The first edition of “The Write Career” introduces Vonda Sines, a two year writing veteran who previously worked in the federal service.  Her retirement—and interest in Kentucky Derby sensation Barbaro—inspired her to start her online freelance writing career.
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Freelance writing was not Vonda Sines’ first priority.  ”Although I was formally trained to write, it always ended up way down the to-do list because of full-time job commitments,” says Sines. “Now it pays the electric and gas bills.”
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Sines began her online writing career on the website AssociatedContent.com, inspired by the story of …

These are some of the tutorials on Associated Content that will teach you how to write well, authored by popular contributors such as Pam Gaulin and Jamie Wilson.  FAQ will be updated regularly.  Enjoy!
SEO/LSI/Using Keywords
Using Keyword Popularity to Refine and Create Content by Pam Gaulin
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/136781/using_keyword_popularity_to_refine.html
Learning Keywords and LSI: Exercises by Jamie K. Wilson
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/287128/learning_keywording_and_lsi_exercises.html
Easy SEO Techniques for Online Article Writers by Lyn Lomasi
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2334840/easy_seo_techniques_for_online_article.html
Tips on Writing for AC and the Web Part 1: SEO Tips by Lyn Lomasi
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1615566/tips_on_writing_for_ac_and_the_web.html
Methods of Search Engine Optimization: Site Research, Marketing, and Acheiving Good Ranking Results by Lolaness
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/17453/methods_of_search_engine_optimization.html
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Authored by one of Associated Content’s most prolific contributors, Sabah Karimi, The AC Source Book walks you through the basics of publishing–and succeeding–with Associated Content.  Although the book is geared towards new contributors, even experienced writers can learn from this book, which includes effective promotion methods, how to specifically use search engine optimization (SEO) in articles, and how to create articles that garner substantial page views.
Specifics
The AC Source Book is a walkthrough through the entire Associated Content submission process.  It includes information found by participating in the AC forums, but …

This is a master list of websites where contributors have promoted their content in the past.  Results vary, but posting one link on a variety of websites, instead of concentrating on just one website, yields better results with Google and page views.
Make sure to abide by the website’s individual rules and guidelines before using it to promote your articles or links, however.
Social Networking/Microblogging
Facebook
Associated Content contributors may be interested in the Facebook widget created by Associated Content.  It automatically updates recently published articles to the person’s Facebook profile.
Myspace
Twitter
Social Bookmarking
DIGG
Delicious
StumbleUpon
Reddit
Blogging -
Blogger
WordPress.com
Livejournal
Vox
Xanga
Tumblr
Miscellaneous
Yahoo Answers
This …

Promoting your content is only part of the equation.  It is, however, a very fun and juicy part of the equation.  Promoting your articles on websites helps increase its exposure (exposure: how many people see the article), resulting in more clicks to your articles.  More clicks = bigger performance payments.
Posting your content on relevant websites without spamming can also increase the article’s rank on Google.  If your article is ranked on the first page on Google when typing in relevant keywords–say, typing in Twilight bookmarks if you’ve written an article …

Each Associated Content contributor is listed under a type of ranking system called clout.  Clout plays an important role in performance payments–the higher your clout, the more money Associated Content pays for your accumulated page views.
Benefits
Associated Content contributors with a clout of 7 or higher get paid a higher performance payment base rate.  Contributors between clout 1 and 6 get paid $1.50, but once you hit 7 it bumps up to $1.55.  The highest clout rank, 10, pays $2.00, a fifty cent increase.
For example, Bob accumulates approximately 50,000 page views …

Associated Content (associatedcontent.com) is a UGC site, meaning its users generate all of its content.  Anyone over the age of 18 can earn small residual and upfront payments for writing well-focused, informational articles about nearly all subjects.  The ability to freely submit content for payment is a major advantage, but the low payments tend to detract serious freelance writers.
History
Associated Content was founded in 2005 by Luke Beatty, who wanted to create a website that specialized in “user level content”.  He wanted to offer a different form of information that wasn’t …

Is your Associated Content article not indexed by Google?  Try these three methods first to get your Associated Content articles indexed within days.

Before you Start
SEO makes or breaks your article.  Make sure you are using your keywords and keyphrases accurately.  Don’t keyword stuff.   If you’re not doing it correctly, it’s not going to be indexed properly.  Check the keyword density of your article using TagCrowd or Textalyser.
Now let’s move onto the indexing methods.
1. Hit up any highly trafficked web sites or forums that will allow you to post your article’s …

Associated Content pays writers through upfront payments and performance payments.  Upfronts pay for the article after acceptance, whereas performance payments are continuous payments made for articles that gain page views.
Associated Content and Upfront Payments
Upfront payments are the most favored aspect of Associated Content.  Writers submit articles that meet Associated Content’s guidelines–only unique, opinion-free content is accepted–to receive a one time acceptance payment.
This is called the upfront payment.  The typical range for upfronts range from a mere $1.00 to $12.00, but usually fall within $3.00 to $6.50.  Associated Content pays the …

Associated Content is arguably one of the most famous user generated content (UGC) websites that pays upfront and performance payments.  The bonus of two individual payments for one article gives Associated Content an edge over the competition.
Some writers, including notable Associated Content contributor Sabah Karimi, make over $1,000 per month.  Other top contributors, including Amy Browne and Pam Gaulin, see triple digits every month.
If you’re looking for a great way to break into online freelance writing, Associated Content is a great introduction.  Why?

Associated Content favors keyword-rich content. To raise your …