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How did I Start My Freelance Content Writing Journey?

It was unexpected and sudden!

Yes, it was. I embarked on my online entrepreneurial endeavor with blogging. I launched my blog in November 2021, thinking I would rank my blog posts on Google and monetize them through Google AdSense.

Furthermore, I have this exciting idea in the back of my mind that I will do affiliate marketing and earn some commissions. This led me to select the WordPress niche. Blogging and Affiliate Marketing Journey.

At the outset, embarking on this path of blogging and affiliate marketing appeared quite challenging for me. The reason behind it was I had to manage hundreds of things at a time. Such as

  • Managing domain and hosting,
  • Designing the whole website,
  • Managing Google Search Console,
  • Submitting robots.txt files,
  • Applying for Affiliate Approval,
  • Creating all the Relevant Pages like About Us, Contact Us,
  • Keyword Research,
  • Analyzing The Competitors, etc

But, as soon as I delved into the writing process, I found myself wholeheartedly enjoying every moment of it, with a genuine sense of delight. 😄

Eureka! I discovered my deep-seated passion for writing. Though it took an entire week to craft just one article, the pure joy of writing was my constant companion. 

Steve Jobs: Connecting The Dots. 

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”                                  

   – Steve Jobs.

Throughout my college years, my diary became my soul mate. It wasn’t that I lacked friends entirely; there were a few, but an overwhelming sense of loneliness often lingered. Also, during that period, my family and I faced some challenging times. Hence, I decided to pen down my thoughts and feelings into the pages of my diary. 

And, these habitual writing exercises embraced during my college days are still providing strength in my current writing endeavor. This is how I connected the first dot: writing a diary every day to regularly crafting and ranking blogs on Google.

Romance with Romantic Literature of English 

Well, I chose English literature for my graduation degree. And, venturing into this academic path provided an immense opportunity to know and read about the romantic English writers. 
This procedure enriched my imagination with pure joy and brought a great deal of contentment to my life.

  • William Wordsworth,
  • William Shakespeare,
  • John Keats,
  • PB Shelley,
  • Mathew Arnold,
  • Oliver Goldsmith
  • Ben Johnson,
  • Robert Frost,
  • Oscar Wilde etc.

These poets have profoundly mesmerized my mind.
Here are some of my favorite literary works of English literature:

  • Ode to Autumn. – by John Keats.
  • Ode to the West Wind. – by PB Shelley. 
  • Ode to Evening. – by William Collins.
  • Dover Beach. – by Matthew Arnold.
  • Everyman in his Humour. – by Ben Jonson.
  • The Rape of the Lock. – by Alexander Pope.

These English literary works deeply influenced me, allowing me to relish the purest sensations of solitude in nature and embrace my own company.
After immersing myself in these experiences, my fascination with reading and writing in English grew. Afterward, completing my graduation, I embarked on a journey into the realm of freelance writing and blogging.

How did I Learn Blog Writing?

The process of learning blog writing and honing my skills in SEO was both challenging and enjoyable. As I mentioned I have a deep passion for writing, which has made the process of creating content feel effortless for me.
However, when it comes to blog writing, it requires a higher level of skill and technique. This is because the ultimate goal is to secure a top-ranking position on the first page of Google’s search engine results pages (SERPs).

Differences between Normal Writing and Blog Writing?

Writing a diary and crafting a blog are entirely distinct pursuits. Diary writing involves recording your personal thoughts and experiences. Whereas, blog writing focuses on educating the readers with valuable information through storytelling and engaging writing techniques keeping the target audience and SEO guidelines in mind.

Therefore, if your content doesn’t boast in-depth information, proper visuals, and an engaging writing tone, readers will not show any interest in your content and your content will end up at the lowermost part of Google SERP. It simply means that if your content fails to add value to your audience, both your clients and Google will disapprove of it.

How did I Learn the Techniques of Writing?

In the realm of business writing, blog posts stand out as a unique form of inbound marketing that educates people, generates organic traffic, and makes a profit. Without this engagement factor, your content may not retain readers’ attention through to the end.

Furthermore, effective blog writing necessitates a skillful balance between conciseness and completeness, making sure that the message is conveyed comprehensively and effectively. 
Here are some key aspects of blog writing:
In terms of SEO:

  • Creating Catchy Title,
  • Captivating Induction,
  • Structuring the blog post,
  • Including the relevant Keywords,
  • SEO-friendly paragraphs, 
  • Conclusions,
  • Visuals,
  • Including videos,
  • International linking and external linking, etc.

In terms of Writing Techniques and Tone:

  • Storytelling Technique,
  • Engaging tone,
  • Meaningful sentences with simple sentence structure,
  • Vocabulary according to the context of content.
  • Some sentence structures I use as per the requirements
    • Causal or Cohesive Sentence Structure
    • Lexical Sentence Structure 
    • Parallel Sentence structure,
    • Emphatic Sentence Structure,
    • Fear of Missing Out (FOMO),
    • Empathetic Statement.
    • Show-Don’t Tell.

How did I Learn SEO?

It was an uphill battle. But I won. 💪

As I mentioned earlier, I started my online journey with blogging. Consequently, mastering blog writing and an advanced level of SEO became a must-learn skill for me to efficiently rank my blog posts higher on Google SERP.

Gradually, I learned SEO, starting from the basics and advancing to a higher level of expertise, and successfully ranked several articles on Google SERPs’ 1st page. After that, I started providing freelance content writing services.

How did I get clients?

It is important to acknowledge that, regardless of your expertise, opportunities won’t come knocking at your door. The primary reason is that the digital realm has become a competitive market right now. Instead, you have to proactively take the initiative to reach out to potential clients, showcasing your skills and experience. 

To maximize your outreach approach, you must utilize several methods or platforms, including cold mailing, social media outreach, LinkedIn, freelancing platforms, remote job websites, etc.
Hence, obtaining profitable clients is a different ball game, as it requires distinct skills and expertise. This requires to learn 

  1. Social Media Marketing, 
  2. Cold Mailing, 
  3. Making Connection on LinkedIn,
  4. Networking with fellow writers within your industry,
  5. Designing a portfolio to showcase your skills, 
  6. English-speaking skills for better communication, etc.

To Conclude

It is important to acknowledge that SEO content writing is all about educating and providing value through your content following all the SEO rules. Additionally, you need to possess proficient English grammar skills, effective writing techniques, and up-to-date knowledge of SEO.