Had
you been searching for content writers in the internet, you would have come
across a variety of them. While some offer a five hundred word article for $2,
a few would demand $200 for the same article. This vast difference often makes
buyers wonder what really the standard pricing for content writing is. Well
there are no fixed standards when it comes to pricing of content writing.
However, there are certain factors that determine the pricing of your web
content.
- Experience and skill of the content writer
- Quality of the content
- Geographical location of the content writer
- Demand and supply
- Urgency of your need
Experience and skill do matter when it comes
to content writing. An experience writer would have come across a variety of
topics and would have in-depth knowledge in a variety of topics. Or at least
will know how to research to get accurate factual details. Newbie writers on
the other hand would have to struggle before they find out authentic
information on topics. There will also be difference in flow of article and in
the way facts are presented.
Quality
is a relative term when it comes to writing for the web. A writer who writes
for Washington post may be good at presenting facts. A few characteristics of
quality content include gorgeous language, perfect grammar, punctuation, persuasive
text, and the like. In this case paying $200 per article is worth. However, if
the purpose of your articles is for submissions to article directories and
blogs, it is certainly extravagance. Well written, interesting and informative
articles acceptable by article directories should not cost you more than $25.
If you are planning to cut cost, then offshore service providers can deliver similar
quality articles at $5/article.
If
you are wondering why writers accept such low rates, you need to understand
that geographical location of the content writer has a major role in costing. A
writer from India can easily write quality articles at $5 and still have
quality life. However, a writer from England will never even think of such rates
and the least viable pricing would at least $25 for a British or an American.
Content
writing is also somewhat seasonal. For example, during Christmas or Easter, the
companies would try to boost their sales and thus would rush in looking for
content writers. And the recent recession, for example, when the investments
were low, writers had to lookout for clients. When the write approaches a
client, the client can decide on the pricing, on the other hand when the client
approaches a writer, it is the write who determines the price.
Urgency
of your requirement has an impact on the pricing. Writing is a creative job and
often need necessary time to research and be creative. However, if you need
your content within a short span, writers certainly can do that but the stress
involved in continuous and long working hours should certainly be compensated.
