Writing for examiner.com can be financially rewarding

I have recently begun writing a column on Examiner.com. I have a passion for the show "Fringe" and applied to be the Fringe Examiner. It was not "on the list" of openings. I actually suggested my own column and they accepted it.

I am writing this post to give you a bit of insight about the process and why someone should consider writing for this site.

What is Examiner.com?

It is a website broken up into 90 different regional "newspapers" as well as a "national" edition that are available online rather than on your front door step. Newspapers across the country are closing and consolidating. Many are migrating to the web as more and more people are getting their news from their laptops and cell phones. Examiner.com has embraced this new media paradigm which appears to be a strong and growing business model.

Who writes for Examiner.com?

Writers are passionate about a topic. Many consider themselves an expert. A dedicated writer needs that passion to write several articles a week. They use that passion to keep themselves going.

Writers are not bloggers. Instead, writers are journalists who focus on telling the facts and not opinions. "Examiners" are part of the new citizen journalism and user-generated content movement.

How do you make money writing for Examiner.com?

Writers are paid using a pay-per-click system. When someone reads (clicks on) your article, you receive revenue. It is not much per click but it is much higher than a similar site that has a published rate of $1.50-per-thousand-clicks. Do not let this figure be a deterrent. Currently, writers can expect $5.00 to $10.00 per thousand clicks.

Writers make money by building up a portfolio of articles that will be found via search engines and other sites who link to your column. This is by NO MEANS a get rich quick scheme. It may, however, supplement your monthly grocery bill. In this economy every little bit helps. There some examiners who have a strong readership base and are doing quite well.

Why write for the Examiner.com?

Writers become Examiners for many reasons:
- they want to be freelance writers and need to start somewhere
- they want to supplement their writing income
- they want to pass on information and knowledge and if they receive some money for it, all the better
- they are trying to establish themselves as an expert in a category and want to get some recognition
- they want a body of work available online that might lead to other higher paying opportunities

Examiner.com is fairly new and is growing. It is not a household name and it may take awhile for it to become one. One positive is Examiner.com shows up in "News" searches on Google which gives writers a better chance of exposure compared to a traditional blog. However, examiners who use other forms of social media to promote themselves such as Twitter, can expect their readership to grow faster than those who rely on search engines alone. Marketing and promoting a column should be considered one of the requirements for success.

The tools used to publish an article are user friendly and mirrors blogging software used on many sites. Very little skill outside of typing is required (besides the ability to write a cohesive and structured article, of course). An editorial staff is their to support you and guide you when you need it.

If you think this might be a fit for you and you feel that you want to write regardless of the level of compensation, go to Examiner.com and if they ask for a reference, please used ID 11719 - Fringe Examiner. I would appreciate it.

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