Wealthy Web Writer

The Reality Blog: Expose Yourself

Mindy Tyson-McHorse — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:04:27 +0000

Dear fellow Web Writer,

I’m bleary-eyed, overwhelmed, and mentally exhausted — but in a GREAT way. It’s all thanks to the Web Copy Intensive in Vegas, which I arrived home from late last night. To put it lightly, I’m still reeling from the sheer volume of powerful information I picked up — not to mention the commanding realizations I had about where my career is headed. The Web Copy Intensive was my fifth AWAI conference, and they delivered hugely on everything promised, and then some. As I promised, I’m going to share all of the most powerful tips I gleaned from the experience. But I’ll do that Monday, because right now my mind is firing about in a synaptic frenzy of information that I need to take time to unravel. This happens after every conference, to be honest. I leave with so much momentum and information that it takes me a few days to unwind from the whirl of it all. One thing I’m clear on though is my answer to a question fellow attendee (and now friend!) Lee asked me.

What’s the difference?

You all know that I have this lofty, six-figure goal that represents more than a 100% jump in my income from last year. I’ve also shared that, so far, I’ve pulled in and lined up more writing fees in the first two months of the year than I did in the bulk of my previous years of freelancing. And actually, I’ve already surpassed my entire yearly income from my first year as a copywriter. So, what’s the difference? What is it I’m doing differently this year to so rapidly accelerate my earnings? When Lee asked me that question, I was

Social Media Marketing in Muskogee, Oklahoma

Wealthy Web Writer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:17:05 +0000

Company: RelyLocal Location: Muskogee, OK Overview: Social Media Marketer, fulltime Description The Social Media Marketer uses his or her general knowledge of sales, marketing, and the Internet to market to local business through social media and other channels. Requirements The ideal candidate is computer-savvy and web-savvy and lives in and knows the Muskogee area. To apply write a customized cover letter and send it in with your resume.

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Freelance SEO Copywriter in Oak Park, Illinois

Wealthy Web Writer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:13:41 +0000

Company: GL Enterprises (recruiter) Location: Oak Park, IL Overview: SEO Copywriter, freelance Description The freelance SEO copywriter will work with existing copy, adding titles and descriptions for better SEO results. The SEO copywriter will edit existing copy to strengthen it in terms of SEO, as well. Requirements A thorough understanding of good SEO practices.

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Kosmix Needs an SEO Lead

Wealthy Web Writer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:09:02 +0000

Company: Kosmix Location: Mountain View, CA Overview: SEO Lead, fulltime Description The SEO Lead develops and oversees the long-term SEO strategy for Kosmix. The Lead regularly reviews site metrics and adjusts the strategy to improve traffic. The Lead also works with freelance writers to create content that is in-demand and optimized. Requirements You should have three years of SEO experience and a thorough knowledge of SEO best practices. You must be knowledgeable of html, CSS, and other web languages. You should have great attention to detail and an analytic mind.

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Web Writing Opportunity in Dayton, Ohio

Wealthy Web Writer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:05:32 +0000

Company: Greater Dayton Works (Recruiter) Location: Dayton, Ohio Overview: Web writer, fulltime Description The web writer creates optimized web content for a variety of ecommerce and service-oriented websites. Requirements You should have experience and a demonstrable understanding of the principles of good web writing and SEO.

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Freelance Web Writer in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Wealthy Web Writer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:19 +0000

Company: Schafer Location: Chelmsford, Massachusetts Overview: Web Writer & Copywriter, Freelance Description The Web Writer works with the communications team to prepare a variety of content for different purposes. The writer writes collateral materials, technical documents, website content, and content for social media. The writer is also responsible for conducting thorough research in the preparation of these documents. Requirements You should have a good handle on technical concepts and be able to write copy that about technical topics that is accessible to a broad audience. You should also be able to write effective promotional and editorial content that is not of a technical nature. Five years of writing experience is preferred and you should be the type of person who works to exceed expectations.

