Caught in the Web - Freelancers and webpages

Hi all,

In the studying of freelance writing and professional copywriting, I've repeatedly come across the question: do freelance writers need a webpage?

There are basically two camps of thought on this topic. There's the one collection of writers who do not see a need for a writer to have an online presence. They view it as uneccessary, tedious and flash without substance. The other ideology is that an online presence is not only a neccessary evil but not an evil at all. They view a webpage as being a round-the-clock, excellent source of marketing for a writer.

While the rest of the world has found itself wired on every level into the net, is there a place for us, the word-weavers, the scribes, the writers? Is it worth the cost? Is it worth the effort? Can a web presence make an impact on helping us in our craft and helping us in our pockets?

After a poll of the Internet, it would appear that the majority of the writing community has made up its mind. A web presence not only can provide a constant presence for marketing but also as a electronic portfolio which you can email to any prospective client. It also adds a level of legitimacy to who we are and what we do (although just about anyone and their grandmother can have a website these days...)

So, go out there and seek your site. I'll post more and post steps on how to acquire a website and begin your digital livelihood.

Write on.

Chad