How Much Would You Pay for an Article?

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  1. Barack Obama

    Barack Obama Guest

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    #21
    I would just write the article myself if it was more than $1 per 100 words. Not worth more than that IMO
     
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  2. birdstruck

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    #22
    I always write my articles myself. It's usually faster than contacting someone to do it for you, plus it's free.
    If it's a really huge article (800 words plus) I'd let someone else do it though. I don't really know about the price though. Depending on quality up to $20.
     
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  3. geekos

    geekos Well-Known Member

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    #23
    I pay $2 for 250-300 word copyscape passed articles ;) .
     
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  4. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    #24
    It depends on the words.....Usually,1 word = 1 cent..
     
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  5. Dahcster

    Dahcster Active Member

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    #25
    $1 for 100 words is usually the rate nowadays for an article.
     
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  6. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    #26
    Well, it's not really "free." Your time has a price just like a writer's. ;) If you could be earning more than $20 working on some other aspect of your business in that same amount of time, then writing your own articles is actually costing you more than if you hired the writer. If, on the other hand, you're not making much in that time, and you know how to use the article to get a decent return on investment, then you're better off doing it yourself.

    To the OP - you're not really going to get a fully accurate representation by asking here. That's because those willing to pay professional rates aren't likely to talk about it publicly in the forum (they don't want writers on the lower end knowing what they pay, or they'd be bombarded with PMs and emails from writers trying to work with them - instead they usually work through referrals). There are plenty of clients on DP who do pay the higher rates though. I know several writers who start in the $.10 - .15 per word range who get many of their clients here. My own articles usually fall in the $.20 - .50 per word range (and I'd say DP accounts for at least half of my clients). For other types of business writing, those rates go up even more (as does the percentage of webmaster / online entrepreneur clients). I know there are at least a handful who charge even more than $.50 per word, depending on the type of writing (not always strictly "articles").

    So if you're just trying to get an idea of the DP market, you won't get an accurate look by asking. If you're trying to figure out what you should charge for your own work based on what they'll pay, there's much more to consider.
     
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  7. the dopant

    the dopant Well-Known Member

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    #27
    1 to 1.5c per word is normally good for both the buyer and the seller I guess
     
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  8. tamadunkancil

    tamadunkancil Peon

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    #28
    Hey so called smartwritingsolutions... Do you provide article writing service for asking this kind of question?

    By the way, I think it depends on certain budget and needs for articles..
     
    tamadunkancil, Mar 3, 2009 IP
  9. gr8liverpoolfan

    gr8liverpoolfan Notable Member

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    #29
    It certainly isn't. I'm seeing people offering their writing services for $2-$3/500 words :eek:
     
    gr8liverpoolfan, Mar 3, 2009 IP
  10. dynashox

    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    #30
    The numbers are keep getting lower day by day. I bet we will see members charging $0.50 or less for 500 words articles one day here in DP. :D

    - Dynashox -
     
    dynashox, Mar 3, 2009 IP
  11. I'mPossible

    I'mPossible Banned

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    #31
    The normal rates for articles are - $0.01 / word .
     
    I'mPossible, Mar 3, 2009 IP
  12. manlyseo

    manlyseo Banned

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    #32
    i write 250 words articles for 3$ normally.... and i get pretty much orders..
     
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  13. kleo32

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    #33
    You can get decent general article in English for about 1..1.5 cents/word. Paying more than that is a waste.
    If you need highly specific or professional article you will probably have to pay more. If it's in language other than English prices also may go up.
     
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  14. midnight_focus

    midnight_focus Active Member

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    #34
    I pay around $0.01/word
    the rate is lowered for bulk orders
     
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    #35
    Anywhere from 3$ - 6$ per 300 word article - depending upon the quality.
     
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  16. professionalist

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    #36
    Lol ,yes it is kind of expensive
     
    professionalist, Apr 23, 2010 IP
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    #37
    there are so many free articles on the net
     
    extremepullups, Apr 23, 2010 IP
  18. professionalist

    professionalist Well-Known Member

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    #38
    Where they are at?
    do you know any website allowing copy of articles ?
     
    professionalist, Apr 23, 2010 IP
  19. clbyodo

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    #39
    I pay depending on the words of article.
     
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  20. dmohan

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    #40
    Cash for content visit: constantdashcontentdotcom
    In place of dash put - and in place of dot put .
    You can choose to write on any topic you want, at your own pace and submit your articles for sale at any price you want. The going rate for content is anywhere between $10 - $100 for each piece.
     
    dmohan, Apr 24, 2010 IP