I've been writing online earning sustainable income since 2005. In that time I've made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot about SEO (search engine optimization). A frequent question from those looking to write for pay is: do you write for SEO or to readers?
That's a rhetorical, somewhat presumptuous, question. The implication is that content written to attract search engines also lacks personality. That it's nobler to write to one's "passion" (an overused word I'm getting a little tired of) and mercenary to write so content can actually be found online. Because that's what it boils down to--findability. Read on Writing for the Web 101 Write for SEO or Readers? Both
Got a Secret, Can You Keep It? Swear This One You Will Save...
I have a secret. No need to lock it in your pocket, nor take it to the grave (Pretty Little Liars reference). I can't tell anyone, pinky promise, hope to die. But I'm about to bust. So I thought, why not take it to Bubblews and tantalize them? If I have to sit on it, might as well keep others in the agony of suspense. Husband is at work, so I can't tell him. Why I put this on my reader's garden blog is part of the secret. Have I enticed you yet? Got a Secret, Can You Keep It? Swear This One You Will Save...
Chinese New Year 2014 Books and Literature Based Activities

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