{"id":4048687,"date":"2020-10-12T22:28:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T16:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4048687"},"modified":"2023-10-13T16:25:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T10:55:39","slug":"hiring-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/hiring-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find and Hire Talented Blog Writers (with Process)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Here\u2019s a quick message to all new bloggers out there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Blogging isn\u2019t just about writing.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to succeed, you also need to focus on the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-post-research\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2362\">research<\/a> and marketing side of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With too much on your plate, it\u2019s perfectly reasonable to hire a freelance content writer for your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This post will show you how.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, allow me to quickly cover the basics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-bottom:50px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:5px 7px 0px 2px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intro\">The Benefits of Hiring Content Writers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reasons why you should consider hiring freelance blog writers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Put more time on other aspects of blogging<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-1.png\" alt=\"Reason 1 for hiring freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-4048689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-1-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-1-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned before, bloggers have other stuff to do besides blogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also need to plan their promotion strategies, set up lead generation campaigns, look into monetization tactics, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a freelance content writer will ensure you have enough time for these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Double down on content creation<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-2.png\" alt=\"Reason 2 for hiring freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-4048690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-2-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-2-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to speed up your blog content production, hiring a freelancer is the way to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You know what they say: content is king in blogging.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more content you can ship out to your readers, the more they\u2019ll trust and believe you. That will have a positive impact on your lead generation and monetization tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, you can also count on freelancers for help in more elaborate projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m talking about writing eBooks, emails, online course materials, and the likes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Maximize content quality<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-3.png\" alt=\"Reason 3 for hiring freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-4048691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-3-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-3-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>First of all, I write all of my content myself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, as you may know, English isn\u2019t my native language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I got to this point, I published countless articles that I would now consider \u201csubpar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That all changed when I hired a freelance editor to polish my posts to near perfection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, I learned the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-content-writing-tips\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2363\">best content writing practices<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>myself and relied less on my editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can replicate my results by hiring either a freelance writer or editor who can help you improve content quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Fuel your guest blogging campaign<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-4-1.png\" alt=\"Reason 4 for hiring freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-4048695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-4-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-4-1-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-4-1-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You know what else requires hours upon hours of writing?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Guest blogging.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To rank highly in search engines, you need a supply of quality backlinks from other authoritative websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guest blogging allows you to accelerate the link-building process by building backlinks yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with a freelancer\u2019s help, you can keep those links coming while you focus on writing quality blog content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Fill in knowledge gaps<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-5-1.png\" alt=\"Reason 5 for hiring freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-4048697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-5-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-5-1-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reason-5-1-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You may be an expert in your niche, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t learn anything new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This is especially true if we\u2019re talking about content creation.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to blogging, chances are you still have much to learn regarding these areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SEO&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyword research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual content strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal linking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A professional blog writer who is well-versed in these areas can definitely transform your content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"typesofwriters\">Types of Writers You Can Hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered the benefits of hiring a freelance writer, let\u2019s discuss the types of writers to hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Contributor (with credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of freelance writers prefer to work with clients as long as they\u2019re being credited for their work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means they want to have their own author bio up and visible&nbsp;on their written works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lyn-Wildwood-Author-Bio.png\" alt=\"Lyn Wildwood author bio\" class=\"wp-image-4048699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lyn-Wildwood-Author-Bio.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lyn-Wildwood-Author-Bio-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lyn-Wildwood-Author-Bio-768x201.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I personally like to call them \u201c<strong>contributors<\/strong>,\u201d since they\u2019re not just working for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re also writing to build their own brand and, at some point, attract other prospective clients in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things you should know when hiring freelance writers as contributors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>They\u2019re less expensive \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Freelancers get to advertise their own services on your blog. In turn, they should be more willing to accept lower rates \u2014 but that depends on the freelancer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They can help elevate your brand \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;You can leverage the credibility of your freelancers\/contributors to broaden your reach. That is, if you can somehow get an authoritative freelancer to write for your blog,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can draw traffic away from your blog \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>While contributors can have a positive effect on your blog, they can also steal away your audience\u2019s attention. That is if they get overly promotional in their bio box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your competitors may try to contact them \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Lastly, allowing freelance writers to have their own author bios will also allow competitors to contact them. You can avoid this by stating it in your contract, but freelancers have every right to reject your terms.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ghostwriter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ghostwriter is a specific type of freelancer who doesn\u2019t get credited for their work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, ghostwritten articles are credited to the blogger who hired the freelancer. This can have a positive impact on your brand image and \u201cexpert\u201d status in your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghostwriters are typically flexible in terms of the projects they\u2019re willing to work with. They can work on eBooks, emails, landing page copies, video scripts, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ghostwriters-for-Hire.png\" alt=\"Ghostwriters for hire\" class=\"wp-image-4048700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ghostwriters-for-Hire.