Hiring an Editor to Blog More Efficiently
As most of you know that have followed me over the years, I’ve gone off and on hiring writers to write on one ore many of my multiple blogs. Over the year and a half however, I’ve basically done nothing on my blogs focusing most, if not all of my energy on my 9-5 (I’ll talk about what I’ve been up to in later posts). But recently, I’ve been pulled, dragged, yanked, whatever, back into blogging.
I’ve hopped back in for several reasons. My blogs continue to get traffic, continue to get linked to, and continue to make money. That and it was requested by one of the writers I hired a while ago to start my ideas back up and really give it a go.
This time however, I decided to be smarter than I had in the past. Previously I’ve payed generic writers to generate content for posts I’ve titled. This worked but produced kind of bland posts and didn’t last long. Next I hired bloggers, as freelancers, but had a hard time organizing and managing their writing. [Head over here to read about these and a few other ways to generate content for multiple blogs.
Other than having enough time to manage these writers, I spread their work and over multiple blogs about different subjects. None of the writers could feed off of what the other writer was doing and soon everyone became bored with the blog network.
So this time I needed a different strategy. I decided to put to use what I learned from doing things wrong and also what I learned from listening and reading what others had to say about the matter.
First, I decided I was going to focus on one blog. I wasn’t going to write on all my blogs and continue to spread my resources thin. I live in Hawaii and was told by several people, once from Yaro Starak on a trip through Hawaii, that I should focus on this interesting niche. Done.
Next, I don’t have enough time to manage the site, build links, find advertisers, manage writers, edit, write, and develop a posting schedule. Instead I would need to bring on someone to take some of the day to day tasks off my list. It just so happened that I had someone looking and willing to do some of these task. The person who wanted to get Aloha Update going again wanted to come on as an editor to manage writers, edit, write, and develop a posting schedule. Done.
Next, we would need to find writers interested in the topics and willing to help build a blog as freelance writers and not full-time bloggers. First task of my new editor, find writers. Over the course of a month she was able to find 10 writers wanting to write about the islands on a per post basis. Done.
While it’s only been a few weeks so I can’t say with certainty that this method will work down the road, we’ve been able to generate at least two posts per day, keeping content fresh and building an audience. Aloha Update now has regularly scheduled posts, writers comment on each others posts, and a genuine feel of community.
All this and I haven’t needed to make it a full-time job.
Comments
Comment from alex
Time: December 12, 2008, 7:35 pm
I would not hire a editor, but hire more blogger to increase the amount of blogs beind posted up everyday.
Comment from Alpha Ecological
Time: December 18, 2008, 8:41 am
I love Aloha Update I recently spent a couple hours messing around on that site, I love Hawaii and miss it dearly so this site is a great little treat when I’m feeling blue and wish I was sittin on the beach in Kauai!
Comment from Armen Shirvanian
Time: December 20, 2008, 7:13 pm
Hiring more writers can do quite a bit to build up the content on one’s site. One deciding factor as to whether this is worth it is if the site is dependent on the main writer’s writing style and presentation. If it is alright to add more writers to the mix, it can turn a site into a publication with a revolving release of content.
Comment from jhon
Time: March 28, 2009, 7:01 am
i agree with you.this is tough to handle full blogs for one person.i know coz i can’t handle my blog.there needs lots of time to write an article so hiring writer is the best for blogger professionally
Comment from hydraulic couplings
Time: April 10, 2009, 12:28 am
good article
Comment from Orville
Time: April 17, 2009, 9:16 pm
managing many blogs is very tedious, it can also very time consuming, hope you can hire a great editor that you can count on. goodluck
Comment from Detroit Movers
Time: May 7, 2009, 7:10 am
Once you realize you have more work than you can reasonably handle, the right thing to do is accept the fact that you have to delegate some of that work to other people. Hiring more writers is a great way to do that and it looks like it was a successful tactic for you.
Comment from Hearing Loss Reasons
Time: May 13, 2009, 9:27 am
Once the blog is profitable, It does make sense to outsource the writing while one can focus on other more profitable project.
Comment from sedat
Time: May 18, 2009, 5:27 am
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Comment from Spanish school in Spain
Time: May 29, 2009, 9:05 pm
Once you have blog you have to update the news… so that only it is more effective.
Comment from Melayu Boleh
Time: June 13, 2009, 7:36 am
such a great info! its help me a lot..thank for sharing! keep it up!
Comment from Mystery Shopping
Time: June 18, 2009, 4:35 pm
I have thought about it ..but it does incur cost right?
