What are content exchanges, what are they and why are they needed

What are content exchanges, what are they and why are they needed

Good afternoon my dear readers. Today I want to touch on the topic of unique content, or rather, places where you can get it. It will be about content exchanges. We will try to comprehensively approach this topic. We will find out what text exchanges are, whether it is possible to buy unique and high-quality content on them. Let's look at them from the side of copywriters, how to make money selling content. Here is a brief overview of the most popular copywriting exchanges.

Let's define the term right away. Content Exchange is a specialized service that allows copywriters to earn money by writing articles on order and selling ready-made materials, and webmasters to buy texts necessary for websites.

Why do we need content exchanges

Much has been written on the net for unique content, its benefits for sites. But not every webmaster is able to write unique texts himself. Some don't have the time, others don't have the ability. Agree, in order to correctly express thoughts, you need the talent of a writer, or at least a writer's streak. But if there is neither one nor the other, but the text is needed, what to do? That's right, they turn to people who know how to write texts correctly, retell the material correctly (copyright).

Where can you find such people? Someone is looking for them on specialized forums, services for freelancers. But, who does not want to waste time looking for copywriters, they come to the rescue content exchanges. These are specialized platforms where people who want to sell and buy content meet. They also bring together specialists who can write for you unique, high-quality content intended only for you and your resource.

And depending on your budget, you can order the writing of the text from a copywriter on a test exchange. The exchange, for its part, guarantees the conscientiousness of the performance of the work by the contractor and the timeliness of payment for the work by the customer. She is a kind of judge who oversees compliance with the rules and obligations of the parties. For this, they take a certain percentage from each order.

Besides, article exchanges can offer to choose from a huge archive of finished works. Thanks to this, you can immediately buy an article and not waste time waiting for it to be written.

Varieties of article exchanges

Exchanges of articles can be divided into three groups:

  1. Open, public. Anyone can register for them.
  2. Semi-open. To work in them, a copywriter needs to pass a background check. That is, he writes a trial article and the administration decides on its registration on the stock exchange
  3. Closed. They are also called elite. Those who want to work in it must have extensive experience, recommendations and an impeccable track record.

Now let's get acquainted with the popular representatives of each of the groups.

Open content exchanges or welcome to everyone

Such article platforms are open to everyone. They are open for registration, both for beginners and professional copywriters. Such services do not impose special requirements from applicants. A beginner can start earning immediately.

Consider the most popular

Advego is one of the oldest article exchanges. The year of creation is 2007. At the moment, it has more than 1 million users in its ranks. Every year its popularity is growing. Due to the large number of employees, competition among them is growing in proportion to the popularity of the exchange itself. In this regard, copywriters constantly reduce the prices for their work in order to get as many customers as possible, which plays into the hands of webmasters and site owners.

Advego offers authors not only to fulfill orders, but also sell your texts in the article store. The prices for writing content are low here (see the reasons above), the most delicious customers have already been occupied by experienced regulars of this service. But beginners can also get good orders. For these purposes, there is a convenient and advanced job search for copywriters. All Advantages of Advego were described earlier, so I will not delve into it.

The minimum withdrawal is $5. Withdrawals are made to WebMoney and plastic cards VISA/MasterCard

It is also worth recalling that this article exchange offers, among other things, useful services (spell check, etc.) and a specialized program for checking the uniqueness of the text Advego Plagiatus.

ETXT is another one of the popular and reputable article exchanges.. After registration, the author can add a portfolio to increase his rating and start looking for orders. Unlike Advego, copywriters need not only to find an application and take it into execution, he must first submit an application for the execution of an order, and after it is approved by the customer, proceed to its implementation.

The advantage of this site is that beginners can really earn. Customers often approve applications for newcomers. The reason for this is the low cost of doing the work. Therefore, in order to start earning real money, you need to puff for a penny for several months. During this period, you will gain some experience, both on the exchange itself and in the field of copyright, and you will be able to choose more expensive orders for yourself, sorting through the customers themselves. Earning 4 - 5 thousand rubles will not be a problem for you.

Withdrawal of money occurs within 5 working days. The minimum withdrawal is 250 rubles. The system offers an express withdrawal - the commission of the system is 5%.

The structure of the service is made intuitive for users. On the right are all the main tabs. At the top is general information about your account. In a word, copywriting websiteETXT It is intuitive, it is not difficult to understand the intricacies of working with it.

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the etxt article exchange

Advantages

  1. Simple registration procedure
  2. The ability to receive many orders even for beginners
  3. The performers are under the protection of the administration. Resolution of disputes in conflict situations in favor of performers
  4. Many orders for workers of different skill levels
  5. Simple site structure

disadvantages

  1. Low cost execution robots
  2. No article store

TextSale - content sale exchange, which ranks third in popularity among copywriters. But the reasons for this are not entirely clear. Since the exchange requires additional money for receiving orders for copywriting, and this is not a percentage of payments, but a specific amount - $ 20.

