or video content into a transcript. They’ll either pay you an hourly rate or a flat rate for each transcript.</p>
<p>There are medical transcriptionists, legal transcriptionists, general transcriptionists, and more. Each type has unique features and requirements. Some (like legal and medical) require special training and certification in order to qualify for assignments.</p>
<p>But if you want to get started now, you can <a href="https://earnsmartonlineclass.com/top-10-transcription-companies-hiring-newbies-worldwide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sign up with a transcription company that hires beginners</a>. They’ll get you work that can earn you anywhere between $6 – $25 per hour.</p>
<p>Transcribing can be managed part-time or full-time, depending on how much work your schedule will allow.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Use a</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Express-Scribe-Transcription-Pedal-Bundle/dp/B009V62AMU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">transcription foot pedal</a></strong>: Foot pedals make it easier to pause, fast forward, and rewind without using your hands.</li>
<li><strong>Use headphones</strong>: You’ll need to pick up dialogue that is sometimes spoken quickly or confusingly.</li>
<li><strong>Pick a specialized niche</strong>: Pick a niche to focus on. The more complex transcription niches (like medical transcription) earn more money.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Fast typer</strong>: You must be able to type quickly in order to get more done, get more jobs, and make more money.</li>
<li><strong>Good listening skills</strong>: People speak fast, and sometimes the audio is not so clear. You’ll need a good ear for the spoken word.</li>
<li><strong>Focused</strong>: As a transcriptionist, many of your assignments will be long and concern topics that don’t interest you. You’ll need to be able to stay focused throughout.</li>
<li><strong>Good grammar, spelling, and punctuation</strong>: You’ll need to translate assignments into text that is properly written, clear, and easy to read.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.freelancer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freelancer.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=transcriptionist%20transcription&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scribie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scribie.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.rev.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rev.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.transcribeme.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tanscribeme.com</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://techmoneymama.com/13-tools-and-equipment-for-professional-transcriptionists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">13 Transcription Tools For Professional Transcribers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.transcriptioncertificationinstitute.org/blog/get-started-as-a-transcriptionist-guide-part-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Get Started as a Transcriptionist – A Complete Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/RepublicansAga5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Transcribe Anywhere: Transcriptionist Training Course</a></li>
<li><a href="https://earnsmartonlineclass.com/top-10-transcription-companies-hiring-newbies-worldwide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">27+ Transcription Companies That Offer Jobs For Beginners</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.faegkwsuh9j8">6. Freelance Writer</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="466" class="give-shadow wp-image-22747" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-freelance-writer.jpg" alt="online jobs freelance writer" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-freelance-writer.jpg 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-freelance-writer-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-freelance-writer-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$.04 – $1.00 per word</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education or experience required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>A freelance writer is someone who completes writing assignments for pay. Businesses and publications hire freelance writers as independent contractors to create articles, features, ebooks, ad copy, product copy, ghostwriting, and more.</p>
<p>First, you’ll need to get writing assignments by applying to writing job postings or by pitching clients directly. Once you land an assignment, you and the client will determine the scope of the project and how much you’ll get paid.</p>
<p>After the project is completed and accepted by the client, they’ll pay you for your work. Clients will either pay you a per word fee or a flat rate to complete each assignment.</p>
<p>The more assignments you take on, the more money you can make.</p>
<p>To get started as a freelance writer, you’ll need a laptop (or other writing device), a word processor (Microsoft Word or Google Docs), and at least one writing sample.</p>
<p>Freelance writing is great for anyone looking for part-time or full-time work. You can take on as many assignments as your schedule will allow and complete them at your leisure (so long as deadlines are met).</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><b>Don’t specialize at first</b>: When you’re just starting out and gaining experience, don’t focus on writing about specific topics or in specific niches. In fact, in the early stages of your writing career, it’s a good not to specialize in any topic, niche, or industry at all. Getting experience and building a portfolio should be your priorities. Later, you can (and should) specialize. Here’s why…</li>
<li><strong>The riches are in the niches</strong>: Eventually, you’ll find clients who want freelance writers with experience in their particular industry (B2B, healthcare, etc.) and with the specific type of content they need (articles, ebooks, etc.). These gigs typically pay better. When you’re ready, specialize in one industry and with 1-3 types of content.</li>
<li><strong>Build a solid portfolio</strong>: The key to getting more work and raising your rates is to build a portfolio with <a href="https://smartblogger.com/writing-sample/">great writing samples</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Study content marketing</strong>: Most of the work in freelance writing right now is in content marketing (creating website content for businesses and blogs). You should understand how to create content that’s optimized for search engines.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Research</strong>: Freelance writing requires a lot of research on the topic of your assignments. You should be good at researching topics and enjoy doing so.</li>
<li><strong>Writing skill</strong>: You’ll need a good grasp of spelling, grammar, and syntax. You’ll also need to be able to write clearly and engage readers.</li>
<li><strong>Time management</strong>: Freelance writing requires a mix of research, writing, and editing. To meet deadlines, you must be able to effectively manage your time.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li>ProBlogger’s Job Board</li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=freelance%20writing&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiverr</a></li>
<li>Network in online and offline communities</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-jobs/">36 Ways To Get Freelance Writing Jobs (Even in a Pandemic)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/what-is-freelance-writing/">What Is Freelance Writing (+ Answers to All Your Questions)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-become-a-freelance-writer/">How To Become a Freelance Writer, Starting From Scratch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/hub/freelance-writing/">Smart Blogger’s Freelance Writing Hub</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.ovyx14hng4u7">7. Proofreader</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22736" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-proofreader.png" alt="online jobs proofreader" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-proofreader.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-proofreader-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-proofreader-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$10 – $45 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required</li>
<li>Many proofreaders have a degree in English or a related field</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Are you the kind of person who always spots errors when reading? Then proofreading may be the job for you!</p>
<p>A Proofreader’s job is to spot and fix any errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation for a piece of content before it gets published. They edit all types of content – from novels to transcripts to product descriptions.</p>
<p>Freelance proofreaders usually charge clients in one of three ways:</p>
<ul>
<li>A flat rate for each project</li>
<li>A per-hour rate (ex. $20/hr)</li>
<li>A per word rate (ex. $20/500 words)</li>
</ul>
<p>Freelance proofreading doesn’t really require any specific tools to get started. But it’s best to have a few resources on hand to help you. This can include writing <a href="https://amzn.to/3mOaHoP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">punctuation and grammar guides</a> (affiliate link), style guides for your niche, a dictionary, or a <a href="https://smartblogger.com/best-grammar-checker/">grammar checker tool</a> like <a href="https://smartblogger.com/grammarly-review/">Grammarly</a>.</p>
<p>Proofreading is a great source of part-time or full-time income. You can take on as many assignments as your schedule allows and complete them when it best suits you.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Specialize in a niche</strong>: Each type of content has different rules and best practices. Clients will want you to understand these best practices and have experience working with their type of content.</li>
<li><strong>Work faster</strong>: To make extra money, you’ll need to be able to proofread and edit quickly so you can take on more assignments.</li>
<li><strong>Build a solid portfolio</strong>: Once you have a solid portfolio of satisfied clients, you can raise your rates.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Attention to detail</strong>: You’ll need to be able to spot and fix every little error in a piece of writing.</li>
<li><strong>Passion for reading</strong>: This job centers around reading. A passion for reading is absolutely required.</li>
<li><strong>Command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation</strong>: Since your job is to fix any errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, you’ll need to understand how these things work.</li>
<li><strong>Focus</strong>: You’ll need to be able to block out distractions and focus entirely on the assignment at hand, lest you risk missing errors and handing in poor quality work.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.freelancer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freelancer.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=proofreader&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Job sites like <a href="https://jobs.cactusglobal.com/current-openings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cactus</a> and <a href="https://www.proofreadingservices.com/pages/careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ProofreadingServices.com</a> connect proofreaders with businesses who need their services</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/proofreader-work-from-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become a Proofreader and Work From Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://proofreadanywhere.com/5-things-successful-freelance-proofreaders-do-to-get-ahead-even-without-an-english-degree/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Things Successful Freelance Proofreaders Do To Get Ahead</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.artofproofreadingblog.com/proofread-without-degree/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Be a Proofreader Without a Degree</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.artofproofreadingblog.com/how-i-became-freelance-proofreader-editor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How I Became a Freelance Proofreader and Editor</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.5tnr673y6ehb">8. Data Entry Professional</h4>
<p><img width="1600" height="900" class="give-shadow wp-image-22737" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-data-entry.png" alt="online jobs data entry" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-data-entry.png 1600w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-data-entry-300x169.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-data-entry-1024x576.png 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-data-entry-150x84.png 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-data-entry-768x432.png 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-data-entry-1536x864.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$15 – $50 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or GED</li>
<li>Experience with the type of data entry and data entry software you’ll be using</li>
<li>Some data entry jobs require certification</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>A Data Entry Professional enters information into a database or documentation system.</p>
<p>It’s not glamorous. But if you’re looking for a simple and solid online job, then look no further.</p>
<p>Basic data entry jobs require you to input data into basic programs like Microsoft Word or Excel. Others jobs may involve data cleansing – the process of removing erroneous data from a database.</p>
<p>But some data entry jobs are more complicated. Medical coding is a type of data entry that requires you to translate medical information into certain alphanumeric codes used in medical databases. Obviously, these jobs require special knowledge.</p>
<p>Most data entry jobs pay a flat rate for each project.</p>
<p>Data Entry is a great part-time or full-time gig. All you need to get entry-level work is a computer and a common data entry program like Microsoft Office. Simple data entry jobs pay decent rates and can be done when your schedule allows.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Specialize</strong>: The more complex data entry jobs pay better but also require a greater time commitment.</li>
<li><strong>Learn to work quickly</strong>: The more assignments you take on, the more you can earn.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Meticulous</strong>: Small mistakes can lead to big problems with data entry. You’ll need a strong attention to detail to succeed.</li>
<li><strong>Organization</strong>: Handling large amounts of data and multiple projects will require solid time and project management skills.</li>
<li><strong>Computer proficiency</strong>: Most modern data entry work is done on computers, and requires computer and software proficiency.</li>
<li><strong>Typing Skills</strong>: You’ll need quick typing skills to get jobs done on a timely basis and complete more assignments.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.freelancer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freelancer.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=data%20entry&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Sign up with data entry companies like <a href="https://www.clickworker.com/clickworker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ClickWorker</a> and <a href="https://axiondata.com/employment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Axion Data Services</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/data-entry-jobs-legitimate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What are Data Entry Jobs? A Guide to Salary, Skills, and Job Hunting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thebalancecareers.com/work-at-home-online-data-entry-3542492" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Work at Home in Online Data Entry</a></li>
<li><a href="https://theworkathomewife.com/data-entry-jobs-from-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">12 Legit Data Entry Jobs from Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://dollarsprout.com/data-entry-jobs-from-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Data Entry Jobs to Earn from Home on Your Own Schedule</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.u0g9cestdncd">9. Virtual Tutor</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="467" class="give-shadow wp-image-22733" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-virtual-tutor.jpg" alt="online jobs virtual tutor" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-virtual-tutor.jpg 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-virtual-tutor-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-virtual-tutor-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$12 – $30 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>More complex subjects may require a degree and work experience in the field of study</li>
<li>Certification or experience with teaching may also be required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Do you enjoy helping others overcome learning challenges or excel in a field of study? Then Virtual Tutoring may be the job for you!</p>
<p>In 2018, the <a href="https://www.moneycrashers.com/become-tutor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">private tutoring market surpassed $102 billion</a>. And it’s only grown since, especially with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.</p>
<p>As a tutor, you’ll help students who are struggling with their coursework. Some tutors help students prepare for specific tests, like the ACT. Others simply help students with homework.</p>
<p>Tutors set their own hourly rates for their services. You can either work through a company, like <a href="https://www.classgap.com/en/become-an-online-tutor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Classgap</a>, who’ll take a percentage of your fees, or work with clients directly and keep everything you earn.</p>
<p>Every online tutor needs a teleconferencing platform, like <a href="https://meet.google.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Meet</a> or <a href="https://zoom.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zoom</a>. But depending upon the type of tutoring and subject, you may need <a href="https://blog.withcoach.com/teach-online-like-you-teach-in-person-with-these-12-tools-ca242eeab4cb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">additional online tutoring tools</a>. You’ll also need a solid internet connection to avoid disconnecting in the middle of a lesson.</p>
<p>Online tutoring is a great source of part-time income, especially for those with busy schedules who can’t commit to a full teaching program.</p>
<p>And there’s no geographic barrier to who you work with. A New York based tutor can help anyone anywhere in the United States or any other country..</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pick a niche</strong>: Clients will want a tutor who can meet their specific needs. Choose a type of student (highschool students, college students, etc.) and a focus (ACT, SAT, etc.) to specialize in.</li>
<li><strong>Create tailored learning plans</strong>: Each student is unique. Your job is to identify the specific learning styles, goals, and challenges of your students, and create a tailored learning plan to help them succeed.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Skills</strong>: Do you have a particular skill set that’s in demand or accomplished something others want to accomplish? Then people will pay you to help them do it.</li>
<li><strong>Teaching</strong>: You should not only enjoy teaching, you should be good at it.</li>
<li><strong>Patience</strong>: You must be patient with students as they struggle to learn new topics.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/tutoring/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.indeed.com/q-Online-Tutoring-jobs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indeed.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vipkid.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VIPKid</a></li>
<li>Join online tutoring companies, like <a href="https://www.classgap.com/en/become-an-online-tutor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Classgap</a> or <a href="https://www.arborbridge.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Arborbridge</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.sidehustlenation.com/start-a-tutoring-business/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Start A Tutoring Business: How I Earn $1000/Week Tutoring For The ACT</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.moneycrashers.com/become-tutor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become A Tutor: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/companies-hiring-online-tutoring-jobs-v2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">16 Companies That Hire For Online Tutoring Jobs</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.3o4bs7sg7him">10. Virtual Assistant</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22755" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-personal-assistant.png" alt="online jobs personal assistant" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-personal-assistant.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-personal-assistant-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-personal-assistant-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$10 – $35 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma</li>
<li>Some employers may prefer an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or experience in the tasks they assign you</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>A Virtual Assistant provides support services to individuals and businesses from a remote position/location. The essence of the job is to make life easier for your clients.</p>
<p>The services VAs provide can vary widely and depend upon what services the client requires, what you’re willing to do, and what you’re capable of performing.</p>
<p>Services can include bookkeeping, social media, email management, scheduling, data entry, and more. Almost anything that can be done remotely can be done by a VA.</p>
<p>Virtual assistants can either be paid by the hour or a flat rate for handling a set list of tasks. It’s up to you and the client to come to an agreement about what you’ll do and how you’ll be paid.</p>
<p>To get started as a VA you’ll need a computer, work email address, and a video conferencing tool like Skype or Zoom.</p>
<p>VA jobs are great for those looking for part-time or full-time work. You can get started immediately and work on whatever tasks you feel comfortable doing.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pick a niche</strong>: If you can show clients you have experience managing certain tasks, they’re more likely to hire you.</li>
<li><strong>Provide advanced services</strong>: The more skill involved in the services you provide, the more money you can charge.</li>
<li><strong>Maintain a good reputation</strong>: VAs live and die by their reputation. Protect yours at all costs.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Computer Skills</strong>: Much of the work VAs perform involves computers and the internet. You should know your way around both.</li>
<li><strong>Communication Skills</strong>: Since you’ll be assisting someone’s business, it’s important to stay in contact and keep them apprised of what’s going on.</li>
<li><strong>Organization</strong>: You’ll need to stay organized, especially if you’re offering multiple services and working for multiple clients.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.freelancer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freelancer.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?keywords=virtual%20assistant" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Join virtual services companies, like <a href="https://boldly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boldly</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gatheringdreams.com/how-to-become-a-virtual-assistant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become a Virtual Assistant With No Experience (Earn Up To $60,000)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amylynnandrews.com/how-to-become-a-virtual-assistant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become a Virtual Assistant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://horkeyhandbook.com/virtual-assistant-rates-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Everything You Need to Know About Setting Your Virtual Assistant Rates</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/companies-hiring-virtual-assistant-jobs-v2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">16 Companies That Hire For Remote Virtual Assistant Jobs</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.g5m7t5cqh14g">11. Freelance Bookkeeper</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22744" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-bookeeping.png" alt="online jobs bookeeping" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-bookeeping.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-bookeeping-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-bookeeping-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$18 – $60 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required</li>
<li>Should be familiar with bookkeeping processes and tools</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>A bookkeeper is someone who takes control of a businesses day-to-day financial operations. They’re basically responsible for keeping track of daily incoming and outgoing money.</p>
<p>Bookkeepers handle a variety of daily financial tasks. These tasks can include paying bills, sending and collecting payments on invoices, creating financial records and reports, reimbursing employees for work related expenses, and updating financial records in a company’s financial computer programs.</p>
<p>One of the best parts about being a freelance bookkeeper is that you can earn more as a freelancer than as an employee. According to the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">US Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>, the average bookkeeper earns about $19/hour. As a freelancer, you can earn more by taking on multiple clients and setting higher rates.</p>
<p>As a bookkeeper, you’ll need a computer and some form of accounting software, like <a href="https://quickbooks.intuit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quickbooks</a>. You should also be comfortable using common data entry programs like Microsoft Office and G-Suite.</p>
<p>Freelance bookkeeping is a great source of part-time or full-time income. You can control the number of clients you work for and the scope of your responsibilities as your needs and desires require.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Invest in training</strong>: If you’re new to bookkeeping, you’ll want to take a training course like <a href="https://bookkeepers.com/launch/?utm_medium=bk&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=how-become-bookkeeper" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bookkeeper Launch</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Keep learning</strong>: Industry standards in the world of bookkeeping can change. You’ll want to stay on top of them and invest in regular training.</li>
