Want to get an instant boost in page views? Getting your article featured in any of Associated Content’s sections (health and wellness, sports, etc.) is a great way to do it. As a previous category editor for Associated Content, I can tell you exactly what they look for in a featured article. Hint: Evergreen content, using clean copy, and adding pictures can go a long way if you want to get featured.

In addition to upfront payments, Associated Content also offers monthly residual payments based on how many page views your articles accumulate, called the “performance payment”. Knowing how to create search engine-friendly articles–and writing about topics naturally attract more page views–is your key to success here. Here’s what you need to know about getting performance payments from Associated Content.

Although optional, Associated Content highly encourages writers to format their articles in small, easy-to-read paragraphs with clear subheadings to improve readability. You’re also more likely to be featured on Associated Content if you stick to this basic format.
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This article is a part of the AC Tutorials series on WJR.  To view all of the articles included in this series, visit the AC Tutorials section.

So which one did you pick? If you picked D, you’re correct.
Why: The first sentence is filled with two obvious passive phrases–”should” and “can be”. Although the second sentence starts out as an actionable sentence, it goes off track quickly by stating the obvious (it’s obvious the Control Panel screen pops up when you click on the Control Panel–you don’t need to say it).
The third sentence starts out by explaining where the cursor should be, which really doesn’t instruct a person to do anything. You want them …

You may have seen Demand Studios toss around the phrase “passive writing” a lot. It’s not something they made up either–it’s a real (and common) problem new writers make in an attempt to lengthen or fluff up their article.
Unfortunately, passive writing is hard on the eyes, especially for the Internet readers you want to attract. It also makes it more difficult to understand the article’s purpose because of the needless extra verbs–a sign of amateur writing.
But what the heck is passive writing?
Demand Studios and Passive Writing: Definition
You probably …

Sometimes you may receive a rewrite request that either doesn’t make sense, doesn’t adhere to Demand Studios’s guidelines or worse, insults you personally as a writer.
If you do not agree with a rewrite request based on these issues, you can email Demand Studio’s editorial team for help. This is called an “appeal request”, a process where the editorial team personally reviews the rewrite request. They may give you advice for how to write the rewrite or may contact the editor for further clarification. In some cases the …

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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If you write for Demand Studios, you are probably familiar with rewrites.  Everyone gets rewrite requests, even top Demand Studios contributors.
What is a Rewrite Request?
A rewrite request is a request from an editor to fix a certain part of an article that does not meet Demand Studios’ editorial standards.  Some common rewrite requests include:

Fixing minor or significant grammar mistakes or confusing, unclear sentences.

Being more specific about a point discussed in the article.

Clarifying points made in an article with additional references (i.e.; you made a statement that the editor could not …

Demand Studios is a media content company that distributes high quality content to numerous websites, including Livestrong.com, eHow, and Trails.com.  Demand Studios hires editors and freelance writers to perfect the content for distribution, earning it a top spot amongst websites looking for high quality content.
In writing circles Demand Studios is known as one of the best paying writing websites –and one of the hardest to adapt to.
How Demand Studios Differs
Unlike other writing website such as Associated Content or Bukisa, Demand Studios specifically hires content writers to write high quality content …