Best freelancing sites.

Ever since the new algorithm changed, the value of freelancing sites have changed. Sites like: Hubpages, Associated Content, Bright Hub, Demand Studios, E-how, and much, much more have become less effective. In fact, some of these sites have undergone changes to purge their system of mediocre articles to prevent the site from being on Google's black list. Other article farm sites like EZinearticles, daily articles, etc. have found themselves on Google's black list.

I have been searching the web and gaining the opinions of other freelancers to find out what sites are still good to work with. Here is a list of sites that I think still have potential as long as you're willing to put in some hard work.

Associated Content

Associated content took a hit after the algorithm change, but they still seem to rank high with Google searches. Though, the upfront payments have been reduced. Writers used to get an average upfront payment of about 5 dollars per accepted article. This amount seems to have dropped a couple dollars after the algorithm change. Yahoo recently made changes to the site. Users now use their yahoo ID's to log into their associated content account. If you are willing to put in some hard work, associated content can still be useful. You still get paid a $1.50 for every thousand page-views.

Constant Content

It can be hard to get published with constant content, but you can sell your work there for more than most sites. Their editors are strict and not only look for grammar and spelling errors, but they also look for paragraph clarity and cohesiveness, wordiness, and choice of words. They only publish articles that are top quality, and as a result, there is a likely chance--about 70 percent--that your articles will sell.

Wise Geek

Like other sites, you must pass an application process. I have not personally used the site myself,--I just applied last night--but other people are saying that Wise Geek is still a great site to work for. They, like constant content, have strict editors that only allow quality content on their site. Each writer is assigned their own editor to work with, so it is important to understand what your editor likes and doesn't like. Many of the authors that write for Wise Geek say that a lot of topics require research. If you are willing to put in some research time and use your best writing skills, you can succeed with Wise Geek.

Text Broker

Before the algorithm change, many people did not like using text broker. Even before the algorithm change, I used text broker the most for my freelancing work. Text Broker is a ghost writing site, meaning you don't get any credit for the articles you sell. Level 2 and 3 don't pay too much, but levels 4 and 5 pay nicely. If you don't mind handing over full rights for every article, text broker may be a great site for you.

These are four sites that I think still have great potential for freelancers, even with the new Panda update. Some of these sites may not work for you and that's ok. Some freelancers prefer to work directly with clients, so they can get the most for their writing. Remember, when you are first starting out as a freelancer, it is important to keep ALL of your options open.

Dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education; dancing with the feet, with ideas, with words, and, need I add that one must also be able to dance with the pen?  ~Friedrich Nietzsche