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ghostwriters-for-Hire-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ghostwriters-for-Hire-768x488.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>But just like with contributors, freelance ghostwriters can also have disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Their mistakes are yours \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>You need to be very careful when reviewing the work of ghostwriters since your reputation is on the line. If they make mistakes or write offensive statements in your content, it will be all on you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They often charge higher fees \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;If a freelancer offers both credited contributions and ghostwriting, chances are the latter service is more expensive. That\u2019s because they\u2019re prohibited from getting credit for their work, which makes it tough for them to build a portfolio.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It takes a high level of trust \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Your brand could appear disingenuous to your audience if you hire a ghostwriter and take credit for their work. Be sure to write a non-disclosure agreement or NDA to prevent them from telling anyone, even their peers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Copywriters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, copywriters are the ones you should call if you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advertising copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press releases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eBooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-newsletter\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"2364\">Newsletters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets them apart is their ability to create content that persuades readers to take action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are plenty of ghostwriters who are flexible enough to take on similar assignments. Copywriters, however, are more reliable in terms of going by the book and ensuring the conversion-friendliness of content.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Copywriters-for-hire.png\" alt=\"Copywriters for hire\" class=\"wp-image-4048701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Copywriters-for-hire.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Copywriters-for-hire-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Copywriters-for-hire-768x484.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where\">Where to Find Writers for Hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to find potential freelance writers for your blog:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cdp\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/cdpros\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2365\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Content Development Pros\">Content Development Pros<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-1.png\" alt=\"Content Development Pros\" class=\"wp-image-4049130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-1-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-1-768x323.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Full disclosure, I outsourced content from Content Development Pros<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>specifically for this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It is not like any other <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/content-writing-services\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2366\">content writing service<\/a> provider that pays no attention to quality.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are a team of professional content marketers who can produce quality content for specific purposes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blog posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest blogging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eBooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newsjacking&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With their service, they will assign a professional writer to handle your content requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-Types-of-Articles.png\" alt=\"Content Development Pros Types of Articles\" class=\"wp-image-4049131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-Types-of-Articles.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-Types-of-Articles-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-Types-of-Articles-768x282.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My experience with Content Development Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the quick turnaround time of my article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they\u2019re closely monitoring the quality of content from the inside, there\u2019s no need for revision requests. I also didn\u2019t have to go through hoops requesting updates since the project was completed fast anyway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That has something to do with the initial call I had with one of their agents<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only were they incredibly responsive, they already knew exactly what I needed \u2013 being content marketing experts and all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiring a writer from Content Development Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to hire a professional writer from Content Development Pros.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you can contact an account manager via live chat or a toll-free phone call.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-Live-Chat.png\" alt=\"Content Development Pros Live Chat\" class=\"wp-image-4049132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-Live-Chat.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-Live-Chat-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Content-Development-Pros-Live-Chat-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can request for them to reach you instead by filling up the free proposal form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ask me, reaching out to them is the better option. There was barely any queue time when waiting for someone to answer my questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about the hiring process by <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/cdpros\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2367\" data-lasso-name=\"Content Development Pros\" target=\"_blank\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upwork\">2.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upwork<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork.png\" alt=\"Upwork\" class=\"wp-image-4048703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-768x372.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Upwork is a popular freelancing platform that connects freelancers worldwide with potential clients who need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have a diverse pool of freelancers in different fields, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graphic design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales and marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Posting a job on Upwork<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With Upwork, you can post the details of your job offer and have freelancers apply for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jobs should contain a title, description, details, required expertise, and budget. You should also set the visibility settings of your job posting as you see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-posting-a-job.png\" alt=\"Upwork post a job\" class=\"wp-image-4048704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-posting-a-job.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-posting-a-job-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-posting-a-job-768x266.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once your job is posted, it\u2019s only a matter of waiting for proposals from the right candidates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for freelancers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can use Upwork\u2019s search tool to find potential freelance writers for your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that you can add extra keywords to search for freelancers with specific fields of expertise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you run a food blog, you can use the keyword \u201cfreelance food writer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-food-freelance-writers.png\" alt=\"Searching for freelance food writers on Upwork\" class=\"wp-image-4048705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-food-freelance-writers.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-food-freelance-writers-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-food-freelance-writers-768x387.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you find a good candidate, you can either message them directly or invite them to a job you posted.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-contacting-freelancers.png\" alt=\"Ways to contact freelancers on Upwork\" class=\"wp-image-4048706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-contacting-freelancers.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-contacting-freelancers-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-contacting-freelancers-768x265.