As someone who buys high quality content on and off (own quite a few premium domain names), here are some key things I look for now --
a) Google+ profile with good credentials. College degree, contributions to other well known magazines or websites, possibly job history in area the article is about.
b) Content that is written about specific cited facts, not broad generalizations or possibilities.
c) Original content, not rewrites of someone else's article
$30-$50 an article is definitely an on target price for someone who can meet a,b, & c. I specifically look for people who have a background in the topic the article is about. It is hard to find people who meet those requirements and will consistently produce content.
a) Google+ profile with good credentials. College degree, contributions to other well known magazines or websites, possibly job history in area the article is about.
b) Content that is written about specific cited facts, not broad generalizations or possibilities.
c) Original content, not rewrites of someone else's article
$30-$50 an article is definitely an on target price for someone who can meet a,b, & c. I specifically look for people who have a background in the topic the article is about. It is hard to find people who meet those requirements and will consistently produce content.