Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Every freelancer I’ve ever met started at the bottom of the barrel. So, what’s a freelancer have to do to get past this insecurity and climb to the top? They don’t know whether you’ve just finished a year-long project or just opened your freelancing business. Or how it lets you work on your own projects.

Freelance 81

Freelance Portfolio Projects Social Media 81

Express Writers

MAY 29, 2024

The year was 2011. In one of Jon Morrow’s ultimate guides, a 3000-word blog that ranks in the top 10 of Google for how to become a freelance writer, he had a simple infographic designed and embedded that summed up several of the powerful statistics in the ultimate guide. Many readers will have already heard of Unbounce.

Writing 98

Writing Content Creator Keywords Freelance 98

Buffer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our blog has been around since around the time of Buffer’s inception in 2011, and production on the blog slowly ramped up as the team — and the product — grew. What’s the best way to work with freelancers? How much time do I have in a month for new projects?”

Content Marketing 126

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Search Engine Optimization 126

Men With Pens

JUNE 3, 2012

You don’t start freelancing by writing a book. But I did, and I’m a better freelancer because of it. That’s probably as far removed from the subjects of entrepreneurship, copywriting, or freelancing as I could get. Writing a fiction book makes you a better freelancer, and here’s why: You’ll be a much better writer.

Freelance 63

Freelance Writing Consulting Projects 63

Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Look what happens: Step 2 – Prepare a freelance portfolio with a simple and tweakable cover letter. This helps you decide if you enjoy the work and whether quitting your full-time job to become a freelancer is right for you. And making this daily search for work a ritual teaches you good freelancer habits.

Freelance 71

Freelance Banking Portfolio Keywords 71

Smart Blogger

JUNE 17, 2024

Granted, some of those “Medium” searches could be for the TV show of the same name that starred Patricia Arquette from 2005 through 2011. You can also use it for projects and e-commerce stores, which isn’t something the other free platforms can claim. The blue line represents the number of searches for “medium.” How Do You Get Started?

Blogging 105

Blogging Blog Publishing Publisher 105

ProBlogger

JANUARY 1, 2018

Links and Resources for From Passion Project to Over $100,000 in Advertising Revenue. She has grown that blog, which started as a passion project, with no real intent of making money. It’s a total passion project. I was a freelance writer from my paid work. Orlando Night Guide. Start a Blog Course. Facebook Group.

Advertising 37

Advertising Projects Blogger Social Media 37

Quick Sprout

JULY 12, 2022

Since launching in 2011, Zoom has quickly become an industry leader in the video conferencing space. The free option is an excellent choice for a small team or freelancer who only needs to video chat once in a while for brief meetings. Zoom – Best Video Conferencing Service For Scalability. Visit Zoom. Try it now.

Collaboration 138

Collaboration Communication Sales Management 138

Men With Pens

JULY 15, 2012

I, in return, was calm, clear, and polite, carefully getting the information I needed to complete her project, and ignoring her insulting manner. At the job’s conclusion, she told me there was more cash on the table and offered me a second project. Many small businesses get stuck here, especially freelance creative types like myself.

Construction 97

Construction Projects Freelance Creativity 97

Buffer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our blog has been around since around the time of Buffer’s inception in 2011, and production on the blog slowly ramped up as the team — and the product — grew. What’s the best way to work with freelancers? How much time do I have in a month for new projects?”

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Search Engine Optimization 52

The Creative Penn

MARCH 20, 2023

And so I look at projects and decide, okay, where am I going to get the best return for my time and energy? So for example, I did an anthology project as an editor with Clive Barker, and my coeditor Del Howison. So we went that route with that particular project. Do you use freelancers? And how will that work?

Writing 98

Writing Publisher Publishing Publishing 98

Content Hacker

OCTOBER 25, 2022

When I started what was to be my content marketing journey in 2011, I had NO idea what kind of explosive growth was in store. billion in 2020 and is projected to increase to $17.9 workforce will have become freelancers-for-hire. Incredible, right?! The global email marketing market was valued at $7.5 billion by 2027.

Content Marketing 97

Content Marketing IT Marketing Search Engine Optimization 97

ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

I’m a full-time freelance writer with a travel blog as a side project. By the time I finished my freelance work at the end of the day, I was tired and wanted to get away from the keyboard. I made this excuse for years, and while I always got my freelance writing work done my blog was embarrassingly neglected.

Blogging 48

Blogging Blog Freelance Projects 48

Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2012

There comes a point in every freelance writer’s career where he simply can’t take it any more. All freelancers, at some point or another, deal with cabin fever. In my years of freelancing I’ve tried many of them and have found the ups and downs with each. It’s enough to make anyone go a little nuts.

Writing 100

Writing Freelance Projects Writer 100

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 19, 2012

During the holidays, most freelancers let their business fall off the priority list. Freelancers have a common problem that contributes to slow, struggling sales year round, and I see happening every day. Most freelancers have a terrible website. Too many other projects on the go. You probably backburner yours as well.

Freelance 51

Freelance Copywriter Copywriting Copy 51

The Creative Penn

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Then I began publishing chapters of it on a blog back in, I think, about 2011. Joanna: It is a brilliant creative project, but let's carry on with the difficulties. Joanna: So in terms of the time for this project, because as we record this, the first couple of episodes— Joanne: Yeah, the first two are out. That's it, I think.

Script 98

Script Writing Creativity Writer 98

Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

While the Audit Bureau of Circulations reported a 125% increase in digital magazine readership from 2010 to 2011 for consumer magazines, AdAge reported in March 2012 that the jump still only accounts for 1% of total paid and verified circulation. Customize the digital project on the site with live links, ads, meta tags, branding, etc.

Freelance Copywriting 57

Freelance Copywriting Search Engine Optimization Blogging Blog 57

Men With Pens

APRIL 7, 2011

So when she sent me this guest post that outlines some of her learning curve lessons as a new freelancer, I was thrilled – here was someone who’d gone from zero to being a confident writer who could stand up for herself, and for her business. “If I give you more projects, can I get a discounted hourly rate?&# from Lisa – enjoy!

Medical 82

Medical Copywriter Copywriting Banking 82

ProBlogger

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I know that Jon Morrow, who runs the very successful Smart Blogger blog, got a huge surge in traffic when we published his post How to Quit Your Job, Move to Paradise and Get Paid to Change the World back in 2011. 2: Raised Profile.

Blogging 49

Blogging Blog Social Media Collaboration 49

ProBlogger

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Do you know of someone that has really stood out in 2011? Kristi Hines is a freelance writer, online marketing consultant, and social media enthusiast that blogs at Kikolani. In 2011 he created the Million Dollar Blog Project and launched his case study blog, Expert Enough. Maria Popova. Kristi Hines.

Blogger 54

Blogger Storytelling Social Media Consulting 54

Men With Pens

JANUARY 5, 2012

If you’re a freelance writer, you might not have total control over what you write about – but you can choose to specialise in something that’s important to you. If you’re working on a big project like an ebook, try taking a whole week away from it. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

Writing 69

Writing Construction Freelance Sales 69

Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2012

Freelancers tend to struggle with selling, to some extent. If you’re not capable or interested in providing those services, you can still be the hero by recommending a great fellow freelancer who specializes in whatever your client needs. Now’s your chance to carefully yet confidently let him know! ” Success ensues.

Freelance Copywriting 57

Freelance Copywriting Freelance Consulting Banking 57

Men With Pens

APRIL 21, 2011

Currently working as a freelance creative director and continuously starting up online projects when he's not out trying to take over the world. How to Measure Your Success first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Want to keep up with him? Go ahead and visit his website.

Creative Director 74

Creative Director Banking Freelance Projects 74

Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2011

You find yourself procrastinating – chatting on Twitter, watching re-runs of The Simpsons, playing Flash games… “Write mega-huge client project&# keeps slipping down your to-do list. Just focus on the project at hand. Check out her newest ebook, The Blogger’s Guide to Freelancing. So – over to you.

Projects 67

Projects Writer Freelance Blogger 67

The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I went out on my own as a freelance camera operator after graduating from college, and that didn't really work very well. Then comics are really expensive, and they take forever, so I started writing books in the interim between comic projects. Is that why you favored graphic novels and why you still do a lot of very visual projects?

Retail 98

Retail Sales Prose Script 98

The Creative Penn

MARCH 27, 2023

Show notes: Overview of the Pilgrimage campaign including rewards, add-ons, and the result Why Kickstarter for this project, and why now for me Tips for success: Learn about the platform beforehand. Just go to KickstartYourNovel.com for all the details, although it’s also relevant for non-fiction authors and creators of other projects.

Retail 98

Retail Projects Social Media Sales 98

ProBlogger

JUNE 5, 2017

It must have been 2011, maybe 2010. How that’s looked has changed to reflect what projects I might be doing or what that focus is. For about a year, late coming up to this 12 months, I actually paid writers to write. Nikki: I was doing everything, university tutoring, freelance PR, freelance writing.

Blogger 44

Blogger Blogging Blog Social Media 44

Income Diary

APRIL 2, 2024

After stepping aside as Google CEO in August 2001 in favour of Eric Schmidt, he re-assumed the role in April 2011. While a student, he worked as a paid intern for a biomedical company, as a careers instructor in Cape Town, South Africa, and at Intuit on the TxtWeb project. Page is the 12th richest person in the world.

Engineering 52

Engineering Finance Entertainment Education 52

ProBlogger

JUNE 5, 2017

It must have been 2011, maybe 2010. How that’s looked has changed to reflect what projects I might be doing or what that focus is. For about a year, late coming up to this 12 months, I actually paid writers to write. Nikki: I was doing everything, university tutoring, freelance PR, freelance writing.

Blogger 38

Blogger Blogging Blog Social Media 38

Fat Joe

APRIL 28, 2023

Google’s Panda Update – 2011 Google’s Panda was one of the first times SEO “died”, and was our most popular answer across experts in the industry! The 2011 launch of Google’s “Panda” algorithm update … caused a lot of concern,” said Marco Genaro Palma , SEO Consultant at Genaro Palma. “It Will SEO die?

SEO 52

SEO IT Social Media Consulting 52

Content Hacker

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I’ve been in content since 2011. I started out as a freelancer, and three months later, started my own writing business. Since then, I’ve been behind over 40,000 content projects, which have generated over $5M in sales to my businesses, and much more to my clients’ businesses. But beware.

Copywriter 105

Copywriter Copywriting Writing Copy 105

Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Post by Matt Herron Matt Herron is the lead content strategist at The Phuse ([link] He also writes freelance journalism, short fiction, keeps a blog , and is always looking for exciting new projects. 5 Reasons Not to Criticize First Drafts first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

Freelance 79

Freelance Copy Projects Writer 79

Freelance Union

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freelancers Union joins American Society of Media Photographers and MPB to Launch the Photo Hub, a State-of-the-art Studio and Equipment Facility for Photographers. This project will open doors for newcomers to their industry, create value for their members, and hopefully grow the creative community here at IC.” 

Freelance 109

Freelance Content Creator Storytelling Collaboration 109

Publishing Trends

MAY 25, 2023

She will remain involved with the agency on a freelance basis and as the internal programs designer. Glusman has been editor in chief since 2011. Tara Feehan has been promoted to vp, finance projects. Dan Gerstle is promoted to editor in chief. Marina Schiffman has been promoted to vp, finance for the Morrow Group.

Finance 81

Finance Agency Editorial Management 81