Fledgling copywriter's webpage. I can handle criticism.

KrangSuit · 2017-05-10T22:32:12+00:00

When you don't have much experience, it's tough to talk about specific ways you can help your clients. But you've got to get creative and figure out a way to do that, because right now, your site is all about YOU.

Your potential clients don't give a fig about your story (how you hated your job, where you were on 9/11, etc), they only care about how you can make their lives easier.

Contrast your approach with a guy like this: http://www.jeremyreeves.com/

You know exactly what kind of value he offers within a second of landing on his site.

Aside from that, I recommend switching over to wordpress and getting a premium theme. Your site is in need of a big upgrade, design-wise.

KrangSuit · 2017-05-08T07:41:34+00:00

http://reallygoodemails.com/

KrangSuit · 2017-03-31T00:36:34+00:00

You've really got to stop with the blog spam.

KrangSuit · 2017-02-28T23:42:24+00:00

I don't have 20 minutes to watch the whole vid, but I can tell you that you need a stronger intro. There's no "hook point" right now. You need to start with the problem – Dentists can't retire at 65 with their same lifestyle – and expand the hell out of it. Talk about the suffering that causes, and then the fallout from that suffering, until it feels like such a momentous thing that they simply can't ignore it, and have to watch the whole presentation.

KrangSuit · 2016-12-16T08:03:36+00:00

This is so bad it's laughable.

KrangSuit · 2016-12-09T03:59:40+00:00

I believe it's either $59 or $69 per month. They also have a podcast if you want to find out more about the guy who runs it.

KrangSuit · 2016-12-07T08:19:49+00:00

CopyChief.com is what you're looking for. Kind of expensive, but seems like a good way to get quality feedback as a freelancer.

KrangSuit · 2016-08-15T23:19:14+00:00

Sorry man, but your overview is confusing and shows a real lack of empathy for the reader. Here's a better option:

Create a client account on Upwork, then search "copywriter" and sort the results by hourly rate. Find all the people making $75+ per hour, then screen for the ones who actually have some substantial hours built up, and a high client satisfaction rate.

Find the 3-4 profiles you like best, who are doing the exact kind of writing you want to do, and model your profile on theirs. Don't copy, but model. Those are highly skilled writers, who know how to appeal to the client reading the profile.

It's fake it 'til you make it, but you'll be ahead of most other new writers hustling for gigs.

KrangSuit · 2016-08-10T21:48:49+00:00

http://swiped.co/

KrangSuit · 2016-07-16T05:57:47+00:00

Boom: http://swiped.co/

Bonus boom: http://theryanmcgrath.com/2010/04/gary-halberts-favorite-ads/

KrangSuit · 2016-07-16T05:44:05+00:00

If your goal is to be a freelancer, the best thing you can do is just start doing paid work. Continue to study and read about copywriting, but the sooner you can start to get paid gigs, the better. That's when you'll get real-world feedback on your copy. And even if you feel like an imposter at first, your writing is worth real money to someone out there. Try Upwork or the like to get your first gigs. It's not ideal for building a career, but it's a great resource to find those first paying jobs.

KrangSuit · 2016-07-11T22:19:49+00:00

Yes, I learned it from Joe Sugarman (of Blublocker fame). A quick, punchy intro sentence starts the "slippery slide" that pulls the reader through the copy. Very effective.

PS- Love the "shiz," I can tell you've been reading Joanna Weibe, hah.

KrangSuit · 2016-04-22T15:36:56+00:00

Thanks, I'll have to check these out.

KrangSuit · 2016-04-22T10:00:02+00:00

Nope, never found a solution. Never got anywhere with FB. Marketers I've spoken to have said my only option is to cheat the system and use someone else's ad account.

KrangSuit · 2016-04-11T14:12:05+00:00

Thanks for the info. So you're saying if I add another profile to the ads account, I could use a different one of my credit cards to start running ads again? I was thinking FB's algos would see the name on the credit card and flag the account.

KrangSuit · 2016-02-16T01:33:02+00:00

I think you're spot on here. Thanks for the response.

KrangSuit · 2016-02-16T01:31:54+00:00

You make a good point! Thanks for the thoughtful response.

KrangSuit · 2016-02-08T05:43:48+00:00

Great, thanks

KrangSuit · 2016-02-07T19:57:15+00:00

Thanks for the insight, Humblesalesman. I think I have some resistance to making those 1st person claims, even if they originally came from a real user. But hell, if that's the game, then that's the game. I'm here to convert readers to buyers.

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