Blogmutt

TrixieBelden · 05-07-2012, 02:37 AM

Is anyone writing for Blogmutt?
I signed up and wrote one post but havent done much more than that. I cant tell if its been accepted or not yet.
The application process says that the large majority of posts are excepted but they pay only $8 per post.

You write on spec. checking out clients and their past posts to decide what to pitch.

kohuether · 05-08-2012, 05:06 PM

I haven't even heard of them! I am signing up because $8 a post sounds pretty good. I will keep y'all posted.

kohuether · 05-14-2012, 11:55 AM

I got accepted. I am going to try to figure out how the system works so I can get started with them. How is it going with you?

TrixieBelden · 06-12-2012, 06:23 AM

I signed up and wrote $144 worth. It took about two weeks and now I have invoiced and am waiting for my first payment. (They said they pay on Mondays but no sign of it at 8:52 p.m.
It is easy to write for them but 3 of my posts were rejected even though the writing was error free and on topic. They gave no explanation and arent required to so I guess I will never know.
Hows it going for everyone else?

TrixieBelden · 06-13-2012, 06:29 AM

I had my payment when I got up this morning. Plus a very polite email about why it was late and if I had any questions. How awesome is that?,,,

kohuether · 07-07-2012, 05:31 PM

I've written five posts and one has gotten posted already and is awaiting invoicing. Two of the others have been languishing there for several weeks, but have not been rejected. The other two were written this week. I don't think I've written enough yet. I don't think I'd want an invoice for $8!

andiwrite · 07-13-2012, 04:34 AM

This opportunity sounds really interesting, thanks for sharing. I want to apply, but considering I was just rejected for three different sites, I was hoping you could tell me a bit about the application process and what is required before I apply. I just don't want to waste my time if I don't qualify. Thanks so much.

kohuether · 07-17-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andiwrite

This opportunity sounds really interesting, thanks for sharing. I want to apply, but considering I was just rejected for three different sites, I was hoping you could tell me a bit about the application process and what is required before I apply. I just don't want to waste my time if I don't qualify. Thanks so much.

Why were you rejected from the other sites?

andiwrite · 07-18-2012, 03:43 AM

Well, I later found out that Demand Media Studios mostly only accepts applications where the sample writing is a "how-to" style article (I submitted a travel brochure type sample).

My rejection from Break Studios didn't include a reason.

As for Writer's Access, I messed up and accidentally skipped a part of the application and they rejected me and told me I couldn't apply again.

The last one was just a mistake on my part, and I'm not sure about the second, but since the first could've been prevented had I known more about what they wanted, I'm trying to find out as much as I can before I apply.

kohuether · 07-18-2012, 08:24 PM

Well, the writing is very typical blog post with keyword optimization. So, if they ask for a sample (and I don't remember if they do) I would make sure to stay within their projected word count and optimize the post with a keyword. For me, I put the keyword in the title, once in the first paragraph, once in the body, and once at the end of the post.

TrixieBelden · 07-19-2012, 01:46 AM

I think everyone is accepted there because you can write all the posts you want but if they are crap they wont be accepted.
I don't dig the $8 a post, specifically for those clients that want boo-coo research and unlimited editing and more than 500 words. I skip those clients lol.
There are many I truly enjoy writing for and I can crank out a post in less than 30 minuets for them.

andiwrite · 07-19-2012, 07:34 AM

Cool, thanks guys. It sounds pretty typical. I think I will apply and see what happens. 8 dollars an article could be a pretty fair deal depending on the length. I'm getting 7 dollars per 500 words right now on Textbroker.

kohuether · 07-19-2012, 09:56 PM

Yes, I definitely skip the ones with all the instructions. Not worth my time! I have ten posts written there right now and slowly but surely they are getting posted.

andiwrite · 07-20-2012, 03:51 AM

Nice. How long did it take for you to be accepted? I applied yesterday and am hoping to hear back soon.

andiwrite · 07-26-2012, 12:46 AM

Well, it has been a week and I haven't heard back. I wonder if this means I have been rejected?

andiwrite · 07-26-2012, 04:00 PM

Okay, so I wrote them and asked about my application. They said they were behind but would work on approving my account last night, and when I woke up this morning I saw that it was done, so I'm now a member.

TrixieBelden · 08-10-2012, 04:42 AM

Congrats! That is another good point for them. They do stick to their word.

Amelia23 · 09-30-2012, 10:17 PM

I signed up for Bloggmutt a while back and they accepted me. My question is, how to begin writing for them? I looked at some of the projects. Some accepted posts were only a few sentences, and some were several paragraphs. How or where does it tell you what they want? I usually don't have any trouble writing, but with this one I am totally unsure. Any advicse for others who are writing for them would be much appreciated.

The Don · 10-04-2012, 06:23 AM

I was sent a long acceptance e-mail from Scott of Blogmutt on October 1. It asked me to reply, telling him if I was ready to start. I replied that day and still do not have access to the site. When I log in it states application is still pending.