Comment from samantha
Time: June 28, 2009, 12:43 am
your information has helped me out a lot. please continue to post
Comment from Char Dham Yatra
Time: July 9, 2009, 8:11 am
very nice and informative blog ….thanks for share…
Comment from Steven Lance
Time: July 19, 2009, 2:49 am
i think it is wise to hire an editor to blog more efficiently, it is a must as your blog is growing.
Comment from metin2
Time: July 26, 2009, 4:26 am
Thank You very much.
Comment from muzik dinle
Time: July 27, 2009, 10:32 pm
thanks admin
Comment from Gary
Time: July 29, 2009, 7:15 am
If you’re managing so many blogs, you really need to hire editors or writers because it’s actually time consuming. The important thing is that you must hire a very reliable person to fulfill the job.
Comment from Art
Time: July 30, 2009, 11:40 pm
yes, hiring more editors can help your blog more profitable.
Comment from Factory Service Manual
Time: August 5, 2009, 7:25 am
I hire a professional to write some of the articles for my blog as well.
Comment from Gilbert
Time: August 7, 2009, 11:44 pm
Writing your own article is a very tedious task. That’s why most site owners hire writers for their blogs/sites.
Comment from neelam
Time: August 10, 2009, 1:24 am
Such a great information.
Comment from Coupons
Time: August 14, 2009, 1:39 pm
An editor is definitely necessary for a well established blog, however it’s difficult to hire one if your blog isn’t making much money yet.
Comment from Shenandoah bed and breakfast
Time: August 20, 2009, 9:26 pm
I have hired a blog editor because managing of blog is very difficult. Smarter and wiser by hiring of editor to help I manage freelance bloggers.
Regards,
Comment from packaging usa & wrapping supplies
Time: August 26, 2009, 7:33 pm
I agree with you. That needs lots of time to write an article so hiring writer is the best for blogger proficiently.
Thanks,
Comment from IT Service Providers
Time: September 2, 2009, 8:16 pm
Yes, To place a fresh content on the blog, you need a good content writer.It almost necessary for blog promotion.
Comment from Free Online Films
Time: September 13, 2009, 1:23 am
The idea of hiring an editor is not horrible - but I don’t think it is really necessary. Although more posts and more unique content certainly will not hurt your blog..
Comment from Afro-Carribean
Time: September 18, 2009, 12:01 am
The issue here is blogging and blogging, If you get to update your blogs you get a handsome reward. This is a nice post! keep it up!!
Comment from Health Programs
Time: September 18, 2009, 12:04 am
Hiring a good and reliable editor for your blogs is a great idea. thanks for that. It hink i should do same because my blogs are taking me alot of time whereas i’ve got too many other things to do online to generate income.
Comment from Lathes
Time: September 18, 2009, 12:09 am
It isn’t easy getting a reliable person to assist you in editing and managing your blogs. I had a crash because i got someone who was never time conscious and i realised a greater part of the work was undone! huh, i think i still have to get a reliable someone to assist me.
Comment from jump manual review
Time: September 20, 2009, 4:25 am
Blog content is critical to your online success. I have tried doing it all on my own but with limited success. It is good to read your experience before I hire freelancer. Thanks.
Comment from Divorce Lawyer Austin
Time: September 30, 2009, 7:43 am
Hiring an editor is interesting if I were you I would here a writer/linkbuilder/siteadmin and your problem is solve.
Comment from punks
Time: October 12, 2009, 4:47 am
I am not a professional blogger. I could never afford to hire an editor.
Comment from EMC
Time: October 12, 2009, 8:49 pm
I think we should write and proofread our articles. This way, we can save, and at the same broaden the knowledge of putting up unique keywords.
Comment from twitters apps
Time: October 13, 2009, 11:00 pm
Nice and informative post once you have blog you have to update the news… so that only it is more effective.
Comment from Sam suntouch
Time: October 19, 2009, 2:25 am
Content plays very important role in giving in good business, page rank, quality back links and etc etc. For this we need update the content frequently so we need good content writer. Of course it’s difficult to hire a content writer. Good luck anyway.
Comment from Mc top affiliate programs
Time: October 19, 2009, 4:57 am
I got many problems while searching content writer. I know how much it is difficult to hire. But finally i found one good writer. In the same you will be find good content writer. All the best.
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Time: October 28, 2009, 2:52 am
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Comment from electronic circuit design
Time: October 28, 2009, 11:13 am
It’s a very good advice as usual.
Comment from las vegas deals
Time: October 30, 2009, 10:13 am
If you are really bad at grammar and just the general rules of the English language, perhaps writing isn’t for you to begin with. If you are lucky, you might have a friend who is really good at English and enjoys what you write who might proofread and comment on what you have written.
