Don
As far as a website critique goes, you might add some content for yourself, any or all of the following:
1) Some info on why people need content and why regular additions of content can help search engine rankings and keep the site's visitors thinking about the site.
2) Since your minimum article length is fairly short, frame that as a perfect solution for people trying to build moneymaking blogs who don't have the time to maintain them but who want better quality than they can get out of a spinner. (I mention this because many people looking for articles under $5 are probably in AM and are building blogs, doing article marketing etc. so they're a natural audience for your services, and some content along those lines will help you when those customers are Googling around for a provider.)
3) Info on English as the dominant language of the Internet, about content as an anchor for a site generally, and the importance of a native English author (not necessarily true, but will make sense to a reader.) "Don't be fooled by $3 article writers at freelancer sites" etc.
Anyway, those are just some suggestions for getting non-forum-driven eyeballs to the page.
Also: RAISE YOUR RATES. If you're in a bind and trying to help your family, competing on price is only grinding you down. Once you get a full workload you'll find yourself churning it out 40 hours a week for peanuts. Compete on quality and service, and leave the crazy cheap prices for the forums where you're a member so you can build standing.
Frank