Getting Paid To Write For Textbroker: A Review On Why It Isn't For Me
95Who wouldn't want to get paid to write?
Right this very moment, you are reading an article whose motives are mostly financial. Yes, I will admit that a portion (very large) of the reason my writing has taken up residence at HubPages is so that I can eventually experience the joy of many cash infusions into my bank account. You might notice, however, that I'm referring to all of this happening at a future date: Such is the risk of working for residual income.
If only there was a way to get paid upfront for my words. Sure, I could put myself out there and advertise my rather unproven talent. Or, as I've discovered recently, I could apply to a content mill and be the one who chooses the offers that I will craft and manipulate. Quite a few brokerages of copy control the market for online content outsourcing today, but I chose Textbroker because of its reputation for recruiting and cultivating new writers.
Pursuing Textbroker with words
Textbroker, in one sentence, is this: An online marketplace where clients post article requirements that are completed by a pool of registered authors. Not caring an iota about paying someone to churn out content, instead my eyes locked on to the following statement at Textbroker's website:
Is writing your hobby, passion or profession? No matter if you're just starting out or are an experienced professional, at Textbroker, you earn cash for each word you write. We take care of everything else for you.
Yes, yes, YES! Not only does Textbroker accept complete unknowns of dubious skill, but it removes the promotional theatrics from the equation and pays by the word to boot. Without needing further prompting, I found the author application form and submitted a compelling, absolutely award-worthy sample piece on the technical description of an Amazon Kindle. Actually, I may have embellished a bit of that last sentence, but no matter -- Textbroker accepted me 24 hours later as a level 3 writer!
My first date with Textbroker
As it turns out, being labeled as a level 3 writer doesn't mean much beyond how many writing opportunities are available for me to choose. In fact, a quick perusal of the internet (which never lies) informs me that nearly every writer starts as level 3. Thankfully, my standards aren't high and I happily jumped into the order pool to find my first job.
I should mention that Textbroker's interface is, in a word, simple. Once you find the menu option for showing the job orders, you can immediately begin browsing the opportunities that are displayed in a nifty chart by category and star rating. Since I started at level 3, my options were limited to the 2 and 3 star articles. Feeling a bit nervous on my first time out, I chose a 2 star job asking for a 300-350 word opinion piece on an automotive news article. After a grueling 20 minutes of work, I submitted my text through the interface and awaited my verdict.
For the most part, the work order process works like this:
- You find a job in the pool, which you have 10 minutes to accept or it returns to the pool
- Each star rating has its own paid rate per word
- Each job has a minimum word requirement and possibly other requirements set by the client
- Once you accept the job, you must complete the assignment by the deadline or it returns to the pool
- After you submit the article, the client has 3 days to either accept it or return it to you to rewrite
- Once accepted by the client, you are paid by Textbroker
- Eventually, an editor from Textbroker will assign a rating to your article and may leave a comment on what you could do to improve your writing
Article Quality
| Payment Per Word
| Payment Per 500 Words
|
|---|---|---|
2 stars: legible
| 0.7 cents
| $3.50
|
3 stars: good quality
| 1.0 cents
| $5.00
|
4 stars: excellent quality
| 1.4 cents
| $7.00
|
5 stars: professional quality
| 5.0 cents
| $25.00
|
Losing interest in Textbroker
With bated breath, I counted the minutes leading up to whether or not my client would accept my work. Actually, I gave up counting after an hour or so. Nearly two days later, I logged in to learn that I had earned my first $2.05. For the mathematically impaired, that means I wrote 293 words at a rate of $0.007 per word. Chump change, for sure, but encouraging all the same. Looking for more thrills, I returned to Textbroker over and over again for more experiences. I even improved my standing to level 4!
In time, unfortunately, my interest in Textbroker began to wane. I can pinpoint the problem to exactly one issue: Subject matter. Freelancing isn't about what I want, and I accept that in exchange for the privilege of being compensated upfront in cash. The jobs available at Textbroker, however, tend to err considerably towards the mundane.
