Updated September 6, 2024.
MakeUseOf is a very popular website with tons of articles on all sorts of topics, although much of what I see seems to center around technology/internet related things.
I feel like I could browse around for hours just reading some of these posts. The titles really do grab your attention.
If you're looking for a writing gig that pays a bit better than what you get with most of these content sites, you might want check out MakeUseOf.
They pay their writers pretty well. It's definitely more comparable to what professional freelancers are able to earn, rather than what content mills pay.
Here's more details:
How much does MakeUseOf pay?
They pay $70 per 1000 words of content. This may vary some depending on the category you are writing in, and they need writers for different categories at different times.
You could also get more bonuses if your article performs well.
What else is in it for you?
MakeUseOf will help you promote your website (if you have one) and you get full credit for every article you write along with a byline at the bottom of each article with links to your website, Twitter feed, etc.
What kind of experience do you need to have?
MakeUseOf provides a long list of the qualities an applicant needs to qualify for consideration, but to summarize, they want people who are very internet/tech savvy.
They also want writers who can approach topics in an unbiased way and deliver articles to them fairly consistently.
There are no requirements listed for educational background, previous writing history, or anything like that. It is important that your English is excellent.
Do you get any training?
Yes, they will take you through a short training period where you'll learn exactly how to craft articles for their website.
What do others say about writing for the site?
Most MakeUseOf writers seem pleased to write for the site. I have come across two websites run by writers of MakeUseOf and they both seem very happy and proud to be writers for the site.
I unfortunately did see on Glassdoor that sometimes they will terminate writers for little to no reason and give no explanation. You just try to log in one day and can't access anything.
Personally, I think this is a really horrible way to get rid of a writer you don't need or want anymore. So keep that in mind.
My Thoughts on MakeUseOf
If you decide to apply, I would suggest really familiarizing yourself with the MakeUseOf website to understand what kind of content their writers create. The sample you send them should be in line with the topics they usually cover.
If you plan to link your blog or website rather than send a sample, polish your site up a bit first. First impressions count!
A lot of the content sites I have reviewed in the past are starting to shut down.
For the ones that haven't shut down, the available titles are beginning to dry up. Fortunately, there's still work out there for writers and some of it pays very well. I think MakeUseOf is an excellent example of this!
How do you apply?
Be sure to refer to this page to see what topics they need writers for currently. Then, fill out the application form and submit links or upload your sample content.
Looking For Even More Legit Writing Jobs?
FlexJobs is one of my favorite sites to use for finding remote jobs and learning about new companies that hire remotely.
Most of what I see there when I check the listings pays well above minimum wage and are known companies.
The great thing about FlexJobs is that they guarantee ALL listings are scam-free. They list hundreds of jobs — all of which are either remote or flexible in nature — five days per week.
There are also no ads on the site!
Because there are no ads, they do charge a membership fee since that is the only way they can see a return on their job-searching efforts.
But it's cheap — you can get access for a few weeks for just $2.95 for 14 full days!
If you sign up and don't like it, it's very easy to cancel right away so you are not billed again. You can do it any point during your 14 days of checking things out.
Go here to check out FlexJobs.
Good luck!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 13 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.
Wow! Very nice to see a web site that doesn’t treat their writers like sweatshop workers. I wish I knew WordPress!
It’s nice to know there are some sites that actually pay writers well for content. Thanks for sharing!
Anna, you give some really sound advice for applying to these higher paying opps. These are good gigs. Don’t take the application process lightly if you are truly interested.