Looking for a Proof Reader for a Moz Blog Post..

[donford]

Hello everybody,

After being here for 4 years I decided to write a post for YouMoz. That was about 3 months ago, and while I have read, re-read and proofed this thing a dozen times since, I know my own limits. I honestly want the post to be the best it can be, and while I stand by my article, I know my forte is not with writing.

My article is about Beginning SEO and Where to Start, yes it maybe cliche but I find myself answering many of the questions on these QA boards that I address in this article. It would be nice to have a post I could point to when such situations arise.

What I'm looking for is one or two persons with a strong knowledge of basic SEO, the ability to understand me (a cluttered mind), and strong grammar skills. Credit will be given to those who want it.

The article is basically in what I consider a finished state, I just need to add a compendium video for one of the sections. I have done my own artwork, research, and document design. I just need a keen eye to snuff out those grammar errors I always miss and somebody to tell me if a section doesn't make sense.

If you are interested please let me know here, or send me a PM. I would like to have something to review to make my selection so if you're not active here, a link to where you are would be beneficial. I know that might be asking a lot; help and you also get vetted, but the idea is I don't want to send out what I think is a very good article only to see it appear on another site.

Thank you,

Don

P.S. To the Moz staff.  Once I make my selection I will mark at least one response as Good so it don't keep annoying you as an un-answered question.

[ronell-smith]

First, I apologize for responding so tardily. I would like to congratulate you for taking the time to craft a post for YouMoz. Also, it's commendable that you're seeking feedback at this stage. Most authors, myself included, simply want it off their plates at this stage.

While, yes, as Dirk said, it can take time for us to get to your post, that's owing in large part to (a) the initial quality of the post (posts that are more ready to be posted do get moved ahead of the line as we review, re-review and include copious notes in the articles to authors for revision) and (b) how effective authors are at making the needed changes in a timely fashion.

Our goal with YouMoz is to post the best content possible. That can mean a lot of back and forth between author and editor.

Feel free to email us at editor@moz.com

RS

[donford]

Thank you everybody for all the private messages, and those who choose to post here. I will be reaching out to 2 people today and notifying the others of my choice via private messages.

I think it is really great that this community is so invested in the positive intents of other members to be willing to lend their time. I really love this community. I am very grateful for the response I had in just 24 hours.

Please check your private messages today for more details,

Don

[novidigital]

Hi Don,

We would be more than happy to assist you. Please feel free to send a pm or email with the details.

Kind regards,

Aaron Crewe
Managing Director
SEO 24/7 Ltd
InfoLab 21, Lancaster University
Phone: 01524 510 570
Email:  aaron@seo247.co.uk
Web: www.seo247.co.uk |

[DirkC]

Hi Don,

Would be willing to proof read for the content part- however as I am not a native speaker wouldn't be much help for the grammar part (that part is normally also taken care of by the Moz reviewers).

I went to the process quite recently and I would strongly recommend to submit the post as soon as possible - it takes ages before it's reviewed (in my case it took 6 weeks - and several mails to Ronell before they started reviewing - once reviewed it went quite fast).

Dirk