Aug 18 2008
Yes it is legit and yes it helps your resume
I’ve gotten quite a few messages about my articles suggesting the use of Helium as a first stop to getting published. There have been 2 consistent questions amongst each of the messages:
1. Will I make money on Helium?
2. Is Helium a legitimate site?
Regarding the first question- yes, you can and quite possibly will make money on Helium. BUT- Helium is absolutely NOT the site I would advise you to stick with long term. I have a ton of other resources I’ll be sharing with you that will really help you make serious money with your writing skills. Helium is not one of them- it is a starting place.
My purpose for this Blog is to provide a guide that I did not find to exist when I needed it- when I was just starting out. I am starting at the basics- and believe you me, Helium is the basic-est of the basic. The quality of writing on that site is not that great, it is easy to get published, and you enjoy the benefit of critique and rating- something you may not have been exposed to previously.
Helium is a legitimate site. It is a good start for your resume. You can make money on the site. Tomorrow- we deal with Helium Marketplace. Helium Marketplace is the best way to make good money on Helium (averaging about $50 per article). Helium Marketplace is very competitive though, so I want to help you actually earn that money!
