7 Things Associated Content Isn't

Associated Content is a lot of things. You can publish research, fictional or non-fictional stories, videos, guides, news, and other kinds of 'artistic' work all of which you can get paid for. However, some people use Associated Content in ways it wasn't meant for. What isn't Associated Content?

1. It's not a place to spam your referral links

I've seen these sorts of 'articles' again and again spring up. Associated content has a rule against posting your referral links and you could actually get into some trouble if you are found doing so. If you really want to build an affiliate program, there are other places better suited than Associated Content you can look toward. Try buying referrals - there are several websites for doing just that at low, low rates - or start a discussion about the program you want people to join in the Associated Content forum.

2. It's not a place to rewrite Wiki pages / encyclopedia articles

This is a funny one. Time and time again, especially in the history / medical field (such as disorders, diseases, and so forth) I find many plagiarized articles that do not cite the appropriate sources from Wikipedia. If you want to draw some ideas from Wikipedia (I have before, it's a great site if you're looking for some good ideas) then cite your sources! It's not overly difficult. If you want to cite them in MLA or APA form, you can use the citation machine (the link to the citation machine is at the end of the article). Associated Content isn't a Wiki. Associated Content is a place where its content producers are paid genuine money in exchange for genuine original articles.

3. It's not your own personal blog to rant about your personal life

While it may be devastating that you may have lost your child in a car accident, or that you lost your legs, or your favorite gold fish fluff just passed away, if you don't have an actual point to your story, then don't write about it on Associated Content and expect to get paid upfront for it. If you want to talk about something that relates to your personal life on an article at Associated Content (for example, maybe drunk driving) and you put personal experiences in the article, then go right on ahead. Just don't rant on and on about how fluff was a good fish and how you will miss him unless you are using it as an example to further argue a point or contribute to the main theme of the story (such as that fluff's death taught you to take every second you spend with a loved one not for granted). Nobody, whether it be a visitor to Associated Content's website nor content producers wants to read that. Make sure all your articles on Associated Content have some sort of theme. The more tightly knit together your article is, the more organized and understandable it will probably be. The better the article, the more you'll probably get paid for it at Associated Content.

4. It's not the place to rewrite news articles

Plagiarism is bad. It doesn't matter whether you plagiarized a little or a lot. As you might already know, Associated Content no longer pays upfront for rewriting news articles. Even if the rewritten articles are better than the originals and you cite your sources, Associated Content can not afford to pay for articles that have already been written. If you want to take some ideas from several sources including some news articles, then by all means, cite your sources and go ahead. Just don't rewrite your articles to submit at Associated Content and expect to get paid upfront for them.

5. It's not the place for shameless self promotion

If you just created a new blog, website, or e-business, please understand that Associated Content is not the place to spam Associated Content with a hundred articles about why your new e-business is amazing. If you want to write about your business and compare it to others, then go ahead. Just don't expect to get paid upfront for it. It's not how much you write about a topic that makes it popular but the quality of information and the way it is presented that counts. Quality always tops quantity at Associated Content.

6. It's not the place to lie about one's own personal experiences

Associated Content is a great place to sell one's own personal story, so long as it's real. While it is possible to get away with lying about one's personal story, I've seen time and time again, content producers (who shall not be named) getting caught up in their own lies. Everyone has something to write about and everyone has something they probably know a lot about (whether it be in the sciences, being homeless, kitchenware, electronics, politics, or anything of the sort). You don't have to lie to create a great article - just write about what really interests you. There is a certain header for publishers at Associated Content if you want to write fiction. So if you want to write fiction, make sure that it is under that category.

7. It's not the place for people who want to make a quick buck writing, but do not enjoy writing

Everyone needs money. Sometimes, Associated Content is a great place to start when trying to make a few extra bucks through upfront payments. However, if you are submitting articles that while informative, do not have an actual purpose and are written for the sole purpose of obtaining five dollar quick payments for Associated Content, think again before submitting the article. Once you get that extra five dollars, you won't be able to change the content of that article. That article will follow your Associated Content account for the rest of eternity and you will never be able to delete it.

If you do not enjoy writing, it will show in your writing. For example, if you are writing about a topic such as 'the bourgeoisie and their struggle in maintaining power against the proletariat' and really don't care about what your writing about, it will show. Your article will be dry (meaning it will contain a bunch of info but will be presented in such a way that no reader would ever want to bother reading). It will be boring (no one will want to read it). Don't bother writing something you don't want to write for the sake of writing. If you write about what interests you, then and only then can you call yourself a content provider at Associated Content.