If you are wondering the going rate for someone to write content for your site, you may be pondering how much you will have to pay for the service. The rate depends on the subject matter and if it's purely just writing (many bloggers are required to also post and find photos), and on average it ranges from 1-5 cents a word, so that is about $10 for a 400-word article.

There are things that you should consider when hiring a writer.
[*]A writer will be more likely to work with you if you promise a certain amount of work per week or month and you pay regularly.
[*]Never pay in advance, only pay when original work of a satisfactory standard has been delivered!
[*]Always request samples of the writer's work and check out their feedback on freelance sites

One of the freelance website that I use is http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/