<li><strong>Network with other bookkeepers</strong>: Join online and offline bookkeeping communities. By learning from others, you’ll find more work and reduce the learning curve.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Basic Computer Skills</strong>: This job is done remotely and requires proficiency with basic computer operations and accounting software.</li>
<li><strong>Organization</strong>: Your job is to organize a company’s financial information and processes. You must be organized as well.</li>
<li><strong>Detail-Oriented</strong>: Your job is to handle numbers. Small mistakes can cause big problems. You’ll need to have an eye for details.</li>
<li><strong>Bookkeeping Experience</strong>: While it’s certainly possible to learn bookkeeping from scratch, having some experience will allow you to get started quicker and win more clients.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/bookkeeping/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://flexjobsrocks.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=1&aff_id=1921&source=online-jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FlexJobs</a> (affiliate link)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=bookkeeper&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://workfromhomehappiness.com/how-to-become-a-bookkeeper-at-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become a Bookkeeper at Home (Even if You Have No Experience)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/side-gigs/work-from-home-jobs-bookkeeper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here’s How to Become a Work-From-Home Bookkeeper (You Could Earn $60/Hr)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gatheringdreams.com/how-to-become-a-bookkeeper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Become a Bookkeeper from Home in 5 Easy Steps</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.jbcglqiism7d">12. Stock Photographer</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22743" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-stock-photographer.png" alt="online jobs stock photographer" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-stock-photographer.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-stock-photographer-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-stock-photographer-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>15% – 75% of image sales</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal experience or education required</li>
<li>Knowledge of proper photography techniques and best practices will help</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Do you have an eye for photography? Would you like to get paid for your photos?</p>
<p>One of the best ways to make money from photography is by selling stock photos online. As a Stock Photographer, you’ll take pictures, edit them, put them online, and get paid everytime someone buys them.</p>
<p>You can sell your photos through a 3rd party seller like Etsy or Shutterstock. Or you can build your own website to sell your photos and keep 100% of your sales.</p>
<p>Many people are willing to pay money for your photographs. Businesses need them for their websites and promotional materials. Bloggers need them for their web and social content. Individuals need them for their own projects.</p>
<p>To get started, you’ll need a high-quality camera (a good camera phone will also do), photo editing software (like Photoshop), and a computer.</p>
<p>This is a great job for anyone who already enjoys taking pictures and is looking for a source of passive income. Once your pictures are uploaded, they can continue to make money for you long into the future.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Try reverse-engineering photos</strong>: Rather than taking random photos and hoping someone buys, pick a niche and study what your clients are buying. Then create images they might like.</li>
<li><strong>Tag your photos with appropriate keywords</strong>: Tag your photos with keywords so they’re searchable. But don’t be spammy with keywords; otherwise, the stock photo sites might penalize you.</li>
<li><strong>Exclusive vs. non-exclusive</strong>: If you sell your photos exclusively on one site, they give you a larger percentage of sales. If not, you can sell on more sites and potentially get more sales. Choose what’s best for you.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Camera and photography knowledge</strong>: You’ll need to know your way around a camera and understand proper photography techniques.</li>
<li><strong>Creative</strong>: You’ll need to have an eye for images that others will want to buy.</li>
<li><strong>Photo editing skills</strong>: To make your pictures really pop, you’ll need to know how to polish them up with editing software.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where To Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shutterstock</a></li>
<li><a href="https://us.fotolia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fotolia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dreamstime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dreamstime</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.pixpa.com/blog/sell-stock-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Sell Stock Photos Online: A Complete Guide for Photographers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/photography/beginners-guide-stock-photography" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Create Stock Photography That Sells</a></li>
<li><a href="https://contrastly.com/popular-stock-photography-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 Popular Stock Photography Sites To Submit Your Images To</a></li>
<li><a href="https://expertphotography.com/the-complete-guide-to-stock-photography-78-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Complete Guide to Stock Photography: 78 Tips</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="full-time-jobs">Full-Time Online Jobs</h3>
<p>If you’re sick of your day job and want to start a new, full-time career working from home, consider one of the following jobs.</p>
<p>These jobs are great for anyone who’s willing to devote the time and elbow-grease to making them work. And they have the potential to become much more than just a side-hustle.</p>
<p>Many of these jobs can be managed on a part-time basis. But to really do them effectively, you’ll need to log in more hours than the part-time gigs above.</p>
<h4 id="h.uw3x4zcob5v3">13. Dropshipper</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22752" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-dropshipping.jpg" alt="online jobs dropshipping" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-dropshipping.jpg 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-dropshipping-300x168.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-dropshipping-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>15% – 45% of items sold</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education or experience required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Dropshipping is an e-commerce business model where you sell products to customers without actually purchasing inventory.</p>
<p>It’s pretty simple: a customer purchases an item from your online store; you forward the order to a supplier; the supplier ships the product to the customer under your brand name.</p>
<p>The supplier sells you products at a wholesale price. You sell the products at a markup that allows you to make a profit after shipping and marketing costs.</p>
<p>To get started with dropshipping, you’ll need to:</p>
<ol>
<li>Pick a product you want to sell in your store.</li>
<li>Find a reliable supplier to forward your orders to.</li>
<li>Set up your online store, either on a popular marketplace like Amazon or your own website.</li>
<li>Use ads and other marketing tactics to attract customers.</li>
</ol>
<p>Dropshipping is a great online business model because it can be managed part-time or full-time. Most of the work is done up front when setting up your store and launching your advertising methods. After that, most of the work can be managed in just a few hours per day.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Focus on niche or specialty merchandising</strong>: You probably won’t be able to compete against Walmart or the numerous other established online vendors. So you’ll want to sell products that other vendors don’t carry.</li>
<li><strong>Outsource</strong>: You can run your business by yourself in the beginning. But when it gets big enough, outsourcing certain aspects of your business to freelancers will save time and make you more money.</li>
<li><strong>Stick to what you know</strong>: Sell products you’re familiar with. You’ll have more success if you know the products and the customers well.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Marketing mind</strong>: You’ll need to be able to understand your market, what products they like, and why they buy.</li>
<li><strong>Advertising skills</strong>: To make a profit, you’ll need to create successful, cost-effective ad campaigns.</li>
<li><strong>Business savvy</strong>: You’ll need business acumen to do things like pricing your products so that they cover marketing and shipping costs while still remaining competitive.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Jobs</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.salehoo.com/education/find-a-product-supplier" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about how to find dropshipping products</a></li>
<li>Build your store with <a href="https://www.shopify.com/free-trial?&term=drop%20ship%20business&Network=Search&SiteTarget=&mt=b&adid=329413952352&device=c&test=&adpos=&CampaignId=1695254311&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyZYmhqkz89knT96dja37iWtrypt_CoQoQTxJGhrk_ipDCYLVZs1f4caAhroEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shopify</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.salehoo.com/blog/how-to-start-a-drop-shipping-business-in-5-easy-steps" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Start A Dropshipping Business In 5 Easy Steps</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.salehoo.com/dropship/deciding-what-to-sell" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Makes A Good Dropshipping Product</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bootstrappingecommerce.com/find-dropshipping-products/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Find Dropshipping Products That Sell Like Crazy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ecommerce-platforms.com/ecommerce-selling-advice/killer-places-to-find-products-to-dropship-and-sell-on-your-store" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Are The Best Dropshipping Suppliers In 2020</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.ty3vcwxvqqh7">14. Social Media Manager</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22738" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-social-media-manager.png" alt="online jobs social media manager" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-social-media-manager.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-social-media-manager-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-social-media-manager-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$10 – $40 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal experience or education required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>You probably spend a good portion of your day on various social media platforms. If so, you should consider getting paid for it.</p>
<p>A Social Media Manager manages the social media accounts of their clients (usually businesses).</p>
<p>This gig involves creating a social media strategy, creating written and visual content for social media posts, engaging with and responding to followers, acting as a customer service representative, creating monthly reports to show clients your work, and more.</p>
<p>Social Media Managers get paid in one of 2 ways:</p>
<ol>
<li>Clients pay you a monthly retainer for managing their accounts.</li>
<li>Clients pay you an agreed upon hourly fee for performing specific social media tasks.</li>
</ol>
<p>The amount of money you make depends on your pay structure and the number of clients you take on.</p>
<p>Effectively managing social media accounts and getting results is a time-intensive process. To manage the job part-time, you can take on fewer clients and limit the scope of your services. Or you can take on multiple accounts and turn it into a lucrative full-time gig.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pick a platform niche</strong>: You’ll get better results by specializing in one platform, like Pinterest or LinkedIn. Better results means more money for you.</li>
<li><strong>Invest in</strong> <strong><a href="https://buffer.com/library/social-media-management-tools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">social media</a></strong><strong><a href="https://buffer.com/library/social-media-management-tools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> management tools</a></strong>: To do the job effectively, you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>A social media post scheduling tool (like <a href="https://hootsuite.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hootsuite</a> or Buffer)</li>
<li>Graphic design tool (like <a href="https://www.canva.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canva</a>)</li>
<li>A social media analysis tool (like <a href="https://sproutsocial.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SproutSocial</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Creativity</strong>: You’ll need to come up with creative ideas for social media content that engages your audience.</li>
<li><strong>Analytical</strong>: You’ll need to analyze social media metrics to figure out how to better engage and convert your audience.</li>
<li><strong>Basic design skills</strong>: Social media has become increasingly visual. You’ll need some skill designing graphic content.</li>
<li><strong>Organization and time management</strong>: You’ll need to be able to organize your social media content, time, and activities, especially if you’re managing multiple accounts.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=social+media+manager&l=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indeed</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/social-media-management/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?keywords=social%20media%20manager" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://theworkathomewife.com/how-to-become-a-social-media-manager/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become a Social Media Manager From Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://inkwelleditorial.com/freelance-social-media-manager" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Make Your First $1000 As a Freelance Social Media Marketing Manager</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/social-media-strategy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stop Guessing: Here’s a Social Media Strategy That Works</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/best-social-media-manager-job-description" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 8 Types of Social Media Community Managers (+ Job Descriptions)</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.gwuojs93s7jo">15. eBay Arbitrage</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22734" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ebay.jpg" alt="online jobs ebay" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ebay.jpg 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ebay-300x168.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ebay-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$100 – $1000+ per week</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal experience or education required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Don’t let the fancy name fool you. This is one of the simplest ways to make money online. It’s also one of entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk’s most highly recommended side hustles.</p>
<p>Simply put, eBay Arbitrage (also known as Retail Arbitrage) is the process of buying items online or offline and selling them on eBay at a higher price.</p>
<p>First, you’ll need to learn where to find cheap products to resell:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Garage Sales</strong>: When people sell things at garage sales, they don’t actually know the market rate for those products. They’re just guessing.</li>
<li><strong>Craigslist</strong>: Not only can you find products on Craigslist that are listed below market value, you can also find products people are giving away for free (in the “Free” section).</li>
<li><strong>eBay</strong>: Many eBay sellers make mistakes when listing their products. These mistakes cause them not to get as many bids, which forces the seller to sell at a lower price.</li>
<li><strong>Clearance sales</strong>: Many local stores sell items on clearance just to get rid of the merchandise.</li>
</ul>
<p>To get started, create an <a href="https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/selling/start-selling-ebay?id=4081" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">eBay Seller’s Account</a>. When you find a good deal, buy the product and list it on eBay at a markup. Be sure your price covers shipping and still gives you a decent profit.</p>
<p>eBay Arbitrage is a great side hustle. Many people make $1000+ per week just by doing it on the weekends. Some even turn it into a full-time source of income.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Stick to what you know</strong>: You’ll be better at finding deals if you stick to products you’re familiar with.</li>
<li><strong>Check before you buy</strong>: Before you buy anything, check eBay to see how much you can sell the product for. Search the product on eBay and click the “Sold Listings” filter. Only buy products that you can sell for more money on eBay than what you pay.</li>
<li><strong>Know your keywords</strong>: When listing your product, use keywords that customers will use when searching. Otherwise, no one will find it.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Patience</strong>: It takes time for products to sell. Don’t get scared if no one buys immediately. Be patient.</li>
<li><strong>Eye for deals</strong>: You should always be on the lookout for cheap items and deals so you can find products to flip.</li>
<li><strong>Market knowledge</strong>: eBay Arbitrage is more lucrative when you know how to spot products that are being sold for way less than they’re worth, especially collectibles. You should do lots of product research and stick to selling items you’re familiar with.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.listenmoneymatters.com/retail-arbitrage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buy Low, Sell High: How To Make Money With Retail Arbitrage On Amazon and eBay</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.salehoo.com/education/ebay-selling/ebay-arbitrage" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Improve Your Profit Margin With eBay Arbitrage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/garage-sale-arbitrage-finding-products-you-can-buy-cheap-and-sell-high/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Garage Sale Arbitrage: Finding Products You Can Buy Cheap and Sell High</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.o3lk3i7sp889">16. Graphic Designer</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22750" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-graphic-design.png" alt="online jobs graphic design" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-graphic-design.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-graphic-design-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-graphic-design-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$10 – $40 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education or experience required</li>
<li>Knowledge of graphic design techniques and best practices is required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>If you’re creative with an eye for good design, then consider starting an online career in graphic design.</p>
<p>As a Graphic Designer, you’ll create images for clients. Your job is to figure out what message your client wants to communicate and who they want to communicate it to. Then use images, letters, colors, and symbols to create designs that achieve the client’s objective.</p>
<p>Graphic Designers are hired to create logos, ad images, social media images, website images, business cards, brochures, and more.</p>
<p>Many people need graphic designers, including business owners, websites, bloggers, and marketers. These clients will either pay you an hourly fee or on a per-project basis. The more experience you have, the more you can charge.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Get started quickly with Canva</strong>: If you’re new to the world of graphic design, you can get started quickly with <a href="https://www.canva.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canva</a> – an easy-to-use online tool for creating designs. Canva comes loaded with design templates and stock photos that anyone can use to create professional images. It also has a great graphic design course that’ll educate you on the basics.</li>
<li><strong>Pick a niche</strong>: You’ll get more work and be able to charge more money if you specialize in a few types of images (logos, ad images, etc.)</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Artistic</strong>: If you have artistic inclinations and a passion for design, then this job is for you.</li>
<li><strong>Creative</strong>: Clients won’t always be clear about what they want. You’ll need to be able to translate their goals into images.</li>
<li><strong>Marketing savvy</strong>: Most of the work in graphic design is for marketing campaigns. You should understand how images fit into marketing strategies.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/graphic-design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.freelancer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freelancer.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=freelance%20graphic%20designer&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://thenuschool.com/get-started-freelance-graphic-designer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Get Started as a Freelance Graphic Designer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://medium.com/@chrismwalker/how-to-become-a-freelance-graphic-designer-6c8bcf12a167" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Become a Freelance Graphic Designer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://millo.co/10-steps-to-becoming-a-successful-freelance-designer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 Steps To Becoming A Successful Freelance Designer In 2020</a></li>
<li><a href="https://learn.g2.com/types-of-graphic-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Types of Graphic Design (Examples + Job Titles)</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.d230c6jdlqmm">17. Rank and Rent Niche Websites</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22742" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-rank-and-rent.jpg" alt="online jobs rank and rent" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-rank-and-rent.jpg 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-rank-and-rent-300x168.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-rank-and-rent-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$1000 – $3000 per site per month</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education or experience required</li>
<li>SEO knowledge is critical</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>To rank and rent niche websites is to create a website in a small niche, develop it until it ranks for specific keywords in search engines, and then rent the website and the leads it collects to local businesses.</p>
<p>Most local businesses don’t have the time, money, or expertise to build a website that successfully attracts leads for their business. And hiring an SEO expert can be very expensive. If you can build a website that ranks for niche keywords, many local businesses will be willing to rent it from you for a good price.</p>
<p>First, pick a niche in a high-ticket industry like plumbing or electricians. Then build a website in that niche, find niche-related keywords, and create high-quality content that ranks for those keywords.</p>
<p>Once the website is ranking, you can either rent it out for a monthly fee, sell the leads, or sell the website altogether.</p>
<p>To get started, you’ll need to register a domain name with a site like <a href="https://namecheap.pxf.io/2JP9O" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Namecheap</a> (affiliate link), invest in a website host like <a href="https://www.siteground.com/go/bbt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SiteGround</a> (affiliate link), and choose a Content Management System like <a href="https://wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WordPress</a>. You may also want to use an SEO tool like <a href="https://moz.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moz SEO</a> and set up <a href="https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/provision/#/provision" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Analytics</a> on your website.</p>
<p>Ranking and renting niche websites is a great form of passive income. If you’re already familiar with SEO or willing to learn, then this may be the online job for you.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Choose high-ticket niches</strong>: To make real money with rank and rent, you’ll need to choose a niche with an expensive product or service. That way, you can sell the leads or rent the website for more money.</li>
<li><strong>Model your competition</strong>: No need to reinvent the wheel. Study the top competitors in your niche and model their success.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>SEO</strong><strong> Skill</strong>: You’ll need to know how to optimize your website and content to rank for keywords in search engines.</li>
<li><strong>Content Marketing Skill</strong>: You’ll need to know how to create and execute a content strategy that will attract leads.</li>
<li><strong>Patience & Persistence</strong>: Ranking a website takes time and effort. You’ll need to be persistent to realize the fruits of your labor.</li>
<li><strong>Salesmanship</strong>: Some businesses will need convincing to get them to buy or rent your website. You’ll need to know how to sell your services.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://raventools.com/blog/rank-and-rent-seo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rank and Rent: Local SEO Without the Clients (The Beginner’s Guide)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://diggitymarketing.com/rank-and-rent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Rank And Rent Websites: An SEO Guide to Renting Websites</a></li>
<li><a href="https://backlinko.com/seo-content" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SEO Content: The Complete Beginner’s Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ahrefs.com/blog/seo-basics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SEO Basics: Beginner’s Guide to SEO Success</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.b6hgjowjrfi6">18. Website Designer</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22735" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-web-design.png" alt="online jobs web design" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-web-design.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-web-design-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-web-design-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$10 – $55 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education or experience required</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of web design best practices required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>A web designers job is to develop the look and feel of a website. In other words, they design the experience that visitors have when they visit a website.</p>
