Saturday, June 20, 2009

Do Ghostwriters Know How to Perform SEO?

Ghostwriters have varying amounts of knowledge. While some only write articles to help drive traffic and build page rank, others know more about on-page optimization for your site, meta tags, building manual backlinks and other tasks that usually fall to search engine optimization firms.

When you choose ghostwriting services that have a vast amount of knowledge and experience behind them, they can be a very valuable asset to your online business. Many write not only articles, but web page content that is optimized well for your key terms and phrases. They may also write press releases, special reports and other content. Some even help you with your keyword research!

If you decide to hire a ghostwriter to help increase targeted traffic and page ranking, look at the information on their site to see just how much they do know. Also notice if their are client testimonials, and what kinds of rates they charge. You will find that ghostwriters prices range anywhere from "too cheap" (you get what you pay for) to exorbitant. Many charge $95 per article and more, which absolutely DOES NOT mean that the quality is any better than that of a ghostwriter who charges $12 or $14 for an article. Do your homework!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

What Hiring a Ghostwriter Can Do for A Business

Some ghostwriter just write using no particular method. An experienced ghostwriter who writes for online business knows how to optimize the content for keywords as well as search engines. So what does this mean?

Keywords are the words people use when they search for information online. Words like "how to lose 10 pounds" or "train my dog to sit". These are keywords. When a ghostwriter writes articles and web content for an online business, they strive to write using these keywords correctly, so that the content can easily be found by the search engines. This helps increase traffic to the business, and increase page rank of the website or blog if submitted to the right sources.

When you hire a ghostwriter, make sure they understand how search engines work, and how to write to effectively optimize keywords!

Monday, April 27, 2009

Ghostwriting Connects You with All Kinds of People

When you are a ghostwriter, you meet all types of people through email communication. I have met a gift basket shop owner from Georgia, a search engine optimization expert from Arizona, and a literary author who lives in the United Kingdom, to name a few.

Dealing with your clients can be as enjoyable as the ghostwriting itself, especially when you work with them over a long period of time. You come to feel as if you know them. I can't think of a line of work I would enjoy more! Offering ghostwriting services is a great way to earn an income from your home, as well as meet interesting people from all over the world.