You would think, considering how many categories there are to choose from, that I would be able to find something that can get my creative juices flowing. On the contrary, of the hundreds of jobs available in the pool at most hours of the day, I waste more time looking for something to write about than actually writing.
For example, should I write a $4.50 call-to-action promotional piece for "C Frame Hydraulic Press" that specifically states "no fluff" in its 500 required words? Or how about a "well researched article" on the intriguingly-titled "Mathematical Materials Used As Therapeutic Tools" for a whopping $6.00? True, I'm making a point by selecting particularly outrageous job requests, but I assure you that many of the postings are of this variety.
Sorry Textbroker, we're going to have to part ways
As of this writing, I've given up writing for Textbroker. Not for any fault of its own, though. Unlike many of the "get paid online" scams that circulate the web, Textbroker is exactly how it represents itself. The interface is excellent, it is rare to find a shortage of available jobs, and the payouts are sent twice a month (with a minimum payout requirement of only $10.00). To top everything off, a motivated writer could potentially make over $1000 per month if they can figure out a method for churning out material.
I think that if my income situation was dire, my opinion would be different. While I am always interested in finding ways to bring in more cash, I'm not exactly one step away from financial ruin. If I wasn't employed full-time and was tied to my home due to kids or some sort of disability, I think Textbroker would make an excellent income replacement.
If you write well enough to qualify for level 4 work (which only took me two weeks to reach), you should be able to knock out 10-15 500 word articles in an eight hour workday and make around $100. Pass the rather difficult proofreading test and you might qualify for level 5 work, which pays 5 cents per word! Best of all, impress enough of your clients and you could begin receiving "direct order" work that allows you to control the pay rate. This is honest-to-goodness legitimate full-time work -- if you can find the willpower to keep up with it.
For balance, here are some positive experiences with Textbroker
- How to Begin Writing for Textbroker
The great thing about writing at Textbroker is that you do not have to be a professional writer to get started. You don't even have to have any writing experience. It's one of the best places on the web for a... - How to Write for TextBroker
TextBroker.com is a work at home opportunity for freelance writers. Clients who need short articles, reviews, blurbs, and blog posts use TextBroker to connect with freelance ghostwriters. If you can produce... - Textbroker.com - Get Paid to GhostWrite
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@Mark,
Here is your litmus test:
Write a 100 word article on the topic "Chicago dog pounds" where the requirements are the following:
- the title must be rewritten so that it isn't area specific
- the article shouldn't be specific to or mention the area in the title (!?!)
- must mention the keywords "chicago dog pounds" 3 times
- can be about anything (this is where the "amusing nonsense" part comes in)
If this is something you can whip out in numerous variations in a few hours, you could make it rich at Textbroker. If not, well ...
Thank you for writing this Hub! It's very nice to see someone giving their honest opinion about these kinds of things. Most I've seen so far just try to promote at all costs. I found this Hub to be extremely helpful!
Nice info mskills, keep the money making info coming.
"You know how I like money." - Frank White, "King of New York"
@Kimme,
Glad to be of service. Though I'm definitely participating at HubPages for the potential income, I don't see the point of rubber stamping glowing reviews of every product or service I've come across.
Textbroker is likely an amazing source of income for the right person, but I just can't find the drive to put the effort in.
@tHErEDpILL,
Definitely. I have a few money-making hubs in the works, and am always on the lookout for new blood.
Thanks for your input. I'm going to try as I do need the money.
@KPassero,
Definitely give it a shot, as I'm familiar with people that have been very successful writing for Textbroker. In fact, here is a link to some experiences with TB at the WAHM forums:
A fascinating insight into a world I don't think I'm quite cut out for either. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
@Simone,
Not a problem. I'm sure someone with the right motivation and knack for turning an ad for Miami plumbers into literary gold could make a decent living at Textbroker. For me, I'm afraid it was mostly soul-sucking.
