Writing articles about design-related topics! Sharing your knowledge and insights with others may help you earn extra money as well as be enjoyable.

But, folks, it’s not just about the money.

Writing about design can be a lot of fun in and of itself. You get to pick up fresh ideas, hear from other designers, and meet people who share the same passion for design.

My article earned more than $500+ in the first 1-2 months of being published; after that, it earned some bucks.

Choosing a Trending Niche Topic

Want to make some serious money with design articles? The key is to pick a niche topic that’s trending and happening right now.

By choosing a topic that’s currently in high demand, you’ll be able to attract a huge audience and get your articles seen by as many eyes as possible.

And let me tell you, nothing feels better than seeing those view counts skyrocket!

One example of a super trending niche topic is “ChatGPT.” It’s got everyone in the design community buzzing, and if you can tap into that excitement, you’re sure to make some serious money.

So get on that trend train and start writing about what’s trending right now!

One secret trick I have used

Articles earn money based on the amount of time members spend reading them. This means that the longer a member spends reading your article, the more you can earn from it.

So you’re curious about how to keep readers engaged with your content for a longer period of time.

The secret trick is to use GIFs or mind-blowing visuals.

Nothing captures attention like a well-done animated picture. A picture is worth a thousand words, as you’ve surely heard, but what about a GIF? Over a million clicks, that is!

So don’t be afraid to include some insightful and relevant GIFs in the article and watch the views skyrocket.

Finally, let’s discuss stunning visuals. They assist readers in better absorbing the content by breaking up the long text.

Plus, they look pretty damn impressive! And let’s face it, impressing your readers is crucial to keeping them interested. So don’t be afraid to throw in some cool graphics here and there.

Valuable Content

Make sure it's not just meaningless stuff that nobody will read. I always put an emphasis on providing readers with useful advice and a perspective that they can use to improve their own design work.

Let’s admit it, nobody has time for pointless articles that don’t impart anything useful.

And let me tell you, creating valuable content has a lot of benefits.

You may develop a following of passionate readers who will keep reading your incredible content.

So, the key takeaway here is to provide value in your design articles. Give your readers something they can actually use, and you’ll be on your way to building a strong following and establishing yourself.

Click-bait articles have not earned much

I suppose that if you’re thinking of using click-bait titles in your articles to make a quick buck, think again. It might seem like a good idea at first, but it's a one-time read.

Nobody's going to read clickbait articles again.

To make real money, focus on creating valuable content that readers will keep coming back to. Trust me, it’s a much better approach than relying on clickbait titles that only provide short-term gains.

Conclusion

Earning $600+ from a single design article is possible by focusing on trending niche topics, providing value to readers, and using effective strategies.

By sharing my personal experience and concentrating on factors that have worked for me, I hope that other designers can also achieve success in earning income from their design writing.

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