by Michal Dorcak

Created on: August 10, 2008   Last Updated: January 26, 2011

There are many ways of earning money on the internet. Writing online articles is one way to go. It is not that hard. All you need to do is a little research and then focus on writing articles and improving your skills. Many established writers will be willing to give you some advice too. Knowledge gained from articles such as the one you are reading can be very helpful. There are several things any aspiring writer should know about writing online articles.

First of all, it is important to know some websites that allow writers to make money writing online articles. These websites are numerous. However, some of them have long tradition and better reputation than others.

Helium

This is one of the oldest and probably the best of all writing sites. As an author, you have a lot of options on Helium. It is possible to publish articles under already existing titles or submit new titles. This is a great opportunity for many authors, because it helps them find something to write about. Other big pros of helium are rating system and marketplace. Marketplace is a feature that enables writers to write articles on demand. Those who manage to sell their articles can earn a lot of money. However, marketplace is no place for beginners. There is a fierce competition. You have to write high quality articles to succeed.

It is important to participate in rating system. Writers who do not maintain at least one rating star will not receive any revenue from views generated by their articles. Contrary to what one might think, this is a great feature as writers are encouraged to read other people’s articles. This helps them improve their own writing skills. You can join helium at www.helium.com.  

Triond

Triond is another great website that will enable you to make money writing online articles. It is one of the best options for beginning writers. However, it is also a great place for skilled writers too. There is a huge potential for earning money on Triond. This is due to several options you have. First of all, you earn money for views your articles generate. Writers can also integrate their Google Adsense account with Triond and receive 50% of revenue generated by clicks on their ads. The best part is that this integration does not eliminate nor it lowers the revenue gained from views.

Another option to increase earnings on Triond is to invite some friends. They become your referrals and you will get money equaling 10% of their earnings. However, there is no reason to

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