Updated October 10, 2026.
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 focused on technology and internet-related topics, you might want to check out MakeUseOf.
MakeUseOf hires writers on a freelance contract basis. Its current news-writer opening is for people in the United States and Canada, so check the location requirements for each opening.
Here’s more details on MakeUseOf.
How much does MakeUseOf pay?
Their current news-writer listing advertises pay per story but does not give a fixed dollar amount. Pay may vary depending on the writing position.
What else is in it for you?
You get credit for your published articles with a byline, and MakeUseOf has author profile pages for its writers.
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.
The current openings don’t list a particular educational requirement, but they do ask for relevant writing experience and previously published writing samples. It is important that your English is excellent.
Some positions also require hands-on experience with the technology you’re writing about.
Do you get any training?
Their news-writer posting mentions training workshops as a possible opportunity. Writers also follow the site’s style guidelines and work with editors.
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 some writers said they were terminated without warning or much explanation. They said they tried to log in one day and couldn’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, you should really familiarize yourself with the MakeUseOf website to understand what kind of content their writers create. The samples you send them should be in line with the topics they usually cover.
If you plan to link your blog or website, 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.
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 your resume, cover letter, and links to two or three published writing samples.
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 screen and verify job listings to help keep scams off the site. They list remote and flexible jobs across many different categories.
There are also no ads on the site!
They do charge a membership fee to access the full job database.
But it’s cheap — you can get access 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 at 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 15 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.