Hiring a writer for almost any type of written work (resumes, business plans, web content, blogging, obituaries, or other projects) is somewhat of a blind task. The good thing is that if the writer has a website, you can check him or her out - AND also evaluate the writing there!
Secondly, if web content services (website content writer/blog material writer) is the objective, you already have a good idea that they know what they are doing if YOU FOUND THEM online. Right?
Supposing you figure out that a writer is competent, how do you know what to pay a writer for a resume, or to develop a business plan, web content, or anything else?
The answer is not simple; it varies depending on the level of effort desired, the means of payment, product delivery options, and any "extra services" provided. The situation is also complicated by the fact that good writers do often recieve higher wages for their often better copy.
At my writing service (Jimmy Hall Writing Services) I try and keep things simple, and stick to the writing itself as much as possible - rarely actually doing the posting of webwork or the printing of resumes or business plans.
I make use of e-mail and file attachments to give my clients a better bang for their bucks (and to keep my prices extremely competitive, even for well-above average work). To a great extent, my prices are indicative of the time and effort I put into the work.
Most writing services operate a little differently. They have rather fixed pricing schedules, despite the length or time required for project completion. A short and simple 1-page resume or a small 12-page business plan often cost as much as larger works that are twice as long. Understand? Things can be generic.
As a basic guide, pay $50-$125 for a resume. Pay $325 - $525 (mini-business plans, under about 14 pages) to $600-$1,600 (larger business plans, 16-36 total pages) for business plans. Web content (seo-styled) without links or research should go for $30-$125 per 400-550 words for websites, or $12-$45 for 275-word to 475-word blog pieces (really longer blog pieces cost more, obviously).
Personally, I can write fast, efficiently, effectively, and well. Given these facts, my prices are slightly on the lower-end, despite my near-excellent quality. What is typical for me:
Resumes $55-$90. Business Plans: Mini - $375 Regular $850. Web Content: 400-word regular content pages $35-$65. Home Pages $100-$225. Blog Pieces: $16-$22 per 275 to 400-words. All prices are of course higher or lower proportional to lengths.
Perhaps this piece tells you a little something about hiring a writer, and what to pay a writer. If you need more info, plese feel free to contact me ~ Jimmy Hall (404-580-1501).
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