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Dozens of Lives Changed. Are You Next?

Guillermo Rubio — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:48:47 +0000

It made me want to jump up and scream! I can’t begin to tell you how exciting it was to see, right before my eyes, about a dozen web copywriters receive checks for the work they’d done — during the presentations at the Web Copy Intensive! (And, that doesn’t even include the guaranteed paid assignment every attendee is receiving.) The amazing thing is that each one of these folks came from different walks of life … each facing their own challenges and obstacles … … yet they pushed on to make their dreams of a better life a living, breathing reality. To be a witness to that was an awesome experience. And, the respect I have for them is immense. Guillermo here, and even though the Web Copy Intensive came to a close, dozens of web copywriting careers are just beginning. That’s because the information covered at this event was unlike anything else … covering topics like:

How to find and land clients
How to price projects and confidently charge what you’re really worth
Becoming indispensable to your current clients
Understanding and managing PPC campaigns
SEO for copywriting success
Autoresponder email series
And much, much more

I know it sounds a bit cliché, but what I’ve covered so far in my roving reports is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the great insights delivered by each of the presenters. I could fill volume after volume with the great strategies, examples, applications, and tips I got over the past three days … and that’s just from me sitting in on the “Basic” track. That doesn’t even include all of the vast material covered in the “Advanced” track. And, if you’re reading this and didn’t get a chance to attend … I HIGHLY recommend you get the Web Copy Specialist In-Home Training Program. With it, you’ll get every single handout, PowerPoint slide, and presentation the live attendees got. Plus you get access to BOTH the “Basic” and “Advanced” tracks. Think about that – both tracks filled with knowledge and insights from the highly-successful, hands-on experts. The information you’ll get can be career-transforming and life-changing … just as it’s been for every single one of the attendees I got to meet this past week. And if you’re ready to take the leap … ready for a better life … one where you’ve got more money, more time, and more freedom … then it’s the next step you need to take in your career. The good news is, it’s never been more affordable … because if you order by midnight today, you’ll receive an instant 50% off. http://www.awaionline.com/www/webhomestudy2010/ You did

Get Your Clients Hooked on Your Services

Guillermo Rubio — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:09:41 +0000

If there’s one common theme that’s been running through all the presentations here at the Web Copy Intensive in Las Vegas, it’s that you need to become indispensable to your clients. And in just a second, I’ll tell you how you do that. Guillermo here … and it’s the final day of the Web Copy Intensive. Today kicked off with Andrew Palmer giving us the …

Five keys to a successful PPC campaign

Any client you come across can benefit from having a PPC campaign. And, when that time comes, here are five things you need to make sure your campaign does well:

A strategy. Surprisingly, most companies don’t have one. Ask, “What is this PPC campaign trying to achieve? Is it to acquire leads? Buyers?” Answering these questions will then help you develop a sound strategy to create a PPC campaign that gets impressive results.
Relevance. You’ve got to learn to how to think like Google. Your PPC ad has to answer the question your prospect has in his head when he types a question or search term into Google. Your landing page and your autoresponder series have to answer the question, too. Everything in the campaign needs to work together and be relevant to what the prospect is looking for.
Keyword research. Use your brain. What are your buyers thinking? Brainstorm with editors, copywriters, product managers, etc. to figure out the search terms your prospects will use to find you. Remember, a campaign will sink or sail based on your keywords. So make sure to get into the head and shoes of your prospect and figure out what words they’re using to find the information they want.
Strong copy. Make sure everything from

Joshua Boswell On Getting Your First Client

Henry Bingaman — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:06:47 +0000

Find out what steps Joshua Boswell took to land his first clients and how you can use those same steps to land your own clients and put money in the bank.

Heather Lloyd-Martin On Social Media

Henry Bingaman — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:54:38 +0000

Roving video reporter, Henry Bingaman brings you “face-to-face” with Heather Lloyd-Martin. Check out what she has to say about social media and the tools you can use to help you organize your experience.