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My freelance copywriting blog
Looking for the random ramblings of a professional freelance copywriter? Read on, reader! Read on...


9 Client Red Flags for New or Inexperienced Copywriters
I’ve been commissioned to write things thousands of times. Here are the phrases that should put you on high alert when you’re being...
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How To Hire a Copywriter – a Beginner's Guide
Google seems to think there are literally millions of freelance copywriters just waiting to start on your project. If this is true, how...
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What to do if your website doesn't rank AND it's not converting
Low traffic and lacklustre sales can send any website owner into a pit of despair. But there are changes you can make today...
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Imperative verb or bold statement for your hero headline? A website copywriter's verdict!
Writing headlines for the hero section of a homepage has its challenges. Try these two options and get off to a strong start.
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What are deadlines – and how to use them to your advantage
What is a deadline – and how do you make one work for you?
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Nope, I'm still at a loss. Why does 'copywriter copywriter' get 18,000 searches a month?
Google suggests there's an arena's-worth of numpties bashing this bizarre keyword into Google every month. So I asked AI to tell me why.
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Best copywriting tools for 2025
Start the year as you mean to go on with a bunch of powerful doohickies that will help you ace whatever copywriting challenges are thrown...
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When do you need a copywriting agency (and when is a freelance copywriter a better choice)?
Whether you need web content, email copy or something else, one of the first decisions you must make is about what kind of copywriting...
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How can an 'outsider' write great copy for your audience?
You're looking for a freelance copywriter in your niche, but can't find one. Here's why all is not lost. Most business owners are experts...
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What is a wireframe and why do you need one?
Your freelance copywriter should be able to give you more than just words when writing your website. As far as I know, when most website...
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Hiring a designer + a copywriter? Read this!
Managing a writer and a designer can be a challenge. Here's a few pointers. I've just completed an enjoyable job for a client that...
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15 minutes to beef up a website? Start here...
My top 5 tips for helping your business website up its game. No waffle, no long explanation, just straight to the point. I created this...
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Hey. Can't you just get ChatGPT to do your writing?
AI for copywriters. My verdict so far...
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My review of Grammarly Pro (and why you should take the plunge if you're a pro writer)
Grammarly Pro can turn experienced copywriters into something approaching a skilled proofreader. But read on for my August 2024 update at...
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How do you deal with writer's block?
Staring at a flashing cursor? Mind as empty as a juvenile delinquent's Christmas stocking? Read on! Many writers suffer from writer's...
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What's the best way to improve a website?
When you think 'website', think 'ladder'. Here's why... "How should I improve my website" is a question that around half of all...
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What is a copywriting framework?
Rooted in sales tactics, copywriting frameworks can be a huge help... sometimes. I get asked about copywriting frameworks from time to...
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So. What makes good web copy?
Good website copywriting can turn your business site into a leads-generating powerhouse. Follow these tips to get off to a rock-solid...
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