I had the same experience with a number of different freelance websites, like DemandStudios. I started out very excited thinking I would be able to write about what I want from the comfort of home, but quickly found out that the topics available are some of the most technical subjects I've ever seen. In fact they were so technical and (sorry) BORING I was pretty sure I wouldn't even be able to write them if I did a lot of research, so I ended up giving up on that.
@Jason,
Copywriting apparently isn't for everyone, especially myself. It turns out that I'm not a very inspired ghostwriter -- too many silly rules and ridiculous research demands.
Thanks for an inside view of Textbroker. I imagine a lot of freelance sites have tech topics as technical writers are in big demand compared to other other styles of writing-they're always being advertised. It is true that life circumstances will help you decide what you are willing to put up with.
Congratulations on your hubnugget nomination
@Flora,
Thank you!
Ah, I didn't realize technical writers were in short supply. With a brain transplant and the right amount of monetary incentive, I'd be more than happy to help fill that void. Until that time, I'll content myself with what I do best: Complaining.
I also find this Hub very informative. I just cannot crank out 10-15 articles of technical verbiage all day long. And the low payments just amaze me. Certainly for a person who likes that stuff and needs money, any money, it is a blessing. I would spend all my earnings on wine just to stay sane.
Have you any experience with odesk.com?
@Hypenbird,
Y'know, a little alcohol would go a long way towards breaking the monotony of technical writing. I must go thither and experiment with this new revelation.
I'm afraid my only encounters with odesk.com have been indirect. The amount of self-promotion that is required to be successful is a deal-breaker for me.
Me too. I went there and one must take test after test just to verify English skills, etc. I don't have time for that. One test, fine. Other than than, I am wasting writing time. I understand odesk wishes to strive for utmost integrity, I do too just think it not worth the rigamarole for five or ten dollars.
Great hub! I was thinking about freelance writing but didn't really know what sites to check out. It sounds legit and I just may give it a try. Thanks for the info
Thank you for a direct insight into Textbroker. You saved me a lot of time and trouble. My decision is made.
I signed up a TB and am awaiting approval of my writing sample. I just enjoy writing and the chance to get paid to do so excites me no matter what the pay. Good peice thank you for the information.
@Hyphenbird,
I found the missing 'h' this time around. As for odesk, your experiences with their vetting process makes me appreciate my day job just a tad bit more than usual.
@snowysilver,
If nothing else, Textbroker is certainly legitimate. I've successfully received payment through my PayPal account, so I can at least vouch for their ability to pay out. Good luck in your endeavors.
@Dianemae,
Glad I could help.
If there was some sort of hybrid site that guaranteed payment while allowing you to choose your own topics, I'd be there in a flash. For now, the freedom of HubPages trumps Textbroker's commission system for me.
@geiser093,
Awesome. I didn't write this hub solely to warn people against signing up, so I'm glad you're choosing to join knowing exactly what to expect. The money IS real there, rest assured.
Hi MSkills,
I enjoyed reading your article, very imformative! In fact I visited Textbroker.com, Havent checked it out yet but will tonight.
I enjoyed reading your review. For sure I won't sign up for textbroker (grins)
Congratulations on your Hubnuggets nomination! To read and vote, this way: http://hubpages.com/_hubnuggets6/hub/Nuggets-for-E
@spirit929,
On the bright side, Textbroker appears to be very quick at reviewing new member applications, so at least you won't have to wait long to get the digital ink flowing. Thank you so much for the kind words.
@ripplemaker,
Much thanks. Though, I'm sure HubPages will look the other way over such a minor transgression such as looking into Textbroker if you're secretly interested.
How unconscionable is it that I voted ... uh, I mean my mouse finger slipped when voting for the writing category?
I have earned my first $0.77. Now that I am a professional writer I would like to thank all the little people who made it possible. Seriously, thanks again for the Hub. I enjoy writing and if someone is willing to pay me for my work I feel as though I am making progress.
@geiser093,
Write another one of those 77 cent pieces and you'll have surpassed my total HubPages income to date. Good luck to you at Textbroker ... you'll need it for that proofreading test.
