Advice on Helium use please.

Wow, that's awesome, Thea. How many articles have you written that you have managed to obtain the Marketplace status. Fabulous.. Anyway, why didn't you join Associated Content? They pay page views for international members and upfront for US. At least, it's more straightforward there and I could pm you my link so you have an idea of what to write and etc.

Hi thea, how's your world turning today? I also write at Helium and would be happy to answer any questions you have. We are required to "rate" the articles of our fellow raters, and actually it is a good way to get writing ideas for yourself. Helium has partnered with many different publishers who request writing projects. These articles are always listed under the Markeplace title you will see on the lefthand side of your helium page. Helium also pays page views but keep the calculation method secret. Once you have more articles posted, you will start accumulating stars. This is were it gets fun as each star is worth 50 cents to you each and every time you write a new article. There is tons more info, but would take too much time and space on here. Let me know your user name at Helium, and I will be glad to assist you in learning your way around the site. Regards, malamar

I just wrote a long response and it disappeared!! Anyway, I can write again. I used to write in Helium but unfortunately, it doesn't work here anymore. They have locked it for Indians. so, I hardly go there unless some friend asks me to read his/her work. Yes, we can still read and rate. when I started off, I thought Helium is just fantastic with superb writers and amazing articles. Having said all of that, I have little idea about how the earning logarithm works. Do send me your link, would love to read you.

Helium pays you in two ways: one is for writing articles, particularly new articles to empty titles (there is bonus money for this). The other is for page views. In order to make any money, you must have at least one rating and one writing star, but the more stars, the more money. Rating stars are the easiest to earn. Simply rate articles. As you rate more and more, new stars will appear. If you get 5 stars in one month, at the end of the month, then you will receive a $3 bonus. Writing stars are harder at Helium because they are based on how other Helium writers rate you. All you can do is try and write your best article every time (without grammar or spelling mistakes). Eventually, when you have accumulated enough articles, they will begin earning page views on their own when someone looks up your topic on a search engine. The minimum for payout each month is $25. It took me quite awhile to get to that, but now I normally make payout. I am not making tons of money, but an extra $25-30 per month is good. All the while, I keep adding articles. Eventually when you have a big enough accumulation of articles, the money will continue to come in without much work at all. In the beginning of course, it is a somewhat hard and long process. No pain, no gain. Good luck with Helium!

Sorry,Thea..I thought You were looking around for some advice on your new found hobby of making balloon animals,or talking with a squeaky voice!

Hello, Thea. I've just told off those naughty boys above me for not paying attention. It is a bit complicated on Helium at first, but I'm sure you'll soon get into the swing of it. I'd say build up a portfolio of articles. If you have anything you've written for other sites, you can post it on Helium and earn for page views, as long as you still hold the copyright. I'd like a look at your profile page, so I can see the star you have and the market place thingy. If it's a yellow star it's a rating star, and that means you'll now earn from page views. If you go to your Helium profile page, copy the link and PM it to me, I may be able to be of more assistance.

You should use helium to make balloons float. It can also be used to have loads of fun, as it makes you speak funny after inhaling, but I suggest you don't overdo it. (I've no idea what the site Helium is like, just posted for a bit of fun )

I honestly gave up trying to understand there. I actually havent been writing much so i removed my Associated Content account (they only paid canadians per page veiw and took WAY too long to add up) and the helium account as i didnt understand how it really worked.

...Hi thea. Helium is a very interesting site, but very hard to earn anything. Once you write your article, it has to be reviewed and as I remember the rules, your article has to be rated in the top ten and start to climb to even be considered for payment. The higher you go with the rating, the more of a chance to earn money, but if you are not in the top five, eventually I believe, you are plum out of luck for getting anything. That is what I remember about the site when I was writing there. Too tough for me. Take care, good luck.

Yes, you can write for $$ now. You only need to maintain 1 star to be a 'marketplace approved writer.' I write for Helium just enough to maintain a star or three, and offer my due diligence in rating to stay on the up & up. I make on the low end $200/month. I often make up to $600/month. If you are just writing Helium articles you will be chasing your tail for a long time. Balance it out. I find that continuing on as an average 1 star writer and making money is much more satisfying that being a five star writing slave to the organization. I love the set up and refer people to it often, but don't plan on making real money in writing unless you're ready to bite the bullet and get real freelance assignments. Contact me if I can help.

I am also a newbie here. I will try to figure out things and will let you know once I get something.