Thanks for sharing
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Comment from printing
Time: October 31, 2009, 11:10 pm
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Comment from fx15
Time: November 1, 2009, 3:02 am
Thanks for a great and informative post
Comment from amy
Time: November 7, 2009, 3:29 am
hiring an editor to blog more efficiently is necessary if you want to be more successful in this online business.
Comment from Database Development Comapny
Time: November 9, 2009, 2:28 am
Yes, you are right. Blog writing is very time consuming work. That needs lots of time to write blog. so hiring an editor is the best for blogger proficiently.
Comment from Michelle
Time: November 11, 2009, 11:00 pm
even if it time consuming to hiring an editor, it can also increase the productivity and profitability of the blogs
Comment from Tiens store
Time: November 12, 2009, 12:15 am
Wow,cool post.I also think that hiring an editor is good for bloggers
Comment from Dena: Specialty Knives
Time: November 16, 2009, 2:46 pm
Your approach is much different than the majority of “internet entrepreneurs” that I’ve met. I’ve found that using an editor has helped me with both my personal and professional blogs. Granted, I manage 3 blogs but it has helped me improve my writing and therefore the quality of each property.
Comment from patti austin
Time: November 24, 2009, 2:24 am
I’m good to go. Since I invested in editor I made over $100,000 profits. It’s just amazing.
Comment from twitter application development
Time: November 26, 2009, 8:26 pm
it’s good to hair an editor, i want to thank you for sharing this post.
Comment from printing
Time: November 27, 2009, 7:57 am
I want to post a new blog entry, but the rich text editor tool-bar that allows me to change font, font-size, font-color, justification, etc. is gone! How do I get it back?
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Time: November 27, 2009, 7:57 am
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Comment from art james
Time: November 27, 2009, 10:31 pm
I love Hawaii and miss it dearly so this site is a great little treat when I’m feeling blue. thanks…
Comment from Clayton Shumway
Time: December 9, 2009, 2:53 pm
Wow…I never thought of blogging with an editor, looks like I need to look into it!
Comment from glutamine
Time: December 23, 2009, 1:13 am
When I viewed my profile I saw the blog subject and when I clicked it I saw my entire entry! Is that just because it’s letting me read it or is everyone still able to see it?
Comment from Web Development Company
Time: January 4, 2010, 3:25 am
Yes, i agree with you. Blog writing is a very time consuming work. I write my blog myself. But now i thinking to hire one editor for blog writing.
Comment from kade
Time: January 8, 2010, 12:57 am
once you have blog , you got to be active.
Comment from wordpress tutorial
Time: January 8, 2010, 6:30 am
There’s certainly nothing wrong with using the services of an editor, and I can think of no reason why any agent or publisher would be worried about it (but it isn’t the kind of thing to volunteer, simply because it isn’t important). But I’d agree with HareBrain, look for feedback elsewhere first of all — it’s cheaper for one thing! Have you put anything up on the critique forum here? See what reaction you get to a small piece and that might point up whether there are any specific areas you need to address in the first instance.
Comment from artemis
Time: January 20, 2010, 10:49 am
yes nowadays it seems good bloggers should be hired like the one who wrote this blog the author of this blog is also a good blogger
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Comment from oyun
Time: January 27, 2010, 11:57 am
i think it is wise to hire an editor to blog more efficiently, it is a must as your blog is growing.
Comment from san francisco web design
Time: January 28, 2010, 8:21 pm
yes, It is a really tough task to manage all blogs If you have more five blogs then you should need to hire at least two content writers.Then you can earn good amount of money.thanks
Comment from job
Time: January 29, 2010, 5:34 pm
I have thought hired the editor to blog is good idea.
Comment from printing
Time: February 3, 2010, 9:23 pm
I am very interested in trying this out. I am a graduate of the Academy of Television and Radio Broadcasting, and am well trained in doing just this. Please send the file over so I can show you what I can do.
Comment from condo
Time: February 7, 2010, 3:54 am
Thank you for sharing such important information
I like this post.
Comment from andrew
Time: February 20, 2010, 10:11 pm
good article…I’ll hire a professional to write some of the articles for my blog as well.
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Time: February 21, 2010, 4:34 am
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Time: February 21, 2010, 4:42 am
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Comment from printing
Time: March 3, 2010, 12:23 am
Generally, a content writer is going to be someone who writes well and therefore will improve the readability of the content. Poor grammar and spelling will turn many people off but a content writer should be able to write text that’s correct and easy to read.
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Time: March 11, 2010, 6:40 pm
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