Get more gigs by getting the word out with a writing website

As you probably know, getting the word out can involve a number of things, such as those mentioned in yesterday's post. In addition to letting others know how you can help them meet their writing needs, consider starting a writing website. A lot of published writers have their own, and there's no reason why you shouldn't as well. A writing website enables you to get the word out to a wider audience and gives you a chance to show off your writing skills if it includes articles, stories, poems, etc. that you have written. You should also include an "About this Site" or "About Me" on one of your site's pages.

Doing this should provide quite a bit of free publicity and a few gigs as well, but like anything worthwhile, requires some work. The most important aspect is focusing your site on some aspect of writing and giving it a unique name. After all, you want your site to stand out from all of the other writing sites out there and attract more visitors. Once you've set your website up, you may wish to add other items, such as free newsletters.

And finally, remember that just because that website is up and running doesn't mean that it will automatically get visitors. You'll have to get the word out on it as well, not only by telling friends and family members, but by advertising it on your business cards and letters. You may also have to wait awhile..... very few people know about that website yet or have had a chance to visit it. This is why you have to be patient and persistent. If you give up too early, you will have denied yourself an opportunity to be profitable AND successful!