Freelance Union

JULY 29, 2024

I’ve been a small business owner since 2006, and in my experience, the key to riding out the peaks and valleys is playing both the long game and the short game. Upgrade your website copy  As a freelancer, you’re constantly tinkering with your services and messaging and sometimes things get a little screwy!

Creativity 105

Creativity Freelance Collaboration Projects 105

Men With Pens

JANUARY 23, 2013

Oh, and you have to know it all – video, podcasts, webinars, websites, copywriting, HTML, YouTube, iTunes and even membership course software with all its complex joys. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. 3 weeks is even better. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

Copywriting 84

Copywriting Copywriter Consulting Website 84

Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It has 9 freelance writing websites you gotta check out to boost your income. Launched in late 2022, the Smart Blogger Jobs Board is the go-to destination for writers, bloggers, content marketers, copywriters, etc. The high-profile status of this freelance website site attracts better-quality jobs. Smart Blogger Jobs Board.

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Freelance Writing Copywriting Copywriter 97

Men With Pens

OCTOBER 7, 2010

I keep getting spam from “SEO companies&# who promise that they can improve my website rankings for Google. That’s the whole point of SEO — people who search on Google for the service you provide find your website in the top results. Want to optimize your website, or even your client’s? Great, right?

Search Engine Optimization 86

Search Engine Optimization SEO Copywriting Copywriter 86

Men With Pens

MARCH 10, 2013

Most people just slap their ebook up on their website and offer it to blog subscribers as a free download. How to Create a Workshop From Your Ebook first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2013, All Rights Reserved. So you wrote an ebook… now what? A few others stick a price tag on their ebook and try to make a few bucks.

Consulting 84

Consulting Copywriting Copywriter Sales 84

Men With Pens

JUNE 5, 2011

And as I gazed around the neighbourhood the other day, the row of nearly-identical houses reminded me of all the nearly-identical websites that exist. Your website should be bright, stunning, and full of wow. Imagine what you could achieve if your website was the best looking site on the web. Just imagine.

Website 57

Website Copywriting Copywriter Brand 57

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Your website is ranked for every keyword you can think of. SEO is the main source of traffic for your website but without a high-converting funnel, you might as well retire. Founded in 2006, Trinity has been a constantly growing and result-generating CRO Agency in the E-commerce niche. Imagine this…. No, I’m serious.

Search Engine Optimization 144

Search Engine Optimization Social Media Landing Page Projects 144

BKA Content

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The 7 Best SEO Packages To Help Your Business in 2024 The right SEO package can help the pages on a business website rank higher in search results, increase site traffic and drive conversions. You can also request free digital marketing strategies on the website.

SEO 98

SEO Consulting Digital Marketing Agency 98

Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Maybe he wants a new website, or some copy, or marketing advice. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is a leading pro copywriter, online business consultant and the owner/founder/CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. So how often do you say it to your prospects?

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Consulting Copywriting Copywriter Copy 72

Men With Pens

JUNE 12, 2011

So they give me the virtual finger, go work their asses off throwing together a business plan, mocking up a website, writing copy, and what have you. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is the pen name of a thirty-something copywriter, problogger and online entrepreneur from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Everyone knows that!!!

Copywriting 82

Copywriting Copywriter Copy Management 82

Men With Pens

JANUARY 27, 2013

You want to get a small website going… and you don’t know the first thing about installing one. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is a leading pro copywriter, online business consultant and the owner/founder/CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. Okay, fine.

Consulting 65

Consulting Copywriting Copywriter Website 65

Men With Pens

APRIL 7, 2011

I met Lisa when she hired me for a business consultation about her new copywriting venture. People hire me for my copywriting expertise, so I need to continuously sharpen the sword. And I was discovered on LinkedIn and contacted through my website for a potential job. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved.

Medical 82

Medical Copywriting Copywriter Banking 82

Men With Pens

APRIL 3, 2013

I have an important announcement to make: This website is coming down for good. It’s just time to take the business to the next level of success with a new website design, one that we feel is a much better fit for our personality, our services and our business philosophy. It’s fun. It’s fresh.

Copywriting 52

Copywriting Copywriter Consulting Website 52

Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

That’s about how long we spend on a website before deciding whether or not it’s worth our time. It’s possible to put your website in front of thousands of people on any given day. Not getting enough website conversions? It will help you draft your website copy, your marketing emails, even your Twitter bio. Considerably.

Copy 76

Copy Concept Copywriting Copywriter 76

Copywriter Collective

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Part of the reason the use of Native branded content has been embracedis the necessity for digital publishers to monetise their websites. It allows the publishing ofposts, videos, infographics, interactive elements and photo galleries on the Forbes website. We knew it in the past as theold school advertorial.

Content Marketing 87

Content Marketing Marketing Content Storytelling 87

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 5, 2012

You can definitely try that new marketing strategy or publish that post or call that company or finally launch that website (even if it’s not perfect yet). How to Put Fear in the Back Seat first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Give yourself some credit. Nothing will kill you.

Copywriting 76

Copywriting Copywriter Publisher Publishing 76

Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

Here’s an example: The tests were conducted on several websites… (passive voice). I conducted tests on several websites… (using “I”). The Biggest Secret of Stellar Copywriting. from Do You Have Useless Website Content? They also work well in sales copy and can be handy in subheadings.

Blog Post 90

Blog Post Writing Post Sales Copy 90

Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Our dream was taken from us by someone we never met, someone who could care less that the website they ruined for us helped put food in our kids’ mouths.&# – John Hoff, How to Use Emotional Copywriting to Kick-Start Your Sales , published on Copyblogger. Copyright 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc - All Rights Reserved.