Very honest hub! Thanks for sharing this, I've learnt a lot.
@Writing Work,
As my first "not sure if it is spam" commenter, I'm going to let it stay just because it makes me feel good. In fact, I have a feeling you're making more money online than I am ... any tips?
I hadn't heard of text broker, but I belong to a number of other similar sites. I get emails daily giving specifics for mind bending work that pays way too little. I am completely spoiled with Hubpages. Thanks for making me aware of yet another reason to be greatful I am here!
I appreciate your honesty on this topic!
@frugalfamily,
Just doing my civic duty. I'm a magnet for demanding jobs cursed with miniscule compensation, so I might as well broadcast my exploits.
Truth be told, I made more money from my first Textbroker article (which I wrote in 30 minutes) than I've accumulated in my entire HubPages career.
Zounds! Everything about that last sentence is laughable when you consider how serious my face looked while I typed it out ... and now I'm just noticing the 'zounds'. *sigh*
@randomcreative,
While others are blessed with striking good looks, slick marketing skills, boundless intellect, or Olympian athletic ability, my particular strength resides in my ability to wax sincere about personal failures others would be too horrified to reveal publicly.
Glad I could help.
I write for Textbroker and have made some money...not a lot, but a lot more than other sites I've written for! But I agree that the choice of topics is not too good. Nice Hub, though, if you ever wondered about this site.
Yeah, I have Textbroker account, but I've never written anything for them. The topics are dull, require too much research, pay nearly nothing, and only pay it once! Better to write for yourself and continue to collect income over time.
I also gave up on Textbroker due to the overwhelming mundanity. Not sure that's a word. Textbroker wouldn't take it for sure.
On the upside, i made $20.
mskills, I had a similar experience over there. I still have money in my account, but I can't bring myself to write anything else to get to payout! The titles and topics are dull, dull, dull. (Oops, just saw someone else say the same thing.) Think we're on to something here with TB?
Thanks for this slick review of Textbroker, mskills and I totally agree with you ... life is too short to write boring stuff, even for money.
But even that is better than odesk! Don't get me started about them! Test after test ... just to write dull, dull pieces for peanuts.
Congrats on your hubnugget nomination ... well deserved.
Great article,I like the fact you did not totally put it down as it could be a good place to some. Everyone has their own thing - .
I just signed up for Textbroker a few days ago and am working on my first assignment. I am starting at level 3 as well. I do agree that the subjects to choose from are very mundane. I wish I had read your article before signing up. Congrats on your Hubnugget nomination. You got my vote!
Super long reply starting in 3..2..1..GO!!!
@catgypsy,
If the topic choices were even slightly better than what I've come across so far, I wouldn't bother writing anywhere else.
In spite of Textbroker's microscopic compensation per word, I could be making decent money there if only I could muster the strength to give a crap about what I'm writing.
@justmesuzanne,
Can I get an amen? The only problem: Adding my hubs' cents together just doesn't seem as sexy to me as watching an enormous THREE dollars instantly land in my TB account.
How does that mantra go? Oh yeah -- Residual earnings ... residual earnings ... residual ... zzzzz ...
@graceomalley
After inserting 'mundanity' into a 100 word article on where to find nose clippers, my account was red-flagged and downgraded to level 2.
Apparently, the Chicago Manual of Style doesn't agree with the AP regarding where to place the stress mark, so Textbroker figured it would be easier just to neg me instead. Thanks a lot ... just kidding, of course. :D
@crochet48,
Dull it is. It makes one wonder what exactly these website owners are planning on doing with our creatively-strained articles ... pencil topper manufacturers in Topeka, anyone? Anyone?
@Angie,
Thank you so much! I was saving a place on my trophy shelf for the HubNugget, but that was before I realized the darn thing was edible.
odesk keeps popping up here, and nothing about it sounds appealing. The testing process makes sense in a way, though.