<p>As a freelance web designer, you’ll design the look and feel of websites for your clients. You won’t work with coding as much as a web developer. But you’ll still need to learn some coding languages like PHP, JavaScript, and Python.</p>
<p>Freelance web designers are typically either paid by the hour or a flat rate per project. The main problem with both payment methods is that it’s hard to determine how much time a project will take.</p>
<p>You’ll need a web design tool like <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html?sdid=KKQTJ&mv=search&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwoaz3BRDnARIsAF1RfLdbBu9ovvSEnWr2lEeInmu_ja--PJ4U59jl1EyLovNHBtIXQF7Gd_QaApcVEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!332993315006!e!!g!!dreamweaver&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoaz3BRDnARIsAF1RfLdbBu9ovvSEnWr2lEeInmu_ja--PJ4U59jl1EyLovNHBtIXQF7Gd_QaApcVEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dreamweaver</a>, image editing software like <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Photoshop</a>, and a User Interface tool like <a href="https://www.invisionapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">InVision</a>.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Identify your ideal client</strong>: When you know who your ideal client is, attracting them becomes much easier. Choose the type of people and businesses you want to work with, then tailor your business toward them.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Web design skills</strong>: You’ll need coding knowledge as well as an understanding of web design best practices.</li>
<li><strong>Empathy</strong>: You’ll need to be able to put yourself in the shoes of your client’s audience to design a website that’s tailored to them.</li>
<li><strong>Web marketing knowledge</strong>: You’ll need to understand best practices of web design to build websites optimized for sales.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.indeed.com/q-Freelance-Web-Designer-jobs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indeed.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/web-design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=freelance%20web%20designer&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/07/the-roadmap-to-becoming-a-professional-freelance-web-designer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Roadmap To Becoming A Professional Freelance Web Designer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.webfx.com/blog/web-design/top-five-web-design-tools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Top 5 Web Design Tools</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.shopify.com/partners/blog/87782278-how-to-write-a-web-design-case-study-that-lands-new-clients" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Write A Web Design Case Study That Lands New Clients</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.lvhn7amme5up">19. Amazon Affiliate</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22740" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-affiliate-marketing.jpg" alt="online jobs affiliate marketing" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-affiliate-marketing.jpg 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-affiliate-marketing-300x168.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-affiliate-marketing-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>1% – 10% of each sale</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal experience or education required</li>
<li>Experience with the niche and products you’ll be writing about will help</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>An Amazon Affiliate (or Amazon Associate) is someone who promotes Amazon products on their website for a commission on each sale.</p>
<p>To make money as an Amazon Affiliate, you’ll first have to start a blog in a specific niche and use it to promote Amazon products in that niche.</p>
<p>Amazon uses tracking links to determine the source of its visitors and customers. When someone clicks on your tracking link and makes a purchase within 90 days, you get credit and a commission from the sale.</p>
<p>To get started, you’ll need to register with Amazon. You’ll also need a web host for your site (like SiteGround) and a domain name.</p>
<p>If you like writing about and promoting products – especially if those products fall into a specific niche – then being an Amazon affiliate is right for you.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Sell products with blog content</strong>: You can promote the products by creating how-to posts that show how the products solve a problem, creating “best product” roundups, or doing product reviews.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Content marketing skills</strong>: To make the most money, you’ll need to develop a content strategy and create amazing content that ranks and delights.</li>
<li><strong>Blogging</strong> <strong>knowledge</strong>: You’ll need to understand how to create a great blog that dominates a niche.</li>
<li><strong>Empathy</strong>: You’ll need to understand how people use the products you promote so you can create content that speaks to them.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li>Sign up at <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/welcome/getstarted" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon.com</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/welcome/getstarted" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What is the Amazon Associates Program</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/amazon-associates-program/">Amazon Associates: The Ultimate Money Making Guide</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.1hfiz3ouqy6m">20. Ebook Self-Publishing</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="466" class="give-shadow wp-image-22754" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ebooks.jpg" alt="online jobs ebooks" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ebooks.jpg 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ebooks-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-ebooks-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>35% – 70% of book sales</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education or experience required</li>
<li>Writing and book promotion skills will help</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Ebook Self-Publishing is the process of creating ebooks, publishing them on Amazon Kindle, and promoting them. Basically, you’re a one-person publishing company.</p>
<p>The job involves creating fiction or nonfiction books, editing them (or paying for editing), designing book covers (or paying for cover design), then publishing the book on Kindle. You’ll also be responsible for promoting your book with Kindle ads, blog promotion, social media promotion, and more.</p>
<p>Kindle will keep a portion of each book sale, depending upon the price of your book. If you price your book at $2.99 or more, you get to keep 70% of each sale. If your price is below that, you’ll keep 35% of each sale.</p>
<p>All you need to get started is a Kindle Author account and a word processor (like Word or Google Docs).</p>
<p>If you enjoy writing or creating books that inform and entertain readers, and you want a source of passive income, Kindle self-publishing is right for you.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pick a niche</strong>: The most successful ebook publishers create multiple books in the same fiction or nonfiction niche (i.e. science fiction, marketing, etc.).</li>
<li><strong>Master Kindle Ads</strong>: Kindle Ads will be your best promotional channel. Learn the secrets of creating successful Kindle Ads.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Writing skills</strong>: You’ll need basic writing skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.</li>
<li><strong>Passion for entertaining or informing</strong>: You should enjoy creating books that entertain or inform readers.</li>
<li><strong>Book publishing & promotion skills</strong>: To be successful, you’ll need to know the ins and outs of publishing and promoting your book.</li>
<li><strong>Passion for reading</strong>: The best writers love to read.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li>Get started by <a href="https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registering as an author with Amazon</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/kindle-publishing/">Kindle Direct Publishing: How to Make Real Money on Amazon</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nonfictionwritersconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Coker-Secrets-to-Ebook-Publishing-Success.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Secrets To Ebook Publishing Success: How To Reach More Readers With Your Words</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thejohnfox.com/2017/08/7-best-self-publishing-stories-havent-heard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Self-Publishing Success Stories You Haven’t Heard</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/ebook-mistakes/">How To Write An Ebook: 21 Dumb Mistakes To Avoid In 2020</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.k5wfmxrjoyri">21. Course Creator</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22741" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-course-creater.png" alt="online jobs course creater" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-course-creater.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-course-creater-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-course-creater-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$50 – $2,000 per sale (depends on the course price)</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required</li>
<li>You’ll need practical experience in the subject of your course</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>In 2017, the global marketplace for <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/09/is-online-learning-the-future-of-education/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online education reached $255 billion</a>. If you have a skill that others want to learn, and if you enjoy teaching that skill to others, then you can earn a piece of that $255 billion pie by becoming a Course Creator!</p>
<p>A Course Creator creates and sells online courses that are optimized to teach people what they know. Then they promote the course using content, ads, and other forms of marketing.</p>
<p>As a Course Creator, you’ll make money on every course you sell. You can either sell courses on your own website or through an online course marketplace like <a href="https://www.udemy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Udemy</a>. If you sell on your own, you keep 100% of the sales (minus expenses). If you sell on Udemy, you keep 75% – 97% of course sales.</p>
<p>Creating courses requires a lot of tools. Rather than list them all here, check out this guide: <a href="https://www.podia.com/articles/best-tools-for-online-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">13 Essential Tools To Create, Record, And Sell Your Online Course</a>.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Promote with blog content</strong>: Promote your course by creating blog content that teaches some of the skills involved.</li>
<li><strong>Build your email list</strong>: Email marketing has the greatest ROI for Course Creators. Invest heavily in building your email list.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Instructional design</strong>: You’ll need to know how to design courses that are optimized for learning to help your students succeed.</li>
<li><strong>Passion</strong>: You’ll need a passion for the skill you’re teaching and teaching itself.</li>
<li><strong>A teachable skill</strong>: You’ll need a teachable skill that others will want to learn.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.learningrevolution.net/free-training-for-course-creators/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Big List Of Free Training For Course Creators</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thinkific.com/blog/online-course-business/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Steps To Building A Successful Business Selling Online Courses</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thinkific.com/blog/10-steps-creating-successful-online-course/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 Steps To Creating A Wildly Successful Online Course</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.shoutmeloud.com/how-to-create-a-successful-profitable-course-on-udemy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Create A Successful And Profitable Course On Udemy</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.voffuqoi9025">22. Freelance Coach</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22739" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-online-coach.png" alt="online jobs online coach" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-online-coach.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-online-coach-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-online-coach-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$50 – $100+ per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required</li>
<li>You should have experience in your consulting/coaching niche, but you don’t have to be an influencer (though it certainly helps)</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>A Freelance Coach is someone who uses their specialized knowledge to help clients achieve a goal. There are all sorts of coaches – business coaches, dating coaches, fitness coaches, etc.</p>
<p>Coaching is similar to creating an online course, except you’re actually working one-on-one with the people you help.</p>
<p>Coaches usually start with a strategy session where they talk with a client to learn their problems and goals. Then they create a strategy for helping the client overcome their problems and achieve their goals. Then they work with the client on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis until the goal is achieved.</p>
<p>Coaches are usually paid hourly for the time they spend working with clients. Some will receive a bonus if they help the client succeed. It’s up to you to determine your <a href="https://nudgecoach.com/blog/how-to-price-your-coaching-programs#:~:text=If%20you%20typically%20charge%20%24200,private%20Facebook%20support%20group%2C%20etc." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">coaching business structure and pricing model</a>.</p>
<p>To get started, you should build a website and outline your coaching program. You may also need video conferencing software (like <a href="https://zoom.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zoom</a>) and project management software (like <a href="https://asana.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Asana</a>).</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Offer free strategy sessions</strong>: This is a great way to get clients in the door and sell them your services. Be sure to focus on the client during the session though.</li>
<li><strong>Create promotional content</strong>: Most coaches promote their services by creating blog content or ebooks that help readers solve problems. The content includes CTA’s for their coaching services.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Trade knowledge</strong>: You’ll need to know how to achieve a desired goal in a skill or trade.</li>
<li><strong>Salesmanship</strong>: You’ll need sales skills in order to convince clients to enroll in your coaching program.</li>
<li><strong>Teaching and motivation ability</strong>: Coaching is part teaching and part motivating your clients to take action. You should know how to do both.</li>
<li><strong>Strategic mind</strong>: You’ll need to know how to build a strategy for clients to help them achieve their goal(s).</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li>Most consultants and coaches attract customers through their website and blog content</li>
<li>You should also tap into your network for any opportunities</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-start-a-coaching-business/">How To Start a Coaching Business and Look Like a Pro From the Get Go</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/why-offer-coaching/">Why All Bloggers Should Offer Coaching (Yes, Even You)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://think-boundless.com/taking-the-leap-freelance-strategy-consulting-playbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Taking The Leap: The Freelance Strategy Consulting Playbook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://briandownard.com/get-more-consulting-clients/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">28 Ways to Get More Consulting Clients</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.nt8v7zv0jrdw">23. Freelance Video Editor</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="393" class="give-shadow wp-image-22749" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-video-editor.png" alt="online jobs video editor" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-video-editor.png 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-video-editor-300x168.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-video-editor-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$10 – $40 per hour</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal education required</li>
<li>Experience editing videos and using editing software will help</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>Editing videos is difficult and time consuming. Making videos look good even more so.</p>
<p>Businesses are willing to pay freelancers to take this task off their hands and make their videos shine.</p>
<p>That’s where a Freelance Video Editor comes in.</p>
<p>Clients send you footage from a video shoot and your job is to edit the footage according to the client’s expectations. These can include promotional videos, YouTube videos, feature films, short films, and more.</p>
<p>Clients will pay you per project or per hour. The more videos you edit, the more money you make.</p>
<p>Video editors will need a computer, video editing software like <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html?red=a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adobe Premiere Pro</a>, a cloud-based file hosting service like <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/business/landing-t61fl?_tk=paid_sem_goog_biz_b&_camp=142947702&_kw=dropbox%7Ce&_ad=418113322075%7C%7Cc&gclid=CjwKCAjwxLH3BRApEiwAqX9arbTy_PXVc2E5ur9vDb16eU8ApEWtzNLHLpugmr_0h9qIH8fOAwghdBoCgWcQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dropbox</a>, and hard drives for storing large video files.</p>
<p>If you like editing videos and want to get paid for doing it, freelance video editing is for you.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Network with other editors</strong>: Other editors can help you get work and learn the trade faster.</li>
<li><strong>Pick a niche</strong>: Clients want to hire someone with experience editing the types of videos they’re creating. Specialize in a niche to get more clients and charge higher prices.</li>
<li><strong>Build your reel</strong>: Your reel is your best tool to win clients. Create a reel filled with samples of your work in your chosen niche.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Video editing skills</strong>: Obviously, you’ll need to know video editing best practices and how to use video editing software.</li>
<li><strong>Patience</strong>: Video editing is slow, meticulous work. You’ll need patience to do this job.</li>
<li><strong>Attention to details</strong>: Video editing often requires rewatching footage over and over again to notice and fix small details.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Where to Find Work</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.indeed.com/q-Video-Editor-jobs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indeed.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/video-editing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upwork</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?geoId=103644278&keywords=freelance%20video%20editor&location=United%20States" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.productionhub.com/blog/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-successful-freelance-video-editor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Successful Freelance Video Editor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.creativebloq.com/features/best-video-editing-software-for-designers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Best Video Editing Software In 2020</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4 id="h.qe9g2jizrtjz">24. YouTuber</h4>
<p><img width="700" height="466" class="give-shadow wp-image-22746" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-youtuber.jpg" alt="online jobs youtuber" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-youtuber.jpg 700w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-youtuber-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online-jobs-youtuber-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h5>Pay Range</h5>
<ul>
<li>$0 – $22,000,000 per year (in other words, it varies considerably)</li>
</ul>
<h5>Required Experience & Education</h5>
<ul>
<li>No formal experience or education required</li>
</ul>
<h5>Job Description</h5>
<p>If you like to create video content that entertains and informs people, then consider becoming a YouTuber.</p>
<p>YouTubers are people who create their own YouTube channel and regularly upload videos that get lots of views.</p>
<p>There are 2 kinds of YouTube channels:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Personality-based</strong>: This is where the YouTube channel is all about you and your adventures. These include vlogs and comedy-based channels, like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh5gdwCx6lN7gEC20leNVA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">David Dobrik</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8rbF3g2AMX70yOd8vqIZg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Logan Paul</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Topic-based</strong>: This is where you create videos around a certain topic, like fashion or makeup tutorials. You’re basically teaching people a skill or discussing a topic people are interested in. Channels in this category include makeup channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/lady16makeup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yuya</a> and gaming channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jacksepticeye/featured" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JackSepticEye</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>There are 3 ways monetize your YouTube channel:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>TrueView Ads</strong>: Companies will pay to host ads on your YouTube channel.</li>
<li><strong>YouTube Partner Program</strong>: Other YouTubers pay to host ads on your channel.</li>
<li><strong>Affiliate sales</strong>: You promote products on your YouTube channel and get a commission on each sale.</li>
</ul>
<p>It’s up to you to determine which type of YouTube channel you’ll make, what kind of content you’ll create, and how you’ll monetize.</p>
<p>Earnings can vary wildly. Some channels make several hundred dollars per month. Others, like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGJGhZ9SOOHvBB0Y4DOO_w" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ryan’s World</a>, earn $22 million a year.</p>
<p>To get started, you’ll need a camera, audio equipment, video recording software, and video editing software.</p>
<h5>Tips</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Post frequently</strong>: YouTube channels that post more frequently get better results.</li>
<li><strong>Create a workflow</strong>: To produce regular content, you’ll need a <a href="https://www.trenalittle.com/blog/my-step-by-step-youtube-video-creation-workflow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">streamlined production workflow</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Include CTA’s</strong>: Add calls-to-action that remind people to subscribe or buy the products you’re promoting.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Is This Right For You?</h5>
<ul>
<li><strong>Personality</strong>: Regardless of which type of channel you create, you’ll need to be able to engage and entertain your viewers.</li>
<li><strong>Camera presence</strong>: You’ll need to look good and speak well on camera.</li>
<li><strong>Passion</strong>: Whatever the focus of your YouTube channel, you’ll need to be passionate about it to make good videos and put in the heavy work.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Learn More</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/youtube/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Complete Guide To Building A Successful YouTube Channel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/15-tips-growing-youtube-channel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">15 Tips For Growing Your YouTube Channel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-make-money-on-youtube" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Make Money On YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/most-popular-youtubers-with-most-subscribers-2018-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 26 Most Popular YouTube Stars In The World</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="faq">Work From Home Online Jobs: FAQs</h2>
<p>Before we wrap up, let’s go over some frequently asked questions people have regarding how to find the best, legit work from home job for them.</p>
<h3 id="h.lmtrouohfgib">Which Online Jobs are Legit?</h3>
<p>There’s an old saying: A fool and his money shall soon be parted.</p>
<p>If you enter the world of work from home jobs foolishly, you’ll no doubt get swindled by the scam artists who plague our sweet, sweet internet.</p>
<p>Luckily, you’re no fool. You do your due diligence for every new job search.</p>
<p>And there are a few simple steps you can take to avoid the scams.</p>
<p>Start by familiarizing yourself with the 3 types of online job scams:</p>
<h4 id="h.2tot7epjpxse">The Straight Up Crime</h4>
<p>Some supposed remote jobs are just a trick to get your personal information to either steal your credit card info or sell your info to someone else (who will steal money from you).</p>
<p>Luckily, these are the easiest to spot and avoid.</p>
<p>Any job that asks for your bank account or other personal info upfront should be avoided. Whenever possible, try to arrange payment through a 3rd party payment service like PayPal.</p>
<h4 id="h.7wx1hys19fxx">The Trojan Horse</h4>
<p>One of the most common types of scams is the Trojan Horse: an “online guru” tells you about a new, incredible way they’ve been making money online. You can do it too! All you have to do is… buy their expensive course or product.</p>
