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Constant Content Writer FAQ's

Where can I find the Writer's Guidelines?
You can view the Writer's Guidelines here. Remember, these guidelines are in place to ensure consistency in the articles we offer our customers. Following these guidelines is a must. They are straightforward and easy to follow. Read them and adhere to them. Doing so will save yourself a great deal of frustration.

The website tells me that my email address is not registered: Be sure you're logging in as a writer and not a customer, we have two login areas.
When I try to login it says my account is unconfirmed: We send out an email to confirm your email address, please check your spam and junk mail folders for this email and be sure we are not being blocked.
I can't login to the forums: The forums are separate so you will need to register again to use them.
I still can't login: Passwords are case sensitive be sure you enter it in exactly how you see it. You can reset your password here: http://www.constant-content.com/area/forgotauthorpass.htm

Why do I have to format the articles in a certain way?
Articles must be submitted according to our guidelines for many reasons. Customers need to be able to purchase content that can be easily read and placed on their websites. Editor see dozens of articles per day, which means that articles must be formatted for easy review.

My article was rejected for containing website addresses or links. Why?
Buyers prefer articles without links because they want readers to stay on their websites. Web addresses or links can lead visitors away. Links are permitted when the buyer states as much in a request. “Links okay per requester” should be noted in the short summary field to alert editors to this detail.

How do I upload an article?
Click on the "Submit an Article" link where you'll find our Article Submission Form. To upload an article:

1. Choose a category. It is essential that you choose a category that is specific. There are specific categories to choose from under “articles,” “reviews,” and “blog entries.”
2. Browse for your article's file located on your PC.
3. Fill out the submission form's fields - title, price, summaries, and keywords. Note that you must always fill out the “usage” field price, even if you intend to sell your article to a customer under another license.*
4. Click the button on the bottom that says “Submit Files.” This will submit your article to Constant Content and place it in the queue for review.

After successful submission, you can double check the status at any time by clicking the "Your Content" link. The status varies from "under review", "for sale" or "sold". You can now view Your Content by category and by status.

*Note: Constant Content, at one time, accepted articles that could be downloaded by the purchaser for free. However, we no longer offer free content and do not accept content that is offered for free authors. Unfortunately, if you do not fill out the usage field when determining for what you will sell your article, your article will appear as free for purchase. This field must always contain a number.

I uploaded my article but it has disappeared from my Your Content list. What happened?
If an article disappears from your list shortly after you posted it, it has likely been rejected. Check your email box for a rejection notice (check your spam filter or junk mail folder too). You may inquire about rejections in the Rejected Articles section of our forum.

How do I enable the “Best Offer” option?
If you choose, you can edit your submissions to allow customers to make offers. You can enable the Best Offer feature on articles already available for sale or for newly submitted articles. Simply check the “Best Offer” box by editing existing submissions or when you upload a new submission for review.

Oops, I just submitted an article, but I forgot to mention something in the short summary. Do I have to re-submit it?
You can edit submissions that are still under review. Find the article in Your Content and choose the “Edit” link under the column labeled “Action.” Here you can edit your summaries, price, keywords, upload new files and even opt to accept a "Best Offer".

I just submitted an article, and I noticed an error in my title or article body. Do I have to resubmit it?
Before an article goes under review, an author may delete any submitted article and resubmit with changes.

My article was rejected because the long summary was too short. Why?
A full one third of the article must be included in the long summary. This allows potential customers to see what they are buying and decide whether or not your article is right for them. Many authors post a great deal more of their articles and have reported increased sales success.

A customer bought my article for full rights and has posted his name in the byline. Can he do that?
Yes. When you sell an article for full rights, you are selling all rights to it. The customer is buying the right to use it in any manner he sees fit. By selling a full rights license, you have become a ghostwriter. Keep this in mind and price your rights according to your wishes. If you do not wish to give up your byline, do not post your article for sale with a full rights license.

My article was rejected because I included a short bio about myself. Why can't I do this?
As Constant Content does not permit promotion or self-promotion, bios or sig lines are not permitted.

My article submitted for sale for usage rights was rejected because it has been previously published by another author. I use a pen name and I am that other author!
All articles are run through Copyscape, so any instance of an article having been published elsewhere will be made known to the editors. If you use multiple names, including pen names, it is your responsibility to indicate this to the editors. Include a note of explanation in your short summary if this is your situation. Note that articles previously published may only be sold for usage rights.

How do I respond when a customer makes a request?
To respond to a request simply locate the request under the Requested Content section and either view the request first to see the details, or go directly to the “Q/A” link.

To view the request first, click on View Description. Here you will see the details of the request, including subject matter, word count, and price range. You'll also see a link labeled See Q/A. Clicking this link will allow you to start a dialogue with the buyer by asking question, or to draw attention to your submitted article by sending the buyer the link to your accepted content.

When will I get Paid?
In order to get paid on the next payment cycle, you must have earned at least $50. Once you've reached this threshold, you will be paid on the next payday.

Payment is made the first week of the beginning of each month. Customers' payments must be cleared before payment is made. Payments are made one of two ways, if the payment is less than $500 the payment is made through Paypal. If the payment is greater than $500 Constant-Content.com offers wire transfers to the authors bank account directly. Authors can always be paid via Paypal if they prefer Paypal payments.

How do I contact Support?
You can email Constant Content any time by clicking the “Contact Us” link in the upper right part of the web page. You may also email support directly: support -at- constant-content.com . Use this address to ask questions about your account. For general questions about Constant Content, visit the Constant Content forums.

Why can't I contact a customer directly or post contact information?
By using Constant Content, you agree to the site's Terms and Conditions, which can be reviewed by clicking the link at the bottom of the page. Constant Content's marketing and services bring customers and writers together in an arena that benefits both parties. You win because you have a place to market your work with no up-front fees. The customer wins because he has a place to buy quality content. Bypassing Constant Content's system and posting contact information to our customers is grounds for account suspension.

What advice do you have for a new member of Constant Content?
First, take a deep breath. Next, review the Writer's Guidelines and Writer's Tutorial. Familiarize yourself with the layout of the website. Finally, write your article following the guidelines, proofread it, proofread it again, and submit it.

If your submission has been rejected, you will receive an email notification stating the reasons why your article has been rejected. Proofread your article thoroughly to make sure it is understandable, grammatically correct, and polished. Then make all necessary revisions and re-submit. While you're waiting for approval, cruise over to the forum and get to know your fellow writers.