Making my own forum posting and article writing service...what do I need to know?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Mike S., Jan 22, 2008.

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    I want to make my own forum posting and article writing service. However, I am unsure how I should go about with selling the actual service as I don't want to charge customers until their service is completed, but I don't want to put myself into a bind and having to pay posters and not being paid myself. I was thinking about just asking them for their paypal id and then request the money when the service is finished. I was then thinking that maybe I would just offer small posting packages so if I ever ran into a problem I could cover the charges.

    Would you think it would be better for me to pay the posters for every job, on a regular and consistent basis, or when they reach a certain payout? Every job could be quite hectic as I would be requesting payments often and then sending it out. If I went ahead and paid them on a regular basis it wouldn't be too bad, but I would just need to figure out a way to plan for any downtimes or long periods of me being away.

    Helpful advice is appreciated.
     
    Mike S., Jan 22, 2008 IP
  2. Quintox

    Quintox Peon

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    Hmm, this is a tricky one. Maybe charge half to start and the other half when completed? Let me know your website if you are able to via PM, I'm interested in looking at this type of business.
     
    Quintox, Jan 22, 2008 IP
  3. Mike S.

    Mike S. Well-Known Member

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    O, I didn't get a domain or anything yet I was going to try to get everything all setup and try to cross all the t's and dot all of the i's before I start it. I have a long way to go yet and I am going to try to do everything on my own as I don't like to get others involved as partners. I'd rather just have my posters and thats it so there aren't any long-term commitments.
     
    Mike S., Jan 22, 2008 IP
  4. Nr1host|dennis

    Nr1host|dennis Banned

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    well, You need be at 1st quality writter to get clients, also, you should ask 50% before you are done and 50% after you are done ur job... and also, if you want I can sell you www.article-quality.com domain / host / domain+host...if you are interested pm me...because I don`t use that domain ;)

    Thanks!

    Dennis ;)
     
    Nr1host|dennis, Jan 22, 2008 IP
  5. Mike S.

    Mike S. Well-Known Member

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    I am still unsure if I want to do this or not as I can probably make more money easier if I made a website and it would be less troublesome.
     
    Mike S., Jan 22, 2008 IP