My articles are not selling!What are some of the possible reasons?

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Others have made some good points. It sounds like you are just writing-stuff, people have to want the content. You might be better off trying to write for someone that way someone orders the content and wants it.

 

The fact that you are not a native speaker doesn't really matter, as long as you can express your ideas using a correct grammar, easy, yet well chosen words and adjectives, in addition of a unique and catchy style of writing. The research has to be done before you start writing about any topic.
Present the idea, support it with examples, and give your personal opinion if it was required.
Selling your articles depends on your marketing skills as well

 

Sometimes one of the reasons why our articles don't sell is due to its niche. Some buyers prefer a particular niche so I suggest you do a bit of research on what niche really sells.
It can also be due to boring titles or boring promotions so make an effort to liven up your title a little.
Or maybe it is simply expensive enough that no buyers want to spend a lot of cash buying it, if that's the case try checking other seller's post to know that going rate for articles of your niche.

 

Well, that could be an issue too. As far as selling previously written articles goes, I definitely wouldn't be selling them here. Are there buyers here? Absolutely, there's legit buyers here but the majority of the people who browse that section of the forum are writers and penny chasers.

Honestly, if you write high quality and you take the time to proof-read and edit your work, there are a multitude of sites out there such as Constant Content where you can set your own price.

You have to think: The majority of the clients found in this marketplace want content for $3.50 per 500 words because they think that's norm or that's all they're willing to pay for content.

You can continue to sell the work here, but also signify something in your signature that talks about what work you have for sale. Also, don't just sell it here, or you honestly won't survive or make decent money. Finding decent clientele here is a dime a dozen but there are numerous websites out there that are far better suited for being paid a decent price.

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Now, I know I'm guilty of making mistakes in posts because I don't fully proof-read some posts when I'm rambling or making a question but this is a pretty glaring obvious error that others have told you about early in the thread.

If some of those other threads have the same glaring errors in your titles or descriptions, I wouldn't want to buy your articles either.

 

I don't know if you're creating content in the hope that it will sell, or whether you're creating bespoke articles by request. If you are doing the former, it really is a waste of your time. I do this when I have a free hour or two, but my earnings come from creating content as it's needed by my clients. I have many articles, fiction pieces and site reviews that I created in my spare time and have never sold. Some have, but most haven't because they need to fit the buyer perfectly.

I would suggest looking into finding a niche that you are comfortable with, something that has a considerable market, then get out there and promote your work to that audience. Don't be afraid to directly contact bloggers and retailers to offer your services, I did this when I first started out and gained a few clients who are still with me three years later.

Most of all, do you have a brand, a website and a place to promote what it is that you do? Your identity here is lacking that branding, and unless you have a website and a name that shows you're serious many will pass you by without a second look.

I think you need to jump in and be more professional. Create a brand for yourself, have a space to sell, highlight the benefits of unique content and try to focus on a specific market capable of keeping you busy. You can corner a market when it comes to writing very easily once you have the right audience and the backing of some happy clients. Never underestimate the power of a recommendation. Over-deliver, exceed expectation, and people will start recommending you to others.

 

I reviewed the conversation from start and take it as a learning curve for myself. I agree that words used for developing an article must create attraction for the reader. Good Suggestion!