If you’re tired of being told to “just start freelancing,” but no one tells you how… this post is for you.
If you’re a South Asian girl wondering, Can I really get paid to write blog posts? — yes, you can.
And you don’t need:
- A fancy degree
- 5 clients
- Your own website
You need:
✨ A strategy
✨ A skill you already have (writing)
✨ A Boss Beti starter kit of tools + confidence
Let’s get into it 👇🏽
🧾 “How I Made My First $200 Writing SEO Blog Posts”
I didn’t go viral. I didn’t have 10k followers.
What I had was:
- A Notion doc with blog samples
- 1 Upwork profile
- 1 client willing to pay me $50 per blog
📉 The Real Breakdown:
| Client | Rate | Time Spent | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upwork | $50/blog | ~2 hrs | Productivity tips |
| Referral | $75/article | ~3 hrs | South Asian beauty brand |
| Repeat client | $75 | ~3 hrs | Faith + wellness |
🧕🏽 Total: $200 for ~8 hours of work. Slow? Yes. Worth it? 100%.
What it taught me:
- Consistency > perfection
- Writing what you know is enough to start
- Your first few dollars online will change your life
🛠️ “Top Tools I Use as a Freelance SEO Writer (Free + Paid)”
You don’t need fancy software—just a few essentials.
| Tool | What It’s For | Free? |
|---|---|---|
| Google Docs | Writing + formatting | ✅ |
| Grammarly | Grammar, tone, clarity | ✅ (Pro optional) |
| Ubersuggest | Keyword research + SEO data | ✅ |
| Surfer SEO | Advanced optimization | ❌ (Paid) |
| Canva | Portfolios, carousels, social posts | ✅ |
| Notion | Content calendar, project tracker | ✅ |
| Wealthy Affiliate | Training + blog hosting | ✅ (starter plan) |
🧕🏽 Boss Beti tip: Start free. Upgrade when your income allows.
📝 “How I Built My Writing Portfolio Without Clients or a Website”
Here’s the secret: you don’t need clients to build credibility.
You just need examples of your work.
📦 What I used:
- A Notion page titled “My SEO Samples”
- 3 mock blog posts written as if I were hired
- 1 content calendar to show I could plan ahead
- Optional: repurposed Instagram captions into blog-style posts
🧕🏽 Platforms to host portfolio for free:
- Medium
- Notion
- Google Docs with a view-only link
- Pinterest (carousel samples)
Bonus idea: Offer a free SEO audit to a small business or Muslim creator you love in exchange for a testimonial.
🤝 “10 Types of SEO Clients You Can Work With (Even If You’re Not a Niche Expert)”
Don’t know your niche yet? No problem.
Start where you’re curious and build as you go.
Here are 10 client types you can write for (even as a beginner):
- 📚 Bloggers (especially those using affiliate links)
- 🧕🏽 Faith-Based Brands (Islamic planners, hijab shops)
- 🧴 Skincare & Beauty Startups (product reviews, tutorials)
- 🎓 Coaches & Course Creators (descriptions, landing pages)
- 👩🏽💻 Tech Startups (explainer blogs)
- 🛍️ E-Commerce Brands (product pages, FAQs)
- 🌿 Wellness Companies (mental health, supplements)
- 🍲 Food Creators or Caterers (recipe blogs, Desi cuisine)
- 🧕🏽 Muslim Influencers (ghostwriting captions or blogs)
- 💼 Small Agencies (they outsource to freelance writers)
🧕🏽 Reminder: Being a generalist at the start is fine. Pick a niche after you’ve explored a few.
🎁 Bonus Freebie: Boss Beti Freelance Writing Starter Kit
💌 Download includes:
- Portfolio Builder Template (Notion + Docs)
- “First $200” Income Tracker
- Cold Pitch Email Script
- Upwork Profile Tips
- SEO Client Discovery Checklist
- WA Sign-Up Link for SEO Blog Training + Hosting
💬 Final Words, Beti to Beti:
Your first client will feel impossible—until it isn’t.
Your first dollar will feel small—until you realize it’s proof.
Your voice is valuable.
Your blog posts are enough.
And you don’t need to beg for gigs when your skills speak for themselves.
With the right tools, training, and dua—you can build an income on your terms.
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