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Copywriters seem to make a pretty good income. I work in Sales and love to write so I feel this would be a natural fit for some part time opportunites. On the internet of course there are tons of ads that ask you to pay money to take a class and they guarantee work and opportunites for you. Is this true or some type of scam to take my money? Is it difficult to get started in this type of work?

none of the copywriters in my office took special copywriting classes, most studied English or Communications or Journalism

Copywriters seem to make a pretty good income. I work in Sales and love to write so I feel this would be a natural fit for some part time opportunities. On the internet of course there are tons of ads that ask you to pay money to take a class and they guarantee work and opportunities for you. Is this true or some type of scam to take my money? Is it difficult to get started in this type of work?

Most copywriters work freelance. In other words, they are self-employed, which is another way of saying they have no steady income, and are unlikely to find steady income.

You don’t have to take any classes or get any degrees. But you do need to have a flair for the language you are working with.

Getting started is both easy and hard. You start by writing. You build up a portfolio of pieces that showcase what you can do. Then you start looking for people who want things written. Webpages often require a lot of copy (content). One thing you don’t do is quit your regular job, at least not until you have a large stable of clients who use you regularly.

Cannot find this research information anywhere? Any help would be fantastic.

There might not be any official data. But in my experience, three years is a long lifespan in one of these jobs.

i have no training or experience in this.i have a degree in education with a major in english and business management.

Here are two things you can explore:

1) Apply for copywriter positions. Search www.moster.com and you will find hundreds of open positions. With a business and English degree you are more than qualified.

2) Register with a freelance directory and begin taking on copy writing projects. This will give you the experience you lack as well as generate income.

Best of luck.

I need a person with great design skills, ideally an art director. I don’t have a lot of money, so portfolio school is out of the question. I don’t want to take out any more loans, etc. Any idea how to find someone quickly? Is there a forum for copywriters trying to find art directors and vice versa? I also cannot pay them much, so hopefully they need my writing skills too! And it can be a trade of sorts!

you need some job experience. Which means that you’re going to need to work with an employment agency. Online Opportunities is the company that I worked with and had a wonderful experience with. They have all sorts of jobs in your field. Many of their jobs range from 12-20/hr. Most of their jobs have benefits and 401K. You should try them. i know they helped me.

Study mass communication; public relations, journalism or ad if specifications are available. Write lots. Be concise.

I’ve got a product that I’m finishing up on and I need a freelance copywriter to create a sales funnel for me. Who do you recommend?

Not so long ago I hired Chris Ramsey, AKA The Hypnotic copywriter. He put together a great sales letter for my business.

Here’s his site: http://thehypnoticcopywriter.com/

He’s a little pricey, but you’ll make everything you invest back in a day or two once you’re product is live.

How do you get advertising (freelance) project for a copywriter??

AS THE CREATIVE HEAD(EX) OF THE LARGEST ASIAN GIFT CO. AND A FREELANC PROFIT-CONSULTANT, WHAT COULD I SAY YOU IS, BUY LOCAL NEWSPAPERS/MAGS AND FIND PUBLISHED ADVT… WORK ON FEW OF THEM AND MAKE THEM BETTER, THEN CALL THAT CO. FOR AN APPOINMENT AS YOU MUST INFORM THEM THAT YOU ARE GOING TO SHOW THEM SOMETHING BETTER… WELL, ATLEAST IN 2 OT OF 12, YOU MAY EXPECT POSITIVE RESULT IN NEAR FUTURE… NOTE: MAKE YOUR V-CARD SOMETHING MEMORABLE…

The methods for promoting your home business, are similar to those of a traditional business. And the Internet adds another dimension of marketing.

1. Personalize your business cards with a company logo. Be sure to include email addresses and website URL on the front. Building brand name recognition is very important to build trust with you customers. No matter what your business, consistently showing your prospects your logo will breed familiarity and eventually you will gain their trust.

2. If you sell some type of merchandise, try to have several samples with you at all times. Affix a business card to them if possible. You will then be prepared the next time someone asks you “What do you do for a living?” Hand them a sample or at least your business card so they know how to get more.

3.Collect email addresses from everyone you talk to about your home business. Building an email list can be as good as money in the bank. Tell them you will only send them information pertaining to their interest. And make sure you do so and nothing more!