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The \u201cInvite to Job\u201d option, of course, only works if you already have a job posted on Upwork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to make arrangements outside of the site, send them a message instead and discuss everything from there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you do, don\u2019t forget to check the freelancer\u2019s hourly rate and job success percentage. As much as possible, go with freelancers with a success rate of at least 90 percent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-job-success-percentage.png\" alt=\"Upwork job success rates\" class=\"wp-image-4048707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-job-success-percentage.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-job-success-percentage-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Upwork-job-success-percentage-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"onlinejobsph\">3.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinejobs.ph\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OnlineJobs.ph<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph_.png\" alt=\"OnlineJobs.ph\" class=\"wp-image-4048709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph_.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph_-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph_-768x280.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>OnlineJobs.ph is another freelancing marketplace you can use to find blog content writers for hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes it different from websites like Upwork is that they\u2019re solely built around the Filipino freelancing industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two reasons why you should hire a Philippines-based freelance writer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they generally offer lower rates for their freelancing services, they\u2019re widely known as hard workers. Not to mention that their English is pretty good.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Posting a job on OnlineJobs.ph<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>OnlineJobs.ph has a straightforward yet in-depth process for creating job postings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After writing a job title and description, you can also set the required skills candidates must possess.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph-job-skills.png\" alt=\"Setting required skills OnlineJobs.ph\" class=\"wp-image-4048710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph-job-skills.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph-job-skills-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph-job-skills-768x502.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for freelancers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Upwork, you can also search OnlineJobs.ph for freelancers so you can reach out to them directly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just type in a keyword, click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Search,\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>and browse the results until you find a good fit for your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph-freelance-writer-search.png\" alt=\"Looking for freelancers in OnlineJobs.ph\" class=\"wp-image-4048711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph-freelance-writer-search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph-freelance-writer-search-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OnlineJobs.ph-freelance-writer-search-768x367.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Let me give you a quick tip.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OnlineJobs.ph uses the \u201cID Proof\u201d scoring system to verify the identity of their freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ID Proof is calculated on a scale of 0-100, with 100 meaning the freelancer\u2019s identity is definitely legit. Use the ID Proof to guarantee you\u2019re hiring a verified freelancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"facebookgroups\">4. Facebook groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring blog content writers through freelancing marketplaces is a great way to find potential candidates.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The only problem is, not all freelancers use them.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some have their own website and maintain client relationships through traditional means, like emails and phone calls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Others build a presence on social media and create connections through groups.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for freelancing groups on Facebook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily look for freelancing Facebook groups using the website\u2019s built-in search feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with a simple keyword like \u201cfreelance writers\u201d and then click the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Groups\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>tab.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-search.png\" alt=\"Searching for freelancer groups on Facebook\" class=\"wp-image-4048712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-search-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-search-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Feel free to browse any group that catches your attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend joining popular groups with thousands of members like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/HireContentWriter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2370\">Content Writers Needed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-Content-Writers-Needed.png\" alt=\"Content Writers Needed FB group\" class=\"wp-image-4048714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-Content-Writers-Needed.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-Content-Writers-Needed-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-Content-Writers-Needed-768x365.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to remember when joining Facebook groups&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a handful of things to keep in mind when joining Facebook groups to find freelance blog content writers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Read their guidelines carefully<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook groups usually have specific guidelines you need to observe once you become a member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the typical guidelines are avoiding spam and being respectful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to read a group\u2019s guidelines carefully and make sure you\u2019re okay with them before joining.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-rules-1.png\" alt=\"Facebook group rules\" class=\"wp-image-4048716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-rules-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-rules-1-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-rules-1-768x717.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Look at related groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook is nice enough to show related groups whenever you\u2019re on a group page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this feature to discover more groups where you can find more potential freelance writers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-related-groups-1.png\" alt=\"Related groups on Facebook\" class=\"wp-image-4048719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-related-groups-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-related-groups-1-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-related-groups-1-768x674.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Only post relevant stuff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to avoid being kicked out from a group?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Easy \u2014 just use the group as intended.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means only posting relevant stuff, like job postings and useful resources for freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-Valerie-Harvey.png\" alt=\"Admin post on Facebook group\" class=\"wp-image-4048720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-Valerie-Harvey.png 992w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-Valerie-Harvey-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-group-Valerie-Harvey-768x760.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Create detailed job postings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve the communication process between you and a freelancer, don\u2019t intentionally leave out details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your job postings include crucial information, like your preferred communication channel, per-word rate, and niche.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Content-Writers-Needed-job-posting.png\" alt=\"Facebook group post\" class=\"wp-image-4048721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Content-Writers-Needed-job-posting.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Content-Writers-Needed-job-posting-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Facebook-Content-Writers-Needed-job-posting-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to look at the average rates being offered by other hirers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your offer is substantially lower than the industry standard, you might get a lot of negative attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s something that every website owner with a reputation to keep should avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"linkedin\">5.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-4048723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn is a special kind of social media network that focuses on helping users forge professional relationships worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It\u2019s so popular that I bet you already have an account there.