copywriting

Quit Writing for Google

Quit Writing for Google

SEO is important for driving traffic to your website, I get it. As a copywriter, I understand the importance of keywords. I understand creating content that Google will pick up on to get you onto that all-exclusive page one of the search engine. I GET IT. But I’m a...

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How to write about yourself

How to write about yourself

If there’s one thing I hear a lot when I’m talking to business owners about how they should talk about themselves in their business, it’s this… ‘Oh, but I’m not interesting enough. No one wants to hear about me!’ Well, that’s a whole load of stinky stuff on your shoe,...

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The 6 Steps to Writing a Simple Blog Post

The 6 Steps to Writing a Simple Blog Post

Writing a blog post should not be a complicated task. If you allow it to be, then it becomes a chore and I refuse to believe that writing about subjects you love and are interested in is a difficult task! I do understand that writing doesn’t always come naturally to...

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39 Common Shorthand Acronyms You’ll Find Online

39 Common Shorthand Acronyms You’ll Find Online

Words are my thing, okay? Real, full, well-chosen, descriptive, correctly spelt words. I’ve never used “text speak” and spend half my life telling my parents ‘gr8’ is not a legitimate word. It’s the word nerd in me. I can’t help it. But we now live in a world where...

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Why ‘affordable’ should not be a selling point

Why ‘affordable’ should not be a selling point

As someone who writes for a living, I cannot stress the importance of the choice of words you use in your website copy. Time and again, I see the following phrase: “For affordable [your product or service here], get in touch.” And, well, it makes my blood boil. I’m...

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What does ‘Above the Fold’ mean?

What does ‘Above the Fold’ mean?

When it comes to building your website, you’ve probably heard all sorts of weird jargon - SEO, copy, content, bio, keywords and all that jazz. But have you heard the term ‘above the fold’ mentioned before? It’s one of my particular favourites because its roots hark...

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