Articles & Blog Posts
Articles and blog posts written by Buxonline freelancers, starting at $1.
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About articles & blog posts
Articles and blog posts are written pieces designed to inform, engage or persuade readers on a specific topic. Articles typically appear in publications, trade journals or online magazines, often following editorial standards and requiring research, interviews or data analysis. Blog posts tend to be more conversational and frequent, published on websites to build an audience, share expertise or support marketing goals. Both formats serve distinct purposes: an article might explain a technical process in depth, while a blog post could offer practical tips or commentary on industry trends.
The quality of this work rests on clarity, structure and relevance to the intended reader. A well-executed piece anticipates questions, sustains attention and delivers value without unnecessary jargon. Poor execution shows up as vague claims, wandering structure or a mismatch between the headline promise and what the text actually covers. Tone matters too: a piece aimed at professionals in a regulated industry will differ sharply from one written for a general consumer audience.
Deliverables usually include the text itself, often in a word processor format or directly in a content management system like WordPress. Writers may also supply meta descriptions, suggested headlines or image captions. Length varies widely—blog posts might run 600 to 1,200 words, while long-form articles can exceed 3,000—but word count alone says little about quality. What distinguishes effective work is whether the piece achieves its purpose and whether someone finishes reading better informed or more convinced than when they started.
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Articles & Blog Posts — questions and answers
- What makes a blog post different from an article in terms of how it's written?
- Blog posts usually adopt a more conversational tone, use shorter paragraphs and often address the reader directly. They may include personal anecdotes or opinions. Articles tend toward a more formal structure, rely on third-party sources or data, and maintain a neutral or authoritative voice. The distinction blurs depending on the publication, but blog posts generally prioritise accessibility and frequency over exhaustive coverage.
- Should the writer supply images or just the text?
- Most projects expect the writer to deliver text only. Image sourcing, creation or licensing typically falls to a designer, editor or the client. Some writers suggest image placements or provide captions, but the actual files are usually handled separately unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
- What does it mean to write in AP style or Chicago style?
- AP style and Chicago style are editorial standards that dictate grammar, punctuation, capitalisation and formatting. AP style, common in journalism and online content, favours brevity and uses numerals for numbers above nine. Chicago style, often used in books and long-form articles, spells out numbers below 101 and includes more detailed citation rules. Following a consistent style ensures professionalism and readability.
- How do you handle revisions when the client changes direction midway?
- Scope changes usually require a conversation about what stays, what shifts and whether the original brief still applies. Minor tweaks—adjusting tone or swapping examples—are common. Larger pivots, like rewriting for a different audience or adding substantial research, often mean revisiting timelines and deliverables. Clear documentation of the original brief helps manage these discussions.
- Can a single article be repurposed across different platforms?
- Yes, but it rarely works as a direct copy-paste. A long-form article might be condensed into a blog post, broken into a series, or adapted into social media snippets. Each platform has different expectations for length, tone and formatting. Repurposing requires editing to suit the new context, not just redistributing the same file.
- What's the difference between evergreen content and timely content?
- Evergreen content remains relevant over months or years, covering topics like fundamental skills or recurring questions. Timely content responds to current events, trends or seasonal moments and loses relevance quickly. Writers approach them differently: evergreen pieces avoid dated references and focus on enduring principles, while timely content leans into immediacy and specific details that anchor it to a moment.
