Want to make money online? For most people, freelance writing is one of the first places most people look as a way to start. It makes sense, right? Getting started with freelance writing doesn’t cost much, you don’t even need a website to start, even though we think it’s a pretty good idea. Here’s how […]
How Long Should a Blog Post Be?
I started growing Location Rebel during a time where it was all about the “epic blog post.” The longer, and the more detailed, the better. Let’s face it, that’s still the general mindset. I still fall into this trap, and assume that if I write a 5,000 word blog post, it’s going to be shared all over […]
How to Stay Positive When Everyone Else is Doing Better Than You
Do you ever feel like everyone else is having more success than you are? That’s one of the worst feelings in the world. It can be jealousy, perceived failure, and frustration all rolled up into one tangled ball of confusion in your mind. What am I doing wrong? Why am I not seeing more success implementing […]
39 Incredible Productivity tools For Remote Workers
Becoming a remote worker can be one of the most liberating experiences in the world. That being said, whether you’re employed or self-employed, becoming a remote worker requires that you develop the skill of managing your own productivity. No one is in your home, or in the coffee shop, or on the beach looking over […]
5 Powerful Link Building Strategies That Will Get You Results
Link building is a sure-fire way to get your website ranking in search engines. But how do you go about it? The first thing you need to understand about link building is that it is a gradual process. You can’t expect results overnight, but it will eventually pay off. This is the exact process I […]
6 Freelance Writing Hacks to Instantly Grow Your Business
A lot of our freelance writing content is pretty long form. Our primary How to Start Freelance Writing blog post is over 7,000 words. SEVEN THOUSAND. And it’s really good. However, part of the problem is it’s too good. These days most people don’t have the time to sit down and read a 7,000 word post. The people […]
How to Build an Online Portfolio That Actually Gets You Work
If you’re one of the approximately 56.7 million people considered a freelancer, you probably already understand just how competitive the marketplace is right now. You’re competing against people all over the globe, with up-and- coming newcomers hitting the marketplace each year. What if you could stand out from the millions of other freelancers? Would you […]
How to Select Your Business Structure as a Freelance Writer (or Blogger)
**Important note: I’m not a CPA or a Lawyer, so do your due diligence and check with a professional before making your final decision. This post is for informational purposes only. One of the biggest hangups new bloggers and freelance writers have comes down to the idea of their business structure, or a business license. […]
How to Start Affiliate Marketing (The Complete Beginners Guide)
In this post I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know to start affiliate marketing on your blog, even if you’ve never made a cent online before, don’t know what affiliate marketing is, or haven’t even started to build your blog.
How to Become a Freelance Writer in 2021
Updated in September 2020 to remain up to date and accurate. To understand how to become a freelance writer, we need to look at a brief history of freelance writing. Back when dinosaurs ruled the earth and Sean started Location Rebel, the easiest way to get into freelance writing was via something called SEO writing. […]