Loop MediaHow to create a blog and write articles for free
The Writer's Burden:
Writing quality content requires a knowledge base, a creative style and a personal process. Writing in itself is already a tremendous skill.
And the most important part of publishing online written content? Time management.
Sure, article writing can be easier and faster than posting videos or podcasts, but writing a quality article takes a lot of brain power. And even if video content is on the rise, written content will always be consumed and asked for.
And as such, a writer should only worry about the content, and nothing else.
What’s the usual route when you start blogging or writing articles online?
Go buy a domain name for your blog.
Install WordPress or another platform and learn how to build the website (paying for extras)
Learn how to design - UX/UI
Learn how to install all the plugins (paying for extras)
Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), keywords, backlinks etc… (or pay someone else to do it)
Install and learn about Google Analytics to improve your content
Finally…get to writing an original article!
AND THEN DON’T FORGET THE CONSTANT MARKETING! Content marketing, social media and keyword research for that impossibly hard to get optimized SEO content….
But it’s not the 1990s anymore, and that shouldn’t be the way a writer creates a blog post or publishes an article nowadays. You should only be worrying about the writing part of the process.
The WordPress Dashboard:
The current situation sucks:
It seems tech companies have kind of forgotten about writing articles. Actually, it would be even more precise to say tech companies have kind of ignored writing altogether.
It’s all video now, and that’s great, but expressing and informing through written text will always be a foundation of the internet.
On top of that, news and current events have always been a topic of interest for everyone. People always want to know what is going on in the world around them. We are social beings and information about the state of the world will always be a major part of our society.
The result?
Well, if tech evolved without really looking into writing or the news industry, there hasn’t been a platform for independent writers and journalists that has actually revolutionized the industry.
There are some tools out there, but they just don’t cut it for today's standards. A writer doesn't need to know the technicalities of SEO or Analytics, the tricks of marketing or the fundamentals of design in order to publish an original article online.
But more importantly than that, a writer doesn't need to spend all that time worrying about his blog. After all, people that aren’t full-time content creators should also be able to have a voice, and more importantly, a platform.
A platform that innovates, breaks barriers and brings them the best tech possible for content creation. After all, it’s not just the professionals in big newspapers that should have the chance to succeed in writing.
So, what's the solution? (especially for skipping the content marketing)
Loop Media is the only platform you’ll need in order to write and publish your articles digitally, for free, with zero tech, design, marketing or SEO knowledge.
Built by writers, for writers: It’s the complete guide you need:
When you join Loop Media, you aren’t building a solitary blog in the vast ocean that is the internet. Loop Media is a collective of writers, creating a network of curious minds in a platform with two main goals:
1. Removing Language Barriers:
All the articles are translatable into several languages. And so are the comments! All for free. There are no surprise fees after creating a profile. As we go on, we will keep adding languages.
2. Removing Filter Bubbles (a.k.a echo chambers):
This is a platform to connect curious minds across the globe, without any limitations. But currently, social media isn’t connecting different regions, perspectives or cultures.
Current platforms feed you information through a private algorithm that decides what content you consume. Their goal is to constantly deliver dopamine, in order to keep you scrolling and consuming ads.
The result is that people can’t control what they see. Users with different views are living in separate bubbles of information, breaking the news industry.
Loop Media has the easiest interface to change your feed rapidly. Filtering content by newest, hottest, regions or categories. Readers don’t get stuck in echo chambers, and neither do articles.
Want to be part of a new way of sharing information globally? Sign up and click “write article”!
It’s that easy, we do the rest ourselves.
Loop Media was built to give everyone a voice, without any prejudice of any kind. It was made to be simple and intuitive when writing and publishing an article online.
Why writing?
Words are the best medium for communicating. It can be accompanied by videos, gifs or images. But the foundation remains.
Words are the birth of the internet. Articles and writing will forever be the digital staple. As technology moves forward, only the context around the articles will change.
And that’s what we are here to do: unifying people across the world, eliminating echo chambers, removing language barriers and eliminating the gatekeepers of publishing…
In other words, rather than existing on an island somewhere on the internet, your articles will link to one another, your thoughts can cross paths that rise above language barriers, and you become a part of a network where each writer and his articles improve the experience of the others.
Without the commitment of a blog, you can make frequent contributions or just the occasional one. In either case, you're publishing into a vibrant, active network rather than a separate website that you are alone responsible for maintaining.
That’s not all folks. We have so much more planned!
Spoiler alert: it will be focused on how article writers can make money with their writing. Basically, a creator economy. And without paywalls.
But there’s so much more to do:
It is obvious that we have only begun to use the instruments at our disposal to link hearts and minds. It's also obvious that when it comes to fostering an informed population, the way the media is evolving isn't wholly favorable.
How do we improve knowledge while leveling the playing field so that ideas from all corners of the world are encouraged, now that sharing information is practically effortless?
Only time will tell.
Convinced to give it a try?
Here are some quick tips to kickstart your first writing process:
There are also more tips and recommendations when you click the “?” icon when writing the article, in the editor.
1. Keep a list of ideas.
You can research them through google trends or just by browsing the news. Writer's block is unpredictable. Keeping a list of concepts for new pieces is crucial for this reason. Write down ideas as soon as you have them. In this manner, you'll have a starting point when its time to write.
3. Smart research.
Any piece of writing needs research, but it's simple to get caught up in the trap of doing too much investigation and not enough first-draft writing. Try to be as detailed as you can and always try to seek data or statistics to back up your claims.
4. Simplicity.
Keeping your essay direct and brief is one of the best things you can do as a writer. This is because readers' attention spans are typically short. Setting a word limit will not only help you finish your articles more quickly, but it will also produce a more focused post by eliminating unnecessary details.
5. Use bullet points.
Your thoughts will be easier to organize and the post will be written more quickly if you use bullet points. Additionally, articles containing bullet points frequently receive more traffic because search engine algorithms favor content with bullet points and subheadings. In addition to saving time, writing in bullet points can boost the likelihood that your content will be read by your target audience. Summarizing information in a bulleted list can be an important writing skill to have in this digital, fast-paced world.
6. At the end, edit.
Trying to edit as you write is one of the worst blunders that authors make. Defy the desire. It can be difficult to edit while writing, which increases the risk that you won't get past the introduction. Content writing and editing are two independent and distinct processes, as good writers are aware of. When you've reached the conclusion, you can go back and concentrate on crafting the ideal first line, honing your first paragraph, or bringing everything together with a deft kicker.
7. Start a clock.
Writing to a timer is a terrific technique to improve your writing speed and effectiveness. Determine how much you can accomplish in 30 minutes by setting a timer. You'll be astonished by how much of a good article you can write uninterruptedly when focused for 30 minutes.
To end things:
Loop Media is made by writers just like you. Writing jobs, freelancing, writing blocks, we have been through it all.
Days when words may seem like gibberish on your laptop, or days when content marketing would make your head spin. Article writing is a challenge that can seem daunting on some days, and a walk in the park the next.
However, if it is one thing we know about writers, the challenge is part of the fun. We know how much writers value writing. The same way we value the platform we built for you.
Loop Media encapsulates the essence of what it takes to write. It takes away the hard parts of establishing yourself as a writer. We know how much effort it is to see your writing take off - a lot have tried, many have failed, and few have succeeded.
Publishing, creating ideal paragraphs, grammar, reaching out to interested readers, and content marketing are more than enough to make your head spin, and make your writing process tedious. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Sign up, and let us worry about things that you should not have to worry about in the first place. So get your feet up, relax, and write, without having to untie the knots that restrict you. That’s what we are here for - to loop your potential to infinity and beyond.