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Experienced Bloggers Can be the Best Virtual Assistants

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

How can you jump from being a blogger to a virtual assistant?

In my opinion, bloggers make the best virtual assistants because we already know the business somewhat. From link building to content creation, bloggers have had experience maintaining a business online. Being a Virtual Assistant has its perks and its downside. You will get paid but you have to spend a lot of time on someone’s project, so there’s less time to work on yours.

Companies and individuals now realize how time consuming internet marketing is, and those of us willing to work for others can get a lot of cash if we want… Becoming a Virtual Assistant (VA) doesn’t necessarily require specialized training, but you have to know the basics.

The usual services you can offer include:

1. autoresponder management

2. Blogging

3. Article submission

4. Link building

5. Affiliate management

For more suggestions, you can check out this book, How to Become a Virtual Assistant , if you want a complete walk-through, and then some…

•2 hours of audio outlining everything from getting a business license to keeping your clients happy.
•Accompanying workbook with notes
•5 customizable website templates to get you started
•A professional newsletter template so you can stay in touch with your readers and clients
•A video critique of a new VA’s website to show you how to optimize your site for maximum results.
How to Become a Virtual Assistant is full of real advice by real virtual assistants who have found success. They offer this information so you can avoid costly mistakes.

There’s one advice I can give you if you plan on pursuing this SURE way to earn cash online:

Choose who you work for. If you cannot root for someone 110%, or if you feel like you’re not getting what you deserve, do NOT commit to a long-term arrangement.