Writing 81

Writing Prose Food Copywriting 81

Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Cracked is the often satirical, always hilarious website (that used to be a monthly magazine), with list-posts, photo captions, pictofacts, articles, and more. McSweeney’s is known for their daily humor website (almost every day since 1998) and Quarterly Concern , their quarterly newsletter. Interested? Rates: $250. Interested?

Freelance 84

Freelance Writing Entertainment Food 84

Buffer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You are the head of marketing -- the CEO asks: "what's our website conversion rate?" And NEVER provide a blended conversion rate for the entire website. It takes years of consistency and practice to master the art of copywriting on X.  The only other time the overvaluation came close was in 2006.

Social Media 106

Social Media Text Copywriting Copywriter 106

Men With Pens

AUGUST 4, 2010

If you’re pitching a website, look for “Editorial Guidelines&# or “Contributor information&#. I do this often, and include the responses under the published articles on my website. Kelly Watson is a freelance journalist and copywriter who blogs about small business marketing. Check out her site today.

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Publisher Publishing Publishing Freelance 71

Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

I know this because I took the Damn Fine Words writing course, taught by A-list blogger and professional copywriter, James Chartrand. Post by Claiborne Ashby Claiborne Ashby (also known as Clay) is a copywriter and web content writer focused on green and environmental companies. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

Writing 64

Writing Copywriting Copywriter Web Content 64

Men With Pens

AUGUST 15, 2012

I’ve been a copywriter for almost 20 years now. What works to make the doubt be quiet so we can get down to the business of hammering out copy for websites or ads for air conditioners or hey, even that novel we’ve got locked a drawer somewhere? When she couldn't find a website that would help her - she created one herself.

Writing 61

Writing Copywriting Copywriter Writer 61

Men With Pens

JANUARY 18, 2012

If you’d like to learn how to craft memorable writing so clients think of you - and not your competitors - download his ebook, Duellist Copywriting: The science of memorable legal marketing , for free and with no opt-in, from his website. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

Projects 59

Projects Copywriting Copywriter Writing 59

Men With Pens

JANUARY 26, 2010

Does your website copy look like you’re trying to impress that professor who won’t give out an A unless you blind him with such stunning prose that he rocks back in his leather-upholstered chair, glassy-eyed, pipe askew, groping blindly with his grading pen? Who could make their website copy better (and simpler).

Prose 50

Prose Copywriting Copywriter Food 50

Men With Pens

JUNE 16, 2011

When I set up my copywriting business, one of the first things I did was hire a writing coach. But since I’m in the writing business, having thousands of Facebook fans or a website with all the bells and whistles won’t attract clients. Hello, haven’t I proven time and again that I can write well?

Writing 62

Writing Consulting Copywriting Copywriter 62

Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

You see, many people tell me they wish they could register for Damn Fine Words, because they know that if they could just get in the course… …they could set their business firmly on the path of success, because they’d finally have the skills to write engaging website copy that pulls in much-needed clients.

Writing 64

Writing Prose Retail Content Creation 64

Men With Pens

JANUARY 28, 2013

Everything I’ve just said isn’t news – all the pros tell you this: Write compelling website copy to pull in new customers. How do you make website copy more compelling and effective for your business?… first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. In fact, it’s likely you’ll fail.

Writing 46

Writing Persuasion Consulting Copywriting 46

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2012

So when Naked Wines made me this offer, I was impressed: Every single one of my readers and followers gets a $100 off any of the wines on the Naked Wines website. I’m the owner of a copywriting and website design company, after all. What’s not to love? That’s exactly why I blew them off, of course. Completely.

Copywriting 49

Copywriting Copywriter Blog Blogging 49

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 19, 2012

They complain they’re having trouble getting new clients or earning a decent living from their business, and after I take one glance at their website, I can see why. Most freelancers have a terrible website. I was planning to get around to that…” They know their website has problems. Maybe it’s too cluttered.

Freelance 51

Freelance Copywriting Copywriter Copy 51

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Would a better website boost your sales? Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is an entrepreneur, a pro copywriter and the founder and CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

Banking 57

Banking Copywriting Copywriter Sales 57

Men With Pens

MAY 6, 2012

And if your business has a website, a blog, or operates online, then writing skills are crucial. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is an entrepreneur, a pro copywriter and the founder and CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

Writing 43

Writing Copywriting Copywriter Copy 43

BKA Content

JANUARY 18, 2025

The 7 Best SEO Packages To Help Your Business in 2025 The right SEO package can help the pages on a business website rank higher in search results, increase site traffic and drive conversions. A large part of their offerings include PPC management, revenue marketing, CRO, and website design and development services.

SEO 52

SEO Search Engine Optimization Consulting Agency 52

Men With Pens

JANUARY 1, 2013

Blog posts, newsletters, website copy, emails… you have to write a lot to achieve your business goals. You know you need copywriting for your website, but you aren’t really sure how to write website copy that actually brings you sales. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

Copywriting 48

Copywriting Copywriter Storytelling Content Creation 48

Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

But you’re more likely to see a payoff on that effort when you’re offering something new, unique, and shiny – as opposed to the same old boring ebooks everyone and their mother knocks around on their website. How to Boost Your Blogging Game with Digital Flipbooks first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

Freelance Copywriting 57

Freelance Copywriting Search Engine Optimization Blog Blogging 57

Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2012

You see, many people tell me they wish they could register for Damn Fine Words, and that if they could just get in… …they could finally start that online business, because they’d have the skills to write website copy that pulls in clients. She loves the color blue, her kids, and ice skating.

Writing 50

Writing Prose Post Retail 50

Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Here’s how: If you’ve been involved with freelance writing, blogging, copywriting or marketing for more than, say, a day and a half, you’ve probably heard plenty about how speaking before an audience can boost your reputation, which helps you become a thought leader and an expert in your field of choice. He’s right.

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Freelance Portfolio Concept Copywriting 55