by Murray Lunn

Created on: August 20, 2010

If you have a computer and love to write: you have a business. With millions of websites floating around on the web, content is always in demand. Many webmasters simply don't have enough time to write articles for their website or for their link building purposes; their lack of time can be money in your pocket if you decide to start an article writing business online.

Like any business, the question comes down to how much it will cost to start. Well, even on a shoestring budget you can begin your own article writing business with less than $30 in your pocket - if you're really frugal, you can start it for free. Read more to find out how.

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Method 1: Create A Website Or Blog

Your first consideration when starting your own article writing business should be through a website or blog. Websites and blogs are platforms to share your content, provide a marketing message and being taking clients within hours of setting up.

To start, you must buy a domain name. Domain names are relatively cheap and will run you around $10 a pop. Consider using an SEO rich domain name to help you rank better in search engines else go with a brand-able name which keeps you in the memory of those visiting your website or blog.

Next, buy at least one month of web hosting so you can forward your domain and setup your website. Hosting is cheap, generally $15 a month but can range from a few bucks to a few hundred but for the time being go with a basic package.

Finally, design, hire or use a free template for your website. Try to build an attractive site which people will actually want to stick around and not be put off by atrocious color selections, difficult navigation and other worthless design elements.

Once your website is up and running, begin creating content which helps sell your articles. Create a marketing message, share great information and pull in visitors and turn them into clients.

Method 2: Social Media

Who said you need a website to begin offering your article writing as a business? (Well, besides the above section). In today's world, it's very much possible to only use social media to promote your business online; the key is to listen.

Using the search features built into most social media platforms, listen to what others have to say and if they tip you off on whether they are looking for fresh content. Keep ahead of the curve by setting up alerts for whenever someone says the magic words, jump on them and politely offer your services.

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