Any person who is willing to repeatedly bang their head against a wall for the privilege of making a few dollars per hour makes for an EXCELLENT worker drone. The rest of us would just complain too damn much.
@imcue,
While the job wasn't for me, Textbroker still earned my respect by delivering exactly what it advertises. The editors are friendly and helpful, and the payment is delivered as promised.
How does that saying go? One man's vomit is another man's fondue? I'm sure it is something like that ...
@Shawn,
Just like the Presidential election, your vote is the one that made the difference. Career politics, here I come!
Ahem ... seriously, though. I'd give you tips and encouragement on your assignment, but my track record with Textbroker might not portray the proper authority that you would expect.
I, too, have a textbroker account and agree that there is little creativity in writing within the limited constraints provided. I found I spent too much researchig a topic in exchange for little pay. I will put to rest the thought that all writers start out at a level 3, as I started as a level 4. And contrary to what you said somewhere above, I did not find the proofreading test difficult at all and have had proofreading jobs as well. The bottom line, though, is that there is not enough variety to not repeat one's self, which is a huge no-no on textbroker. I haven't written for some time and simply can't get excited about the $15 I earned.
Since the end of May, I've written about 19 texts for Textbroker and have requested my first payout totaling $45. I need the money so I am happy about that. But at times I have spent way more time than I should for a $2 piece. How do you get to take the proofreading test? Do you have to be rated a 4? I was rated a 3 and I can't possibly see how it will change when TB has only reviewed 4 of the 19 texts submitted in the past month. I do feel frustrated that this is taking so long.
I appreciate your well written, informative hub. Thanks!
Sharyn
Thanks for this well written hub. What do the Textbroker companies do with the tech articles people write?
Hey MSkills, great hub and I understand wholeheartedly about the frustration of finding a decent topic to accept in the orders on Textbroker. However,
Lately, there have been a lot of great topics in my expertise, so I started to make more money with Textbroker. And sad to say, I am making more money with Textbroker than I am on Hubpages.
Bruce
I think what you have to consider is a Hub has a lifespan that can produce greater revenue in the long term. I am up to $0.33 from my Hubs. I am just beginning to learn how to write a good Hub. It must get people to take action in regard to your subject matter. I see the long term potential at Hubpages, and the immediate money from TB allows me to reinvest in myself.
Hey geiser093, all good points. Nice to meet you. I am now following you.
Informative review of Textbroker.com, I still have approximately $12.00 in my account and need to request a payout. Textbroker is a great source to make money, but not for me either. I love the idea of making money online and owning my materials. Things will eventually improve on HubPages and we will look back & have a few laughs. Happy Hubbing Everyone~
Good review of Textbroker.com.. I love the idea of making money online.Informative work.
@MSheen,
If you passed that proofreading test on your first shot, you should seriously consider a career in some sort of editorial capacity. Either that, or I'm not nearly as intelligent as I like to think I am. Hmmm ...
@Sharyn's Slant,
Your hunch is correct. Once you reach level 4, you will see a link in your account interface to take the proofreading test ... if you dare.
Concerning the lengthy review time, I would consider emailing Textbroker and asking them to review a few of your submissions so that you can reach level 4. Supposedly, the editors there are particularly helpful in rating new writers so that they don't quit prematurely.
@marshacanada,
From what I understand, Textbroker's clients can publish our articles anywhere they please. I suppose you could keep a copy of what you written and Google a few phrases to determine where they are being displayed.
@hotwebideas,
Frustrating it is (sorry for the Yoda-speak). Like you, the short amount of time invested at Textbroker has bested my HubPages' earnings many times over. Too bad the money isn't enough to keep me motivated. If only TB had a niche that interested me.
@geiser093,
Very good point. I'm beginning to wonder, though, if I have the patience for residual income. If only HubPages had a one-time payment option for hubs ... *shivers*.
@Powerpoe1,
So far, it looks like the move to subdomains is making at least a few hubbers happier. I'm going to hang in here for a little bit longer and see I can find my second wind.
@fashion,
Thank you!
