by Daniel J. Gansle

Created on: February 13, 2009   Last Updated: February 27, 2009

Associated Content is a revenue sharing website where content producers are paid a share of the advertising revenue generated by their articles. The site is decidedly professional in tone, favoring news items and original content.

However, some downsides to Associated Content exist, depending on the writer's intent and how they present their articles. This article describes the positives and negatives of writing on Associated Content.

What Is Revenue Sharing on the Web?

Paid content websites pay site members a share of the advertising revenue generated by the website. This is called revenue sharing, and it is becoming more popular on the web every day. Revenue sharing may also factor in page views, or a combination of page views and advertising.

Associated Content is unique in the sense that the content producer can submit four types of content: text, audio, slideshow (pictures), or video.

How Does Revenue Sharing Benefit Writers?

Over time, revenue sharing creates what is called residual (passive) income for the site member. The writer creates a number of articles (or other content) and each page earns the writer money on a continuing basis.

Writers won't make fast cash overnight. Writing for Associated Content takes a lot of hard work and dedication, knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO), and skill in writing quality content for the web. But with an initial investment in time and resources, writers eventually see more money coming in per month.

Positives of Writing for Associated Content

Associated Content is a fun, yet professional website where writers can make money while gaining valuable experience working with editors and learning what it takes to become a successful writer.

The writer is allowed creativity for his or her articles in the sense of special sections the person can add. For example, the writer can add additional text that will help his or her article get noticed in the Resources, Takeaways, and Did You Know sections.

Articles are professional-looking with a title, subtitle, and body text. The public can comment on each article, and they can post the article to social sharing and bookmarking websites.

Unlike some other paid content websites, the writer can be assured that Associated Content is viewed by the general public as a legitimate, professional website rather than a spam site. This is largely because Associated Content is staffed with full-time editors who review every single item submitted for quality assurance. If an article doesn't

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