Sponsored Content – Telling You What I Want To!
Content & Strategy Copywriting SkillsI don’t think it’s a revelation to most people that sponsored content exists. We’ve seen it in media, games and promotions for generations. So what’s different now? Now we’re seeing sponsored content inserting itself into mainstream…
Creative Writing: talk to your audience conversationally
Content & StrategyDo you know who you’re writing to?
It’s so important.I’ve always thought the best writers were the ones who made you feel like they were sitting across from you in a restaurant, telling you a story when you read. I always wanted to write…
Comparing Google Vs Apple Website Copywriting
Copywriting SkillsBeware Of Marketing Hype: Even The “Greats Like Apple” Fall Into This Trap
Good website copywriting means really espousing the features and benefits of your product so that your consumers can make an educated decision (from their computers)…
Google Has Changed Their Algorithm To Focus On The Quality Of Content
Content & StrategyIt used to be that the most expensive part of doing your website was hiring a web developer. Using free software like WordPress has brought this cost down significantly, to put non-custom WordPress websites in the range of $2000-5000. You still…
The best writing advice for small business you’ll never hear
Content & StrategyI bet you’ve asked or heard questions before like:What’s the best camera to use? Or,
What’s the best exercise to lose weight?And you’ll hear a refrain much like:The best camera for the job is the one you have with you.
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Email Marketing Best Practices: Is It Worth It?
Content & StrategyOnce in a while you’ll hear that email marketing is dead, but that’s simply untrue.
In reality, it’s one of the most cost-efficient marketing platforms out there, and it gets results.
“Email has an ability many channels don’t:…
Understanding the copywriting process
Content & Strategy Copywriting SkillsThanks to Allan Kent of Zeald I came across a brilliant theory that explains a lot about why some marketing doesn’t work. I’ve borrowed his theory to explain the copywriting process and the pitfalls to avoid.It’s a quick look at what…
INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS TO GIVE YOUR CONTENT MORE CLOUT!
Content & StrategyWhen you are planning web content, it is always worth having a look online for inspiration. From big brand videos to freelancer blogs, fresh content ideas and insight can enhance your own marketing.To save you a bit of time today, Red…
Michel De Montaigne and my flagging self-esteem
Content & StrategyWhat happens when you’re promised work and it doesn’t materialise? Feel like throwing a tantrum and sticking your bottom lip out like a surf board? Yes I feel like that, especially right now. You feel like you’ve given your all. You couldn’t…
How To Use TripAdvisor To Create Enticing Travel Content
Copywriting SkillsYour team has finally decided on the content for your homepage –and it’s pretty freakin’ awesome.Maybe you’re using an image of a sky-piercing mountain against an azure sky or a photo of your palm-fringed infinity pool in all its…
How To Sell Travel Online With Copywriting That Paints A Picture
AdvertisingTo sell travel online, a website needs compelling images—that’s a no-brainer, right?But I’m not just talking about photos and graphics. Some of the most powerful and persuasive images are the ones that people create in their own minds…
Copywriters: You’ve Been Duped
Content & Strategy Copywriting SkillsWant to develop a six-figure business using your copywriting skills?It’s not easy or quick.It can be fun, as long as you’re willing to roll up your sleeves first and get to work.You’ve been sold a bill of goods by the “laptop…