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s the case, then you probably already know what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using LinkedIn to search for freelancers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To look for freelancers on LinkedIn, simply use the search bar by typing \u201cfreelance writer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-freelance-writer-search.png\" alt=\"Searching for freelancers on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-4048724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-freelance-writer-search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-freelance-writer-search-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-freelance-writer-search-768x372.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can click the \u201cfreelance writer in People\u201d option to quickly look for potential freelancers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, simply click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018People\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>from the results page to discover freelance writers on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-People-Tab.png\" alt=\"People tab on LinkedIn search\" class=\"wp-image-4048725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-People-Tab.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-People-Tab-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-People-Tab-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once there, you should see a list of potential candidates for your search.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just bear in mind that, like Upwork, you can add keywords to refine your search based on specializations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typing \u201c<strong>freelance food writer<\/strong>,\u201d for example, works if you\u2019re looking for content writers for your food blog.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LinkedIn-freelance-food-writer-search-1.gif\" alt=\"Freelancers on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-4048727\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"otherblogs\">6. Look for freelancers who write for other blogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Competitor research is a beautiful thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can help you scrape content ideas for your blog, look for backlink opportunities, and potential keywords for organic traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking at other blogs can also help you find freelance content writers who can work for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key here is to look at posts credited to contributors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they have their own author bio box, they might openly declare that they\u2019re a freelance writer for hire.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FreelanceWriting.com-author-bio.png\" alt=\"Author bio with freelance writer link\" class=\"wp-image-4048729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FreelanceWriting.com-author-bio.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FreelanceWriting.com-author-bio-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FreelanceWriting.com-author-bio-768x207.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to look for freelancers from competitor websites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know if your competitor hires freelancers for their blog content?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose&nbsp;WinningWP&nbsp;is our primary competitor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Google, run the following search query:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-freelance-writer-search.png\" alt=\"Looking for freelancers on Google\" class=\"wp-image-4048731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-freelance-writer-search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-freelance-writer-search-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-freelance-writer-search-768x324.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Here\u2019s what happened.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we used \u201cinurl:winningwp.com\u201d to look for posts on WinningWP\u2019s website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We then add \u201cis a freelance writer\u201d to specifically search for that text line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what usually appears in the author bio boxes of freelancers who want to advertise their services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-freelancer-search-1.png\" alt=\"Freelancers author bios on Google\" class=\"wp-image-4048733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-freelancer-search-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-freelancer-search-1-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-freelancer-search-1-768x349.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sure enough, we come across Colin Newcomer \u2014 a freelance writer for hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can confirm that he\u2019s a freelancer in his author bio box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Colin-Newcomer-author-bio.png\" alt=\"Colin Newcomer's author bio\" class=\"wp-image-4048735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Colin-Newcomer-author-bio.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Colin-Newcomer-author-bio-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Colin-Newcomer-author-bio-768x207.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from \u201cis a freelance writer,\u201d you can use other phrases to look for freelance writers on other websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can just type in \u201cfreelance writer\u201d and you might get a hit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-another-freelancer.png\" alt=\"Google search for freelancers with broader keyword\" class=\"wp-image-4048736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-another-freelancer.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-another-freelancer-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-WinningWP-another-freelancer-768x313.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I know \u2014 it takes trial and error for this method to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re already familiar with competitors who outsource their content, this strategy should have a 100% success rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, you also get to see a sample of their work right off the bat. And since they\u2019re already working with your competitor, you can be certain that they\u2019re knowledgeable in your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"google\">7. Just use Google<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another way to use Google to find blog writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the search page, just plug in a phrase like \u201cfreelance writer for hire\u201d with quotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Google should immediately take you to a results page filled with freelance writers\u2019 websites.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-freelance-writer-for-hire-1.gif\" alt=\"Google freelance writers for hire\" class=\"wp-image-4048738\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similar to the previous method, this strategy allows you to view a freelancer\u2019s work samples from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make your search more specific by adding a relevant keyword to your query. Just be sure to enclose it in quotations, especially if it contains two or more words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-more-specific-freelancer-search-1.png\" alt=\"Google search for email marketing writers\" class=\"wp-image-4048740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-more-specific-freelancer-search-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-more-specific-freelancer-search-1-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-more-specific-freelancer-search-1-768x249.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you find a potential candidate, there are two things you should look for right away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, check their website for existing content so you can gauge the quality of their work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check if their posts are consistent in terms of style, topic depth, and overall polish. If there seem to be discrepancies in these things between posts, there\u2019s a chance the freelancer outsources their blog content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the website\u2019s content is good and consistent, the next thing you should look for is their contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, most professional freelancers make this information easy to find for prospective clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some freelancers like&nbsp;Megan Jones<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>even put up a simple contact form like this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Megan-Jones-contact-form.png\" alt=\"Megan Jones contact form\" class=\"wp-image-4048741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Megan-Jones-contact-form.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Megan-Jones-contact-form-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Megan-Jones-contact-form-768x627.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"freelancewritinggigs\">8.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/freelancewritinggigs.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FreelanceWritingGigs.com<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FreelanceWritingGigs-1.png\" alt=\"FreelanceWritingGigs.com\" class=\"wp-image-4048743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FreelanceWritingGigs-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FreelanceWritingGigs-1-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FreelanceWritingGigs-1-768x219.