• How Copywriting Overcomes ‘What if…’ Syndrome

    Overcoming objections is one of the many focuses of copywriting. If your business sells goods online, your ‘shopping experience’ must be exceptional. Why? For many people, shopping online is still dabbling in the unknown. If they buy something from a High Street store, they can speak with staff, see the product, pay for it, and […]

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  • What Exactly is Copywriting?

      You know, during my copywriting career, numerous people have asked exactly what do I do? Some think my profession is legal – i.e., a copyrighter – wrong. Some are under the impression that I copy things out for a living – also wrong. Copywriting is all about persuading someone to buy something or influence […]

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  • Copywriting Agency or Freelance Copywriter – which is best?

      In the red corner, we have a copywriting agency. In the blue corner, a freelance copywriter. Which one do you hire to do your copywriting? Will it be the marketing agency that does your design and web work, or do you find yourself a professional freelance copywriter? Let’s look at them in detail. Copywriting […]

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  • Copywriting Should Reflect Customer Needs, Not Your Wants

    Customer needs is a typical conversation I have with clients. They tell me what they want me to write about, and I tell them that’s rubbish (ok, not in those exact words) and that their copy must give their customers want they need. In other words, background about your business, comments like ‘industry-leading’, ‘cutting-edge’, ‘state-of-the-art’ […]

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  • Copyediting: What it is and why you need it

    Copyediting, copywriting, proofreading – aren’t they all the same thing? No, they’re not. Generally, a copywriter will create content, which could then be copyedited and, finally, proofread. So, what does the copyeditor do if the copywriter writes and the proofreader does a final sanity check for grammar and typos? In the simplest terms possible, copyediting […]

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  • Stop Skimping on Your Marketing Content

    How important is your business and its marketing content? That might sound like a daft question, but I feel it has to be asked. Why? Well, mainly due to the rise in the number of websites that offer dirt-cheap design services, website development and copywriting. For a few pounds, you can find someone to create […]

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  • 4 Reasons Why Shouldn’t Hire a Copywriter

      Don’t hire a copywriter may seem a rather odd thing for a copywriter to be writing about but believe me, it’s worth talking about. The first thing no everyone understands is that the copywriter/client relationship is a collaborative one. You need to work together if you are to achieve your business goals. As a […]

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  • Why Your Copywriting Brief Must Be Spot On

    The copywriting brief is the starting point for every content project. As the client, this is your opportunity to spell out precisely what you’re looking for. As a copywriter, it’s your chance to challenge ideas, make suggestions and check understanding. That all sounds very straightforward, but sadly it rarely is.   The briefing process can […]

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  • Why You Need a Copywriter

      That’s me! I’m a copywriter. This morning, I was scratching my head, trying to think of something to write about. When you’ve been blogging as long as I have, it becomes increasingly difficult to come up with new topics and ideas. That’s why, this week, I had a dig around in the files on […]

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  • Professional Copywriter – Yes, It’s a Real Thing (I’m One!)

      Professional copywriter makes an emotional plea to the audience… I had a strange dream last night. I was meeting with a potential client looking for someone to write the content for their new website.   It started well enough, exchanging small talk, explaining how I got into copywriting and the experience I’ve gained over […]

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