I started writing for Textbroker a couple of weeks ago and I really like it. I am starting out at a 4-star writer. Some of the topics are pretty mundane but I can usually find an article I want to write. I can say that in doing research for writing articles that I don't know a lot about, I am learning a lot. Some of the more interesting articles (to me) that I've written about include Micronutrients, Vitamin C deficiency, the city of Quebec, healthy coffee drinks, Texas gun laws, etc. Yesterday I wrote three articles on hemorrhoids - not a fun topic but very easy! To challenge myself, I try to make each pay-out higher than my last one. Also I started writing for The Content Authority but for that site, I think everyone has to start as a Tier 1 writer and work their way up. But anyway, thanks for your review on TB.
I am not that happy with Textbroker, although I tried. I am a good writer and do it for a living, but for some reason, I cannot seem to get above the 3 star writer series. That itself does not bother me. I know I am a 4 star writer as my clients pay me to ghost write for their blogs. I have complained to Textbroker, although they have not responded yet. Not very good customer service.
What DOES bother me is that they did not bother to tell me WHY I am still a 3 star writer and they have not answered my concerns, which makes Textbroker a worse experience for me.
To make matters even worse, when I look at the available writing jobs, most of the employers are looking for 4 star writers making it impossible for me to find anything decent to write about. I find that frustrating.
Sorry, I have given Textbroker a chance and find their structure and customer service horrible.
I make much more money on Fiverr for very little work.
Having been a member since January of this year, I can safely say that Textbroker is worth joining as a source of supplemental income. More importantly, they recently created an advanced profile system for their site, which means that authors can now be researched by clients in detail without necessarily having to chuck out public-pool articles left and right. Almost as soon as they did this, a prospecting client contacted me out of the blue saying that I was perfect for their direct orders. Mind you, I had already written well over fifty in-depth articles at this point. Nonetheless, it's nice to know know that I have this fishing-hook of sorts working in my favor.
Other than that, I have some gripes with TB's public pool system. To be fair, I love how the system in principle works, but the enormous pay differences between 4 and 5 are ridiculous! Level four is barely above level 3, whereas level five is more than three times the output of four!
Then there's the issue with TB's new proofreading test for level 5 status. Granted, it's based on AP style requirements, so it SHOULD be passable. However, many authors, including well-seasoned writers such as myself, fail to get the necessary 90% mark! Moreover, as a multiple-choice exam with more than one possible answer for each question (or none at all), it's not really designed to test your writing skills; just to see if you're a good test taker. With virtually of my articles being rated level four, the highest possible rating to achieve on an article (a few fives are given out I hear, but this is ultra-rare), it's just silly to think that this is what's keeping me from earning 5 cents per word, especially when one considers the three-month waiting period to re-take it! Clearly, it's just a tool to herd authors into completing low-level orders, which are more plentiful but poorly priced.
Verdict: TB is a great fishing rod for money; just don't waste too much time putting bait in the water.
Say what you may but my husband is making $1,250 a month right now on textbroker. He wrote on Hubpages for 4 years and then, for no explained reason the moderators unpublished his hubs.Four years of work, gone. He was making $800 a month on HB so he looks at it as a gain. The sad thing is when he wrote to ask why, no answer, when he wrote to Jason, who the day before had sent him an email "to a top hubber" asking what they could do to get him to write more hubs,no answer. He wrote to Paul Edmonson -no answer. Amazingly his attitude was, well hell this is such a crappy situation, and knowing I have done nothing any different that in the last 4 years, it must must be something better is coming up. Next day, he read about Textbroker and the rest is history.
Say what you will, for him Textbroker rules and Hubpages SUCK.
To the anonymous person before me, it's wonderful that your husband is doing so well with Textbroker. However, beware! He could run into a situation that's similar to his falling out with Hubpages. I wrote more than 1,000 articles for Textbroker as a 5-star writer. Recently, Textbroker hired a new round of editors. Based on the grammatical errors in their so-called editing, I deem them a set of fools. They demoted me to 4 stars for a dumb-ass reason in a completely unprofessional manner. There's no way I'm going to deliver my skills for about $4/hour.