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Freelance Writing Jobs or FWJ is an online board that compiles writing job opportunities for freelancers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They search the web high and low for listings, including other job boards, LinkedIn, and company websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies can also place job ads for a fee, which remain on their site for 30 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to place a job ad on FWJ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To place a job ad, just hover over&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Freelance Writing Job Board\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Place a Job Ad.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FWJ-place-a-job-ad-1.png\" alt=\"Placing a job ad on FWJ\" class=\"wp-image-4048746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FWJ-place-a-job-ad-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FWJ-place-a-job-ad-1-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FWJ-place-a-job-ad-1-768x394.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You then have to fill up a form with details like the job\u2019s description, rate, category, and contact information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you place your ad, take note that FWJ has specific guidelines for paid job placements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing jobs must pay at least $15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jobs for academic papers are not accepted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should only pay money, even if you\u2019re planning to pay goods worth $15 or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reddit\">9.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit.png\" alt=\"Reddit\" class=\"wp-image-4048747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-768x382.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reddit, AKA \u201cThe Front Page of the Internet,\u201d is a discussion website with \u201csubreddits\u201d for everything under the sun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its biggest asset is the large and hyper-engaged community. Users can upvote other posts and comments while earning \u201ckarma\u201d for interactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find freelancers on Reddit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find freelance writers for hire on Reddit just by typing \u201cfreelance writer for hire\u201d into the search box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writers-for-hire-search.png\" alt=\"Searching for freelancers on Reddit\" class=\"wp-image-4048749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writers-for-hire-search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writers-for-hire-search-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writers-for-hire-search-768x423.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reddit will then show you a list of posts uploaded by freelance writers who are looking for their next gig.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just click on a post, read their pitch, and decide if they\u2019re the right fit for your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writer-1.png\" alt=\"Freelance writer for hire on Reddit\" class=\"wp-image-4048751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writer-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writer-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writer-1-768x449.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joining subreddits to find freelancers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also join subreddits like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/freelance_forhire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2374\">r\/freelance_forhire<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/writersforhire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2375\">r\/writersforhire<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>to look for candidates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s more effective to use search since a lot of users often flood these subreddits with unrelated posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writers-for-hire-subreddit.png\" alt=\"Freelance writers for hire subreddit\" class=\"wp-image-4048752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writers-for-hire-subreddit.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writers-for-hire-subreddit-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reddit-freelance-writers-for-hire-subreddit-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the only advantage of joining subreddits to look for freelancers is the ability to post about jobs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just follow the same steps as posting a job on other websites, like Upwork and FWJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be descriptive, mention the salary, include your contact information, and specify the required skills and expertise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quora\">10.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/quora.com\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quora<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-1.png\" alt=\"Quora\" class=\"wp-image-4048755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-1-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-1-768x529.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 you can also find writers for your blog on Quora.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are unfamiliar with it, Quora is a Q&amp;A website where users can have their questions answered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>More often than not, those answers are provided by other users with a marketing intent.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m talking about bloggers, virtual assistants, marketers, and \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 freelance writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find freelancers through Quora<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To find freelancers through Quora, search for questions about any topic related to your niche.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s start with the query \u201cemail marketing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-search-email-marketing.png\" alt=\"Quora search\" class=\"wp-image-4048756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-search-email-marketing.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-search-email-marketing-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-search-email-marketing-768x394.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After running the search, let\u2019s inspect the topmost result.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-search-results.png\" alt=\"Quora top resul\" class=\"wp-image-4048757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-search-results.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-search-results-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-search-results-768x392.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It shouldn\u2019t take long before you find an answer written by someone who\u2019s clearly a knowledgeable writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example from someone who is a software reviewer on a site called TechJockey:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-answer-by-software-reviewer.png\" alt=\"Quora post by software reviewer\" class=\"wp-image-4048758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-answer-by-software-reviewer.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-answer-by-software-reviewer-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-answer-by-software-reviewer-768x458.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember, you don\u2019t need to look specifically for answers posted by someone who declares their profession.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you just need to look at the way their response is constructed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it reads and flows well, they might consider an offer to write for your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-good-answer.png\" alt=\"Quora good answer\" class=\"wp-image-4048759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-good-answer.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-good-answer-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quora-good-answer-768x327.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"connections\">11. Ask your connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you know more than enough ways to find talented freelancers who can help you create blog content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There\u2019s just one last strategy I\u2019d like you to try.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been blogging for a while, chances are you already have connections with other people in your industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you can ask those connections if they can refer someone who can help with content production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t have such connections?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start a conversation on the official&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/masterblogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2377\">Master Blogging Community<\/a>&nbsp;on Facebook.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been done before, but you can probably get better answers if you post something more detailed. For example, you can mention your niche or your preferred writing style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-Community-question-1.png\" alt=\"Master Blogging community post\" class=\"wp-image-4048761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-Community-question-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-Community-question-1-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Master-Blogging-Community-question-1-768x759.