Does anyone know if this is typical for the site or should I send a reminder e-mail?

Thanks

Don

The Don · 10-05-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amelia23

I signed up for Bloggmutt a while back and they accepted me. My question is, how to begin writing for them? I looked at some of the projects. Some accepted posts were only a few sentences, and some were several paragraphs. How or where does it tell you what they want? I usually don't have any trouble writing, but with this one I am totally unsure. Any advicse for others who are writing for them would be much appreciated.

Well, I did get into the system after e-mailing Scott, he said was just a bit behind.

Amelia; I was sent a link to a video on yahoo that seems helpful, not sure if you watched that. I'll have to do quite a bit of research before writing though because it does seem a bit daunting to try to figure out exactly what the customer is wanting.

Just new to me I guess, hope it works out though.

Amelia23 · 10-14-2012, 09:16 PM

Amelia; I was sent a link to a video on yahoo that seems helpful, not sure if you watched that. I'll have to do quite a bit of research before writing though because it does seem a bit daunting to try to figure out exactly what the customer is wanting.

Thank you for reminding me about that link. I don't believe that I watched it because I was waiting for a quiet time at my house. I guess I waited so long that I forgot. LOL

How is it going for you?

The Don · 10-14-2012, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amelia23

Amelia; I was sent a link to a video on yahoo that seems helpful, not sure if you watched that. I'll have to do quite a bit of research before writing though because it does seem a bit daunting to try to figure out exactly what the customer is wanting.

Thank you for reminding me about that link. I don't believe that I watched it because I was waiting for a quiet time at my house. I guess I waited so long that I forgot. LOL

How is it going for you?

Ha, yeah having little "quiet time" is my main problem with getting this writing thing going full time.

I've written a couple blogs for blogmutt. One rejected, one accepted. Been spending most of my time elsewhere, but still think it could work out.

scorpiodragon · 10-15-2012, 01:16 AM

This sounds interesting. I was wondering are you able to see what your final blog post looks like on the clients blog and are you credited as the writer?

CocoWriter · 10-15-2012, 08:11 AM

I'm glad I found this post...I want to check out blogmutt this week. Thank you OP

The Don · 10-15-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpiodragon

This sounds interesting. I was wondering are you able to see what your final blog post looks like on the clients blog and are you credited as the writer?

You know where your content is going, so most of the time can see it. No, the majority of the time it is ghostwriting.

05-07-2012, 02:37 AM	#1
TrixieBelden Girl Detective! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: at the top of the hill Posts: 520	Blogmutt Is anyone writing for Blogmutt? I signed up and wrote one post but havent done much more than that. I cant tell if its been accepted or not yet. The application process says that the large majority of posts are excepted but they pay only $8 per post. You write on spec. checking out clients and their past posts to decide what to pitch. __________________ My Kindle Singles: Friends With Benefits: How to Change the World With a Handful of Letters Bitches Lessons Learned From Death Row

05-08-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
kohuether practical experience, FTW Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 642	I haven't even heard of them! I am signing up because $8 a post sounds pretty good. I will keep y'all posted. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter

05-14-2012, 11:55 AM	#3
kohuether practical experience, FTW Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 642	I got accepted. I am going to try to figure out how the system works so I can get started with them. How is it going with you? __________________ Follow Me on Twitter

06-12-2012, 06:23 AM	#4
TrixieBelden Girl Detective! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: at the top of the hill Posts: 520	I signed up and wrote $144 worth. It took about two weeks and now I have invoiced and am waiting for my first payment. (They said they pay on Mondays but no sign of it at 8:52 p.m. It is easy to write for them but 3 of my posts were rejected even though the writing was error free and on topic. They gave no explanation and arent required to so I guess I will never know. Hows it going for everyone else? __________________ My Kindle Singles: Friends With Benefits: How to Change the World With a Handful of Letters Bitches Lessons Learned From Death Row

06-13-2012, 06:29 AM	#5
TrixieBelden Girl Detective! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: at the top of the hill Posts: 520	I had my payment when I got up this morning. Plus a very polite email about why it was late and if I had any questions. How awesome is that?,,, __________________ My Kindle Singles: Friends With Benefits: How to Change the World With a Handful of Letters Bitches Lessons Learned From Death Row

07-07-2012, 05:31 PM	#6
kohuether practical experience, FTW Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 642	I've written five posts and one has gotten posted already and is awaiting invoicing. Two of the others have been languishing there for several weeks, but have not been rejected. The other two were written this week. I don't think I've written enough yet. I don't think I'd want an invoice for $8! __________________ Follow Me on Twitter

07-13-2012, 04:34 AM	#7
andiwrite figuring it all out Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 52	This opportunity sounds really interesting, thanks for sharing. I want to apply, but considering I was just rejected for three different sites, I was hoping you could tell me a bit about the application process and what is required before I apply. I just don't want to waste my time if I don't qualify. Thanks so much.