This service offers an article store, but it's hard to sell them. Therefore, you need to constantly add several articles a day to increase the chances of selling material. Those articles that will be bought will more than pay off your labor costs. Article exchange TextSale has advantages, which help her take third place in popularity.

The design of the site is modest, the structure is concise. Everything has to work, there are no bright colors and defiant advertising. In a word - you came here to work!

Looking at all of the above and a detailed acquaintance with the TextSale copywriting service, one can come to one conclusion. It will not be easy for beginners to make big money at the beginning of their career. But if this article platform is used as an additional income, along with the leaders in the popularity rating, then it is quite suitable, and it will be possible to earn extra money on it.

Semi-open exchanges for the sale of articles

The difference between this type of exchanges and those described above is that a copywriter will be tested, after which he may be allowed to register. As a test, usually, the author must write a trial article in copywriting or copywriting, as well as answer questions on knowledge of the Russian language.

Turbotext- one of the young representatives of content exchanges. Only specially selected copywriters are allowed to participate in it. They will have to write a test article. It is worth remembering that moderation on this service is very tough, with the slightest mistake in the text, the applicant will not pass the test.

However, do not despair. He can be allowed to perform small tasks, but with higher pay than other text services.

If you manage to pass the test, then you can look for tasks that you will like, and the payment for work is much higher. True, the number of orders here is much less compared to the classic copyright exchanges, but they will be enough for a decent income.

The minimum withdrawal amount is 200 rubles. The exchange pays once a week, only on Mondays.

The site design is very simple. The colors are chosen so as not to distract or annoy users. Complete minimalism. The structure is not confusing, to figure out how to work in it, it is enough to spend no more than 10 minutes.

Advantages:

  1. High labor cost
  2. Less competition than classic text exchanges
  3. Unqualified can fulfill micro-orders

disadvantages:

  1. Rigid selection of applicants (on the other hand, fewer competitors)
  2. Simple and by some standards not user-friendly design
  3. Few orders

ContentMonster. A newcomer among exchanges for the sale of content. Registration in this project takes place only after passing the aptitude test. But, unlike TurboText, moderators are less picky, so becoming a member is a little easier.

The system uses two types of MZ and MR wallets (like WebMoney R and Z wallets), respectively, a dollar wallet and a ruble wallet. Settlements between these wallets within the same account are prohibited. The withdrawal is made to R and Z WebMoney wallets. The minimum wage is 250 rubles and 5 dollars.

Works on this copywriting exchange enough for everyone. There is no need to look for orders yourself. Often, customers themselves offer to perform work to an author from their white list (which still needs to be included). The time allotted for completing the task begins its countdown from the moment you confirm to complete the work, as in Advego.

As a character counter in the work done, its own editor is used. If he showed fewer characters than required, then you will not send the work to the customer. The cost of work is estimated as average compared to other copywriting services - from 25 rubles.

To improve the quality of work, the system periodically evaluates the last material written by the author. A certain piece of text is evaluated on a 10 point system. In addition, for the same purpose, ContentMonster conducts special courses for its employees, the so-called copyright school. At the end of one training course, users must pass a test on the knowledge of the material covered.

The functionality is clear and convenient. Up to 5 minutes will need to be spent to figure out how it all works.

Advantages

  1. Convenient site functionality
  2. Affordable prices
  3. Refresher courses (copywriting school)

Minuses

  1. Two different wallets, two currencies for order payment
  2. Not enough customers
  3. Average order price
  4. Low-level interaction between management and employees

Closed copywriting exchanges

These sites for selling articles make excessive demands on applicants. In other words, the author must be perfect. Namely, a resume and portfolio with a complete list of previously completed work and a test essay are ideally drawn up. Most people can't get through this competition. Therefore, this content exchange is not for beginners..

Many mistakenly believe that at such serious sites the cost of work is higher than anywhere else. But it's worth upsetting. According to employees of such closed article services, payment for orders is not much higher. But the number of customers is much lower compared to classic article exchanges.

pros

  1. Low competitiveness
  2. Increased price for orders

Minuses

  1. Few customers
  2. It is difficult to become a member of such sites

findings

Today we have analyzed several types of content exchanges. Identified their pros and cons. And after all this, one can come to one conclusion, there is nothing to create difficulties for yourself, and then heroically overcome them. Use classic text selling services. Do not rack your brains and climb where they don’t want to let you in just like that.

Judge for yourself:

  1. Classic exchanges do not require you to pass the exam in the Russian language
  2. Your full inside story about past work in the field of copyright
  3. A large number of customers will more than cover your first small earnings
  4. By improving your level and the quality of the texts you write, you will earn more than employees of closed article exchanges

From my own experience, I want to say that, being a beginner in the field of copywriting of texts, I earned $ 24 in a month at Advego. Orders took from 3 to 4 pieces per day. If this number is increased (having more free time), then you can increase your earnings on content exchanges many times over.

Good luck to everyone in the not easy business of a copywriter !!!