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guidelines\">Outsourcing Content: General Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to hire a blog writer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Calm down.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven\u2019t told you about the best practices in hiring freelance blog writers yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, before you hire, let\u2019s review the essential guidelines first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Avoid content mills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No \u2014 paying a company for content creation isn\u2019t the same as hiring a freelancer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You\u2019re simply entrusting the content production front of your blog to a \u201ccontent mill.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s a big mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-are-content-mills.png\" alt=\"Definition of content mill\" class=\"wp-image-4048764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-are-content-mills.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-are-content-mills-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/What-are-content-mills-768x323.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember, if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, it should be clear that a content mill is a volume business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their aim is to attract as many clients as possible and delegate assignments to a large pool of writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And to make this business model profitable, they pay their writers very low rates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the \u201cfreelancers\u201d who take on jobs from these mills usually aren\u2019t reliable in terms of quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at a review of a certain content mill that shall remain unnamed:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Negative-content-mill-review.png\" alt=\"Content Mill review\" class=\"wp-image-4048765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Negative-content-mill-review.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Negative-content-mill-review-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Negative-content-mill-review-768x269.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a high likelihood that they aren\u2019t really well-versed in your niche. That means you could end up paying for generic content loaded with factual inaccuracies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Know when you need to hire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to the business and nowhere near close to a monetization strategy, don\u2019t hire freelancers yet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper freelancers may cost you hundreds to thousands of dollars per month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Without reliable monetization, hiring freelancers is like signing your own blog\u2019s death warrant.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My only advice is, be sure your blog earnings can support your decision to hire a writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You definitely have the option to pay a freelance writer straight from your savings. Doing so, however, is only advisable for short-term projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ask for samples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to make sure you\u2019re getting your money\u2019s worth is to ask for samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at previous work samples is the most reliable way of gauging a freelancer\u2019s capabilities. Pay attention to their writing voice, vocabulary, and knowledgeability in your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, experienced freelancers compile a list of their previous projects for prospecting purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they have their own website, you can find it in the \u201cSamples\u201d page or anything similar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jacqueline-Bodnar-portfolio.png\" alt=\"Jacqueline Bodnar samples\" class=\"wp-image-4048766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jacqueline-Bodnar-portfolio.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jacqueline-Bodnar-portfolio-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jacqueline-Bodnar-portfolio-768x262.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just be careful of \u201cfreelancers\u201d who will confuse you with samples they didn\u2019t write themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, freelancers who delegate tasks to other freelancers \u2014 usually for cheaper \u2014 aren\u2019t uncommon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This leads us to the next most important guideline in hiring freelance blog content writers.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Arrange a paid trial&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some rare cases, a capable freelancer may not be able to provide you with work samples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This can be due to two reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>They are ghostwriters \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Naturally, decent ghostwriters who respect their field won\u2019t tell you about their previous clients.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They\u2019re just starting out \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Just because a freelancer is new to the industry, doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not capable of writing quality content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your safest bet is to look at other candidates who can provide you with their recent work samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re willing to give them a shot, there is something you can do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to do a paid trial project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Without samples, you can assess a freelancer\u2019s writing skills by arranging a paid \u201ctrial\u201d assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-Arrange-a-Paid-Trial-1.png\" alt=\"How to arrange a paid trial for freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-4048768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-Arrange-a-Paid-Trial-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-Arrange-a-Paid-Trial-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-Arrange-a-Paid-Trial-1-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Think of a project \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>This can be an entire article or a single product description. Just be sure to focus on topics in your niche to test the freelancer\u2019s knowledge and research skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculate how much you\u2019re willing to pay \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Let\u2019s say you only want to risk $5 for the paid trial. If the freelancer\u2019s rate is $0.07 per word, only have them write the first 71 words of the project.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide them with an outline \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>You can create a detailed outline for the paid trial assignment with very specific instructions. This is optional, but it can help you determine the freelancer\u2019s ability to follow instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set a deadline \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Another advantage of arranging a paid trial is, you can check whether or not the freelancer actually does the work. You can do this by setting a tight deadline, which is reasonable since the task is only a few paragraphs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Think about promptness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of deadlines, make sure the freelancer you hire can stick to them on a consistent basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t afford to have your content and promotion plans delayed just because a freelancer missed their deadline. But first, you must know how to set a realistic blogging schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It looks something like this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blogging-Calendar.png\" alt=\"Blogging schedule\" class=\"wp-image-4048769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blogging-Calendar.png 936w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blogging-Calendar-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blogging-Calendar-768x274.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I suggest asking them about their writing speed and projected daily output. That way, you can determine how productive and consistent they are with writing projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if they miss a deadline?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The short answer is, give them another chance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As bloggers, we should know that writing a quality, full-length post takes a lot of time and effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case they miss a deadline, the first thing to do is ask when they\u2019ll get to finish the task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s also important to ask for a valid reason why they failed to do it in time. Some examples are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family emergencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current health conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems with internet connectivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software and hardware issues on their end<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are pretty much the only reasons I\u2019ll accept.