According to the Netcraft Web Server Survey done in April, 2009, there are over 231,510,169 websites.
Also the Netcraft explains that this figure corresponds to an increase of over 6 million websites, if compared to the last month results.
Quite obviously, we all know it very well that almost all websites need content.
With this increasing demand for content, the scope of freelance writing opportunities is also increasing.
There are different types of freelance writing opportunities.
If you want to make a career in writing online, surely you have a wide array of options available.
So you can choose whatever fits you the best.
However, if you opt for ghostwriting projects, you will get more freelance writing opportunities than if you are strict to put your name on your articles.
General article writing for different websites can be one of best freelance writing opportunities.
All you need to study different websites and follow the style and trend to prepare yourself as a freelance writer, before you apply for such opportunities.
Review writing is on quite popular demand these days and if you feel comfortable about writing reviews on different products or services, you can surely go for this option.
If you are from journalism background, you can choose press release writing as a lucrative option for freelance writing opportunities.
You can offer independent service or join in any writing portal as one of their freelance writers.
If your writing style is very lucid and you know how to maintain an engaging writing style throughout your content, you can also try for blog post writer.
Well, in all these cases, you mostly need to appear as a ghostwriter.
However, if you are not comfortable about writing as a ghost writer, you can still have the opportunity to make money online by writing.
In such case, you can try different magazines and e-zines and write for them and they will give you the freelance writing opportunities under your chosen name or pen-name.