<p>While there are many courses from legit professionals that’ll teach you how to make money online, there are also many frauds who’ve never actually done what they’re promoting and are just trying to move units.</p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong, courses can be a great way to get started with an online job. But make sure you research the course creator, find proof that they’ve actually practiced what they’re preaching, and find evidence that their students are going on to do the same.</p>
<h4 id="h.bh68rm7tiz48">Penny Pay Jobs</h4>
<p>Penny Pay Jobs will lure you in with promises of quick, easy money. But they usually require lots of work and pay pennies.</p>
<p>Don’t let the easy nature of these jobs tempt you. They’re not worth your time.</p>
<h4 id="h.n84xbnu29gco">Other Ways To Avoid Scams</h4>
<p>The best way to avoid scams is to stick with established online jobs. Established jobs have:</p>
<ul>
<li>Existed for a long time (i.e. freelance writing);</li>
<li>A consistent track record of earning good money for those who do them;</li>
<li>Lots of information written about them online (and not just from recruiters).</li>
</ul>
<p>Don’t worry about potentially missing out on the next “goldmine.” You’re better off following in the footsteps of those who’ve succeeded before you.</p>
<p>Before you pursue remote work of any kind, you should research the company and the people behind it. Look for any reviews where people share their experiences with the job. And try googling phrases like “(job title) + scam” or “(job title) + case study” to see what comes up.</p>
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<h3 id="h.72fins3vm9ex">What are the Best Online Jobs?</h3>
<p>Everyone wants to know what the “best” online job is.</p>
<p>But “best” is a subjective term. What’s best for me may not be what’s best for you.</p>
<p>The best online job is one that matches your goals, skills, and personality.</p>
<p>For example, I love writing and have a marketing background. So the best online job for me is freelance writing. You might enjoy customer support, so working in a virtual call center might be the best for you.</p>
<p>The only way to determine which online job is best for you is by answering some questions about yourself and what you want.</p>
<h4 id="h.nlzrnn3eba7k">Skills</h4>
<p>You’ll make faster progress and enjoy a job more if it matches your skillset. To gain clarity on your skillset, try answering the following questions:</p>
<ul>
<li>What work experience do you have (jobs, volunteering, etc.)?</li>
<li>What education do you have (degrees, certificates, etc.)?</li>
<li>Are you willing to commit to a learning course or certification program for a job?</li>
<li>What are you good at? What are you not good at? Anything you like/dislike?</li>
<li>What tools and software do you already know how to use?</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.s6mwl2v6kipj">Personality</h4>
<p>Determining personality traits is a bit more subjective and vague. But try to answer these questions as best you can:</p>
<ul>
<li>What kind of person are you?</li>
<li>Do you enjoy talking to or working with others? Or would you prefer a job you can do alone?</li>
<li>Are you good with data, numbers, and/or strategy? Or are you more of a creative?</li>
<li>What topics, hobbies, issues do you enjoy?</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.1p6w4o5crohb">Goals</h4>
<p>Everyone has a different reason for seeking online work. Whatever your goals are, some work at home job opportunities will satisfy them better than others.</p>
<p>Clarify your goals with the following questions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Do you want to work part-time or full-time?</li>
<li>Do you need perks like health insurance?</li>
<li>How many hours a day can you devote to your online work?</li>
<li>How much money do you want to make?</li>
<li>What’s your ideal <a href="https://smartblogger.com/work-life-balance/">work-life balance</a>?</li>
<li>Do you want a job that brings quick money? Or are you willing to earn less in the short-term to build something bigger?</li>
</ul>
<p>The real problem with finding work from home positions isn’t that there aren’t enough good job opportunities out there, but that there are so many.</p>
<p>By taking some time to answer the questions above and get clear on who you are and what you want, you can narrow your options and find the perfect job for you.</p>
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<h2 id="h.b8lyd3e6ka8x">Pick an Online Job and Get to Work!</h2>
<p>Every job listed in this article has a good track record with remote workers. Many people have found online success and built a lifestyle they’re comfortable with using these jobs.</p>
<p>And with the information I’ve provided, you should be able to find a job that suits you.</p>
<p>Scan the list again. Pick a job that interests you. And click one of the “Learn More” resources to explore the job even further.</p>
<p>Before you’re done, leave a comment below to let me know which job you like best and share any thoughts or questions you have about it.</p>
<p>Then go forth and begin your journey making money from home!</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906158272576052440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959592255022682240.post-53102269142884488632020-09-17T08:19:00.001-07:002020-09-17T08:19:37.342-07:00The Definitive Guide to Freelance Contracts, Invoices, & Taxes<p>Negotiating contracts, writing invoices, and managing taxes are scary thoughts for most freelancers.</p>
<p>The good news?</p>
<p>Taking care of the legal requirements of self-employment doesn’t <em>have</em> to be a nightmare.</p>
<p>In this bookmarkable guide, we’ll go over:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="#freelance-contract">The Ins and Outs of the Freelance Contract</a></li>
<li><a href="#freelance-invoice">Everything You Need to Know About Freelance Invoices</a></li>
<li><a href="#freelance-taxes">Freelance Taxes 101: The What, When, Where, and Why</a></li>
</ul>
<p>We’ll even give you a freelance contract template you can use.</p>
<p>The goal is to provide a roadmap for how to stay on top of your legal duties as a <a href="https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-jobs/">freelance writer</a>, developer, designer, marketer, photographer, or any other freelancer.</p>
<p>Let’s dive in.</p>
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<h2 id="freelance-contract">The Ins and Outs of the Freelance Contract (Plus, a Freelance Contract Template!)</h2>
<p>When engaging in any client work, having a solid contract is essential. It’s the central document that governs the independent contractor/client relationship.</p>
<p>Too many freelancers want to skip this part and get right into the work. While that is an admirable attitude, it’s also a good way to invite disaster.</p>
<p>Without a contract agreement in place, the chances for misunderstandings, scope creep, non-payment, and other unpleasantries down the line increase exponentially. Therefore, contracts represent an absolutely essential safety net no freelancer should go without.</p>
<h3 id="h.i0c7f5timjyq">The Goals of a Freelance Contract</h3>
<p>While you might think that you don’t want to “bother your clients” or that “they seem so nice, surely this legal formality is not necessary”, there are many good reasons why having a clear contract in place is a good thing — for both parties.</p>
<h4 id="h.7kymvjg33v6r">1. Get on the Same Page</h4>
<p>Technically, you don’t have to have a freelance contract. In theory, you can rely on your email chain with the client, which is also a written agreement. However, one bound to lead to misunderstandings.</p>
<p>Email communication is often too vague to figure out all the minute details that are necessary for a successful work relationship. You and your client easily end up working under slightly or very different assumptions. This quickly leads to disappointments and a business liaison gone sour.</p>
<p>On the other hand, with a clear-cut agreement, both you and the company or individual you decide to work with know exactly what you are getting into. Each of you have a clear idea of what your relationship entails, leaving no room for ambiguity or misunderstandings. Plus, it protects you from one-sided arrangements, such as that would lock you in with a single client and no possibility to work for others at the same time.</p>
<h4 id="h.yzdcow1msq9b">2. Set the Right Expectations</h4>
<p>As mentioned, a freelance contract is not just for your benefit — it protects all parties involved:</p>
<ul>
<li>Clients know what work will be delivered and in what timeframe</li>
<li>You know how much you will be paid, in what way, and when</li>
</ul>
<p>The freelance agreement might also include rules for communication, e.g. that the client has to get back to you within two business days. No more waiting for assets!</p>
<p>In short, a contract sets a standard of your work together. That way, you both know what is expected of you and what you can expect from the other party. Furthermore, when either of you wants to change something about the relationship or if you have a dispute, you both have a document you can point to.</p>
<h4 id="h.t72lxujjwis7">3. Scare Off Shady Clients</h4>
<p>In addition to the above, a freelance contract is a great way to qualify potential clients. Asking them to add their signature to a legal document is a good way to make sure they are ready to put their money where their mouth is.</p>
<p>If they are not willing to do that, the best idea is to not work with them until they are, or, in some cases to not work with them at all. Otherwise, you open yourself up to the risk of not getting paid for your services or facing demands for unpaid revisions and other requests. The written agreement governs all of this and more.</p>
<p>In addition, having your own freelance contract template makes you look more professional. When you send over a detailed, well-formulated agreement, you clearly know what you are doing and signal trustworthiness.</p>
<p>In short, a contract is a good way to keep both parties happy. Without one in place, you are leaving yourself open to miscommunication, non-paying clients, and legal troubles. Plus, a signed document is a much better basis to take legal action from, if necessary.</p>
<h3 id="h.9uz8sq56ubmb">How to Create a Reusable Freelance Contract Template</h3>
<p>So, now that you know why you should always use a contract when engaging in freelance work. A great way to cut down on the time it takes to hammer out an agreement is to create your own freelance contract template.</p>
<p>It eliminates the need to start from scratch with each new client. Instead, you can simply make a copy of your existing template, change the details and you are good to go.</p>
<p>While we have prepared a downloadable freelance contract template further below, it’s important that we go over what your own template should contain and the important pitfalls to avoid when you tweak it to your needs.</p>
<p>Let’s do that now.</p>
<h4 id="h.fahlsnb4uv37">1. Keep it Simple</h4>
<p>While it’s necessary that your contract protects you from all kinds of misfortune, you should keep it as simple as possible.</p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>Because sending your new client a 20-page document they need to slog through in order to work with you is a good way to never hear from them again.</p>
<p>A better idea is to focus on the essentials and avoid trying to prepare for every single eventuality that might ever occur.</p>
<p>This kind of simplicity also applies to the contract language. While legalese might feel more “professional”, it can also be confusing and lead to misunderstandings. Here’s how to avoid that:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Explain phrases</strong> — If there are any jargon or special contract terms not everyone might be familiar with, be sure to include a definition before using them throughout the freelance contract.</li>
<li><strong>Use clear, simple language</strong> — You might be aware that, in writing, <a href="https://smartblogger.com/crystal-clear-writing/">clarity is key</a>. Well, a contract is also written, so the same rules apply. Don’t use more <a href="https://smartblogger.com/filler-words/">complicated wording</a> where less will do.</li>
<li><strong>Use good formatting</strong> — Just like in blogging, formatting makes contract language easier to consume and retain. Consequently, use paragraphs, bullet points, numbers, and other formatting options to provide clarity.</li>
<li><strong>State clear numbers</strong> — Be concise about amounts, time frames, etc. and don’t leave them up for interpretation. For example, instead of “at the beginning of the month”, “get back swiftly”, or “post of average length”; say “fifth of the month”, “answer within 48 hours”, and “article length between 2,000 and 3,000 words”.</li>
</ul>
<p>As you can see, a freelance contract doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Just be clear and thorough.</p>
<h4 id="h.t04g3auklqnv">2. Include a Clear Introduction</h4>
<p>The beginning of the contract has three purposes: introduce the nature of the agreement, the parties that will be entering into it, and its main content.</p>
<p><img width="666" height="606" class="give-shadow wp-image-22674" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-introduction.jpg" alt="freelance contract template introduction" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-introduction.jpg 666w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-introduction-220x200.jpg 220w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-introduction-150x136.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px" /></p>
<p>(Don’t worry about manually copying what’s in the screenshot, you can download a sample freelance contract template below where these are taken from.)</p>
<p>The beginning of the contract has three purposes: introduce the nature of the agreement, the parties that will be entering into it, and its main content.</p>
<p>Consequently, we will start with the title of what you will be doing. This can be something like “Freelance Web Design Contract”, “Blog Contributor Agreement”, “Online Marketing Consulting”, or simply “Letter of Agreement”.</p>
<p>Another good format is a simple “Freelance [Services] Contract for [Client Name]”.</p>
<p>After that, name both parties with full names (including their legal titles like “LLC” or “Inc.”), business addresses, and contact information. The introduction also serves to establish the designations as “Client” and “Contractor” that will be used throughout the document. That way, you don’t have to copy and paste each name a dozen times and it makes it easier to reuse the freelance contract template.</p>
<p>Next, provide an overview of what you will be doing for the client.</p>
<p>Don’t go overboard here, we will deal with the specifics later. What’s important, however, is that you don’t forget to include the starting date (that you both have agreed upon) for your services. This can also simply be the day that the client signs the agreement.</p>
<h4 id="h.puam20wpxuaq">3. Establish Terms and Deliverables</h4>
<p>This part is where you lay out the key signposts of the client relationship. A central part for you here is payment: how much you will receive, in what way, and at what time.</p>
<p>It’s important to be specific so that, if the client attempts to pay less or skip paying altogether, you have clear leverage.</p>
<p><img width="627" height="149" class="give-shadow wp-image-22673" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-terms-and-conditions.jpg" alt="freelance contract template terms and conditions" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-terms-and-conditions.jpg 627w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-terms-and-conditions-300x71.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-terms-and-conditions-150x36.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px" /></p>
<p>After that, it’s time to talk about what kind of work you will do for that money — your deliverables. Here, too, it pays to be specific in what duties you will be performing, the work product you commit yourself to deliver, and the deadlines for when you will do so.</p>
<p><img width="643" height="147" class="give-shadow wp-image-22683" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-deliverables.jpg" alt="freelance contract template deliverables" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-deliverables.jpg 643w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-deliverables-300x69.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-deliverables-150x34.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px" /></p>
<p>Make sure to avoid any ambiguity. There should be no grounds for interpretation or confusion that could lead to conflict. For example, if you’re <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-become-a-freelance-writer/">offering freelance writing services</a>, you would include details like:</p>
<ul>
<li>Number of articles per week/month</li>
<li>Approximate word count per post</li>
<li>Day and mode of delivery (e.g. file type)</li>
<li>Additional duties you will be performing, such as helping with promotion</li>
</ul>
<p>Here’s an example of what that looks like:</p>
<p><img width="645" height="305" class="give-shadow wp-image-22664" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-terms-and-conditions-example.jpg" alt="freelance contract template terms and conditions example" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-terms-and-conditions-example.jpg 645w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-terms-and-conditions-example-300x142.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-terms-and-conditions-example-150x71.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px" /></p>
<p>This, too, can be broken down into milestones, if necessary. Doing so especially makes sense for larger freelance projects where you will deliver different parts at different times.</p>
<h4 id="h.9m0w9oevb01e">4. Define the Project Scope of Work</h4>
<p>We already talked about the dangers of scope creep earlier. In case you are not familiar with this term, scope creep means that a client or some other stakeholder in a project asks for additional tasks, deliverables, revisions, or similar before the end of the project.</p>
<p>Basically, it’s anything that creeps beyond the initially agreed upon scope of the project (hence the name).</p>
<p>Of course, if you have a good working relationship, it’s completely reasonable to do a little extra work for a client. In fact, “underpromise and overdeliver” is a pretty good strategy to <a href="https://smartblogger.com/writing-challenges/">be successful as a freelancer</a>.</p>
<p>However, it’s important to not let it get out of hand so you end up doing a lot of additional work for no remuneration. To avoid that, the freelance contract needs to clearly lay out what is and isn’t part of the scope of the agreement.</p>
<p><img width="646" height="330" class="give-shadow wp-image-22687" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-project-scope.jpg" alt="freelance contract template project scope" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-project-scope.jpg 646w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-project-scope-300x153.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-project-scope-150x77.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px" /></p>
<p>Get really specific here and don’t leave room for interpretation. If someone hires you as an editor, you don’t want to end up writing their posts for them. If you are a web designer, you can’t be expected to create a social media strategy for a website. And so on.</p>
<p>Defining the project scope also marks the endpoint for the client relationship. Once you have done your part, the contract is fulfilled and it’s time for payment. If the client wants additional tasks done, that needs to be part of another freelance contract, not a silent addendum to the first one.</p>
<p>Final note: If you have a highly technical job that would need a very long description and would make the contract annoyingly long, or if your services change widely from client to client, it can also make sense to write out the scope in a separate project plan.</p>
<p>That way, you don’t have to change the contract template all the time — you can simply include a reference that you will perform the services described in the attached plan.</p>
<h4 id="h.a8utitv66uyn">5. Regulate Changes and Revisions</h4>
<p>Speaking of changes to scope, your contract needs to account for that eventuality as well. This requires a section that lays out how additional tasks, requests, and changes to the original agreement will be dealt with.</p>
<p>First of all, it’s a good idea to include the number of revisions or edits you are offering as part of the normal project scope. It’s quite ordinary to make at least one round of revisions part of the work contract (to be done within a certain amount of time after delivery, of course).</p>
<p>However, for anything beyond that, it’s good practice to establish additional estimates to any changes from the clients’ side. It’s absolutely reasonable to change your price or quote a higher estimate if asked to perform additional duties.</p>
<p><img width="658" height="281" class="give-shadow wp-image-22681" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-changes-and-revisions.jpg" alt="freelance contract template changes and revisions" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-changes-and-revisions.jpg 658w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-changes-and-revisions-300x128.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-changes-and-revisions-150x64.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px" /></p>
<p>In addition, make sure to include a statement that payment is due for all and any work already performed at the point the client decides to change the agreement.</p>
<p><img width="657" height="101" class="give-shadow wp-image-22685" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-changes-and-revisions-fee.jpg" alt="freelance contract template changes and revisions fee" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-changes-and-revisions-fee.jpg 657w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-changes-and-revisions-fee-300x46.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-changes-and-revisions-fee-150x23.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px" /></p>
<p>You can also be a bit flexible here. As already mentioned, if the client asks you to do something that doesn’t require a lot of time and energy and your relationship is good, you might just throw it in for free.</p>
<p>However, for cases where someone asks for major changes to the initial agreement after you have already started working on it, you need to have clear-cut rules.</p>
<h4 id="h.easxkbo1msh2">6. Deal With Copyright</h4>
<p>Copyright is a complicated issue and will differ depending on which country you are in. For example, in the United States, unless specifically defined in the freelance contract, the copyright remains with the creator of the work, not the one who commissioned it.</p>
<p>Since, in most cases, the work is intended for the usage by the person who paid you to create it, it’s a good idea to put something about this in your freelance contract template. For example:</p>
<p><img width="649" height="152" class="give-shadow wp-image-22676" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-copyright.jpg" alt="freelance contract template copyright" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-copyright.jpg 649w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-copyright-300x70.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-copyright-150x35.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px" /></p>
<p>If you don’t, when a client knows about this rule, at best, you look like you don’t know what you are doing. At worst, you seem like you are trying to trick them.</p>
<p>Of course, copyright should only change owners after payment has been made. Plus, it’s a good idea to include one exception: reserving the right for you to use the work as <a href="https://smartblogger.com/writing-portfolio/">part of your portfolio</a> (with the permission of the client, of course).</p>
<p>As a freelancer, showing off what you have already done is vital to find more clients. Therefore, it’s definitely a good idea to add a statement that allows you to use the work for your portfolio or even as part of your content marketing strategy.</p>
<p>Here’s an example:</p>
<p><img width="625" height="91" class="give-shadow wp-image-22666" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-copyright-portfolio-exception.jpg" alt="freelance contract template copyright portfolio exception" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-copyright-portfolio-exception.jpg 625w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-copyright-portfolio-exception-300x44.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-copyright-portfolio-exception-150x22.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px" /></p>
<h4 id="h.w2qw3btq64lq">7. Establish Confidentiality</h4>
<p>In the course of working with clients, you may have access to confidential information. This could be a list of their customers, website stats, internal strategy, and other things they might like to keep private.</p>
<p>If that is the case, clients would probably appreciate it to have some sort of nondisclosure agreement inside the freelance contract:</p>
<p><img width="681" height="590" class="give-shadow wp-image-22678" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-confidentiality-agreement.jpg" alt="freelance contract template confidentiality agreement" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-confidentiality-agreement.jpg 681w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-confidentiality-agreement-231x200.jpg 231w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-confidentiality-agreement-150x130.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px" /></p>
<p>While this may not apply in all cases, it’s still a good thing to have in your freelance contract template for those times that you need it.</p>
<h4 id="h.wnnscn981rt8">8. Arrange Payment</h4>
<p>Payment is one of the most central issues of any freelance contract. You want to a) make sure you get paid and b) do so quickly and in the most uncomplicated way.</p>
<p>Just like regular employees, you have financial obligations like rent, utilities, a PlayStation Plus subscription (or is that just me?), and other bills. To make sure you can fulfill these on time, you need to include clear payment terms in your contract, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Amount and currency in which you will receive your funds</li>
<li>Time of invoicing</li>
<li>Time of payment (e.g., time of the month, days after receiving invoice)</li>
<li>Reimbursement for expenses</li>
<li>Deposits and retainers</li>
<li>Late payment terms</li>
</ul>
<p>The first thing here is to choose between hourly payment vs project fee. If you can’t say the exact amount, putting limitations in place can be relief for the client, such as a minimum and maximum hours clause.</p>
<p>As for the time of invoicing and payment, make sure to pick a timeframe that fits the project and your financial obligations. That way, you have the ability to plan with regular income and keep control of your budget.</p>
<p><img width="676" height="210" class="give-shadow wp-image-22665" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-payment.jpg" alt="freelance contract template payment" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-payment.jpg 676w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-payment-300x93.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-payment-150x47.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px" /></p>
