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Why You Should Never Ask A Freelance Copywriter “What’s Your Day Rate?”

Caroline Gibson

You can’t compare apples with apples It’s not just the variables that affect what a freelance copywriter may charge: it also depends on their experience and expertise. How can a client really see the true value of a copywriter’s worth based on a day rate alone? so will ask them to fill in my briefing template.

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Freelance Copywriting — What It Takes to Get Started

Susan Greene

I was recently interviewed by a college student exploring a career as a freelance copywriter. Below is a transcript of our conversation, which I thought other people considering getting into freelance copywriting might find helpful. — Susan Greene, Freelance Copywriter, Orlando, Florida?.

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Why Freelance Copywriters Should Request A Down Payment — And How Much To Ask For

Caroline Gibson

A freelance copywriter recently told me that he’d provided some copy for a new client who then ghosted him. Here’s why getting a down payment is so important for a freelance copywriter Just like the five lights signalling the start of a Grand Prix, having a down payment means the work can officially commence. I continued.

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How to Start Your Career as a Freelance Copywriter

Express Writers

If you enjoy writing of any type, a career as a freelance copywriter could be a good choice for you. When done right, a career as a copywriter can be satisfying and lucrative. If you have ever wondered how to get started as a freelance copywriter, this guide is for you. What Is a Freelance Copywriter?

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A Simple Website Checklist For Web Design, Build And Content

Caroline Gibson

Thinking of getting a new website? But hang on – there’s a lot more to having a website designed and built than just thinking about the pages you need and the navigation. Here’s my simple website checklist to help. What to consider for your website design Template or bespoke (the latter is very expensive)?

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How Long Does It Take To Create A Website?

Caroline Gibson

Is this why clients expect the same when wanting to create a website? In the last two days alone, I’ve been contacted by an agency wanting copy for a client’s 12-page website – within four days. But they’ve overlooked one vital step: before you can create a new website, you need a brand strategy. Need a new ironing board?

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How to Convert Your Website Visitors into Paying Customers

Susan Greene

You’ve established your business, and your website is getting significant traffic. Visitors find your website and then leave. Check Your Analytics If you have a website, you should be tracking the activity it’s getting. Web analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of your website’s data.

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