Tag Archives: blogging for pay

Submission (and the Waiting Game)

Okay, now we’re down to the nitty-gritty details. Yesterday, we discussed the biography and resume (the last part of the application.) Today, we are going to talk about how to format that application. (If you have just jumped in, make sure to start at the beginning of the series: Think You Have What it Takes to be a Families.com Blogger?) I asked Lisa questions to make sure I was going to tell y’all correctly, and she gave me her input. So this comes straight from the top. First off, the hiring page simply says: Email Us – To apply, send … Continue reading →

The Great Biography

Yesterday, I talked about the sample blogs, and how to make sure that your blogs are what Lisa is looking for (funny, on-topic, correct length, etc.) Today, I wanted to cover the biography portion of the application. From the Blog for Us page… 4. About You – Please provide us with a short bio about you and your family, including your name and city or location. Please also send your resume, your qualifications and your experience in the topic area(s) you are applying for. The biography is a simple one; you’ve done it often enough. “Hi, my name is Havilah … Continue reading →

The Application Itself

This is part of a mini-series covering what it takes to be a Families.com blogger, and what the benefits are to being a blogger. If you missed the articles posted previously, check them out here. For today, I wanted to write about the application itself. For some reason, people seem to really get hung up on this. I think it’s because there isn’t a formal application that you fill out but instead just info you should include in your e-mail. One thing to remember is that Lisa is looking for someone who can follow directions, and so if your e-mail … Continue reading →

The Big Five: The Five Things That Will Get You Fired from Families.com

Yesterday was the first day in our mini-series on how to become a Families.com blogger. If you missed that all-important first post, check it out here. Otherwise, read on! Today we are going to cover the five mistakes that if you make them, you will almost certainly get fired for doing so. I wanted to make it clear just what you could and couldn’t do, so you can decide right now if this job is right for you. All of this info is covered in the handbook you receive when you get hired at Families.com, of course. * Not reaching … Continue reading →