That is a catchy title, isn’t it? I thought I would use it to get your attention and to help explain what I do for my job.

My job title is Content Writer. Content writing is a fairly new form of writing that only exists because the Internet does. In a way, it is similar to writing a persuasive essay. Basically, what I do is write website content. I take a client’s keywords and/or keyword phrases, research the keywords, and write an article that is anywhere between 100 words to 500 words about the information I found during the research process. At various – but fairly specific – places throughout the article I have to use the keywords and/or the keyword phrases that the client supplied. I get paid by the amount of words I type.

Keywords and keyword phrases are usually based on research the client has done to determine what people are plugging into search engines. Sometimes the clients use key word phrases that have poor grammar, however, I still have to use them exactly the way the client wants.

Some clients are very specific about how they want the informative article written. Sometimes they want me to write about a particular aspect of the item or service. However, there are times when all I  get is the keywords and/or the keyword phrase and it is up to me to decide what want angle I want to take in the article.

The company guidelines state that unless the client says differently, the main keyword should be in the first sentence of the first paragraph and in the first sentence of the last paragraph. The main key word should also be in the title, and the title needs to contain at least four words. The guidelines also state that there should be an opening paragraph and a closing paragraph, and every paragraph in the article should have at least three sentences. Each article has a minimum word count and every article I write has to have at least the minimum amount of requested words in it. However, if I go over that word count I am not paid for the extra words, so I do my very best to keep it to the minimum.

Here is an example of the instructions I might receive:

Minimum word count: 330

Main keyword: Flying Purple People Eaters

Other keywords: flying purple people eater, alien, pet, pets

If I were to turn that information into an article it might look something like this:

Flying Purple People Eaters Are Great Pets

With their purple fur and long claws, Flying Purple People Eaters certainly look different than the average dog or cat. Contrary to what the name implies, a tame Flying Purple People Eater will not randomly eat people. They are actually terrific, family pets. If you are looking for a pet for your family, you might want to consider this unusual creature.

Since these furry aliens first landed, scientists have been working to tame them. They have been successful and now Flying Purple People Eaters are available for every family who wishes to own one. Since the taming process has rendered them incapable of eating even the most annoying child, you can let them play with your kids for hours without worrying that anyone might lose a finger or a toe. You can also use these unusual pets for more than just entertaining your children.

If you have a little, yappy dog that gets on your nerves, a Flying Purple People Eater might be the perfect solution for you. Just let your new pet have some alone time with the little, furry, annoyance and within minutes there will be no trace of it left. Flying Purple People Eaters are also great for getting rid of irritating relatives. Although they do not randomly eat people, these pets can be trained to eat a person on command. Just think of how much peace and quiet there will be at family gatherings when all the aggravating relatives are gone.

Flying Purple People Eaters may be alien creatures, but they are wonderful assets to any family. They can keep your children out from under your feet for hours by playing with them. Owning a Flying Purple People Eater will ensure that you no longer have to put up with a yappy dog. These unusual pets will also bring harmony to your house by getting rid of any relative that annoys you. Deciding to get one of these purple creatures for your family will be one of the best decisions you ever made.

I really enjoy my job, and it certainly pushes me to think creatively. I also enjoy the research I have to do for the articles. I have even more random bits of information in my brain now. Just think, the next time you are looking at information about tapeworms in humans, you could be reading something I wrote!