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s crucial to remind the freelancer that you value promptness. Tell them that you expect the timely completion of projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they won\u2019t be able to meet a deadline, ask them to notify you 24 hours ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Ask about their internet connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I just remembered something as I was discussing the valid reasons for missing a deadline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you hire a freelance blog writer, ask them about the stability and speed of their internet connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, there are countless freelancers in developing countries who are more than capable of producing quality work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Unfortunately, their productivity and reliability can be hindered by poor internet connection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want, you can ask them to conduct a speed test using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2378\">SpeedTest.net<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SpeedTest.net-Results.png\" alt=\"SpeedTest.net results\" class=\"wp-image-4048770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SpeedTest.net-Results.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SpeedTest.net-Results-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SpeedTest.net-Results-768x318.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If their internet speed is less than 5Mbps, ask them if they could gain access to faster internet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, wait and see if they can still manage to do their job properly. If they frequently miss deadlines because of poor internet, it\u2019s time to look for a replacement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Discuss your method of communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason to check a freelancer\u2019s internet speed is its impact on your communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but when I worked with a freelance editor, we always discussed projects through&nbsp;<strong>Skype<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Skype.png\" alt=\"Skype\" class=\"wp-image-4048772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Skype.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Skype-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Skype-768x373.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Communicating via Skype is extra handy when hiring freelance bloggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s because you get to hear and evaluate their English communication skills firsthand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, they may have an accent depending on where they live. But if they can speak with you using clear English, that should translate to the quality of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives to Skype<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s literally no reason not to use Skype since it\u2019s free and widely used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you don\u2019t want to use it for some reason, here are the alternatives:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook Messenger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WhatsApp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telegram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Set up a project tracking system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure freelancers perform their tasks to the best of their ability, you need a project tracking system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes three important components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Task\/project management app \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>A task or project management app is the main part of a tracking system. This will help you organize your projects, share details, and track the completion of individual tasks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Word processor with document sharing \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Most modern word processors have a built-in sharing feature, which allows multiple users real-time access to the same document. In other words, you can check the progress of article assignments as freelancers work on them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editorial calendar app \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>An <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-editorial-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2379\">editorial calendar<\/a> app is useful for setting deadlines and planning future posts. Some project management apps have a calendar feature baked into them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Worried about the costs of setting up a project tracking system?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Don\u2019t worry \u2014 there are free tools you can use for each component.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to see your options, jump ahead to the \u201c<a href=\"#tools\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Some Tools You Can Use<\/a>\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Discuss the possibility of co-working spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run a <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blogging-in-english\/\" data-lasso-id=\"2380\">blog in English<\/a>, hiring a native English speaker as your blog content writer would be great.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, since they usually have high per-word rates, a lot of bloggers hire non-native English speakers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also hire local freelancers, which gives you the option to work through a co-working space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are co-working spaces?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Put simply, a co-working space is a shared workspace among startups, small teams, and freelancers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They offer substantially cheaper rates than traditional office spaces for lease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find available co-working spaces in your area on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coworker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2381\">Coworker.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Coworker.png\" alt=\"CoWorker\" class=\"wp-image-4048773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Coworker.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Coworker-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Coworker-768x378.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Co-working spaces have huge advantages over remote working:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make sure freelancers are focused on the job \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>If a freelancer agrees to work in a co-working space, you can personally supervise their progress. Just check their progress every hour or so \u2014 constantly looking at their computer screen will cause more harm than good.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discuss projects in great detail \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Even if you choose not to use co-working spaces all the time, they\u2019re still great places for holding meetings. You can discuss projects, share ideas, give feedback, and collaborate more effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build your professional relationship \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Hiring a freelancer long-term can help make your blog content more consistent in terms of quality and style. Working together in a co-working space will help build a dependable professional relationship, which is necessary to make this happen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Talk about the mode of payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t forget about the mode of payment when planning to work with a freelance writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the common modes of payment used in the freelancing community are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Payment gateways \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Popular payment gateways like PayPal and Stripe are the most common modes of payment used by freelancers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct deposit \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>If you\u2019re hiring a local freelancer, you should be able to make payments via direct bank deposits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-person cash payments \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Just like direct bank deposits, in-person cash payments are only ideal if you hire a local freelancer. This is actually a good option if you plan to work in a co-working space or in-house.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, you are limited to the payment modes you have access to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You are the client, after all.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, you can easily sign up for a slew of payment services like PayPal and Stripe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember that companies like PayPal have a verification method as a measure against fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PayPal-verification.png\" alt=\"PayPal verification information\" class=\"wp-image-4048774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PayPal-verification.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PayPal-verification-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PayPal-verification-768x222.