Q: Can you tell me anthing about www.freelancehomewriters.com? Is it a legit business? Have you already evaluated and reviewed this site and I’m unaware of it. Any information you can provide, I would greatly appreciate it!
A: I don’t know it other than from rumors (it doesn’t have a great rep)…but I can tell you what I DON’T
like about – and it’s a BIG thing I don’t like…
It uses semi-hidden negative option marketing. On the page you pay $2.95 – to the left and “beneath the fold” (which you have to scroll down to see) are details that after 7 days you’ll be paying $47/month unless you
cancel within the 7 days.
Now most people are just going to press the “Order” button and not scroll down and not realize that their card is going to be dinged for $47/month.
I checked at AbosoluteWrite which is one of the better freelance forums and here’s the link to what they had to say:
Absolute Write Forum Discussion about FreelanceHomeWriters.com
They mention another site that’s free and looks better called:
http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com
There’s also a page I helped put together here
http://hubpages.com/hub/Make_Money_Writing_for_the_Web
Let me know if you need more on this.
Paul
Wow, thanks for talking about this. I’ve been getting bulk mail ads from freelancehomewriters.
I’m a newcomer but I have been writing for years maybe 15years. I’ve wanted to do something with my writing but don’t know how to get started. Please help. I know my work is powerful and very useful….. in need for direction.
Mary, you might want to take a look at this HubPage I helped put together:
Make money writing for the web.
The section that would be most suitable for you would the “Freelance Writing Jobs Online” setion.
There is also a set of videos on that page that may be helpful to you.
Okay, thanks,I will look on absolutwrite.com. I think that’s where i belong. Sorry to bother you. I really have a passion for writing lyrics, emotions, life changing obticles and ones situation in a significant and respectable manner. Thank you very much for taking time out your busy schedule for the advise, I really needed it.
You’re welcome, Mary.
Absolute write is a terrific site.
HI PAUL THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DO THIS FOR US. I’VE BEEN REALLY RELUNCTANT TO BELIEVE ANY OF THESE THINGS BUT YOUR RIGHT THE 2.95 LOOKED VERY TEMPTING! WHAT A SCAM.
You are welcome, Susan.