Blogging or Writing an Article?
By Curlann
@annierose (21977)
United States
March 26, 2016 10:35pm CST
I am confuse whether I should start my own blog or just go and look for online sites which will pay me a definite amount of money. For writers here, which works for you more? Is it writing articles on your blog or writing an article for someone else?
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
27 Mar 16
Yes, I think so. One will not only deal with the contents of his blog, but also on technicalities it cover.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
27 Mar 16
@enlightenedpsych2 Yes, it definitely is. I have been always wondering if there are other sites like mylot too. I hope this site will stay for many years as it is entertaining, informative and useful too. I have been here for many years now.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
27 Mar 16
@enlightenedpsych2 Happy Easter too Ericka! It is nice to meet you too.
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@carebear29 (32002)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
27 Mar 16
I use mine for blogging mainly
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
27 Mar 16
I would like to have my own blog too. May I know what platform do you use on your blog?
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
27 Mar 16
@carebear29 That is nice. I guess you are one of the active members here. Definitely it will keep you motivated to do mylotting and blogging at the same time.
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@carebear29 (32002)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
27 Mar 16
@annierose I don't have an actual one yet. I just write me blogs here on mylot
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@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
@annierose i used to, but for a friend who gets the tasks..
@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
28 Mar 16
I think you can do both at the same time, there is no conflict between these two. To me, writing in my own blog gives me more freedom, I can just write whatever I like, whether long or short, I don't really need to follow any rules. Whereas when writing for others, it's a good opportunity to learn better and earn at the same time.
Moreover, you can also use your blog to make money.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
28 Mar 16
Thank you Lee for the insights. How do you manage your blog? The challenge in having a blog is that once you put up a blog, you must be committed with it. It is like that blog is your boyfriend or girlfriend in which you must always visit and take good care of. I have been looking for money making sites that will pay on articles. I hope I can earn from it even though it seems I need a lot more practice when it comes to writing.
@ghostie2472 (252)
• Cebu, Philippines
27 Mar 16
Why not both? Do articles and get paid while working on your blog with your free time. You can't make a living with blogging, on your early days, that is. It'll take time for your blog to get traction and generate some income for you. I have just started blogging, still on the works but getting there. Nothing in particular really. And that's the 'hard' part of blogging, the question of ' what will i blog about?' Well, what are you good at or what are your hobbies? Blog those. Remember, your blog is your web log of the things that you do and like.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
29 Mar 16
Thanks for the suggestion. I also asked same question to myself. I love reading books and I love writing down my experiences visiting different places. This summer vacation, I would like to start on my own blog.
@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
27 Mar 16
Oh, seems I don't have time to create my own blog. I prefer to write articles in some sites.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
29 Mar 16
Could you recommend some sites where you are writing? I have been looking for some sites but have no luck yet.
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
27 Mar 16
If you just want to write your thoughts, then blogging is good.
If you want to make money as a writer and earn from writing, you have to learn about seo, and you have to decide whether to work as a ghostwriter or just to write informative article and publish online.
No matter what you choose, writing is hard work.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
27 Mar 16
I see. I just want to write about my travels and book reviews since I love reading books. I do not know yet if there are some sites that will pay for review. I agree with you about writing. It really takes much effort.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
27 Mar 16
Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, I am really thinking of having my own blog where I can write all my thoughts and experiences. Do you also have a blog?
@jrlcentral (2605)
• Roxas, Philippines
27 Mar 16
building up a blog could take a lot of time and effort to develop before you can make actual money. there are some writing sites where you could earn a bit faster. problem is, sometimes the payout is a bit high. and some sites would just stop paying their members all of a sudden.
The trick is, don't stick to one. You could start your own blog, while writing for others too. I found a site that people will pay you about PHP 200.00 per article, but I haven't tried it.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
29 Mar 16
That is good. Do you still remember that site? I would like to try it as long as it is proven legit.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
27 Mar 16
Yes, I think so it will take a long time before I can have my earnings in my own blog. I also read yhe experiences from other bloggers and that is what they said most of the times. Blogging requires hard work. Thanks for the response Pinay Ako :)
