Online writers and publishers alike are constantly looking for fresh new content opportunities on the internet. Writers are searching for paid content opportunities, and publishers are searching for paid content. Like Bill Gates suggested awhile back: "Content is king." In addition to Suite101.com, sites like demandstudios.com, constantcontent.com and others have different models for providing the keyword rich content Google searches demand every day.
ArticleMe.com Launches New Content Site
ArticleMe.com is a new content marketplace for publications that seek topic-specific articles, as well as for authors, who have the opportunity to sell their articles. All content is checked against a plagiarism checker to ensure the content is free of copyright issues. Unlike other sites that include a number of different content formats, styles and topic lists, ArticleMe.com has a very simple format: tabs at the top enable site visitors to simply either 'buy,' 'sell,' or 'request' content.
Publisher Comments on New Site
Levi Thornton is the publisher and founder of the new content website. He also founded the popular social networking site Doggyspace.com, as well as Wordze.com and Onewed.com. He spoke to Suite101.com about the new venture.
"ArticleMe.com is a safe and economical option for content seekers who desire to distribute high-quality content without the overhead of having talented writers on staff," said Thornton. "The opportunity for authors to expand their reach in a single, expansive community is a major benefit to our contributors. Plus, ArticleMe.com’s fees are considerably lower than other like services in the industry, resulting in greater success for the author."
Benefits for Content Buyers
Finding content couldn't be easier for content buyers on ArticleMe.com. The 'buy' tool allows a simple search on any topic or keyword combinations. Content seekers simply enter a search for the exact content they're seeking, instead of having to browse through hundreds of articles or topics. Buyers can review 20 to 40% of the content before purchase, ensuring it meets their quality and topic needs.
Benefits for Writers
For years, writers have been making pennies on articles they've spent time and energy to produce in a professional manner. Now, writers have a place where they can sell articles at the price THEY determine, instead of waiting for pay per click ad revenue. Again, the process is very simple. Writers click the 'sell' option and then choose from three licensing agreement options- one time usage, unique rights to content, or full rights. ArticleMe.com suggests prices for articles, but writers set the final price. There is no cost to writers to list articles.
While publishers and writers alike have a number of options to them for the buying and selling of content online, it's helpful to know there is a simple new option available to the kings of content.
Mary McCarthy - Mary T. McCarthy is the blogger at pajamasandcoffee.com and Editor of Chesapeake Family magazine.
