The most common mistakes new Helium users make 27 Articles

by Allison Hickman

I Made No "Mistake" Joining Helium I can't believe it has been three months since I first submitted an article to "Helium". I look back now and can only chuckle at how "green" I was to the world of writing. I was like a...read more

by Pat Lunsford

Common mistakes made by new users on Helium can all be summed up as failure to get the necessary information they need before posting an article. Taking a quick glance then plunging into a subject they feel somewhat knowle...read more

by A. South

When I first opened my Helium account, I was excited to join a community of writers dedicated to producing quality content on a regular basis. Like most new Helium members, the most enticing part of Helium membership was ...read more

by Michael Burgwin

Helium is intended to be an archive of well-written articles that creatively articulate the knowledge of its contributing writers. Unfortunately, too many writers, presumably first time Helium writers, fail to fully recogn...read more

by Hope Lady

Many users Do Not Take the time to "proofread" their answers. If you take the time to compose in your head, transfer your thoughts to paper and pen (in this case...a screen and keyboard), have enough pride in wh...read more

by Marina Shemesh

New users at Helium stick out, mainly because of the mistakes they make. You will find that the work of the higher rated writers flows nicely. It is not even a chore to read their work. Here is what to do to get one of tha...read more

by Ashley Benlove

Hi! I joined Helium at the end of June of 2007, so I'm still a relatively young member, barely a year old. As I look back on the beginning of my time here, and more specifically, the 'My Articles' page, within the 'My Heli...read more

by Bob Younce

As a new Helium user, it can be a bit intimidating trying to get used to the site. Helium is unlike any other article submission site in many ways. Here are some of the most common sorts of mistakes that new Helium users...read more

by Knight

1. You have to put in the time and effort to make it work. You will get out what you put in. 2. Submit answers to everything that you can answer knowledgeably. 3. Focus on the higher earning questions but don't igno...read more

by mysticmaggie

New Helium Writers Beware As with any writing, new or careless Helium writers stand out when they commit the following errors. I. Depend solely on Spell check to correct misspellings. A. Spell check should be us...read more

by Guinevere Shepherd

Writing on Helium.com is a wonderful way to express yourself. However, many new members get caught up in the excitement of being able to self-publish on the site and actually get paid for doing it. In the process, it's c...read more

by Eliza Ferree

I believe the top mistakes newbies do are: 1. Expect to make LOTS of money in the first few postings. They end up thinking after reading a couple of posts that they are going to make $20 off every post. Some might, but...read more

by Lavanda Brown

Most likely the most common mistake is not taking the time to think an article through. New users, I myself as well, are guilty of finding a title that they are excited to write about and just jumping in! If you take a f...read more

by David Skolnik

I think it is unfair to make a general blanket statement on behalf of all new users of Helium. Quite frankly, I've only had the pleasure of chatting with a few. But I've seen a few trends that are disturbing. Maybe it's...read more

by Lady Demure

I have found that new users of Helium's website make the following mistakes most frequently: 1) Posting "copied and pasted" answers from other sites when answering questions on Helium. This is a "no-no&q...read more

by E.M.Robinson

The most common mistake new users make on Helium is writing one long paragraph, so that their article lacks organization and reader-friendliness. It is fine to get all your ideas down on the screen, but it is important ...read more

by Mark Dykeman

Helium is a great platform for the new or amateur writer to build their skills, get valuable feedback, and possibly make some money in the process. Helium is simple to use, has a friendly community, and offers a lot of va...read more

by The Funky Olive

From what I've seen are the following... 1.) One word answers. When I'm rating answers, I will always rate a one word answer lower than an answer with some meat to it. 2.) Answers with a load of web links. Unless...read more

by Tamanna Shahid

A common mistake new users at Helium commit is well, getting all greedy. They don't know the rules, or anything, or how you even earn money, they're just all, "Oh, I want some money now!" This website needs money to run to...read more

by Jobie Weetaluktuk

Avoid a common mistake of new users on Helium. Professional or serious amateur writers recommend using a word processing program when writing for writing sites such as Helium. There are many advantages to using a word ...read more