<p>Many freelancers also ask to be paid upfront, at least in part, which is a great way to ensure cash flow for longer projects. Plus, again, this helps qualify clients as asking them to put skin in the game.</p>
<p>Down payments are usually at least 50 percent of the expected fee, especially with first-time clients. Other common payment schedules are 40/40/20, 30/30/40, and 25/75. You can also work until the deposit runs out and then ask for the rest as a milestone.</p>
<p><img width="653" height="111" class="give-shadow wp-image-22679" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-down-payment-and-schedule.jpg" alt="freelance contract template down payment and schedule" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-down-payment-and-schedule.jpg 653w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-down-payment-and-schedule-300x51.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-down-payment-and-schedule-150x25.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px" /></p>
<p>In addition, any and all late term fees should be mentioned under payments. It’s absolutely within your rights to charge a percentage of your fees if the payment is late by a certain amount of time.</p>
<p>In addition, if there are any job-related expenses (like a <a href="https://smartblogger.com/time-saving-wordpress-plugins/">WordPress plugin</a> you need to purchase to review it), make sure to include a clause that you will need to be reimbursed for them.</p>
<p><img width="649" height="203" class="give-shadow wp-image-22662" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-reimbursement.jpg" alt="freelance contract template reimbursement" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-reimbursement.jpg 649w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-reimbursement-300x94.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-reimbursement-150x47.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px" /></p>
<p>Finally, you have the ability to list acceptable payment methods in this section (Direct debit, PayPal, credit card, Transferwise, etc.).</p>
<h4 id="h.zcyk3y520q4o">9. Don’t Forget Contract Termination and Kill Fees</h4>
<p>Including a termination clause gives both parties the ability to end the work relationship. If you don’t have clear rules for that in place, it’s up to the client’s whim and they can fire you anytime they want.</p>
<p>That’s not really the best of situations to be in, wouldn’t you agree?</p>
<p>Therefore, a solid termination clause can give you more time by demanding notice ahead of time.</p>
<p><img width="648" height="255" class="give-shadow wp-image-22669" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-termination.jpg" alt="freelance contract template termination" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-termination.jpg 648w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-termination-300x118.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-termination-150x59.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px" /></p>
<p>However, this is not just for relationships gone sour, but also for long-term projects that are just naturally coming to an end.</p>
<p>For those cases that, for whatever reason, you and the client need to part ways before, it’s important to include some sort of ruling that also gets you paid for the time invested.</p>
<p><img width="637" height="131" class="give-shadow wp-image-22668" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-kill-fee.jpg" alt="freelance contract template kill fee" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-kill-fee.jpg 637w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-kill-fee-300x62.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-kill-fee-150x31.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px" /></p>
<p>This is also called a kill fee or cancellation fee. One way to do this is to make the deposit non-refundable so it serves as a basis for the cancellation fee plus any additional work fees.</p>
<p>A breach of contract on either side (through non-payment, missed deadlines, breach of confidentiality) can also be cause of termination if so agreed on.</p>
<h4 id="h.6k2zim9d9zzw">10. Protect Yourself Legally</h4>
<p>A huge part of using a freelance contract template for client work is to protect yourself from unwanted legal consequences.</p>
<p>For example, something that should be part of pretty much any contract (but that, as a non-lawyer, you might not be aware of) is a severability clause. It basically states that, if any part of the contract becomes invalid (due to a legal technicality, for example) that does not affect the rest of it.</p>
<p><img width="638" height="182" class="give-shadow wp-image-22688" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-severability-clause.jpg" alt="freelance contract template severability clause" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-severability-clause.jpg 638w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-severability-clause-300x86.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-severability-clause-150x43.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>
<p>By including this, you don’t risk your entire freelance contract falling apart because of some tiny mistake.</p>
<p>Likewise, it makes sense to include a <em>Force Majeure</em> clause. Sometimes things happen that are outside of the hands of either party, like a natural disaster, pandemic, family emergency, etc. In that case, you don’t want to have to deal with the legal hassle because you technically breached the contract. That’s what that clause is for.</p>
<p><img width="648" height="229" class="give-shadow wp-image-22670" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-force-majeure-clause.jpg" alt="freelance contract template force majeure clause" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-force-majeure-clause.jpg 648w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-force-majeure-clause-300x106.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-force-majeure-clause-150x53.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px" /></p>
<p>Also, for tax reasons, some clients want the contract to make clear that you are not entering into an employer/employee relationship, but that you are an independent contractor.</p>
<p><img width="620" height="118" class="give-shadow wp-image-22689" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-employment-relationship.jpg" alt="freelance contract template employment relationship" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-employment-relationship.jpg 620w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-employment-relationship-300x57.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-employment-relationship-150x29.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></p>
<p>Also, you might want to settle on the law of which location will govern the contract. This is where you will take legal action in case it becomes necessary. This is usually the country of residence of the contractor.</p>
<p><img width="646" height="200" class="give-shadow wp-image-22680" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-governing-law.jpg" alt="freelance contract template governing law" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-governing-law.jpg 646w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-governing-law-300x93.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-governing-law-150x46.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px" /></p>
<p>Another option to include is an indemnity clause. This helps protect you from taking blame for bad things that happen on the client’s side when they use your work.</p>
<p><img width="643" height="192" class="give-shadow wp-image-22684" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-indemnity-clause.jpg" alt="freelance contract template indemnity clause" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-indemnity-clause.jpg 643w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-indemnity-clause-300x90.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-indemnity-clause-150x45.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px" /></p>
<p>Finally, you should include a provision that states that there are no side agreements between you and your client outside of this freelance contract and that any changes to it need to be agreed upon in written form.</p>
<p><img width="627" height="143" class="give-shadow wp-image-22671" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-entire-contract.jpg" alt="freelance contract template entire contract" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-entire-contract.jpg 627w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-entire-contract-300x68.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-contract-template-entire-contract-150x34.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px" /></p>
<p>You might not need all of these (except for the severability clause, which is mandatory), but you should be aware of these options.</p>
<h4 id="h.bvy5xlq1fw8f">11. Add Signatures</h4>
<p>No contract is complete without the signature of both parties. Adding them means each of you have read and agreed to the proposed terms.</p>
<p>In order to get your client to sign, it’s best to first send over the contract for them to review. Then, if they have any amendments or changes, you can talk about them.</p>
<p>Once ready to put the signature on the dotted line, you and your client have several options to do so:</p>
<ul>
<li>Digital signature services (e.g. <a href="https://www.hellobonsai.com/a/online-contract-maker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bonsai</a>, <a href="https://www.docusign.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Docusign</a>, <a href="https://eversign.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eversign</a>)</li>
<li>Do it directly inside a Google document</li>
<li>Print, sign, scan, and email</li>
<li>Print, sign, and send it via regular mail</li>
</ul>
<p>Be sure to include the date of signature! Plus, wait for the client to sign first before co-signing. Finally, be sure to send them a copy with both signatures and save one in your files.</p>
<p>That’s it. Well done!</p>
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<h3 id="h.rt1j6lqa3b78">Download Our Free Freelance Contract Template</h3>
<p>Phew, that was a lot, wasn’t it? The topic of contracts can be confusing and scary, especially for first-time freelancers. Hence why we are writing this post in the first place.</p>
<p>However, if you still feel apprehensive about creating your own freelance contract even after reading all of the above, we have created a downloadable free template with all of the above already filled in that you can adapt to your own needs.</p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_qaExx6xrBcI1DDG9y9qcrP3wZI0zIeoSHph1slOgI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to access the free template</a> (no opt-in or email address required).</p>
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<p><strong>Just a quick disclaimer reminder:</strong> While we have done our very best to put together the best freelance contract template we could, nobody here is a lawyer. Therefore, you should not treat this as legal advice of any kind. At the same time, the template is the result of years of experience working with freelance clients and after doing the best research we can. So, we are pretty confident about it.</p>
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<h2 id="freelance-invoice">Everything You Need to Know About Freelance Invoices</h2>
<p>Alright, I know the contract thing was a little much. However, it was necessary to go over it in detail because it’s such a complex topic. The other two parts about invoices and taxes will be shorter, I promise.</p>
<p>Let’s deal with the former first.</p>
<h3 id="h.e11u9678bkez">Freelance Invoices – Why They Matter</h3>
<p>Another difference between freelancers and full-time employees is that, as the former, you don’t get a paycheck. There’s no money that automatically and regularly appears in your account at the end of the month. Instead, you need to invoice your clients to get paid.</p>
<p>In this part, we will go over how to write proper invoices to your freelance clients so everyone, including the tax authorities, are happy.</p>
<p>Small caveat: Invoicing practices are not the same everywhere and also sometimes differ depending on your industry and type of business.</p>
<p>While we will go over the basics, which are relatively universal, for the specifics, you may want to do some research. A Google search for “invoice requirements [your country/state]” or “how to write a [your industry/business] invoice” usually does the trick.</p>
<h3 id="h.d6ks4e1im9bq">How to Make an Invoice That Holds Up to Scrutiny</h3>
<p>First of all, there are several ways to create a freelance invoice. You can do it with a word processor like Google Docs, OpenOffice, or Word. Google Sheets or Excel can work, too, if you prefer spreadsheets to documents. You can also find freelance invoice templates online if you’d prefer to go that route.</p>
<p>Another option is accounting and online invoicing software like <a href="https://www.freshbooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FreshBooks</a>, <a href="https://stripe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stripe</a>, or <a href="https://quickbooks.intuit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quickbooks</a> that can create (and sometimes send) invoices for you. What’s more, payment processors like <a href="http://paypal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PayPal</a> often have email invoicing built in.</p>
<p>As to when is the right time to invoice your clients, you might do it after the contract is fulfilled, when reaching an agreed-upon milestone, or as part of your regular schedule.</p>
<p>For example, I send all my invoices at once on the first Monday of the new month. This allows me to batch them and save time, it’s also easier to keep an overview. You can come up with your own invoicing system.</p>
<p>Generally, as will become clear, your invoice should reflect your agreement with the client. So, let’s talk about what that looks like.</p>
<h4 id="h.ikje7lc0mws5">1. Include a Header</h4>
<p><img width="652" height="250" class="give-shadow wp-image-22672" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-header.jpg" alt="freelance invoice header" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-header.jpg 652w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-header-300x115.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-header-150x58.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px" /></p>
<p>Just like a contract, a freelance invoice needs some introductory section with basic information of the parties involved in the transaction. In your case, that means:</p>
<ul>
<li>A logo, <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-make-a-logo/">if you have one</a></li>
<li>Your freelance business name (if don’t have that, put your own name)</li>
<li>Contact information (address, phone number, email, tax ID, or any other relevant information)</li>
</ul>
<p>In short, very similar information as you would put on a business letter. In the same vein, be sure to use a pleasant, easy-to-read font and slightly larger size or bolding to make your info stand out.</p>
<p>Continuing with the notion of the business letter, the next section of the invoice will list the party being invoiced. Here, too, you will include similar information:</p>
<ul>
<li>Business name or client’s name</li>
<li>Contact information</li>
</ul>
<p>If you don’t know what to put here, contact the client and ask. This is important because especially larger companies often have specific practices for invoicing or a certain department or address the bill needs to go to.</p>
<p>Finally, if you use them, you can also add a customer account number. This is some unique id that you can include on every invoice for this client. It makes grouping invoices easier as well as following up on their payment history. Yet, this part is optional.</p>
<h4 id="h.603zhheoo39p">2. Include an Invoice Number</h4>
<p>What’s not optional, however, is the invoice number. For tax purposes, this needs to be unique to every invoice you send out (so authorities know which payment belongs to which invoice). It’s also for you to keep track.</p>
<p>How you come up with that number is up to you. There are different systems you can use:</p>
<ul>
<li>Simply start with “0000001” and start counting up</li>
<li>Use a mix of the customer number and date of invoicing, e.g. “17-040419” for an invoice sent on April 4, 2019 to client number 17</li>
<li>Put the year, month, and running number at the end (that’s what I do), meaning “200532” for the 32nd invoice of the year issued in May 2020</li>
<li>You can even use letters, like an acronym for the client name. As an example, for my invoice to Smart Blogger for this post, I might use “SB0001”.</li>
</ul>
<p>In short, the system is really your choice. You only need to make sure to stay consistent and that you use a running number. If it’s not sequential, tax authorities sometimes assume that you forgot to hand in one of your invoices because the numbering has gaps. Disproving that is not a position you want to be in.</p>
<h4 id="h.lsh0v2w00abw">3. State the Invoice Date and Billing Period</h4>
<p>The invoice needs to be dated and it’s also useful to include the billing period (in fact, both are mandatory in some places). Again, it makes for easier tracking. Plus, when you have an invoicing date, that’s what you will refer to when enforcing payment terms (more on that soon).</p>
<p>Simply include the invoice date at the top somewhere. If you write regular invoices as part of your freelance work, like once a week or month, the billing period is between those dates. Here’s what everything looks like together so far:</p>
<p><img width="524" height="69" class="give-shadow wp-image-22667" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-invoice-number-date-billing-period.jpg" alt="freelance invoice invoice number date billing period" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-invoice-number-date-billing-period.jpg 524w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-invoice-number-date-billing-period-300x40.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-invoice-number-date-billing-period-150x20.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px" /></p>
<p>The formatting is somewhat up to you. If you are the creative kind (and why wouldn’t you, being on this site?), you can play with different designs. The most important thing is that all the information is there.</p>
<h4 id="h.x6alsluk67ur">4. List the Services Rendered</h4>
<p>A central part of any freelance invoice is a list of the services you provided for which you want to get paid.</p>
<p><img width="640" height="146" class="give-shadow wp-image-22686" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-services-rendered.jpg" alt="freelance invoice services rendered" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-services-rendered.jpg 640w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-services-rendered-300x68.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-services-rendered-150x34.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>This tells your client how much they owe you and why. Here are relevant line items you’ll want to include, depending on your service:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong> — The time when you performed your service, e.g. a photoshoot. This is especially important if you have an hourly rate and get paid by the hour. Should you receive a lump sum per month, you can omit this.</li>
<li><strong>Type of service</strong> — List what you did for the client. This can be “web design”, “social media consulting”, “wedding photography”, or similar. Make sure it fits your job title. Tax authorities will arch an eyebrow if you are registered as a translator, but write an invoice for landscaping.</li>
<li><strong>Number of hours/items</strong> — If paid hourly, detail how much time you spent on a particular date performing your service. Alternatively, if you agreed on a per-item charge (like, per WordPress template or per word), list them here.</li>
<li><strong>Hourly/item charge</strong> — How much you charge per hour/task/item for that particular service.</li>
<li><strong>Other charges</strong> — If any other charges apply, like shipment fees (e.g. for hard copies of photographs), material, or expenses (like printing costs), include them as well. However, you might have to check with an accountant about taxing those for your particular profession.</li>
<li><strong>Total amount due</strong> — In the furthest right column, total up the charge by multiplying the number of hours/items with your hourly/per-item charge (I didn’t really have to explain that, did I?) and add in your other expenses.</li>
<li><strong>Conversion</strong> — If working with an international client, you might include the exchange rate you used and the total in your agreed-upon currency.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.ukumz1j4zbre">5. Calculate Subtotal, Taxes, and Total</h4>
<p>Now it’s time to sum everything up.</p>
<p><img width="641" height="249" class="give-shadow wp-image-22677" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-subtotal-taxes-total.jpg" alt="freelance invoice subtotal taxes total" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-subtotal-taxes-total.jpg 641w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-subtotal-taxes-total-300x117.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-subtotal-taxes-total-150x58.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px" /></p>
<p>Below the list of your services rendered, create the subtotal by tallying up what you have so far.</p>
<p>On top of that, you now have to add taxes, which usually means sales tax. Here’s where it gets a bit complicated because the tax rate and how and whether to apply it depends on many variables such as your location and type of freelance business.</p>
<p>Therefore, at this point, you have to do some digging about local laws, either online, by calling your local business association, or speaking to an accountant.</p>
<p>You should end up with a percentage that you can also include on the invoice. Multiply the subtotal with its decimal representation, round off as needed, and add to the subtotal to get the total.</p>
<p>List all of that on the invoice as shown in the screenshot above.</p>
<h4 id="h.u6igov11wcw9">6. Don’t Forget Your Payment Information and Terms</h4>
<p>In order to get what you are due, important information to give your clients is how they can pay you. We have already dealt with this in the contract section, so you probably already have an agreement.</p>
<p>However, whether you accept bank transfer, credit card, PayPal, or some other payment method, you need to give clients a place to send the money. This can take the form of your account information, PayPal ID, etc.</p>
<p>Another thing that’s already part of the contract, but bears repeating, is when the client needs to pay. This is often represented with a due date or payment terms.</p>
<p><img width="648" height="215" class="give-shadow wp-image-22682" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-payment-terms-and-methods.jpg" alt="freelance invoice payment terms and methods" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-payment-terms-and-methods.jpg 648w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-payment-terms-and-methods-300x100.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-payment-terms-and-methods-150x50.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px" /></p>
<p>This should be in accordance to the contract you both signed before starting to work together. You can also re-stipulate any late fees that will apply for non-payment (20 percent is a typical number here).</p>
<p>Site note: To avoid confusion when invoicing internationally, it’s a good idea to use this date format: April 21, 2020.</p>
<h4 id="h.86rtd138z0rd">7. Include Other, Optional Information</h4>
<p>Here are some other things you might want or have to include on your freelance invoice:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Tax number/ID</strong> — In some places, such as the European Union, you need to include a tax ID of both yourself and the client for B2B transactions.</li>
<li><strong>Legal statements</strong> — There might also be need to include some legal information, such as the waving of VAT when dealing with clients overseas (see “reverse charge”).</li>
<li><strong>Client requests</strong> — Different clients might have their own requests as to what kind of information they need on the invoice. For example, they might need you to specify your services as “editing services” or something that they can claim for their tax authorities. Check with the client if they have any special requirements.</li>
<li><strong>Thank you message</strong> — There’s no law that says you can’t send a personal thank-you note or some other friendly message as part of your invoice. It’s a great opportunity to show some extra effort. Some people also use this to market follow-up work by including a coupon, or cross-selling other services, so be creative.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.pcteac122c63">8. Send the Invoice and Follow Up</h4>
<p><img width="528" height="699" class="give-shadow wp-image-22663" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice.jpg" alt="freelance invoice" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice.jpg 528w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-151x200.jpg 151w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/freelance-invoice-113x150.jpg 113w" sizes="(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px" /></p>
<p>Once finished, it’s time to send the invoice to the client. Depending on the way you have chosen to create it, this might look slightly different:</p>
<ul>
<li>Create and download it as PDF (so the client can’t alter it)</li>
<li>Hit “send” in a payment processor interface</li>
<li>Print and send over a paper copy via regular mail, etc.</li>
</ul>
<p>(In the latter case, it’s best to use a service where the client has to sign for it so that there’s a paper trail and they can’t claim they didn’t receive it.)</p>
<p>When sending via email, put the invoice number in the subject line so it will be easy for them to find again.</p>
<p>The important thing is that it goes to the right addressee. If you are not sure, ask the client which email address (or physical address) they prefer you use. They might have a financial department that’s responsible for paying and might want you to send it to them directly.</p>
<p>After that, make sure to check your account regularly to see if the money has arrived. When it’s past the terms you specified, send a reminder for late payment.</p>
<p>If stipulated in the contract, you may also add late fees. Though, in the interest of a good client relationship, it makes sense to first send a reminder without any additional fees. It might just have slipped their mind.</p>
<p>However, if it continues, you need to decide for yourself how many late payment notices you send before you turn it over to a collection agency or lawyer.</p>
<h4 id="h.iulwp8ex75e5">9. Keep Copies!</h4>
<p>Once you have sent your invoice, be sure that you keep a copy. Some people print their invoices and file them away physically. If you want to stay digital, be sure to keep copies in more than one location. For example, creating a cloud backup that automatically saves them from your computer is a good idea.</p>
<p>That’s it.</p>
<p>You are now familiar with the workflow of creating a professional invoice to get paid for your services. In addition, once you have created a freelance invoice once, you can use it as a template for all subsequent ones.</p>