07-18-2012, 03:43 AM	#9
andiwrite figuring it all out Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 52	Well, I later found out that Demand Media Studios mostly only accepts applications where the sample writing is a "how-to" style article (I submitted a travel brochure type sample). My rejection from Break Studios didn't include a reason. As for Writer's Access, I messed up and accidentally skipped a part of the application and they rejected me and told me I couldn't apply again. The last one was just a mistake on my part, and I'm not sure about the second, but since the first could've been prevented had I known more about what they wanted, I'm trying to find out as much as I can before I apply.

07-18-2012, 08:24 PM	#10
kohuether practical experience, FTW Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 642	Well, the writing is very typical blog post with keyword optimization. So, if they ask for a sample (and I don't remember if they do) I would make sure to stay within their projected word count and optimize the post with a keyword. For me, I put the keyword in the title, once in the first paragraph, once in the body, and once at the end of the post. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter

07-19-2012, 01:46 AM	#11
TrixieBelden Girl Detective! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: at the top of the hill Posts: 520	I think everyone is accepted there because you can write all the posts you want but if they are crap they wont be accepted. I don't dig the $8 a post, specifically for those clients that want boo-coo research and unlimited editing and more than 500 words. I skip those clients lol. There are many I truly enjoy writing for and I can crank out a post in less than 30 minuets for them. __________________ My Kindle Singles: Friends With Benefits: How to Change the World With a Handful of Letters Bitches Lessons Learned From Death Row

07-19-2012, 07:34 AM	#12
andiwrite figuring it all out Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 52	Cool, thanks guys. It sounds pretty typical. I think I will apply and see what happens. 8 dollars an article could be a pretty fair deal depending on the length. I'm getting 7 dollars per 500 words right now on Textbroker.

07-19-2012, 09:56 PM	#13
kohuether practical experience, FTW Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 642	Yes, I definitely skip the ones with all the instructions. Not worth my time! I have ten posts written there right now and slowly but surely they are getting posted. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter

07-20-2012, 03:51 AM	#14
andiwrite figuring it all out Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 52	Nice. How long did it take for you to be accepted? I applied yesterday and am hoping to hear back soon.

07-26-2012, 12:46 AM	#15
andiwrite figuring it all out Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 52	Well, it has been a week and I haven't heard back. I wonder if this means I have been rejected?

07-26-2012, 04:00 PM	#16
andiwrite figuring it all out Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 52	Okay, so I wrote them and asked about my application. They said they were behind but would work on approving my account last night, and when I woke up this morning I saw that it was done, so I'm now a member.

08-10-2012, 04:42 AM	#17
TrixieBelden Girl Detective! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: at the top of the hill Posts: 520	Congrats! That is another good point for them. They do stick to their word. __________________ My Kindle Singles: Friends With Benefits: How to Change the World With a Handful of Letters Bitches Lessons Learned From Death Row

09-30-2012, 10:17 PM	#18
Amelia23 figuring it all out Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 59	I signed up for Bloggmutt a while back and they accepted me. My question is, how to begin writing for them? I looked at some of the projects. Some accepted posts were only a few sentences, and some were several paragraphs. How or where does it tell you what they want? I usually don't have any trouble writing, but with this one I am totally unsure. Any advicse for others who are writing for them would be much appreciated.

10-04-2012, 06:23 AM	#19
The Don Life is My Illusion Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 19	Accepted but still no access I was sent a long acceptance e-mail from Scott of Blogmutt on October 1. It asked me to reply, telling him if I was ready to start. I replied that day and still do not have access to the site. When I log in it states application is still pending. Does anyone know if this is typical for the site or should I send a reminder e-mail? Thanks Don __________________ Have Fun! My Blogs A Humanistic Approach Self Sufficiency For Freedom The Science and Politics of Climate Change and Sustainability

10-14-2012, 09:16 PM	#21
Amelia23 figuring it all out Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 59	Amelia; I was sent a link to a video on yahoo that seems helpful, not sure if you watched that. I'll have to do quite a bit of research before writing though because it does seem a bit daunting to try to figure out exactly what the customer is wanting. Thank you for reminding me about that link. I don't believe that I watched it because I was waiting for a quiet time at my house. I guess I waited so long that I forgot. LOL How is it going for you?

10-15-2012, 01:16 AM	#23
scorpiodragon figuring it all out Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: surrounded by books Posts: 70	This sounds interesting. I was wondering are you able to see what your final blog post looks like on the clients blog and are you credited as the writer? __________________ "Happiness isn't good enough for me. I demand euphoria!" ~ Calvin & Hobbes My shiny, new writer's blog.

10-15-2012, 08:11 AM	#24
CocoWriter New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 27	I'm glad I found this post...I want to check out blogmutt this week. Thank you OP __________________ RIP Amanda Todd! Me and my friends started a petition to stop bullying on Twitter. Please take a second to sign! ~Building castles in the sky and setting foundations beneath them.~

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode