The content that we have on our websites is one of the most important parts to the effectiveness of our site. There are many things you can do to make your website ascetically pleasing, but the content is a whole different story. If you’re working on a website, there is a good chance you might not always have the time to write your own content. Why not just hire someone to help you out? In this article, you will learn how to outsource your writing.
How I Outsourcing My Article Writing
Let me introduce to you one of the most valuable resources regarding content creation. I have tried many freelancing websites like Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, PeoplePerHour, etc. I have even trolled internet marketing forums to look for people to hire. Over the years I have had some success finding people to write content. But, all too often I hire someone they work fine for about 1 month, and then they stop communicating, lose interest, or for whatever reason I can’t get them to meet my deadlines anymore. It’s very frustrating!
Benefits of Using Textbroker.com
TextBroker.com changed the way I outsource content for my sites and my client’s sites over the years, though. Here are some of the top reasons I choose them over all other sites:
- 11 Years of Business.
- Fast Turnaround Time.
- Plagiarism Protection.
- Integrated With PayPal (or Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.)
- Quality Control System.
- U.S. Based Writers
- Various Languages
- Over 100,000 Writers
How TextBroker.com Works?
First, you need to sign up with an account with them and deposit $25 into your account. You can use a credit card or use my preferred method which is Paypal. You’re going to have to wait 1-2 days before your account is setup and TextBroker.com does verify all accounts before you are allowed to use their system.
You’re going to want to click on “Assignments” Then you’re going to want to add a new project:
You can name this project anything you want. For me, I have many different clients on various websites I work on, so this makes it easy for me to keep everything neat and tidy.
Now you’re ready to start your first order; click on “Open Order.” This makes it available to all writers with the specifications that you specify down below.
Here is what a typical order will look like:
Assign the project to the one you have setup previously. Then make sure you put it in the correct category. Then you can select the quality of writers you want to assign it to. Here are the prices based on the star level or writers:
- 2 stars .013/word (high school level)
- 3 stars .018/word (2-year college level)
- 4 stars .024/word (4 year college level)
- 5 stars .074/word (top writer level)
I tend to hire only 3 stars + writers. The quality of the writers for 2 stars seems to be quite poor and I find myself making lots of edits to the content I get. However, if you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind doing a fair amount of editing this is a good option. 3 and 4 stars a pretty decent and 5 star writers are great but can cost a pretty penny for 1,000 word articles.
You can then put in the duration in which in which the content needs to be completed by (1-10 days). Then you put the word count. I tend to give them a 25-50 word threshold (example 700-750 words) You can either check SEO options; yes or no.
Then you simply put in your order title. Notice you can add multiple titles if you have various articles that you need. Then, there is an order briefing where you can specify exactly what you’re looking for. I like to do some research for writers I want to hire to point them in the right direction.
You will get an email when the order has been completed. Please note, that TextBroker.com runs them through Copyscape. You don’t have to sign up for a Copyscape account and don’t have to add credits to your account. You can request revisions at this point and then finalize the transaction at this state, by giving them a positive or negative feedback.
When you find writers that are really good, you want to keep giving them more work. After I find good writers for different niches I am in; I then start sending writers direct orders.
You can send personal messages to writers through Textbroker.com too. I tend to do this when I need to guide different writers through content that needs further explaining.
Over the last 5 years, I have placed hundreds of orders with TextBroker.com. I have only had 2 or 3 pieces of content that were delivered to me that was of very low quality. I did get credit back for it, though. I really favor using this system verses manually having to find people on the various other outsourcing websites. Overall, I am very happy with TextBroker.com and will continue to use their platform.
Do you have any tips for finding good writers, communicating, etc.? Please leave your comments down below. Let me know what has worked for you in the past and what hasn’t.
Awesome article on content. To me, focusing on getting people on your team who can handle your needs at a cost-effective price point is everything. Thank you for bringing it to light!
your welcome.
Hey Garen,
I have been writing out all my content since I started my website back in 2014. I have never used any outsourcing platform before, but I know that eventually I will have to go that route soon.