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<h2 id="freelance-taxes">Freelance Taxes 101: The What, When, Where, and Why</h2>
<p>They say only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. While we can’t do anything about the first, we can at least help you be prepared for the latter.</p>
<p>The same applies with taxes as it did with invoicing: We will go over all the important stuff; however, the details might differ depending on where you are located.</p>
<p>Therefore, you can use this as scaffolding, but it’s still important that you do some of your own research to confirm. When in doubt, reach out to an expert.</p>
<h3 id="h.m7seygyzr1cc">Freelancers vs Self-Employed – What Are You?</h3>
<p>The first thing to notice is that, as a freelancer, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers you a (small) business owner. The term “freelancer” doesn’t exist in tax parlance. Instead, you usually fall under two different terms:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Self-employed</strong> — You work for yourself and are not considered an employee.</li>
<li><strong>Independent contractor</strong> — This is someone who provides goods and services under a contract or other agreement to another party.</li>
</ul>
<p>Of course, there is lots of overlap here. Almost all independent contractors are self-employed but not all self-employed people are independent contractors. Many freelancers are both.</p>
<p>Either way, being your own boss has consequences for filing federal taxes. For one, you can get additional deductions, mostly in the form of business expenses. On the other hand, you also need to pay additional taxes, most prominently self-employment tax as well as local and state taxes. We’ll get into that in detail below.</p>
<h3 id="h.7e6u8xif7zry">Freelance Taxes Good Practices</h3>
<p>In order to do your taxes, there are a few good practices to follow to make things easier on yourself in the long run:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Keep things separate</strong> — As soon as possible, separate your business from your personal finances. That means separate bank accounts. Don’t pay personal expenses with your business bank card and vice versa. It just makes things more complicated.</li>
<li><strong>Keep track of your finances and receipts</strong> — Track your income and expenses (you can use <a href="https://www.thebalancesmb.com/best-online-accounting-software-for-the-self-employed-1294210" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accounting software</a> to make it easier). Make sure to get and (digitally) save printed receipts for all business expenses, including and especially when paying or being paid in cash. Plus, make a note on receipts that are not clearly business related (e.g. restaurant bills) so you can claim them later.</li>
<li><strong>Get a tax ID</strong> — While it’s often possible to earn freelance income as a natural person (e.g. with your social security number), you are usually better off registering as a small business entity. In the US you can do that by applying for an EIN (Employer Identity Number). Get it for free via the <a href="http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Apply-for-an-Employer-Identification-Number-%28EIN%29-Online" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IRS homepage</a>. In other locations, such as the EU, you will get a tax ID, which has the same function.</li>
<li><strong>Save money</strong> — Unlike employees, who pay withholding taxes automatically during the year, you need to pay all of them at once at the end. For that reason, it’s a good idea to put away 25-35% of every invoice into a savings account to be prepared for that.</li>
<li><strong>Work with a tax professional</strong> — This seems weird advice in a post about how to do your own freelance taxes, but the truth of the matter is that, if you have the possibility, get someone whose job it is to do your taxes, like a CPA. This is literally the first thing I did when I started earning good money. While you have to pay them, it saves you hours of time, headaches, and usually results in lower tax liability (or even a return) than doing it yourself. Plus, it frees up time to earn additional money.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.ke4f0d3vvgkj">Important Forms</h3>
<p>When doing freelance taxes in the US, it’s important that you know the most important forms:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Form 1040</a> — The form used to file an annual income tax return.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sc.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schedule C</a> — This is the central document for all freelance income and expenses. Here’s where you declare all earnings and any deductions you want to claim and attach it to Form 1040.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099msc.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">1099-MISC</a> — You should receive these from every client who paid you more than $600 in a given year. It reports how much they paid you and you should usually get them around January or February. For those that are under that amount, you still need to report the income you generated from them (more on that below). Also if you subcontract work and pay someone more than $600, you need to send your own forms (including copies to the IRS) by February 28.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099k.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">1099-K</a> — If a client only pays you through PayPal or other online payment systems, you might get this form instead. However, they are only required to send it when they pay you in excess of $20,000 and more than 200 times during the year. Therefore, if you don’t receive it, you must declare the earnings yourself.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sse.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schedule SE</a> — The form where you report (and calculate) the self-employment tax. Gets attached to Schedule C.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.3j5lo36ujeso">Self-employment Tax</h3>
<p>Speaking of the devil, as a freelancer, you have to pay an extra tax, the self-employment tax of 15.3%. Before you cry injustice, these are the expenses for social security and Medicare taxes that employees have taken out of their paycheck automatically. The self-employment tax is just a different way of leveraging it from freelancers.</p>
<p>However, unfortunately, as a self-employed person, you have to pay both the employer and employee part of it (because you are considered both). So, it’s a bit of a disadvantage for you. The silver lining: the employer portion is tax deductible!</p>
<h3 id="h.m4s6au89ebfn">Tax Deductions</h3>
<p>Of course, when doing taxes, the goal is to reduce your tax liability to a minimum. While it’s fair to pay your share, you don’t want to pay more than is necessary. The good news is that, as a freelancer, you can claim a lot more deductions than a regular employee.</p>
<h4 id="h.a0c5jncldoij">Immediate Costs</h4>
<p>Any operating costs that are “ordinary and necessary” (this is the official phrase) for running your business can be claimed as expenses and calculated against your revenue, including:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Food and travel</strong> — When going places for work or having business meals, you can deduct those expenses, at least partially. You can also claim car costs (gas, oil changes, registration, repairs, insurance) if you drive for work. However, for that you need to either track the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-standard-mileage-rates-for-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">business mileage</a> or percentage that you use your car for business purposes (whatever gets you a better outcome).</li>
<li><strong>Office expenses</strong> — If you rent an office somewhere, you can claim the rent as a business expense. However, even when <a href="https://smartblogger.com/working-from-home/">working from home</a>, you can claim rent, utilities, and Internet costs for the part of your house that you use for work as business expenses (home office deductions).</li>
<li><strong>Education and certifications</strong> — If you are learning things related to your profession and spend money on books or <a href="https://smartblogger.com/products/">online courses</a>, these are also things you can write off. Same for any licenses or certifications you need and/or acquire.</li>
<li><strong>Advertising and marketing</strong> — Anything you spend on <a href="https://smartblogger.com/podcast-should-you-be-advertising-on-facebook-in-2020/">advertising your services</a>, product, or whatever you are selling is tax deductible, including <a href="https://smartblogger.com/free-wordpress-hosting/">hosting for your website</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Equipment and material</strong> — Things you need to buy to do your job are also a business expense, including a computer (pay attention to the information further below), office supplies, software, or whatever other <a href="https://smartblogger.com/blogging-tools/">tools</a> you need to provide your services (e.g. <a href="https://smartblogger.com/best-grammar-checker/">grammar checkers</a>).</li>
<li><strong>Health insurance</strong> — In certain cases, it’s possible to deduct part of your and your spouse’s and dependents’ health coverage from your taxes.</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="h.i4qghmeiqtd0">Over Several Years</h4>
<p>For more expensive things like computers and other electronics, the IRS usually asks you to deduct them over their useful lifetime. That means for a computer that is expected to be useful over three years, you would claim a third of its price per year over that timeframe.</p>
<p>However, there is a business tax break called <a href="https://bench.co/blog/tax-tips/section-179-deduction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Section 179 Deduction</a>. It allows you to deduct the full amount of depreciable expenses in the same tax year up to a certain limit.</p>
<p>The catch with all of these deductions: you need to prove them. Therefore, as mentioned, it’s important to document all of your expenses by saving receipts and invoices.</p>
<h3 id="h.z5goduwfblas">How to Pay Taxes as a Freelancer</h3>
<p>Alright, with all of that out of the way, let’s talk about how to actually do taxes. First of all, the best way to prepare for your taxes is to follow the good practices above. This will put you into the position that you will have most of your ducks already in a row when the time for tax season comes around.</p>
<h4 id="h.35q88q5sf6jf">Estimated Taxes</h4>
<p>When talking about taxes, most people probably think of the tax declaration at the end of the year. Especially those who have been employees all their lives, because that’s all they know.</p>
<p>However, freelancers often also need to pay taxes during the year. That’s the stuff that is usually taken out of the paycheck of those working for the man.</p>
<p>As a freelancer, if you have more than $1,000 in taxes owed in a year, the IRS requires you to pay partial payments every quarter. These are so-called estimated taxes that are due on these dates:</p>
<ul>
<li>April 15</li>
<li>June 15</li>
<li>September 15</li>
<li>January 15</li>
</ul>
<p>That’s why it’s so important that you keep track of your income and profits so you know how much to send the Internal Revenue Service each quarter.</p>
<p>By December, the IRS wants to see 90% of the taxes owed in their account or 100% of last year’s tax liability. If you don’t do this and it turns out you should have, the IRS will put late payment penalties on top of what you owe.</p>
<p>Underpay and you will have to make up the difference when handing in your yearly tax return. If you overpay, you get the extra money back.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040es.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Form 1040-ES</a> can help you ballpark estimated taxes based on your taxable income projections. Alternatively, take last year’s tax liability (the amount you paid in taxes in the preceding year) and pay the IRS the same number. This is usually the simpler solution (unless it’s your first year paying).</p>
<p>By the way, you can also pay estimated taxes early. If you find yourself flush one of these months, go ahead and do it. The IRS doesn’t mind if you pay early, only if you miss the deadline.</p>
<p>As for how to make your tax payments practically, you can find all the options <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
<h4 id="h.9tj7rezkw7x">Paying Year-End Taxes</h4>
<p>Aside from estimated taxes, like everyone else, freelancers must file an annual tax return. The deadline is April 15 in years without a global pandemic. In 2020, it was moved to July 15.</p>
<p>Here’s what you need to do:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Collect all your income statements</strong> — The first step for that are the 1099-MISC forms your clients should send you. However, as mentioned, this only applies if you billed them more than $600 in the past year. Anything less than that is up to you to track and declare. That’s also why you should have a running number for your invoices, remember?</li>
<li><strong>Collect expenses</strong> — Now it’s time for the other part of the equation. Gather all of the expense statements. If you followed our advice, they should already all be in one place.</li>
<li><strong>Fill out Schedule C/C-EZ</strong> — Follow the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sc.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instructions of the IRS</a> to fill in this form. Record your business income and deductions you want to apply. Transfer the figure for net profits to the appropriate line in Form 1040.</li>
<li><strong>Determine self-employment tax</strong> — Fill in Schedule SE to find out your tax burden as a freelancer. Transfer this number to Form 1040 as well.</li>
<li><strong>Complete Form 1040</strong> — Fill in the remaining information, attach Schedules C and SE to the form.</li>
<li><strong>Hand in your tax return</strong> — When all of this is done, you file your taxes either electronically or in paper form. You find instructions for both options <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/how-to-file" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</li>
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<p>After that, the only thing that’s left to do is wait for news from the IRS on how much your tax burden is going to be and pay it off. Then, do it all again next year.</p>
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<h2 id="h.wsjqvm7ps34m">Are You Ready to Become a Next-Level Freelancer?</h2>
<p>Getting your ducks in a row legally is one of the most intimidating parts of being self-employed. Freelance contracts, invoices, and taxes are like the monsters in the basement that many want to avoid.</p>
<p>However, if you get these areas under control, you will have a better, more stable, and more satisfying freelance career. Guaranteed.</p>
<p>Plus, what with the freelance contract template and detailed instructions on how to write invoices and do your freelance taxes, you really are running out of excuses not to master this part of your business.</p>
<p>When you do, you are much better prepared to kick ass and do your best work. Take action now. You won’t regret it.</p>
<p>What’s the thing that helped you most in mastering the legal side of freelancing? Share your best tips in the comments section below!</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906158272576052440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959592255022682240.post-76202589364751886372020-09-10T09:19:00.001-07:002020-09-10T09:19:19.485-07:0034 Journal Prompts & Ideas to Unlock Your Writing Creativity<p>Let me guess…</p>
<p>You’ve been asking Google to help you find journal prompts or journaling ideas, right?</p>
<p>You know that successful writers throughout history have kept a journal for creative writing, thinking, and self-discovery. It was a defining practice in the works and lives of Thoreau, Emerson, Wilde, and many others — and you think maybe, just maybe, it can do the same for you.</p>
<p>And you know what? You’re 100% correct.</p>
<p>All the creativity you need is already inside of you — you just have to tap into it.</p>
<p>And a great way to do it is with journal prompts.</p>
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<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/journal-prompts.jpg" alt="Journal Prompts & Ideas to Unlock Your Writing Creativity" width="900" height="600" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22644" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/journal-prompts.jpg 900w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/journal-prompts-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/journal-prompts-150x100.jpg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/journal-prompts-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<h2 id="h.t94m8kru4epj">29 Journal Writing Prompts to Spark Your Creativity</h2>
<p>Like a fisherman’s fishing rod, the following journal <a href="https://smartblogger.com/creative-writing-prompts/">writing prompts</a> will help you fish out your best ideas from the depths of your mind. They will also help you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Exercise your creative writing skills</li>
<li>Land more <a href="https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-jobs/">writing jobs</a> (if you’re a freelancer)</li>
<li>Learn <a href="https://smartblogger.com/writing-tips/">how to write better</a></li>
<li>Shift your perspective and access new points of view</li>
<li><a href="https://smartblogger.com/writers-block/">Overcome writer’s block</a></li>
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<p>Ready?</p>
<p>Grab a pen and a journal (or open a Google Doc, if you prefer), and let’s start writing.</p>
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<p>What is a topic about which you have changed your opinion recently, and why?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.qf180u2k4z11">2. Metaphoric feelings</h3>
<p>Come up with three <a href="https://smartblogger.com/metaphor-examples/">metaphors</a> to describe how you feel right now.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.xe3nbngi6aqc">3. Answer your “why”</h3>
<p>What makes writing such an important part of your life? Why do you want to write in the first place?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.14xju3sitprg">4. The big question</h3>
<p>What question would you most like to know the answer to?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.ma0hg22q0biw">5. Self-editing</h3>
<p>Read through one of your old journal entries or a story/article you wrote a long time ago. Pretend you’re an editor getting it ready for publishing and make it shine.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.jpvv6pld5khl">6. Funny stuff</h3>
<p>When was the last time you laughed really hard? Write about that moment.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.t3q43k3ej17p">7. Guaranteed success</h3>
<p>If you knew for sure that your next book or article would be successful, what topic would you write about?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.bpt5eq17bgfv">8. Make me cry</h3>
<p>Think about a sad moment from your past. Write a scene about it that would make anyone cry.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.8san266ki1kc">9. Hidden thoughts</h3>
<p>What has been on your mind for a long time, but you never gave it the attention it needs?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.rqxix7mxf4tx">10. Personal success</h3>
<p>What is something at which you have succeeded greatly that others could benefit from learning about? <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-write-a-case-study/">Write a case study</a> about it.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.jfdasxnjeyop">11. Dictionary</h3>
<p>Open a dictionary at random and write down the first word that catches your eye. Repeat three times. Then, write a short story that includes those three words.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.61mxc1oiotds">12. Old friends</h3>
<p>Think about a problem you’re currently facing. Write a fake letter to your best friend from high school explaining the situation and asking for advice.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.bayw6gwvo1bw">13. Domain name</h3>
<p>If you were to <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-start-a-blog/">start a blog</a> on WordPress documenting your life so far, <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-choose-a-domain-name/">which domain name would you choose</a>?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.tb0wg81s2y29">14. Life lessons</h3>
<p>Think of the five important people in your life (family members, loved ones, role models, friends, etc.) and write a list of lessons you have directly or indirectly learned from each of them.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.ovyi9p8za7xl">15. Bucket list</h3>
<p>If you knew you were going to die today, what things would you regret the most not having done? Create a to-do list.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.z8r6yhbz6lqf">16. Happiness</h3>
<p>When was the last time you felt truly happy? Describe it in the <a href="https://smartblogger.com/sensory-words/">most sensory way</a> possible.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.mhmoykm2cp37">17. Pitch yourself</h3>
<p>Imagine you just wrote an autobiography and you’re trying to get it published, but your chances depend on a short email <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-write-a-pitch/">cold pitch</a>. What would you write?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.gsgp7wvavmet">18. Keeping memories</h3>
<p>Which parts of today (moments, ideas, thoughts) would your future self benefit from reading about? Write them down.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.kx909tmz7ni5">19. Embarrassing writing</h3>
<p>Write down a really bad joke or a super cheesy poem.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.798shekbmojl">20. Prioritizing</h3>
<p>What is the one thing which, if you did it every day, would transform your current life into your best life? How can you start doing it?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.7hya4otshdvk">21. Perfect day</h3>
<p>If money was no object, what would an average ideal day in your life look like? How can you make that happen in your current circumstances?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.1xaua731fzo8">22. Life chapters</h3>
<p>If you were to divide the story of your life into chapters, what would be the titles?<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.2fi3y0ap0wvm">23. 7 Prompts</h3>
<p>Come up with a list of seven journaling prompts related to a topic you want to write about, and then complete one prompt for each day of the next week.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.q3xxy7ti0idk">24. Eavesdropping</h3>
<p>Sit in a coffee place and write down snippets of conversations you hear.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.tg7s7yk570he">25. No E</h3>
<p>Write a whole journal entry without using the letter ‘e’.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.fgdimzr68bl8">26. Literary devices</h3>
<p>Describe your day using as many <a href="https://smartblogger.com/literary-devices/">literary devices</a> as possible.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.x4jzzllxmiwj">27. Copycat</h3>
<p>Choose a passage from one of your favorite books. Copy it into your journal. Then write your own journal entry inspired by the writing style of that author.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.nkx03bkcpqb0">28. Favorite things</h3>
<p>Make a list of your favorite things. Your favorite songs. Favorite movies. Write about <em>why</em> they’re your favorites.<br /></p>
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<h3 id="h.e98q7ufydoj5">29. New Year’s Resolutions (5 years from now)</h3>
<p>Pretend it’s New Year’s Eve five years from now. What resolutions for the new year would you write?<br /></p>
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<h2 id="h.t31uu4wery15">5 Journaling Ideas & Exercises for Writers</h2>
<p>Journal prompts are a great way to exercise your writing skills, but if you want to utilize the full potential of journaling to unlock your creativity, the journaling ideas and exercises below will take you one level deeper.</p>
<p>Whereas before you had a fishing rod to bring new ideas to the surface, these journal ideas will give you a scuba diving oxygen tank so you can explore all the treasures that lie at the bottom of your creative mind.</p>
<p>Ready? Let’s dive in (pun intended).</p>
<h3 id="h.2q3lftjvjxxm">1. “One-inch picture frame”</h3>
<p>Let’s face it…</p>
<p>You have so many writing ideas that you don’t even know where to start.</p>
<p>That brilliant plot you came up with while taking a shower. That self-development article that will become viral. The book idea you’ve been dreaming of writing since you were a teenager.</p>
<p>All those pieces of advice, all those short stories, all those scripts that will never become real because…</p>
<p>Well, because you’re too overwhelmed with ideas to actually start writing.</p>
<p>In her book <a href="https://amzn.to/339YB0o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bird by Bird</a> (Amazon affiliate link), Anne Lamott introduces a framework called “one-inch picture frame” that helps her beat overwhelm and get to work by writing down only “as much as [she] can see through a one-inch frame”.</p>
<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/picture-frame.jpg" alt="Journaling Idea - One-inch picture frame" width="768" height="553" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22648" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/picture-frame.jpg 768w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/picture-frame-278x200.jpg 278w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/picture-frame-150x108.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p>In other words, you don’t have to aim at writing your whole life story in one go, or putting together a whole “Ultimate Guide on How to Beat Anxiety” in one sitting.</p>
<p>You can start by simply describing that one afternoon from your childhood when your mom bought you your first ice cream and you felt like you were in heaven; or you can start by writing down the main cause of anxiety that your clients tell you about.</p>
<p>I use this trick to make myself journal every day: all I have to do is write about one thought, one idea, or one life event from that day.</p>
<p>Very often, this is enough to spark my motivation and I keep on writing. Other times I don’t, but that’s okay — one little paragraph is better than nothing.</p>
<p>If you’re struggling to get started because the job seems too big, you can always scale it down. What can you see through your one-inch picture frame?</p>
<h3 id="h.cuubjrszm4n0">2. Start a public online journal</h3>
<p>Writing has been my main job for over three years now, but until recently I still struggled with practicing my craft consistently.</p>
<p>So a few weeks ago I did something that I thought I would never do: I started a public online journal where I publish a daily entry about my life, thoughts, struggles, and ideas.</p>
<p>At first, it felt scary and vulnerable as hell. In fact, it still does.</p>
<p>But it also changed my life.</p>
<p>How?</p>
<p>I only shared it with a few people, but the fact that someone expects to read my entries every morning keeps me accountable and makes me stick with my commitment. It’s the first time in my life that I have published something every single day for over a month.</p>
