SEO Writing 101

Announcing SEO Writing 101; a blog where various SEO professional writers share their knowledge with others. Learn SEO writing from the pros! If you haven't visited yet, I suggest you stop on by and check it out.

There has been some great postings by SEO Anna, SEO James and SEO Girl. This week SEO Anna is discussing a three part series about SEO writing. One topic is Teachers vs. Copywriters Part 1: Variety vs. Consistency. I can't give too much away so you will have to come by and check it out for yourself.

Leave us a comment, sign up for tips or just say hi! If you are interested in becoming a contributor to SEO Writing 101, please send an email to me and we can discuss.

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PearlyWrites Yahoo Group

For any freelancer interested in receiving an email or daily digest with the open projects PearlyWrites receives, then please sign up at the PearlyWrites Yahoo Group.

Please note that if you are a new freelancer to the group, I would need to see samples or an online portfolio before approving membership. Also there are copies of the NDA and Independent Contractor Agreement available under files which I would need before any project details will be given.

Developing this group is a way to ensure all freelancers receive a message when there are open projects as well as to try and make management easier. Please make this group yours and feel free to share in the discussions and thoughts about freelancing.

Worked on New Book

Today I finally dedicated the entire day to working on my new book. I conducted research and began my outline of how I want the book set up.

It will be about Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona with many photographs and not too much writing. Yes, a second passion of mine is photography so when I was asked if I would be interested in a book where the majority of the book will be pictures, I jumped at the opportunity, as well as bought a new camera.

Of course I told a few local people about the book already and they made some snobby comments like, "Um, well hasn't that been done already?" Instead of responding back nastily, I just smiled and said, "Yes, probably but aren't there tons of books with the same story published and different character names?"

OK maybe that was a little snobby response back...but what is a new author to do? Be insulted before the book has been completed?

I did go to Barnes and Noble to check out my competition and there wasn't too many books. The concept of the publisher is a very unique one so I am hoping this will help with interest and book sales. I am also trying to feature places that other touring books have not covered.

Spoke to my publisher today as well to get a few questions answered like do I need signed releases and I never received the book building guide.

Two hours before the work week is over, or is it?

New Book?

Very cool news today! I sent in a proposal for a book and got a response today asking if I wanted a contract!!! :)

Now I am waiting to see if the contract comes and if so, I will be working on a new book. Details to follow...

The Office

Many freelancers have a home office since they are the only employee. Setting up your home office takes vision and imagination if your home office is really suppose to be a bedroom. The size of my office is quite large and I am very happy with it and I EVEN get a large window to look out of!

So what happens when you are working and your neighbors and their kids are constantly outside playing with everything imaginable! From their 20 feet off the ground pick-up trucks exhaust to their car sound system as the bass is vibrating everything in my office to the ever popular let's fly a kite in the middle of the street!

What do you do? Do you go outside and tell them to try and be a little considerate? If I was still in Jersey, I would go outside and use a few choice words but I am finding in my new life in Arizona, they don't get it! Only once did I have to go to my neighbor who lived above us in Jersey and ask if he could keep the stampede of elephants running above my head down a bit. I wasn't even going to do it but my husband even looked at me and was like, "Is he having a fight or something up there?"

So yes, I can go to the local coffee shop or book store and do my work there BUT why should I? I live in a single family home on a nice block which is mostly quiet minus the neighbors who live next door to us. I guess we got the luck of the draw...

I won an iPod Shuffle!

With the crappiest day (week/month) from hell, I just got good news that I won an Ipod shuffle!

Not really sure what it is, but I know it looks cute, its small and plays music.

http://www.thisnext.com/by/lisaweinberger/

Yippppeeeee!

Pay the Freelancer!

As this is not a new concept or problem, another freelancer has her thoughts on a solution to PAY THE FREELANCER!

http://jmwriting.blogspot.com/

Wonderful!

Updated Website List

I updated my list of Websites PearlyWrites have provided copy for.

Still working on adding more but was pretty amazed.

NICE JOB and a Big Thanks TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED PW!

http://pearlywrites.com/clients.htm

WEBSITES

DQPV.com
TECway, LLC
PickettAZHomes.com
MoneyInstructor.com
GCabanas.com
CarLoanGenie.com
ArticlesGratuits.com
Wedding-Veil.com
LifeTips.com
FavorsbySerendipity.com
BabyBestBuy.com
SierraInstruments.com
AuntReeneesWebsites.com
ProjectInsight.net
BuyUsed.com
TheCurvyBride.com
Lev-Co.com
AHawaiiWedding.com
RainbowWeddings.com
ContractEdge.com
SioTechinc.com
CCNHealthEd.com
LifeResponseUSA.com
Families.com
Atlei.com
AtlantaSignature.com
BusinessInsuranceNow.com
EMJCleaning.com
TechInsurance.com
EccoPlace.com
LasVegasRanchEstates
DealerFish.com
AugustaTitle.com
PureFunJuice.com
CRET.net
ThePlatinumGuy.com
DeniseLakeLodge.com
Miracle-Recreation.com
ClaimSourceOne.com
DesignEssentials.com
TheShirtPrinter.com
RefinanceU.com

With more on the way...