Recently, I have been reading the book “From Newbie To A Millionaire by Christine Clayfield” and she discusses outsourcing in a chapter of the book.
She recommends elance.com a lot in the book. How would you compare Elance with Text broker?
I see the importance of outsourcing, especially when your website matures more and more. I will surely be taking a look at the guys over at text broker since you always recommend some really great resources.
Thank you for sharing this with me.
Best,
Jason.
Elance is pretty good. However, I have found the process of screening writers and developing a working relationship is always a task in hand. When I used to use sites like them I would outsource writing to the Philippines, but the quality of writing isn’t always the best. I do prefer to hire writers in the United States, though.
Hi there ! Really nice and very informative post ! Loved how you described each and everything in so detail ! Learnt many things from this ! Keep up the good work ! All the best for future posts
thanks!
I’ve never really considered outsourcing content, to be honest I wasn’t even sure what that meant before this article. I’m very personal about the content I create, I like it made right, but judging by the way it’s presented I like the idea. Getting more voices in the community of my site sounds like a great idea after reflecting on it, this looks like a great platform too!
Thanks Garen!
Great article Garen. There have been occasions when I panic about not producing content regularly on my websites and do feel bad about it because I am aware how important it is to be consistent. I’ve heard of others but never looked into them.
I have bookmarked your site so I can look into Textbrokers because I know I will be using these services. I like the fact that you broke down the cost, which helps to make informed decisions about the level of star service one may choose.
Good job!
I can relate to being personal with any and all of the content I post, but it takes quite awhile to write a good 1,000+ word article with some great information in it.
I typically will edit articles after I get a draft just to give it more of my own personal touch to it.
I do recommend you check out Textbroker. I especially like how you can have a quality article in as little as 1 business day. It’s well worth the money when you’re tanked in work.
Man, that’s awesome! I’ve never heard of such thing. I know Fiverr, other freelancing sites offer similar things, but this sounds way more convenient and professional. Might consider it when I have a stable income.
What is the approximate price for a ~1000 word article by a 2 or 3 star writer?
The problem with the writers on Fiverr is you usually get content that is spun or doesn’t flow very well. I have made this costly mistake over the years.
A 1,000-word 2-star author article will cost you $13.35, and a 1,000 word 3-star author article will cost you $18.35.
Thanks for sharing this informative post on how to outsource writing.
I personally have not needed the use of outsourcing writing yet. I have a blog that has guest bloggers that appear once in a while and that has sufficed so far but I can see the benefit of it and perhaps later may have to use it.
Am I correct in understanding that it will cost me $24 for a 1000 word from a 4 star writer? That seems pretty reasonable to me. My only concern is the quality of the work. If I have a specialized subject matter, how do I know that they know the information?
If you don’t like what they have done, how many revisions can you do?
Also is there an extra cost for SEO options that you mention? How does that work, do you have to give them the keywords?
Yes, a 1,000-word article (4-star writer) will cost $24.35 to be exact.
You can always check their feedback after they write an article. You can block them if they provide you with garbage, though. I have personally, never had a problem with a 4-star writer, though.
It helps to be very specific on what you’re looking for, though. You can do unlimited revisions. If you have to you can just decline the article, and it goes back into the active article where other writers can then pick it up.
There is no extra cost for SEO options. You can give them the keywords and specify how many times you want them to use your keywords. I would suggest 2 to 3 times to avoid it looking spammy, though.
Great post Garen, as always. I am always on the lookout for the best writers at the lowest prices. Unfortunately, most of the writing sites I have come across charge beyond my budget. Here is a tip that I would like to share with you and your readers – try finding writers from Africa on freelancing websites – they write excellent English and for $24 you should be able to get at least 4 articles of around 500 words each usually.
Thanks for writing this. I have used Textbroker in the past and do love them. They do have a new user interface. It’s a lot better than the previous one. Love it!
I agree and do love their new interface. Easy to use!
I have been using TextBroker for years now. I love them. They are very easy to work with, and I can usually get quality articles in 1 day. Then I make a couple edits, and I have excellent content for my site!