4. Send out a weekly or monthly newsletter filled with updates and special promotions for your products and services. Or send tips and advice relevant to your business; again building trust and creditability.

5. Learn how to write good copy and informative information for your website and newsletter. If you do not have time to research your home business niche and educate yourself, hire an excellent copywriter to assist you. Good copy makes the difference between a thriving business and lost sales.

6.Request testimonials from known experts in your line of work and satisfied customers, then use them to promote your business. Adding testimonials to your website is a great way to build credibility ant trust. You can also write a testimonial about a related business product or service you have used, and submit it to them. If it is sincere they will be helping you promote your home business by displaying your testimonial.

7. If you do not have one already, you really should consider getting a website. Keep it professional, and easy to navigate and full of quality relevant information. do not overuse flashy graphics that bog down the time it takes for your page to load. Spend some time creating a catchy headline or slogan for your business. Now would be the time to use the expert copywriter again.

8. Get the word out about your online business by joining discussion forums related to your area of business. Post links back to your website and exchange links with other businesses that are relevant but not in direct competition with your business. Be careful what websites you associate with or link to. Only allow your links to be posted on high quality, reputable websites. Only post links of your website to others that you have researched thoroughly. This will improve your page ranking and help you progress up on the search engine results page.

9. Promote your business on social networking sites like Myspace. Find groups of like-minded people, and join their network or group. There are many of these types of websites available online perfect for networking, brainstorming and promoting your home business. This is a fairly new method, which is really starting to catch on. So do not discount the power of social networking and social bookmarking.

Even if your home business is not Internet related and focused on a specific geographic location, do not underestimate the viral marketing methods of promoting your home business online.

Jeffrey Houdyschell
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-business-articles/essential-methods-for-promoting-your-home-business-106098.html

The methods for promoting your home business, are similar to those of a traditional business. And the Internet adds another dimension of marketing.

1. Personalize your business cards with a company logo. Be sure to include email addresses and website URL on the front. Building brand name recognition is very important to build trust with you customers. No matter what your business, consistently showing your prospects your logo will breed familiarity and eventually you will gain their trust.

2. If you sell some type of merchandise, try to have several samples with you at all times. Affix a business card to them if possible. You will then be prepared the next time someone asks you “What do you do for a living?” Hand them a sample or at least your business card so they know how to get more.

3.Collect email addresses from everyone you talk to about your home business. Building an email list can be as good as money in the bank. Tell them you will only send them information pertaining to their interest. And make sure you do so and nothing more!

4. Send out a weekly or monthly newsletter filled with updates and special promotions for your products and services. Or send tips and advice relevant to your business; again building trust and creditability.

5. Learn how to write good copy and informative information for your website and newsletter. If you do not have time to research your home business niche and educate yourself, hire an excellent copywriter to assist you. Good copy makes the difference between a thriving business and lost sales.

6.Request testimonials from known experts in your line of work and satisfied customers, then use them to promote your business. Adding testimonials to your website is a great way to build credibility ant trust. You can also write a testimonial about a related business product or service you have used, and submit it to them. If it is sincere they will be helping you promote your home business by displaying your testimonial.

7. If you do not have one already, you really should consider getting a website. Keep it professional, and easy to navigate and full of quality relevant information. do not overuse flashy graphics that bog down the time it takes for your page to load. Spend some time creating a catchy headline or slogan for your business. Now would be the time to use the expert copywriter again.

8. Get the word out about your online business by joining discussion forums related to your area of business. Post links back to your website and exchange links with other businesses that are relevant but not in direct competition with your business. Be careful what websites you associate with or link to. Only allow your links to be posted on high quality, reputable websites. Only post links of your website to others that you have researched thoroughly. This will improve your page ranking and help you progress up on the search engine results page.

9. Promote your business on social networking sites like Myspace. Find groups of like-minded people, and join their network or group. There are many of these types of websites available online perfect for networking, brainstorming and promoting your home business. This is a fairly new method, which is really starting to catch on. So do not discount the power of social networking and social bookmarking.

Even if your home business is not Internet related and focused on a specific geographic location, do not underestimate the viral marketing methods of promoting your home business online.

Jeffrey Houdyschell
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-business-articles/essential-methods-for-promoting-your-home-business-106098.html