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9:35 am
January 25, 2011
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Dana
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Hi Yakezie's,
I've received 2 requests this week for companies wanting to use my content on their sites. Anyone else receiving these? What do you guys think?
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1:28 pm
January 25, 2011
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Are they offering to pay for it? Are they going to maintain your links?
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2:03 pm
January 25, 2011
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Dana
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They said they would link back for each article and give credit to my site. No pay was mentioned. I'm thinking it's just a way for them to get content for free. One is for an employment related site that also has a newspaper associated with it; The other is a wireless company who is looking to revamp their site with more user content.
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2:29 pm
January 25, 2011
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Jason@LiveRealNow
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I haven't given a situation like this much thought. If they are high traffic sites, you'll get more visibility, but they are trying to use this to make more money for themselves, too.
I'd try to negotiate some money out of it.
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2:39 pm
January 25, 2011
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As long as they are giving you credit for writing the piece, and they aren't super-high search engine traffic generating posts, I'd say go for it!
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6:30 pm
January 25, 2011
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There's a company out there called Newstex that pays you for the service.
As for others using your feed? Do what you feel comfortable with. I don't know what sites are requesting but they may just be looking for free content.
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6:49 pm
January 25, 2011
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JT_McGee
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Unless it's a serious company like Investopedia (they give your their video/text content in exchange), I'd pass it up.
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3:31 am
January 26, 2011
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Dana
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Thanks for the replies! I'm looking into Newstex right now. Anybody using them?
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8:19 am
January 26, 2011
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I am but it's only been a couple of months so not much money yet. Flexo has been using them for a while and I think commented on it before on the forums.
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8:31 am
January 26, 2011
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I wouldn't do it, particularly if they are not paying you. If they want your content, they should hire you on as a staff writer. Keep your content on your site so the integrity of your blog remains high. Also, it is better for Google duplication issues.
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1:01 pm
January 26, 2011
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I used to get these all the time but don't anymore (I guess I rejected them one too many times). My question to them ALL the time is what do I get out of it? When they say traffic I usually ask for evidence that proves that. When they say a Link I tell them I don't need one from what is usually a PR0 or PR1.
I don't know why, but it bothers the hell out of me that they are getting content essentially for free!
For what it is worth Newstex is a legit company but there are so many blogs that just steal people's feed and claim it their own.
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11:53 pm
January 26, 2011
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I use Newstex. It's been about four months. I average $20 to $30 a month in payouts.
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12:20 am
January 27, 2011
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JT_McGee
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OT: If someone is ripping your feed without permission, send an email to their host. Webhosts are very quick to smack down people who are stealing content.
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