If you’ve ever wondered how professionals load up their websites with content so quickly, here it is. I’m going to show you the top 5 ways to get high quality content on your website for free or close to free and in just a few minutes.
#1 RSS Feeds
RSS Feeds are probably the number one way to get new content on your website instantly. RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication” and describes a technology that allows web sites to syndicate and distribute their content on the Internet. You’re likely already familiar with news syndication sources like Reuters and the Associated Press. RSS parallels this concept and brings it online.
Content syndication provides an ideal solution for the cost and time conscious website owner. You can load your site with current, relevant content and reap significant rewards.
#2 Static Article Syndication Sites
One of the tried and true methods for building a name online is to write and publish your own articles. Thousands of writers submit articles each day to article syndication sites.
The trade off is simple: publishers are granted permission to re-print the authors article as long as the article remains unchanged from the original and the authors by-line is kept intact. The publisher wins by getting free content and the author wins when someone sees their by-line and clicks on their URL.
Do an Internet search for “reprint articles” in your favorite search engine and you will find plenty of websites with several articles on several different subjects.
#3 Hire a Copy Writer
When you hire a copy writer, you can have custom content created for your site. Your writer will pump out articles on any topic you specify and you get to put your name on the finished product!
The best way to hire a copy writer is to have them bid for the project. This allows you to negotiate the best deal for your budget if expense is an issue. There are several websites out there where you can hire a professional copy writer. Use your favorite search engine and perform a search for “copy writers” and you should come up with hundreds of results.
#4 User Generated Content
There is no better way to develop a sense of community among the visitors to your website than by allowing them to contribute their own thoughts and ideas. You simply edit the content for style, grammar and length and then toss in a few of your own comments to add some flow to the presentation. This takes a minimal amount of effort and you can produce a great publication that people want to read because they get to see themselves in print.