<p>Not only do I feel like I am writing my own life’s story, but I also use my old online journal entries for inspiration whenever I need ideas for a new piece of content for my blog. But the biggest benefit of journaling in public is that, unlike what happens with my offline journaling practice, I actually have to put some attention into my daily writing in order to make it readable and enjoyable for other people.</p>
<p>Plus, the daily routine lets me practice being vulnerable and sharing from the heart in front of an audience — a great skill to have as a blogger.</p>
<h3 id="h.jip3zkevf779">3. Brain dumps</h3>
<p>Whenever I want to create a new piece of content, my default is to either begin with an outline or just start writing the whole thing straight away. Word after word, line after line, from beginning to end.</p>
<p>But the thing is, when I just do this, I often hit a wall and get stuck. There are only so many ideas that my brain can access by traditional direct association thinking.</p>
<p>That’s why I started doing brain dumps.</p>
<p>What is a brain dump?</p>
<p>A brain dump is a process of emptying your mind by transposing all your thoughts onto paper. When you hit a wall with your writing, brain dumping is like punching that wall really hard so send all the bricks flying and then get a good glimpse of what’s on the other side.</p>
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<p>If you’re stuck or without ideas, stop for a moment. Take a step back and notice all the thoughts going through your mind. What are your worries? What’s taking up all your attention? Is there something you want to write but you feel ashamed because it’s not good enough?</p>
<p>Write it all down. Everything counts. Write it all over the page of your journal, without caring for keeping it organized. The point of brain dumps is not so much to get good ideas, but to relieve your mind of worries and blocks so that creativity can flow freely again.</p>
<h3 id="h.ahycpouq2luc">4. Most Important Question</h3>
<p>Sometimes, our best ideas are one night’s sleep away.</p>
<p>It’s true. In his book <a href="https://amzn.to/3hbZI4Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Art of Thought</a> (Amazon affiliate link), psychologist Graham Wallas proposes that the creative process happens in four stages:</p>
<ul>
<li>Preparation (identifying the problem);</li>
<li>Incubation (processing the information on a subconscious level);</li>
<li>Illumination (when everything becomes clear);</li>
<li>Verification (testing if the idea really solves the problem).</li>
</ul>
<p>Very often, we skip the second step, incubation. We obsess about the problem until we solve it, but what we should do is let it go, allow our subconscious mind to process it, and then come back to it with fresh eyes.</p>
<p>So, how can we start incubating our ideas more?</p>
<p>The technique I’ve been using for months (and it’s been working <em>miracles</em>) is something called <em>Most Important Question</em> (MIQ).</p>
<p>This technique was invented by Josh Waitzkin (he talks about it in <a href="https://tim.blog/2019/06/27/josh-waitzkin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this interview</a>) and it goes like this:</p>
<p>In the evening, take some time to reflect and come up with your <em>Most Important Question</em> of the day. Once you’ve got your MIQ, write it down in your journal, and then…</p>
<p>Let it go.</p>
<p>Forget about it.</p>
<p>Take a moment to relax with a good book or a nice walk, and then go to sleep without it on your mind.</p>
<p>Then, in the morning, immediately after you wake up, open your journal, look at the question, and write down the answers you have on your mind.</p>
<p>I have been using this process to help me get ideas for new articles, fix writer’s block, and solve writing problems that I had struggled with for days.</p>
<p>It works like magic.</p>
<p>It’s <a href="https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/jn.00651.2012" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">been proven</a> that our brains are at their most creative immediately after we wake up, and every time I do this I am in awe of the gems that my mind had been hiding.</p>
<h3 id="h.bc2myfrlhca9">5. Flip it around</h3>
<p>We are so used to writing in a linear way that we fail to make use of the biggest advantage of a good old paper journal: its versatility as a tool for creating ideas.</p>
<p>The main reason why I always buy journals with plain pages is that there are no rules or boundaries for what my writing has to look like. That being said, the last journaling exercise I have for you today is extremely simple:</p>
<p>Flip your journal around.</p>
<p>Yep, that’s it. It’s that simple. Next time you’re in the middle of a journal entry, try rotating the notebook by 90 degrees (or any other number you fancy) and continue the entry at a different angle.</p>
<p>I know this exercise might sound silly or pointless, but it’s not.</p>
<p>Changing the visual representation of our ideas can completely shift the way we create. Rotating your journal in the middle of an entry brings your awareness to how you are using the space on the page, which will inevitably impact the words you choose. It can change your writing speed, the length of your sentences, and it can even inspire you to include a drawing here and there.</p>
<p>Small shifts in perception can make a huge difference to the final results. Don’t be afraid to look at things from a different angle. Spice things up. Open your mind to new ways of being creative.</p>
<p>Think differently.</p>
<p>And most of all, make it fun.</p>
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<h2 id="h.4lwruc8csjkn">All it Takes is Five Minutes of Journal Prompts to Unlock Your Creativity</h2>
<p>A journal is much more than just a few pieces of paper glued together.</p>
<p>It’s a free ticket to the depths of your creativity, and to the brilliant writer that exists inside of you. It’s also one of the best tools to get to know yourself and make sense of your life. Who doesn’t need that?</p>
<p>Whenever you feel stuck, or simply know that there’s something important you have to say but simply can’t find the words, use one of the journal prompts or journaling ideas above.</p>
<p>Sometimes, all it takes is five minutes to become a better writer, or to learn something important about yourself that will change the course of your life forever.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906158272576052440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959592255022682240.post-65997261912897501472020-09-03T09:19:00.001-07:002020-09-03T09:19:16.075-07:00How to Write a Testimonial in 2020: 7 Tips (+ 9 Examples)<p>Want to learn how to write a great testimonial? One that’ll build trust with readers and woo potential customers (or clients)?</p>
<p>In this handy guide, you’ll learn:</p>
<ul>
<li>The proven structure your testimonials should follow to increase conversion rates and <a href="https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-jobs/">land more jobs</a>;</li>
<li>The importance of statistics, storytelling, and authenticity;</li>
<li>How to ask someone for a testimonial;</li>
<li>And much more.</li>
</ul>
<p>Let’s dig right in…</p>
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<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/how-to-write-a-testimonial.jpg" alt="How to Write a Testimonial" width="900" height="600" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22627" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/how-to-write-a-testimonial.jpg 900w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/how-to-write-a-testimonial-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/how-to-write-a-testimonial-150x100.jpg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/how-to-write-a-testimonial-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<h2 id="h.o3robtddlsjd">Tip #1. Follow a Proven Structure</h2>
<p>Sometimes, the best way to identify “good” is to figure out what “bad” looks like.</p>
<p>So, what does a bad testimonial look like?</p>
<p>Well, bad testimonials usually make one or more of these mistakes:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>They lack credibility.</strong> Who is “John”? What does he do? And why doesn’t he have a photo?</li>
<li><strong>Too outlandish to be believable.</strong> Did this person <em>really</em> help you go from zero to $1,000,000 in three days? Even if it is true, it will be hard for people to believe. Be a real person, not an infomercial.</li>
<li><strong>They’re boring and generic.</strong> A testimonial that goes on and on about unrelated, meaningless details isn’t going to convince anyone to do anything. Neither will testimonials that lack detail or authenticity.</li>
</ul>
<p>With this in mind, let’s go over the elements of a good, persuasive testimonial.</p>
<h3 id="h.wu5bojv6bp09">The Structure of a Great Testimonial</h3>
<p>Good testimonials should include the person’s full name and photo. Adding their company name and what they do gives a testimonial additional credibility.</p>
<p>But the <em>best</em> testimonials also contain these four elements:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Clarity.</strong> They paint a clear before and after picture.</li>
<li><strong>Purposefulness.</strong> They guide the reader towards an action.</li>
<li><strong>Positivity.</strong> A testimonial isn’t a snarky review on TripAdvisor or Amazon — you want people to be honest, but you want the overall tone to be optimistic.</li>
<li><strong>Focus.</strong> Don’t ramble. Stay on point.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="h.fr2zyhpqpool">Examples of Testimonials With Good Structure</h3>
<p>Here’s an example of great testimonial structure from Marisa Mugatroyd’s <a href="https://www.liveyourmessage.com/mentorship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Live Your Message</a>:</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22617" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/live-your-message-testimonial-example.png" alt="live your message testimonial example" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/live-your-message-testimonial-example.png 1404w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/live-your-message-testimonial-example-247x200.png 247w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/live-your-message-testimonial-example-1024x830.png 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/live-your-message-testimonial-example-150x122.png 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/live-your-message-testimonial-example-768x622.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px" /></p>
<p>Full name and photo? Check. Clear, purposeful, positive, and focused? Definitely.</p>
<p>Here’s another good testimonial example (from <a href="https://ahrefs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ahrefs</a>’ newly-revamped homepage):</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22612" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ahrefs-testimonial-example.png" alt="ahrefs testimonial example" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ahrefs-testimonial-example.png 1462w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ahrefs-testimonial-example-300x170.png 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ahrefs-testimonial-example-1024x581.png 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ahrefs-testimonial-example-150x85.png 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ahrefs-testimonial-example-768x436.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px" /></p>
<p>Both of these testimonial examples nail the basics.</p>
<p>Yours should too.</p>
<h2 id="h.t8xzvm5j48wt">Tip #2. Be Specific With Details</h2>
<p>Words and phrases like “way up” and “it was good” are ambiguous and can mean anything.</p>
<p>Did an article get over 10,000 tweets and LinkedIn shares on social media? Did revenue increase by 30%?</p>
<p>Don’t be vague — if it’s so, say so. Testimonials with statistics are <em>excellent</em> social proof.</p>
<p>But keep in mind:</p>
<p>Statistics aren’t the only way to add details to a testimonial.</p>
<p>In fact, sometimes, you’ll be in situations where specific figures or numbers can’t be shared. In those instances, explain the details of the problem, concerns that existed beforehand, or share pertinent background info that paints a compelling before-and-after picture.</p>
<h3 id="h.slzv60h7l76h">Details In Practice</h3>
<p>Let’s compare two testimonials I’ve received:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“Nyaima was pleasant to work with. I would work with her again.”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>That’s nice, but does this testimonial really tell you anything? Not really. Compare it to this one:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“Nyaima was not only easy to work with, but her communication was also excellent. She met every deadline, and also offered sound suggestions that added to the quality of each of our projects. Because of this, we were able to complete a project that generally takes six weeks in only four weeks.”</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The details in this testimonial help you envision what it’s like to work with me. A potential client thinking about hiring me doesn’t have to guess how this other client benefited.</p>
<h2 id="h.7nsjm2qn90mi">Tip #3. Pull on the Heartstrings</h2>
<p>A heartfelt story can move even the most cold-hearted person.</p>
<p>Remember your favorite comic or fairy tale from your childhood, like <em>Batman</em> or <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</em>? Each sentence reeled you in, line-by-line. You could relate to Batman’s losing his parents or the horrific treatment of Snow White, and you wanted to know how those situations would end.</p>
<p>There’s a reason for this — <a href="https://www.harvardbusiness.org/the-science-behind-the-art-of-storytelling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">psychologist Lani Peterson says</a> people are wired to pay attention to narratives and stories.</p>
<p>Translation? Telling a good story — one that weaves in narrative elements that sparks emotion within the reader, making them want to keep reading and take action — is a great way to craft a persuasive testimonial readers can relate to.</p>
<p>When your prospect relates to your customer testimonials, they take a step closer to working with you. They think, “wow, I have the same problem, maybe they can help me too” or “I am stuck at the same place, maybe working with this person will give me similar results.”</p>
<p>And one of the best ways to capture genuine emotion and story elements is using video testimonials. When done well, they instantly build trust with potential clients.</p>
<h3 id="h.jy2n301amww2">Storytelling In Practice</h3>
<p>Airbnb rocks <a href="https://smartblogger.com/storytelling/">storytelling</a> in their series featuring Airbnb hosts. They successfully display the humanity of hosts that prospects can relate to:</p>
<div class="ast-oembed-container"><iframe title="Meet Carol: AirbnbNYC TV Spot" width="1000" height="563" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TniQ40KeQhY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div>
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<p>Here is another masterful demonstration by Intel:</p>
<div class="ast-oembed-container"><iframe title="Shubham Banerjee & Intel Edison | Meet the Makers | Intel" width="1000" height="563" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b6wHpHAZ1tA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div>
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<p>The story is so rich, you can barely tell it’s a testimonial.</p>
<h2 id="h.nj0y3udbzj99">Tip #4. Be Authentic (But Don’t be Boring)</h2>
<p>Have you ever read a college dissertation?</p>
<p>No offense to the hard-working women and men who pour countless hours into them, but they are not my first choice to read. They’re dry, clinical, and cerebral — all the things you don’t want your testimonial to be.</p>
<p>Boring testimonials will put your prospects to sleep. And prospects who are asleep can’t take action.</p>
<p>But it’s not enough to simply <em>not</em> be boring. Your testimonial needs to be truthful and authentic too.</p>
<p>That means being genuine, sounding natural, and using conversational words. Your goal is to spark internal conversation within the reader. And to do that, every word in a testimonial must be true.</p>
<p>Remember, when someone reads a testimonial you want them to relate, they should say, “Man, he or she sounds just like me.”</p>
<p>That’s why slang works and stringent grammatical rules don’t <em>have</em> to be followed. As long as the point can be understood and it is not an unintentional typo, leave it alone. The flaw adds realness.</p>
<h3 id="h.925uklnbd7d6">Authenticity In Practice</h3>
<p>Here’s an effective testimonial that Smart Blogger’s Kevin J. Duncan gave to Henneke Duistermaat for her <a href="https://www.enchantingmarketing.com/copywriting-course/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">copywriting course</a>:</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22614" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/enchanting-marketing-testimonial-example.png" alt="enchanting marketing testimonial example" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/enchanting-marketing-testimonial-example.png 1190w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/enchanting-marketing-testimonial-example-269x200.png 269w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/enchanting-marketing-testimonial-example-1024x762.png 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/enchanting-marketing-testimonial-example-150x112.png 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/enchanting-marketing-testimonial-example-768x572.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px" /></p>
<p>From his testimonial, you can (accurately) surmise that Kevin has probably known Henneke for a while, which makes his words feel genuine.</p>
<h2 id="h.q7rlxgxwk6yi">Tip #5. Use the Right Testimonial, at the Right Time, in the Right Place</h2>
<p>There are several <em>types</em> of testimonials, but I’m going to focus on the big three:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Persuasive</strong> <strong>Testimonials</strong><strong>.</strong> These demonstrate the impact the service had on the client or customer.</li>
<li><strong>Overcome Objections.</strong> These are testimonials that speak directly to common objections and diffuse them.</li>
<li><strong>Success Stories.</strong> These are miniature case studies where people share positive outcomes and happy endings.</li>
</ul>
<p>Though they share the common goal of reducing resistance, each type of testimonial is most effective in different circumstances.</p>
<h3 id="h.bondrey8lr4g">The Right Time</h3>
<p>If you want to defeat objections, implement testimonials that address potential resistance on your sales page.</p>
<p>If a prospect sees another customer had similar concerns that were overcome, it will boost their confidence that moving forward with you is a good choice.</p>
<h3 id="h.54snkgg2cniw">The Right Place</h3>
<p>Avoid old school testimonial pages.</p>
<p>Most people only scan websites, and few visitors make it to a testimonials page. This is why you want testimonials sprinkled throughout your site to solidify your marketing messages.</p>
<p>Best placement:</p>
<ul>
<li>Homepage</li>
<li>Product page (think of Amazon)</li>
<li>Sales and landing pages</li>
<li>Most popular page of your site (other than your homepage)</li>
<li>Inside emails, newsletters, print materials, and blog posts</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h.s931qatx0xxh">Right Time, Right Place In Practice</h3>
<p>Ramit Sethi, best selling author and creator of <a href="http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Will Teach You To Be Rich</a>, is a master at strategic placement and timing. Check out how he addresses potential objections using testimonials in his email sales sequence:</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22613" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/testimonials-in-email.png" alt="testimonials in email" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/testimonials-in-email.png 738w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/testimonials-in-email-147x200.png 147w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/testimonials-in-email-110x150.png 110w" sizes="(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px" /></p>
<p>By implementing the right timing and placement, you seem like a mind-reader, answering the questions and objections of your prospects, moving them one step further in your sales process.</p>
<h2 id="h.jtdjfaqqhir">Tip #6. The Art of the Ask</h2>
<p>Knowing the structure and components of a good testimonial is fantastic, but it won’t matter if you don’t have any testimonials to share.</p>
<p>Testimonials don’t automatically come unless you ask for them or put a system in place to keep them rolling in.</p>
<p>Similar to sales, people get timid when it comes to asking for testimonials. They feel like they are being a nuisance. But when you deliver superb services to a client, this is a small ask.</p>
<p>Why not remove all friction points and make it easy for you and them?</p>
<p>Ramit does a good job minimizing pressure by providing a template when he <a href="https://youtu.be/CjpZC18tOqk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">asks someone for a</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/CjpZC18tOqk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">testimonial</a>. He understands that even though your satisfied customers want to help, they are busy, and may be plagued by blank screen syndrome. A plug-and-play template remedies that.</p>
<p>Another option is to simply write the testimonial yourself and ask the contact to revise it, as needed.</p>
<h3 id="h.vcv138eq8nje">How to Ask for Testimonials</h3>
<p>Ramit uses the following script to request testimonials:</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22616" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/testimonial-script.png" alt="testimonial script" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/testimonial-script.png 549w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/testimonial-script-160x200.png 160w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/testimonial-script-120x150.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px" /><br />
<a href="https://herbusiness.com/blog/writing-testimonials-template/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Her Business</a> gives clients a simple plug-and-play template to complete:</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22615" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/How-to-write-a-testimonial-example-9.png" alt="Her Business testimonial example" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/How-to-write-a-testimonial-example-9.png 600w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/How-to-write-a-testimonial-example-9-240x200.png 240w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/How-to-write-a-testimonial-example-9-150x125.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<p>And this leads us to the final tip…</p>
<h2 id="h.94svwcdxxpjn">Tip #7. Automation Makes it Easy</h2>
<p>Savvy entrepreneurs and business owners systemize and automate as much of the collection and writing of testimonials as possible.</p>
<p>So should you. Collecting testimonials should be <em>embedded</em> in your business.</p>
<p>For example, Marisa Murgatroyd has a system that gets her a steady flow of testimonials — the “ask” is embedded right into the completion of her courses.</p>
<p>Students provide a testimonial as part of their graduation process. This process has landed her over 700 pages of testimonials that she can use in every area of her marketing.</p>
<p>You don’t have to copy her exact method, of course. Every system will vary based on your particular business. The key is to take friction points away that may interfere with you getting great testimonials, and to automate as many parts of the process as possible.</p>
<h2 id="h.bylnftcwt6s">It’s Time to Write Persuasive Testimonials</h2>
<p>No matter who you are or what you do, a well-written testimonial is a powerful tool that can boost your credibility.</p>
<p>In this post, you learned about the proven structure of powerful testimonials, as well the essential ingredients needed to turn good testimonials into great ones.</p>
<p>Now it’s time to put what you learned into action.</p>
<p>Want to build trust with your readers? Want to boost your credibility to potential customers or clients?</p>
<p>Testimonials are the answer.</p>
<p>Go get them!</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906158272576052440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959592255022682240.post-2366932529197808762020-08-27T08:19:00.001-07:002020-08-27T08:19:25.139-07:00How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job as a Freelancer (11 Pro Tips)<p>Want to use LinkedIn to find a job?</p>
<p>You’re not alone.</p>
<p>With over <a href="https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/internet-statistics" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">300 million monthly LinkedIn users</a> and over <a href="https://blog.linkedin.com/2019/april-/22/linkedin-has-20-million-jobs-and-the-right-one-for-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">20 million job postings</a> open at any given time, LinkedIn is a virtual gold mine for freelancers (or anyone, really) looking to find their dream job.</p>
<p>Of course, where there’s gold, there’s competition. To stand out from the crowd and land any of those great jobs on LinkedIn, you need a plan.</p>
<p>That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide. It will give you a step-by-step walkthrough of the most effective tips to leverage LinkedIn’s massive job platform — tips that’ll help you find, and land, a new job.</p>
<p>And we’ll start with arguably the most important one…</p>
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<p><img src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/how-to-use-linkedin-to-find-a-job.jpg" alt="How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job" width="900" height="601" class="give-shadow size-full wp-image-22588" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/how-to-use-linkedin-to-find-a-job.jpg 900w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/how-to-use-linkedin-to-find-a-job-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/how-to-use-linkedin-to-find-a-job-150x100.jpg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/how-to-use-linkedin-to-find-a-job-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<h2 id="h.j8fabxtcme5">1. Create a Standout LinkedIn Profile</h2>
<p>Optimizing your LinkedIn profile should be your number one priority if you want to land a freelance gig.</p>
<p>First impressions are integral in your job search. It’s essential to ensure that your LinkedIn profile offers a testament to your writing career, expertise, and experience level.</p>
<p>Try these top tips to enhance your LinkedIn profile to attract more freelance clients:</p>
<ul>
<li>Create a succinct LinkedIn headline that captures your expertise in three key phrases</li>
<li>Fill your bio with relevant words and phrases so it’ll rank higher in LinkedIn job searches</li>
<li>Specify details of past freelance work experience</li>
<li>Offer an industry-specific <a href="https://smartblogger.com/writing-sample/">writing sample</a></li>
<li>Link to examples of published content writing</li>
<li>Include a digital portfolio of your best freelance work</li>
<li>Use a professional, approachable headshot for your profile photo</li>
