{"id":3027,"date":"2016-03-18T13:45:27","date_gmt":"2016-03-18T20:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=3027"},"modified":"2016-06-07T14:52:03","modified_gmt":"2016-06-07T21:52:03","slug":"3027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/3027\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Tech Websites that Pay Writers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following is a list of tech websites and blogs that pay writers. You’ll notice most of these sites pay more than $150 for articles. It goes to show that specialized technical knowledge can pay well. Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate.\u00a0 If you want to learn how to negotiate pay rates, pitch publishers, etc, we recommend\u00a0 The No B.S. Guide to Freelance Writing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  1. A List Apart<\/strong> publishes articles about web design, development, and web content. They pay $200 per article. Their articles are typically between 1,500 and 2,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. SitePoint <\/strong>is a resource geared at web professionals. They\u2019re looking for articles and tutorials on HTML and CSS. They pay $150 for articles, $200 for tutorials, and $300 or more for lengthier pieces that the editors \u201cfeel will do well traffic-wise.\u201d To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. eCommerce Insiders <\/strong>publishes \u201ccommentary and insights for online retailers.\u201d Writers should be subject experts on retail, and submissions should either be educational or commentary. They pay $75 for 400-600 word articles and $125 for articles of 600 words or more. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. The Layout<\/strong> is a daily design publication that features how-to articles on WordPress. Their articles range from 700 to 1,200 words. They pay between $50 and $150 per article, depending on the subject and word count. Additionally, they provide a list of articles they need written that you can choose from. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Tutorialspoint<\/strong> is a hub for all kinds of tech-related tutorials. Writers with knowledge in IT, web development, project management, and related industries can contribute thorough guides on a variety of subjects. Writers are required to send a 2-3 page sample \u201cto show your writing capabilities and command over the chosen subject.\u201d Payment: $250 to $500, depending on factors like article length, complexity, subject popularity, etc. Submission Guidelines<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. WPHUB<\/strong> publishes articles on \u201cthe coming and goings of all things WordPress.\u201d They\u2019re looking for pieces on web design trends, up-and-coming plugins, development, coding best practices, and more. They pay $100 to $200 an article depending on topic and length (800 to 1,200 with visuals). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. PhotoshopTutorials.ws<\/strong> publishes a wide range of articles and tutorials on Photoshop. They pay $25-$50 for articles, $50 for quick tips, and $150-$300 for full tutorials. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. VPS Web Hosting<\/strong> publishes a variety of articles on exactly that\u2013\u2013VPS web hosting. They pay $50 for VPS related articles, $100 for how-to guides, and $150 for VPS hosting reviews. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. Linode<\/strong> is a leader in cloud hosting. They\u2019re seeking in-depth guides on a variety of topics, including Linux, game servers, NoSQL databases, and more. They pay $250 per guide (either in cash or Linode credit). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. The Layout <\/strong>is a design blog focused on WordPress design. They pay up to $150 per article. Their guidelines have a clear description of their desired style, as well as a list of article ideas ready to be written. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. Atlantic.net <\/strong>is a provider of cloud server hosting. They pay up to $300 for technical articles about server operation. They pay $75 for 400 word articles, $150 for 800 word articles, and $300 for 1500 word articles. To learn more read their application guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Compose<\/strong> publishes informational articles about databases for their blog the Write Stuff. They\u2019re looking for philosophical, practical pieces on database concepts. For each article, they pay $200 cash and $200 in Compose database credits. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
      2. Indeni<\/strong> is an IT company that publishes articles on networking. They\u2019re looking for writers who have experience with Check Point firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, and F5 load balancers. They pay $200 for articles that provide architecture advice (and less for articles of other types). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n
      3. IntenseBlog<\/strong> pays up to $50 for in-depth articles about blogging. They cover a variety of topics related to blogging, including SEO, software, and coding. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        The following is a list of tech websites and blogs that pay writers. You’ll notice most of these sites pay more than $150 for articles. It goes to show that specialized technical knowledge can pay well. Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate.\u00a0 If you want to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2721,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lists-of-paid-writing-markets","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3027","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3027"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3027\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3029,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3027\/revisions\/3029"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}