Revealed: The Marketing Tactics Six Successful Copywriters Use to Build a Better Income

Six UK copywriters give their views on marketingYou know the score.

You see other writers making mega bucks. Yet you’re just slogging away for peanuts.

You long for clients who value your work and pay you the rate you deserve.

And you dream of working for all those big brands just like the top copywriters do.

So if only you could speak to writers who’ve been there and done it. And find out just how they do it.

Well, actually you don’t need to. Because I’ve done it for you.

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The Common-Sense Way to Edit Your Writing – Without Going Overboard

Copywriter putting an axe to writingKeep your copy short. Keep it simple. Edit out this. Cut down on that.

It’s what all the top copywriting blogs tell you to do.

Just lately, practically every other post about blogging or writing seems to be giving out the same guidance on how to edit down your copy.

Don’t use long words when short ones will do. Ditch redundant words. Steer clear of the passive voice.

Again all pretty sound advice wouldn’t you say?

So what’s the problem?

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Are Your Web Directory Listings Good for SEO or One Big Waste of Time?

Yelp, Brownbook,net, Best of the Web and HotfrogI want your opinion.

What I want to know is whether you’ve ever submitted your website to online business directories.

But, more than that, I want to know whether it was worth the bother.

The reason I ask is this: Some people claim they get worthwhile results from them, while others reckon they’re a complete and utter waste of time.

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Blog vs News: What’s the Right Choice for Your Website? (A 3-Point Checklist to Help You Choose)

Website owner deciding whether to have a blog or an online news feedSo you’ve just launched your new business website.

And now everyone’s telling you to publish regular, fresh and unique content to help boost your search engine rankings.

Some say this should be news content. But others say this is old-school content marketing. And that a blog is a far more effective strategy.

In an ideal world it would be great if you could have them both. But what if you could choose only one? Would you really know which option is right for you?

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7 Reasons Why You’ll Want CommentLuv on Your WordPress Blog

(Last updated on September 11, 2014)CommentLuv WordPress plugin
Have you ever noticed in the comment section of certain blogs a small additional feature, called CommentLuv, where you can place a link to your most recent blog post against your comment?

If you’re not familiar with it then take a look at the comment section for this post. And if you want to see how it works in practice then go ahead and try it out when you’ve finished reading.

What Is CommentLuv?

Basically it’s a WordPress plugin designed to reward readers for taking the time to comment and engage with your blog.

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5 World-Class Blogs Every Content Writer Should Read

(Last updated on May 8, 2021)
Road sign – blogs for freelance copywritersHow do you become a better content writer? And how do you make a success of your freelance copywriting business?

No need to worry. Because you don’t have to go on an expensive training course to learn how.

Some of the best learning resources are available for free online, providing you with a whole stack of useful information to help level up your skills.

In this post, we cover five world-class blogs that do just that.

Each website has a different focus – ranging from blogging, marketing your business and search engine optimisation to more traditional copywriting skills, such as direct mail.

So let’s run through each of them in turn.

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