Thanks for this review. I just submitted a writing sample to their site. Writing is something I can do, and I need the money... but it definitely won't be more than a one-hour-a-day deal for me at most. I'm no good at that SEO shit either. I want my writing to flow and make sense, and a lot of the copywriting I see on the internet does neither of those things. So Textbroker might not be for me, but if I even make 20 dollars out of the deal, that's not so bad.
Thank you for your well written article. I am new to sharing my work with others let alone the idea of being paid for it. And I might add that .77 is a slap in the face after the thought and work it takes to put something with substance together. I also enjoy the freedom of writing about things I have passion about, not an airplane, or how pavement is stirred. Hehehehe! Good job and keep us up to date on your travels. The thought of being paid is nice, but is it really better as a hobby?
I was - for about 1 hour - struggling with it as well but quickly discarded it as a money-maker after looking into the project pool.
I do use TextBroker for outsourcing material I don't want to write about but that's a completely different story.
Hi there,
I too have worked for Textbroker and they are very honest and up front about their work and fees paid. The work will become grueling if you are not given enough time, or are not writing in the direct order category. For the most part, I mainly do direct orders for them and I am much happier. I have more time, get paid more and am writing about subjects that truly interest me. I do understand why you have given up on Textbroker, though. Good luck on hubpages:)
CloudCrowd (http://www.cloudcrowd.com/i/9iurr2) is a growing content production and management site. After you pass a few tests to determine your skill level, you can then get paid to write, edit, research, etc. The pay is comparable to Texbroker and some other sites--sometimes higher.
It's actually a Facebook app. The interface is clean; the workflow is organized, and if you finish some tasks today, you get paid through PayPal tomorrow!
Another up and coming site is Media Piston. Give those a try.
Thanks for this info. I have been toying with signing up for textbroker but decided to do some research on it first so i know what I am getting myself into! This was a great source of info.
I joined this week and I can not believe they rated me as a level 2, seriously!! I am a UK based, English A level holding 30 something and they deem me merely legible?! Funny how they rated my writing sample the same as the illegible fools that take my orders and post me back crap.
Grammar Nazis, 'nugh said.
TextBroker is not a great site. I think I am a better writer than they give me credit for. I write for a living, but they kept me at a rating of 3. The good writing jobs are available to writers at level 4 and 5, so I am not a fan of TextBroker.
I make GREAT money on Fiverr and all I sell on Fiverr are articles that people to hire me to write for them. Fiverr blows away TextBroker.
Writing at a place like TextBroker isn't about getting your creative juices flowing, it's about creating content that a webmaster needs. You really shouldn't expect to be challenged too much, except perhaps in doing research.
I agree with Ddraigcoch. The Textbroker editors make no sense when they rate writers.
I also tried hiring writers on Textbrokers and one of my orders was open to writers with a rating of 3 and higher. The level 3 writers had better content than the writers rated higher, so I am not sure what the Textbroker editors are thinking when they rate writers. They really make no sense.
I spent a couple of weeks with these jokers, and not a single job for level 3 writers came up.
Thanks for the nice information ..Textbroker is really great and I have some success with it
It's all in knowing how to work the Textbroker system. As Cari Jean pointed out, if you fish around you can definitely find articles which you can write quickly and are halfway interesting to write about. For those who might be interested, I just wrote a book about my success with Textbroker. Check it out at TextbrokerSuccess.com.
I am a member of Textbroker and this review is right on. Luckily I don't rely on my writing to pay the bills. I use the Textbroker money to fuel my other interests, so it works for me.
Mark Ewbie Level 7 Commenter 11 months ago
Nice no BS easy read explanation of what the site is about. Makes a change from being told how wonderful every offer is. I read it hoping there might be a market for writing arguably (but not legally provable) amusing nonsense about nothing in particular... but of course... there isn't.