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To get your account verified, follow the steps&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/sm\/smarthelp\/article\/how-do-i-verify-my-paypal-account-faq444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2382\">on their website<\/a>&nbsp;and consult your bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Consider paying in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some freelancers are willing to work for less than their average per-word rate if you pay in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pay in advance on a monthly, weekly, or per-project basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I\u2019d go for the third option since it\u2019s the safest arrangement for bloggers who need to make every cent count.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid paying in advance for a whole month unless you\u2019ve already worked with a freelancer for a long time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Hire slow, fire fast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting help for your blog is an ongoing process that often requires you to take decisive actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>My personal motto is to \u201chire slow, fire fast.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring slow will make sure you get the right person for the job. Don\u2019t hesitate to look for multiple candidates and arrange paid trial projects for each of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the freelancer fails to live up to your expectations, give them one more chance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share detailed feedback and ensure they get adequate guidance for their next task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell them something informative, like:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Mail-feedback-sample.png\" alt=\"Feedback to freelancer\" class=\"wp-image-4048775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Mail-feedback-sample.png 998w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Mail-feedback-sample-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mac-Mail-feedback-sample-768x269.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>If they still fail to deliver, fire them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That only means they\u2019re having difficulties following instructions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you need a freelance writer who can work well even without your close supervision. At the very least, they should be able to follow simple guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds harsh, but you\u2019re only wasting you and your freelancer\u2019s time if you don\u2019t fire them fast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Value attitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but definitely not least, never hesitate to fire a freelancer with a negative attitude.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need someone who is flexible and can take constructive feedback in a positive and professional way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know you\u2019ve struck gold if you find a freelancer who\u2019s always willing to make adjustments on the spot. If they act or respond aggressively when you request for revisions, fire them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It\u2019s your money, after all.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tools\">Some Tools You Can Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You now have all the knowledge needed to make smart decisions when it comes to hiring freelance blog writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It\u2019s time to build an app ecosystem that will help maximize the productivity of both you and your freelancers.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are my top choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trello\">1.&nbsp;Trello<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2383\">Trello<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>used to be my go-to app for managing tasks between me and my freelance editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a Kanban-style app, which means you get to organize and manage tasks visually using a card-based interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Trello-Interface-1.png\" alt=\"Trello interface\" class=\"wp-image-4048778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Trello-Interface-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Trello-Interface-1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Trello-Interface-1-768x491.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trello allows you to assign or \u201cadd\u201d members to a card. You may also set deadlines from there to make sure your content development efforts go smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"slack\">2. Slack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2384\">Slack<\/a>&nbsp;is a great alternative to Skype as your primary communication app with freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows you to make calls, share attachments, and connect with a bunch of other apps for productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s most important feature, however, is \u201cChannels.\u201d This allows you to organize conversations, so you know exactly where to go when you need to hold certain discussions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a built-in \u201cWorkflow Builder\u201d that can automate repetitive tasks, like requesting for feedback and sending team reminders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Slack-Workflow-Builder.png\" alt=\"Slack workflow builder\" class=\"wp-image-4048779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Slack-Workflow-Builder.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Slack-Workflow-Builder-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Slack-Workflow-Builder-768x363.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"googledocs\">3. Google Docs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I use Microsoft Word and share the draft with my editor before I finalize the post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But since it\u2019s a paid app, I recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2385\">Google Docs<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 a free, browser-based word-processing app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Docs.png\" alt=\"Google Docs\" class=\"wp-image-4048780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Docs.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Docs-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Docs-768x369.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What makes both MS Word and Google Docs useful is live document sharing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That means you and your freelancer can work on the same document at the same time.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes are saved on the cloud, which means there\u2019s no back-and-forth sending of drafts when working together on a post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Docs-anonymous-user.png\" alt=\"Google Docs simultaneous editing\" class=\"wp-image-4048781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Docs-anonymous-user.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Docs-anonymous-user-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Docs-anonymous-user-768x338.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I still use Google Docs from time to time, especially when I\u2019m working with someone who doesn\u2019t use Microsoft Office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"googlecalendar\">4. Google Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the type of blogger who likes planning their content in advance, you need an editorial calendar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"2386\">Google Calendar<\/a>&nbsp;is a great, all-around option due to its free price tag, features, and accessibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Calendar.png\" alt=\"Google Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-4048782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Calendar.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Calendar-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Calendar-768x530.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similar to Google Docs, anyone with a Google account can access your calendar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You simply need to generate a shareable link and send it to your freelancers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be done from the \u201cAccess permissions\u201d section of your calendar settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Calendar-Access-Permissions.png\" alt=\"Google Calendar access permissions\" class=\"wp-image-4048783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Calendar-Access-Permissions.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Calendar-Access-Permissions-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Google-Calendar-Access-Permissions-768x257.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once shared, freelancers should be able to view all the events you have scheduled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And by events, I mean the upcoming posts you have planned for your blog.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an effective way of keeping everyone on the same page in terms of due dates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to look at other tools you can use for your editorial calendar, click here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you learned a lot about how to find writers for your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, hiring freelance blog writers isn\u2019t something you should take lightly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It is a decision that can affect your content quality, brand image, and overall odds of success.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I honestly had a blast putting together this guide for you. 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