Professor Lisa is back!

After a few interviews at the College level to teach English, I can proudly say that Professor Lisa will be back in the classroom this Jan. 2007 in the Valley of the Sun.

I will be teaching ENG 101 and ENG 102 courses which are the first two required English classes for most college students. Yes, I will teach the proper methods of writing and research and distinguishing between true sources and not reliable sources when writing research papers.

If you don't mind the Jersey accent, stop by a class and check my teaching out in action. If anything, stop by to say hello!

I will receive an answer if I am an approved Vendor about the SES tutoring program around December 18.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pay The Freelancers!

In the business world, I understand there are different payment schedules but what about when there is a rush or immediate need for service? Shouldn't this be rewarded with an on time payment?

Regardless of your career or status; freelancer, independent contractor, or employee, PAYMENT should always be made. Everyone works hard for their money and ignoring an invoice is disrespectful.

In the freelance world, I have learned having a collection agency to contact clients who feel the need not to pay for my services has worked. After 60 days, if services are not paid for, I contact my collection agency who then contacts the clients who decide not to pay for services agreed to.

Remember, with most communications through e-mail and IM, ALL conversations are journaled and the "he said - she said" game is no more.

Many freelancers require payments to be made up front, before any completed work is exchanged. This is a good rule as clients feel the need NOT to pay once the completed work is handed over to them.

What if you went to a store and asked, "Can I try this jacket out and pay you in a month?" What answer will the store give to you besides looking at you like you are out of your mind!

The same goes for conducting business with a freelancer. Once work is completed and exchanged, PAY YOUR INVOICES!

Intro to PW Blog

With all of the ghostwriting I complete for clients, I have delayed getting my own blog. Well I finally did it!

WELCOME TO THE PEARLYWRITES BLOG!

More information about my services can be found at PearlyWrites.com or MySpace.

Web Content:

MoneyInstructor.com
BabyBestBuy.com
CarLoanGenie.com
Your-AZ-Home.com
TEC-way.com
PickettAZHomes.com
DQPV.com


The Short Client List:

IEEE
Pole Position Marketing
MorePro Marketing
MoreFocus Marketing
Droz Consulting
Paradise Valley Dairy Queen
Learning Sciences International, LLC
Dynasis

Recommended Readings:

Get a Freelancers Life
Eat, Shoots and Leaves
The Celiac Guide

PearlyWrites, LLC

PearlyWrites understands the importance and need for fresh new content. PW strives to meet every client’s individualized needs. They are particular about who is chosen to be allowed in the freelance network because of the high standards they set; therefore PW will only choose freelancers that meet these high standards. Understanding the combination of print media, Web content, and SEO is a huge part of successful marketing campaigns. No matter what sized business, every person wants to be successful and PearlyWrites brings that success. Through a collaborative effort, PW’s team of freelancers will meet your needs.

PearlyWrites started with Lisa Weinberger back in 1995 writing print media, ad copy, and Web content for a few companies who continually desired more of Lisa’s voice, style and creative edge. Requests and referrals exploded to create PW into a development house offering writing, editing, PR and marketing services.

Desire to satisfy each client’s needs have individualized PearlyWrites into one of the top requested copy, editing, and marketing companies. Each client is treated as if they are the only account and the reliability, honesty, and professionalism of PW is unsurpassed.

Why waste your time and money getting plagiarized content when you can get guaranteed original and unique content written by professional copywriters?

Think about the hassle and aggravation when you receive dishonest work; eliminate this by requesting a price quote from PearlyWrites.

A moment with Lisa Weinberger, CEO of PearlyWrites, LLC

Lisa Weinberger is the CEO and founder of PearlyWrites, LLC. Before embarking on the journey as a full time writer, Lisa was a teacher, private tutor, and English Professor. Her degrees consists of a BA in English Writing, Minor in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as teaching certifications from NJ and FL. With a background of over 15 years in the field of education and being a small business owner, she can produce copy for a variety of clients in different topics, subjects and genres.

The company name PearlyWrites developed quite simply through Lisa's middle name of Pearl.

Services of copywriting, editing, research, managing, marketing, and advertising are offered. Lisa has written and edited Web content, educational curriculum, brochures, magazines, ezines, training materials, blogs, newsletters, print ads, and audio scripts. Ghostwriting for celebrities, producing curriculum which has changed many children's lives, and contributing to E-commerce Websites are part of Lisa's accomplishments. With the Google Adsense explosion, Lisa attended workshops to learn about services of SEO or Search Engine Optimization and the importance of page impressions.

Look for Lisa's book due out in 2007 selling at B&N and visit often for updates.