<li>Post an up-to-date, well-presented resume</li>
<li>Demonstrate your expertise and technical ability using Skills & Endorsements</li>
<li>Offer social proof with recommendations from your past freelance client base</li>
</ul>
<p>Remember to make sure your profile is visible to everyone — especially your profile picture as professionals are less trusting of candidates without professional photos. You can do this by going to LinkedIn’s homepage (or any page, really), clicking “Me” in the top-navigation menu, and going to “Settings and Privacy”.</p>
<p>In addition to pictures, I highly recommend creating a video resume or <a href="https://www.richterstudios.com/animation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">animated explainer video</a> that details your writing process, your style, your quality, social proof, and more.</p>
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<p>Finally, make sure your profile is grammatically correct before applying for any jobs. According to Talent Inc., <a href="https://www.talentinc.com/press-2018-02-14" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">79% of employers</a> will ignore LinkedIn profiles, resumes, and job applications that have spelling or grammar mistakes in them.</p>
<p>If you’re prone to mishaps, use <a href="https://smartblogger.com/best-grammar-checker/">spelling and grammar tools</a> like <a href="https://smartblogger.com/grammarly-review/">Grammarly</a> and Hemingway to ensure your LinkedIn profile is free of errors and easy to read.</p>
<h2 id="h.sqnbgylbcoh2">2. Fill Out the “Open to Work” Section</h2>
<p>If you want to land freelance clients, you need your LinkedIn profile to be visible to potential recruiters, writing clients and LinkedIn connections.</p>
<p>Just under your profile picture, you’ll find a small box that invites you to show that you’re job hunting. By switching on this feature, your next potential employer can see you’re ready to take on a new job.</p>
<p>If you haven’t changed the settings, simply:</p>
<ol>
<li>Click on the box that says “Show recruiters you’re open to work”</li>
<li>Fill out the pop-up with your relevant writing skills and geographical availability</li>
<li>Save the changes</li>
</ol>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22574" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/freelance-writing-client.png" alt="How to show recruiters you’re open to work on LinkedIn" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/freelance-writing-client.png 611w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/freelance-writing-client-133x200.png 133w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/freelance-writing-client-100x150.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px" /></p>
<p>To make sure it’s changed, check back to the box under your profile picture.</p>
<p>If you’ve done this correctly, this box should state that you’re <strong>#OpenToWork.</strong></p>
<h2 id="h.w7wfdsamw1dk">3. Personalize Your Job Applications</h2>
<p>Gone are the days when you could print a hundred resumes for your services and send them to “Dear Sir/Madam.” No, <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-write-a-pitch/">you need to personalize</a> each job application.</p>
<p>By customizing your resume and cover letter for each specific job posting, prospective employer, and related industry; you’ll find potential employers to be more responsive.</p>
<p>A whopping <a href="https://www.talentinc.com/press-2018-02-14" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">1/3 of employers</a> say that a non-customized resume is a deal-breaker. If a job seeker turns in a generalized resume with no connection to the job posting, employers will simply ignore them.</p>
<p>With this in mind, you should be tailoring your resume and cover letter to speak to each individual job.</p>
<p>My advice?</p>
<p>Craft templates using a <a href="https://getvoip.com/blog/2020/06/25/document-collaboration-tools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">document collaboration tool</a> such as Google Docs or Microsoft 365 that you can then customize for each prospective employer or client.</p>
<p>Try these tactics:</p>
<ul>
<li>Find out the name of the hiring manager and address your job application to this person directly</li>
<li>Document relevant industry-related work experience</li>
<li>Research the prospective employers business and figure out a problem that you specialize in solving</li>
<li>Offer previous client testimonials as social proof of your best work</li>
<li>Include points about why you like the job posting and how it suits your skill set</li>
<li>If applicable, link to a portfolio of your work or to published works from previous jobs</li>
<li>Only present up-to-date work</li>
<li>Avoid rambling on about irrelevant achievements</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="h.xjed8pg9m8yz">4. Research the Companies You’d Like to Work With</h2>
<p>The first step to finding companies you’d like to work with is figuring out which niches or industries most appeal to you.</p>
<p>For example, if you were a writer, ask yourself questions like these to find your ideal niche/industry:</p>
<ol>
<li>What style of writing do you excel most at?</li>
<li>In which industry-areas do you enjoy writing?</li>
<li>What values would I like the companies I work for to uphold?</li>
<li>What types of projects are a no-go for you?</li>
</ol>
<p>Next, take your top industries, and find companies within those sectors that implement your values and <a href="https://smartblogger.com/how-to-find-your-passion/">excite your passions</a>.</p>
<p>Follow these accounts to add them to your LinkedIn connections so you can stay up-to-date with their progress.</p>
<p>Now, search within those organizations for job roles that suit your expertise.</p>
<p>So, if you’re a writer, you might search for roles like:</p>
<ul>
<li>Content Writer</li>
<li>Content Marketer</li>
<li>Social Media Manager</li>
<li>Content Marketing Manager</li>
<li>Content Strategist</li>
<li>Digital Marketing Manager</li>
<li>Content Manager</li>
</ul>
<p>You can search for such openings in the “Jobs” section on the left-hand side of the target company’s LinkedIn page:</p>
<figure id="attachment_22576" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22576" style="width: 1164px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22576" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/C5471314-5083-4D1E-AFE3-C3BDDCCB4422.jpeg" alt="Contentsquare's job page on LinkedIn" width="1164" height="656" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/C5471314-5083-4D1E-AFE3-C3BDDCCB4422.jpeg 1164w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/C5471314-5083-4D1E-AFE3-C3BDDCCB4422-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/C5471314-5083-4D1E-AFE3-C3BDDCCB4422-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/C5471314-5083-4D1E-AFE3-C3BDDCCB4422-150x85.jpeg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/C5471314-5083-4D1E-AFE3-C3BDDCCB4422-768x433.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1164px) 100vw, 1164px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-22576" class="wp-caption-text">Source: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/contentsquare/jobs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Contentsquare</a></figcaption>
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<p>The “Jobs” page will showcase the company’s top available job postings right now. These are usually ordered by how recently they’ve been posted.</p>
<p>Hopefully, a job posting will jump off the page.</p>
<p>But if not, use the advanced search function to search for relevant job titles.</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22572" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCFE6EF8-05BF-42FE-8A16-95C11EC4AFCE.jpeg" alt="Example job on Contentsquare's LinkedIn page" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCFE6EF8-05BF-42FE-8A16-95C11EC4AFCE.jpeg 1229w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCFE6EF8-05BF-42FE-8A16-95C11EC4AFCE-300x158.jpeg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCFE6EF8-05BF-42FE-8A16-95C11EC4AFCE-1024x539.jpeg 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCFE6EF8-05BF-42FE-8A16-95C11EC4AFCE-150x79.jpeg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCFE6EF8-05BF-42FE-8A16-95C11EC4AFCE-768x404.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px" /></p>
<p>When you search for a job posting, LinkedIn will lead you to a list view of each job opportunity.</p>
<p>Click on each job opening to see a full job description of the job opportunity. You can save jobs that catch your eye or apply directly from this page.</p>
<p>LinkedIn also shows you how many applicants have applied for your dream job, as well as any mutual connections you have that work for the prospective employer.</p>
<p>Not finding any good job openings with a company you really like? No worries. You can “Follow” the company and create a job alert:</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22578" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/71129146-7BEF-4A54-B596-B31C8FBA46AC_4_5005_c.jpeg" alt="How to follow a job page or create a job alert on LinkedIn" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/71129146-7BEF-4A54-B596-B31C8FBA46AC_4_5005_c.jpeg 1122w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/71129146-7BEF-4A54-B596-B31C8FBA46AC_4_5005_c-300x86.jpeg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/71129146-7BEF-4A54-B596-B31C8FBA46AC_4_5005_c-1024x292.jpeg 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/71129146-7BEF-4A54-B596-B31C8FBA46AC_4_5005_c-150x43.jpeg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/71129146-7BEF-4A54-B596-B31C8FBA46AC_4_5005_c-768x219.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px" /></p>
<p>LinkedIn will then notify you whenever a new position opens within the company.</p>
<h2 id="h.ybtr0xfhgsme">5. Build Your Network and First-Degree Connections</h2>
<p>Start building your first-degree LinkedIn connections by adding people you know from real life — even if their own job roles are irrelevant to your career.</p>
<p>Begin with your professional circles. Add:</p>
<ul>
<li>Previous clients</li>
<li>Past employers</li>
<li>Other colleagues and ex-colleagues</li>
<li>Connections you know from your general career</li>
<li>Professionals outside your industry that you know through business</li>
</ul>
<p>Next, add professional connections you know from your social circles. Find LinkedIn connections for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Friends with professional careers</li>
<li>Associates with similar job interests</li>
<li>Alumni and school friends succeeding as professionals</li>
<li>Friends of friends who thrive in the professional world</li>
<li>People you’ve hired for their services</li>
</ul>
<p>To exhaust everyone you know, run through your Facebook contacts, email connections, phonebook, address book, old wedding invitations, and more.</p>
<p>Remember, it only takes one excellent lead to land a career-changing job.</p>
<p>You may find that your real-world contacts have LinkedIn connections with a job opportunity available that neither of you had considered, making way for an introduction.</p>
<p>Remember to include everyone from your aging rolodex. You never know which alumni or school friends may be the connection to your ideal job.</p>
<p>But don’t stop there.</p>
<p>You can have up to <em>30,000</em> LinkedIn connections, so take full advantage. Try searching for connections who would hire someone with your very particular set of skills.</p>
<p>Let’s go back to our writer example. If you were a <a href="https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-jobs/">freelance writer looking for paid job opportunities</a>, you’d want to ask yourself who the key decision makers are when it comes to hiring content writers.</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22575" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/F7BB5AB2-1239-47CC-ACE5-4D06C1BD84B8.jpeg" alt="Search for new connections on LinkedIn" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/F7BB5AB2-1239-47CC-ACE5-4D06C1BD84B8.jpeg 824w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/F7BB5AB2-1239-47CC-ACE5-4D06C1BD84B8-222x200.jpeg 222w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/F7BB5AB2-1239-47CC-ACE5-4D06C1BD84B8-150x135.jpeg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/F7BB5AB2-1239-47CC-ACE5-4D06C1BD84B8-768x692.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px" /></p>
<p>As a content writer looking to build a LinkedIn network, you’d want to connect with content managers of companies with job openings you’re interested in. You could also try connecting to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Content marketing managers</li>
<li>Content managers</li>
<li>HR managers of content agencies and writing firms</li>
<li>Marketing managers in small business in your industry</li>
</ul>
<p>When asking to connect, take advantage of the “connection request” message box with a succinct call-to-action. How you word this could make or break your connection.</p>
<p>Include a link to an appointment setting page, your writer website, or <a href="https://www.adamenfroy.com/landing-page-builder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">use a landing page builder to get more leads</a>.</p>
<p>You only have 140 characters, so try something like:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>Thanks for connecting, Jamie. I think I can help you with X. Let’s book a call! [link]</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p>When it comes to outlining ‘X’, refer to:</p>
<ul>
<li>A LinkedIn job posting you have seen</li>
<li>A common interest</li>
<li>An post written by the connection</li>
<li>An issue your connection is having</li>
<li>Something you’ve noticed on their website, social networks, etc.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="h.w161vox6y5l">6. Ask Your Connections for an Introduction</h2>
<p>When searching for job opportunities, you may notice that LinkedIn alerts you of mutual connections.</p>
<p>Each of these mutual connections is a potential gold mine.</p>
<p>If you see that one of your connections has a link to a job or professional you’re interested in, ask them for an introduction.</p>
<p>But don’t stop there. Sift through your first-degree connections’ connections. You may find second- and third-degree connections that could be useful to you.</p>
<p>Additionally, when searching for prospective employer connections, prioritize those that identify mutual connections.</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22570" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/35F4C795-A1F3-4B5F-BE91-5EA38B5AD5C3.jpeg" alt="Job filters in LinkedIn" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/35F4C795-A1F3-4B5F-BE91-5EA38B5AD5C3.jpeg 1190w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/35F4C795-A1F3-4B5F-BE91-5EA38B5AD5C3-300x92.jpeg 300w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/35F4C795-A1F3-4B5F-BE91-5EA38B5AD5C3-1024x312.jpeg 1024w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/35F4C795-A1F3-4B5F-BE91-5EA38B5AD5C3-150x46.jpeg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/35F4C795-A1F3-4B5F-BE91-5EA38B5AD5C3-768x234.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px" /></p>
<p>These second- and third-degree connections are warm leads. They <em>could</em> be your ideal client, but without an introduction, it can be tough to get your foot in the door.</p>
<p>When connecting to these prospective employers, ask your first-degree connections to warm these prospects up for you with a referral.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.referralcandy.com/blog/referral-marketing-awesome-infographic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Asking for a referral</a> is easy — just craft a personalized message. If you’re a writer, it might look something like this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>Hi X,</em></p>
<p><em>I hope you’re well and everything with life and business is prospering. I saw that you have been doing X,Y, Z.</em></p>
<p><em>Currently, I’m in the process of pivoting my career/accepting new freelance clients. During my search, I found LinkedIn</em> <em>job postings</em><em> that have mutual connections with you.</em></p>
<p><em>If it wouldn’t be too much trouble, I’d love you to introduce me to [name the connection]. I’m interested in connecting as they have a [job/role/network] that I’d be interested to explore.</em></p>
<p><em>Would it be possible to connect the dots for us?</em></p>
<p><em>I recognize that you’re busy, and hope you’re thriving.</em></p>
<p><em>Thanks</em></p>
<p><em>[Your Name]</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p>If you’re confident in your relationship with this connection, contact them directly or send them an InMail.</p>
<p>If you’re not all that familiar with them, don’t be shy. They may have seen your work posted on your LinkedIn profile or know your work from mutual connections.</p>
<p>You can use the official LinkedIn referral system to ask for a referral for a job directly.</p>
<p>If you see a job posting in the “In my Network” search, click the “Ask for a Referral” button if you have mutual connections.</p>
<h2 id="h.ebnlm2mipbyo">7. Share an Update of Your Availability (and Tag for Searchability)</h2>
<p>Use LinkedIn as a place to regularly let potential clients and employers know about your availability.</p>
<p>Release weekly posts that let people know your schedule.</p>
<p>By demonstrating that you’re available for work, your connections may be able to direct you to positions they know about.</p>
<p>Plus, if you’re a freelancer, showing your schedule sends a virtual signal about the demand for your work. Try posting a weekly updated schedule that blanks out unavailable times.</p>
<p>This is especially effective if your freelance diary fills up fast, as it creates urgency and implies that your work is high quality.</p>
<p>To optimize your job updates for the best visibility on LinkedIn, try these tactics:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tag companies and professionals within your niche</li>
<li>Tag companies with open job postings</li>
<li>Use relevant industry and topic-specific hashtags</li>
<li>Tag your current clients</li>
<li>Tag past clients in case they need new work</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="h.98b95iyp4sdu">8. Engage with Industry-Specific LinkedIn Groups</h2>
<p>Depending on your profession, you may straddle a few different industries. Luckily, you can find a LinkedIn Group for everything.</p>
<p><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22577" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1149C816-9770-4595-8067-AC3EC8297D12.jpeg" alt="LinkedIn groups on content marketing technology" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1149C816-9770-4595-8067-AC3EC8297D12.jpeg 821w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1149C816-9770-4595-8067-AC3EC8297D12-216x200.jpeg 216w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1149C816-9770-4595-8067-AC3EC8297D12-150x139.jpeg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1149C816-9770-4595-8067-AC3EC8297D12-768x710.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px" /></p>
<p>Find the LinkedIn groups where the industry professionals relevant to you are congregating. This is where key decision makers will be asking for tips and referrals for hiring and <a href="https://blog.proofhub.com/flawless-tips-tools-for-team-leads-to-manage-remote-workers-201cee3be8f8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">managing remote workers</a>.</p>
<p>You need to establish a reputation in each relevant LinkedIn group. Do this by:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sharing content from other members of the LinkedIn group</li>
<li>Liking and commenting on posts by other members</li>
<li>Ask questions to learn from other LinkedIn members</li>
<li>Share content from industry thought leaders that you think the Linkedin group members might enjoy</li>
<li><a href="https://www.adamenfroy.com/how-to-make-a-website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make a website</a> and share your own content to show expertise</li>
</ul>
<p>By contributing to the group, you show any onlooking potential clients that you’re established in the industry.</p>
<p>You also broaden your LinkedIn network, boosting the number of connections on your LinkedIn accounts.</p>
<p>This creates a snowball effect where you see more and more relevant job openings in your feed. As you build an industry-specific LinkedIn network, you’ll find you can automate the process for sourcing each new client.</p>
<h2 id="h.z8qw4pokttn8">9. Share Valuable Content as an Industry Thought Leader</h2>
<p>You need to establish your credibility, authority, and expertise to build trust with potential freelance clients. This demonstrates you as a thought leader; a freelance professional worth high rates for high-quality work and forward-thinking ideas.</p>
<p>Since your own work requires you to create outstanding content, demonstrate these skills by implementing your own personal <a href="https://smartblogger.com/evergreen-content/">evergreen content strategy</a> for LinkedIn.</p>
<p>If you’re put off by the time commitment to develop such a strategy, don’t be. You can easily set up a <a href="https://filestage.io/blog/marketing-workflow/#Content_Marketing_Workflow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">content marketing workflow</a> to streamline your efforts and become visible across multiple mediums.</p>
<p>Build a LinkedIn content strategy where you release regular self-authored content that shows your passion and interest in the industry, alongside your exceptional content-creation prowess.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22571" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22571" style="width: 819px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22571" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/56227AE2-4F71-4E27-B91B-BD0A82D78961.jpeg" alt="Katie Wager's LinkedIn page" width="819" height="692" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/56227AE2-4F71-4E27-B91B-BD0A82D78961.jpeg 819w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/56227AE2-4F71-4E27-B91B-BD0A82D78961-237x200.jpeg 237w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/56227AE2-4F71-4E27-B91B-BD0A82D78961-150x127.jpeg 150w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/56227AE2-4F71-4E27-B91B-BD0A82D78961-768x649.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-22571" class="wp-caption-text">Source: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-wager-isaacson-a84b85171/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Katie Wager</a></figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In addition, be sure to leverage things like infographics that are <a href="https://websitepromoter.co.uk/6-key-elements-to-creating-a-shareable-content-in-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">easily shared</a> on LinkedIn. These can go viral far faster than just text-based articles alone.</p>
<p>For example, pick a subject matter that is of interest to your target market (like <a href="https://www.sleepjunkie.org/founders-sleep-better/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how CEOs sleep</a>) and create a great infographic for your article:</p>
<figure id="attachment_22573" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22573" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="give-shadow wp-image-22573" src="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pasted-image-0.png" alt="How CEOs Sleep Better" width="800" height="838" srcset="https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pasted-image-0.png 800w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pasted-image-0-191x200.png 191w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pasted-image-0-143x150.png 143w, https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pasted-image-0-768x804.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-22573" class="wp-caption-text">Source: <a href="https://www.sleepjunkie.org/founders-sleep-better/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sleep Junkie</a></figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Use these articles as a way to:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://haileylucas.com/unconventional-content-marketing-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Share valuable insights</a> from your industry</li>
<li>Demonstrate how you would solve problems in your sector</li>
<li>Given personal opinions on current affairs related to your industry</li>
<li>Share content and insights from other industry thought leaders</li>
<li>Teach potential customers the value you have as a freelance content specialist</li>
<li>Show prospective clients how your finished work looks</li>
</ul>
<p>If you don’t have time to create content, you can always consider creating your LinkedIn content strategy and outsourcing it to another content writer.</p>
<p>Since content needs to be thorough (around 1,890 words minimum, according to experts), don’t settle for the first or cheapest writer you find.</p>
<p>By paying someone to create a regular, high-quality LinkedIn campaign, you’ll show consistency to your prospective clients and you’ll appear in job searches more often.</p>
<p>If you’re really struggling to get your own ideas down, at least try to share engaging industry-specific content.</p>
<h2 id="h.c8y2e4lqlslc">10. Interact With Other Thought Leaders’ Content to Increase Visibility</h2>
<p>Increase profile views and set the way for partnerships and referrals by interacting with other experts in your industry.</p>
<p>Marketing guru, Gary Vaynerchuk, explains this idea well with his <a href="https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/instagram-for-business-180-strategy-grow-business-brand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$1.80 strategy</a>.</p>
<p>Here’s the idea:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Find 10 top hashtags for your niche. Comment on, share, or like the top nine posts of each of those hashtags. Tailor your interactions to establish the importance of your particular freelance services within this niche.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Repeat this process and you’ll start to form LinkedIn connections with others in your industry, priming you for referrals.</p>
<p>Why is it called the $1.80 strategy? Because you give your “two cents” over nine posts across 10 hashtags. $0.02 x 9 x 10 = $1.80.</p>
<p>Try using sales tools, like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, to pinpoint important industry professionals.</p>
<h2 id="h.k44lncwxpy5s">11. Reach Out to the Hiring Manager (Bonus Strategy)</h2>
<p>While you can apply for a job offer through the normal LinkedIn channels, why not show some initiative?</p>
<p>Find a new opportunity you like where the hiring manager is considering hiring someone full-time. Instead of applying for the job, try to connect with the decision maker by sending a direct InMail or cold email offering your freelance services.</p>
<p>Try to include a stellar portfolio, including links to your work, an introductory video, and a landing page to book an appointment.</p>
<h2 id="h.50s0rgfmkmjg">Ready to Get a Job Using LinkedIn?</h2>
<p>For many freelancers, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for making new connections and landing their next job.</p>
<p>How about you?</p>
<p>Ready to expand your professional network? Ready to end your job hunt and land your dream client?</p>
<p>Follow the strategies outlined in this post, roll up your sleeves, and make it happen.</p>
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