Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I become a Guru at LifeTips?
A: Simply apply and let our editors know about your experience, education and references. Showcase 3 sample tips that represent your ability to turn complex problems into short, information-packed, entertaining tips.
Q: How much experience do I need to be approved?
A: Most of our Gurus are experts in a specific topic and have the experience, education and references to back it up. The amount of experience required varies from topic to topic. Published writers with proven experience in publishing, magazines and online media outlets in their area of expertise will likely be approved. Applicants who attend trade shows or conferences or teach in a related topic will likely be approved. Applicants with professional experience and educational credentials will likely be approved. And Gurus who understand Search Engine Marketing and have the SEO skill and proficiency to grow traffic on a Tip Site will be approved instantly.
Q: How much money can I earn?
A: LifeTips is growing like crazy, in a variety of ways. You値l earn commission on the ads running on your Tip Site. The traffic and income vary from topic to topic and greatly depend on the quality of your content and your ability and savvy in marketing your Tip Site. We値l also be publishing a book for you free of charge as part of your Guru promotion, and you値l earn $2.00 for every book sold at bookstores worldwide and on LifeTips.com. When your site attracts an exclusive program sponsor, you値l be considered for freelance writing assignments that pay $10 per tip. You can create much more for articles, blog posts and other writing assignments as well. We expect to launch a pay-for-answer service by 2009, offering an additional income opportunity. Many Gurus earn thousands of dollars a year at LIfeTips. Many Gurus simply enjoy the free promotion and opportunity to make the world a better place, one tip at a time.
Q: How much can I earn if I publish a book with LifeTips?
A: Each book published with the LifeTips book series gets its own ISBN number with your name on the byline. You値l earn $2.00 for every book sold on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, or through any major bookstore. Traffic and sales vary from topic to topic and writer to writer. Expect more data on book sales when we look over your book pitch and topic. Clients may also purchase your book for distribution to clients, prospects or employees.
Q: What if there is already a Tip Site in my topic?
A: Lucky you. If you're approved for that topic, you'll take over the content and make it your own. You値l re-write the tips and add more tips that are better. You値l delete tips that do not meet your standards. And you値l benefit from the existing traffic, newsletter subscription base and more.
Q: How does the book deal work?
A: You create and select 101 of your best tips for a book that we publish for you. We値l offer some editorial review and feedback along the way. With approval, we値l publish your book with your byline on the cover. Your tips will also be published on your Tip Site at LifeTips. Your book will have its own ISBN number and be made available to every major bookstore in the world, printed on demand.
Q: How does LifeTips market my book?
A: Your book is featured on your profile page at LifeTips and in our bookstore. Your book is also fed to Google for search marketing. Your name as the author is tagged to the ISBN number and the book is instantly available in all the major bookstores online and offline, worldwide.
Q: How quickly are books distributed?
A: Our books are printed on demand, so as soon as the tips are completed, edited and approved, your book is available for order usually within 14 business days.
Q: Who owns the tips I create at LifeTips?
A: All tips you submit for paid assignments, books, client projects or any other service become the copyright of LifeTips. Tips you submit for the free book publishing opportunity also become the copyright of LifeTips. Please see our terms and conditions.
Q: What are the time requirements for being a freelance writer at LifeTips?
A: Most Gurus are freelance writers, business owners and professionals with busy schedules. We know how it goes, and we appreciate the time you commit to LifeTips. Having said that, each Tip Site needs about 100 tips for success, which can also be used for the book publishing opportunity. Once Gurus are approved, they take several weeks to complete 100 tips necessary for official launch. Many Gurus inherit existing Tip Sites, so they can spend their time cleaning up and organizing the existing Tip Site, pulling in 101 tips for the book.
Once your Tip Site and book are up and running, the heavy lifting is over, and your weekly focus will be on creating blog posts on your Tip Site and off site to help get the word out and the traffic in. You値l promote yourself as a LifeTips Guru and watch your success and income grow. You値l also select a tip or blog post to send out each week to newsletter subscribers, further promoting your site.
For paid writing assignments, Gurus work on 14-day deadlines and submit tips along the way for approval. Failure to complete any project on time, ignoring your responsibility of delivering tips for your book or neglecting questions will result in the termination of your Guru Status at LifeTips.
Q: How do the paid writing assignments work?
A: Any approved freelance writers at LifeTips can apply for a paid writing assignment. The assignments vary, but usually consist of 100 savvy tips for a client or LifeTips Tip Site. Your tips are subject to the approval from the LifeTips editorial team and/or clients. All paying jobs are indicated in the job board with the project description and the possible total amount you can make on the project.
Q: Can I remove my profile page and cancel my involvement with LifeTips?
A: Yes. You may terminate your agreement and remove your profile page at any time according to the terms and conditions. The tips you submit through the application process and for your profile page are yours to keep. But any tips you created for LifeTips through the Guru program are copyright of LifeTips.com, Inc.
Q: Can I promote my profile page and use it on my resume?
A: Absolutely. Our goal and mission is to help you advance your career. Your status at LifeTips could be one of the best ways to advance your career.
