http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles en-us http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles N/A glace@sgdnetworks.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:48:59 -0400 20 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11706/1/How-Important-Are-Copywriting-Skills/How-Important-Are-Copywriting-Skills.html I’m often astounded at the quality of the copy on websites and blogs - poor quality, that is. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11685/1/Copy-Writing/Copy-Writing.html 1. As you may have heard by now, Teaching Sells is shutting its doors to new members at the end of July (that?s this coming Thursday night, July 31) (UPDATE: Teaching Sells hit maximum capacity and is now closed). After 9 months of intense content creation and marketing the program, we?re going to simply focus [.] bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11674/1/What-Is-Persuasive-Copywriting-And-How-Can-It-Help-Your-Business/What-Is-Persuasive-Copywriting-And-How-Can-It-Help-Your-Business.html Persuasive copywriting is what draws the attention of prospective customers. They see your product and are drawn it. But what makes this happen? What words can win a customer over without having them laugh at overstatements and hype? Persuasive copywriting is the style of writing that every business needs in order to get customers to purchase something. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11658/1/Website-Copywriting-Using-The-SEO-Web-Design/Website-Copywriting-Using-The-SEO-Web-Design.html Author: Mario ChurchillThis is a more recent style of website copywriting however it is also effective in the aspect that the search engine optimization technique is growing in popularity more and more everyday. However, you won't find this type of web site copywriting as inexpensive. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11639/1/Tips-for-Copywriting/Tips-for-Copywriting.html This article will examine how to increase your client base and improve your writing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11623/1/Growing-your-Copywriting-Abilities/Growing-your-Copywriting-Abilities.html Copywriting is a great field to get into and this article will examine a few ways to improve the quality of your copy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11601/1/Popular-Keyword-Copywriting-Ebook-Updated-to-4th-Edition-A-New-Name-and-Surprising-Information-for/Popular-Keyword-Copywriting-Ebook-Updated-to-4th-Edition-A-New-Name-and-Surprising-Information-for.html As the war of high rankings continues to grow, search engine optimizers as well as individual site owners are discovering that keyword optimization plays a vital role in their success. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11580/1/-Stop-the-Slaughter-of-Innocent-Copy/-Stop-the-Slaughter-of-Innocent-Copy.html It’s one of the worst things to ever happen in the search engine copywriting field: the discovery of keyword density. I won’t venture off into a discussion about whether keyword density is still a valid measure of search engine optimized (SEO) copywriting success. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11565/1/Using-Emotion-in-Your-SEO-Copywriting/Using-Emotion-in-Your-SEO-Copywriting.html Emotions are an important part of the purchasing process, but many business owners completely ignore them in their SEO copy. They spend so much time explaining the rationale behind buying their product and stuffing keywords in their text, they completely ignore the personal aspect of selling. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11546/1/Freelance-Copywriting-Let-Great-Content-Set-You-Free/Freelance-Copywriting-Let-Great-Content-Set-You-Free.html If you’re seeking high quality written content for your business’ website, freelance copywriting just might be the best way to attain it. A quality website is essential in today’s business world, because anything less reflects poorly on the business.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11529/1/The-edge-of-copywriting/The-edge-of-copywriting.html When I used to work in ad agencies and write TV commercials, people outside of the business would often ask, “So what part do you do? Do you write the words?” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11520/1/Freelance-Copywriting-Blogger/Freelance-Copywriting-Blogger.html Blogger with Copywriting experience needed on an ongoing basis bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11499/1/Announcing-Copywriting-Tips-Blog-Exclusively-for-Consultants-and-Coaches/Announcing-Copywriting-Tips-Blog-Exclusively-for-Consultants-and-Coaches.html As small business owners, coaches and consultants often have to rely on themselves to craft their own marketing material, including the web copy for their web pages. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11487/1/Practice-Your-Copywriting/Practice-Your-Copywriting.html With the rising popularity of social media and consumer generated media it’s not surprising that even advertisers are getting in on the fun.  A new campaign by life insurance giant New York Life has consumers writing their own ads. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11471/1/Project-Leader-Copywriting/-Project-Leader-Copywriting-.html What is Fairfood?Fairfood is a non-profit campaign and lobby organisation that incites and enables consumers to eat and drink sustainable products. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11459/1/Library-announces-writing-contest/Library-announces-writing-contest.html The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation Guild announces its Second Annual The Guilded Leaf Writing Contest for all Carmel and Clay Township residents in grades 9--12. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11448/1/Leap-to-the-top-with-new-in-house-web-copywriting-service-from-Leapfrogg/Leap-to-the-top-with-new-in-house-web-copywriting-service-from-Leapfrogg.html From today, Leapfrogg is offering customers the use of another great search marketing service: In-house web copywriting. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11429/1/Friendless-Man-Smites-Internet-Marketing-Copy-Writing-to-Find-Heaven-On-Earth/Friendless-Man-Smites-Internet-Marketing-Copy-Writing-to-Find-Heaven-On-Earth.html For Philadelphia-based Internet marketing copywriter Gideon Pulver (“Pulverize Your Copy!”), perhaps it was the last “P.P.P.S.” that finally drove away the last of his readers. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11421/1/The-Copywriting-Institute-Announces-New-Media-Marketing-Package-for-Copywriters/The-Copywriting-Institute-Announces-New-Media-Marketing-Package-for-Copywriters.html The Copywriting Institute, a training and resources company for copywriters, announced the launch of their New Media Marketing Package.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11400/1/The-Copywriting-Institute-Announces-New-Media-Marketing-Package-for-Copywriters/The-Copywriting-Institute-Announces-New-Media-Marketing-Package-for-Copywriters.html The Copywriting Institute, a training and resources company for copywriters, announced the launch of their New Media Marketing Package. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11376/1/Cover-yourself-Get-it-in-writing/Cover-yourself-Get-it-in-writing.html When Elle needed a day off, she typically cleared it with her boss a week or two in advance, verbally, and reminded him again a day or two beforehand. She was reliable, competent and often stayed overtime to meet deadlines; there was never a problem with taking a day off now and then. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11363/1/The-Copywriting-Institute-Announces-New-Media-Marketing-Package-for-Copywriters/The-Copywriting-Institute-Announces-New-Media-Marketing-Package-for-Copywriters.html The Copywriting Institute, a training and resources company for copywriters, announced the launch of their New Media Marketing Package. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11325/1/US-papers-Indian-copy-editors/US-papers-Indian-copy-editors.html When the Miami Herald hired Brayden Simms as a fulltime copy editor back in March, the former freelancer assumed his new position meant new job security. He had it wrong: In mid-June, the Florida native learned that his job had been outsourced to Mindworks Global Media, a Noida-based firm that is among the companies fueling a steady migration of American journalism jobs to India. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11299/1/Landing-Page-Copy-writing-101/Landing-Page-Copy-writing-101.html Landing pages are what your prospects “land” on when they click on your PPC ad, banner ad or email link. With these very important pages, you have a couple of choices.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11279/1/Web-copywriting-setting-the-record-straight/Web-copywriting-setting-the-record-straight.html As it turns out, web copywriting is a contentious issue - peppered with strongly differing views and hotly defended opinions. At this kitchen of contention, it can be hard to distinguish between the myths and the truths. Also, Google regularly changes the rules. So here are a couple of the latest prevailing myths about web or online copywriting… bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11257/1/The-Online-Copywriting-Workshop-Was-A-Huge-Success/The-Online-Copywriting-Workshop-Was-A-Huge-Success.html If you missed the online copywriting workshop… “5 Critical Copywriting Components Every Webpage, Sales Letter, Advertisement, Brochure, and Any Other Marketing Piece You Can Think Of, Must Have in Order to Be Wildly Successful, Especially in A Recession Stricken Economy.” oh my goodness! I shared some great information. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11245/1/ABC-Copywriting-unveils-new-website/ABC-Copywriting-unveils-new-website.html ABC Copywriting, the independent copywriting agency based in Norwich, UK, has created a new site providing full details of its writing and editing services. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11239/1/How-to-create-selling-web-copywriting/How-to-create-selling-web-copywriting.html One of the most widespread problems with failed copies is that they are boring and dull when it comes to reading them. As far as website copywriting is concerned, the copywriter must never forget that writing content for a website means selling a product or service face to face to the consumers and if the copy lacks human interaction, the consumers fail to emotionally connect to what the writer wants to convey. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11216/1/-Writing-is-on-the-wallclock-is-ticking-on-VMWare/-Writing-is-on-the-wallclock-is-ticking-on-VMWare.html There are 2 things that will eventually make VMWare irrelevant.1) XEN - The fact that you can use XEN for "FREE" on Linux to do the same thing as VMWare will eventually take all Linux market share from VMWare. In RHEL, XEN is built right in and ready to use. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11200/1/Copy-editing/Copy-editing.html As university students gear up for end-of-year exams, concerns about student plagiarism are on the rise. Among the latest to speak out is Professor Geoffrey Alderman, formerly in charge of safeguarding standards at the University of London - Britain's largest university - who last week criticised institutions for increasingly turning a blind eye to cheating. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11189/1/Cut-Copy-Have-No-Idea-How-To-Use-Their-Instruments/Cut-Copy-Have-No-Idea-How-To-Use-Their-Instruments.html Cut Copy's In Ghost Colours will most certainly hit a bunch of 2008 best-of lists. It's a trip through time and space, with rock and dance flowing together in twirls and whirls of luminous synths and thwomping beats. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11160/1/Angie-Summers-Writing-about-worthy-causes-has-been-quite-the-party/Angie-Summers-Writing-about-worthy-causes-has-been-quite-the-party.html When I took this job 12 years ago, my sister asked about my job title. I told her that I was going to be working as a society columnist. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11134/1/Writing-for-the-Web/Writing-for-the-Web.html Writing for the web is different from writing for print. For a start the web is interactive and constantly changing. Readers’ attention spans are notoriously short and even the best-designed website quickly loses impact if its content is not compelling or cannot be found. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11110/1/Opportunities-in-Copywriting/Opportunities-in-Copywriting.html Today, writing has gone much further than newspapers and publishing houses. Since the birth of the Internet, writer’s earnings and job opportunities have skyrocketed. There are different aspects of copywriting. Some are cut and dried and fairly simple, while others are more specialized. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11109/1/In-a-Changing-World-of-News-an-Elegy-for-Copy-Editors/In-a-Changing-World-of-News-an-Elegy-for-Copy-Editors.html I went to the Newseum, a shiny new building in Washington that news companies and foundations have erected as a shrine to their industry. Since it’s my industry, too, I thought a museum, where sacred relics and texts have been placed safely in the equivalent of a big glass jar, might make me hopeful about the future. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11079/1/Forget-Onpage-start-Copywriting/Forget-Onpage-start-Copywriting.html Using copy-writing techniques in web pages or in websites in the broader sense is a step forward towards the Online Brand Building. Instead of using the meta tags and titles, one could go for the copy-writing concepts with the help of the content writers in websites. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11078/1/In-a-Changing-World-of-News-an-Elegy-for-Copy-Editors/In-a-Changing-World-of-News-an-Elegy-for-Copy-Editors.html I went to the Newseum, a shiny new building in Washington that news companies and foundations have erected as a shrine to their industry. Since it’s my industry, too, I thought a museum, where sacred relics and texts have been placed safely in the equivalent of a big glass jar, might make me hopeful about the future. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11064/1/SEO-Web-Site-Development-using-SEO-Copy-Writing-Equals-Success/SEO-Web-Site-Development-using-SEO-Copy-Writing-Equals-Success.html Putting seo copy writing and seo web site development into a perfect package bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11025/1/Town-Chatter-Collage-ski-awards-writing-and-fruitcake/Town-Chatter-Collage-ski-awards-writing-and-fruitcake.html A collage by Pat Keough of Wausau was accepted into the juried art show "Vision X" at the Riverfront Art Center in Stevens Point. The work is titled "Just Another Socialite With Pet." bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11024/1/What-sells-more-loud-copywriting-or-subtle-copywriting/What-sells-more-loud-copywriting-or-subtle-copywriting.html Brian of Copyblogger has sharply reacted to this blog post(?) terming the thoughts expressed in the blog post as a manifestation of narcissism. I’ll be frank here, even I loath the kind of example used in the Editorial Emergency blog post, but I do agree with Brian that using numbers and using action words, and different prompts (buy now and get so much for free etc.) does work, and you can see it working even at the general store. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10988/1/Copywriting-Words-To-Make-Your-Visitor-Buy-Your-Product/Copywriting-Words-To-Make-Your-Visitor-Buy-Your-Product.html In writing advertising, it is a common mistake that the call to action is often forgotten. Usually, an advertisement succeeds in capturing a person's attention and explaining the benefits of the product. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10987/1/Web-copywriting-a-different-beast-to-copywriting/Web-copywriting-a-different-beast-to-copywriting.html Not everyone knows how to do it. Not everyone can do it well. And just because web copywriting and copywriting have one word in common, doesn't make them the same animal. In truth, they're two different beasts altogether. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10936/1/Ask-Mint--A-second-look-at-copy-tips-on-editing-revision/Ask-Mint--A-second-look-at-copy-tips-on-editing-revision.html This happened a few months ago. I had completed my article on silent letters in English. It was ready for mailing and my mouse was perched on the “Send” button. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10935/1/Citys-support-is-in-writing/Citys-support-is-in-writing.html Local leaders and Army brass gathered in Colorado Springs last week to sign a compact to provide for the welfare of military families. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10898/1/Planned-and-professional-way-of-copywriting-services-from-Words-Unlimited/Planned-and-professional-way-of-copywriting-services-from-Words-Unlimited.html Words Unlimited  provides professional copywriting services in a very well planned and professional way, for example, if it’s an ongoing project like a regular newsletter, the client is given a complete schedule outlining everyone’s responsibility to make sure the deadline is adhered to. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10897/1/Copywriterscoza-Expert-copywriting-services-for-all-copywriting-projects/Copywriterscoza-Expert-copywriting-services-for-all-copywriting-projects.html Copywriters.co.za is a stable of medium to heavyweight, award-winning freelance copywriters delivering a professional service which is all about experience, creativity, fast turnaround, quality, confidentiality, efficiency and value for money. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10866/1/Whos-afraid-of-the-copy-editor/Whos-afraid-of-the-copy-editor.html My esteemed Sun colleague David Hobby posted a comment here yesterday that included this remark: “But certainly, you must realize how intimidating it would be to leave a comment here ...” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10865/1/Expressive-Elegance-Copywriting-Services-Provides-Low-Cost-Info-for-Small-Businesses/Expressive-Elegance-Copywriting-Services-Provides-Low-Cost-Info-for-Small-Businesses.html People considering their own business website just got a boost today. Ereika Stimley, owner of Expressive-Elegance.net, has started a new series of eBooks aimed at cash-conscious small business owners and entrepreneurs. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10827/1/Copy-Editor-The-Movie/Copy-Editor-The-Movie.html Dear Steven Spielberg:Well, the summer movie season is upon us, and I am bathing in the glow of your "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Slow down, "Speed Racer." Zap! "Iron Man"! Make way for Indy, the greatest hero in the history of the cosmos! bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10826/1/English-Copy-editing-Tutoring-and-Test-Prep/-English-Copy-editing-Tutoring-and-Test-Prep.html Native English(American) speaker with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Writing available for copy-editing, tutoring and test-prep services. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10825/1/Expressive-Elegance-Copywriting-Services-Provides-Low-Cost-Info-for-Small-Businesses/Expressive-Elegance-Copywriting-Services-Provides-Low-Cost-Info-for-Small-Businesses.html People considering their own business website just got a boost today. Ereika Stimley, owner of Expressive-Elegance.net, has started a new series of eBooks aimed at cash-conscious small business owners and entrepreneurs. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10788/1/Mill-Valleys-Molarsky-is-still-writing-at-98/Mill-Valleys-Molarsky-is-still-writing-at-98.html Osmond Molarsky has been writing all his life. He's written ad copy, radio documentaries, U.S. Navy training films and a series of children's books. But it wasn't until last year that the 98-year-old Mill Valley resident wrote his first novel, a contemporary political satire called "The Noah Hour." bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10787/1/How-To-Avoid-POD-Publishing-Confusion---Instant-Book-Writing-Kit-Revised-Edition-Offers-An-Online-Alternative-for-Authors-and-Self-Publishers/How-To-Avoid-POD-Publishing-Confusion---Instant-Book-Writing-Kit-Revised-Edition-Offers-An-Online.html A newly released book/ebook offers an alternative approach to book publishing for authors and/or self-publishers who are confused about the entire 'POD Publishing' issue. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10753/1/Must-be-a-copywriting-shortage-in-Las-Vegas/Must-be-a-copywriting-shortage-in-Las-Vegas.html If you read my last post you'll know that it's definitely not me trying to impress the world with my copywriting expertise. It's merely a funny (at least i like to think so) anecdote from my day to day life. Despite its lack of actual copywriting, it must have been coming up on google searches for Las Vegas copywriting. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10752/1/Reading-writing-and-discipline/Reading-writing-and-discipline.html Rigid order, model behavior are as important as pencils at West Denver Prep bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10709/1/New-Muse-Masters-Creative-Agency-Offering-Expert-Copywriting-Graphic-Design-and-Marketing-Services-Opens-Online/New-Muse-Masters-Creative-Agency-Offering-Expert-Copywriting-Graphic-Design-and-Marketing-Services.html What's better than a best-selling author who's also a master graphic designer and branding expert? How about a best-selling author/design artist/branding expert who teams up with a master copywriter and marketing consultant to open the hottest new creative services agency the country's ever seen! Well that's what happened when J.L. Graham, author of the best-selling Christian guidebook "Modern Day Fishers Of Men", teamed up with copywriting and marketing expert Jessalynn Coolbaugh.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10708/1/Writing-Tips-For-Novice-Authors/Writing-Tips-For-Novice-Authors.html So you need to balance your time in writing that book, honing your writing skills, submitting your work along the way for others to critique, and promoting yourself. Can you do it? Of course you can! bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10656/1/Writing-the-first-draft-of-history/Writing-the-first-draft-of-history.html Among the cast of characters that have played an important role in the history of Port Townsend is its newspaper, The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10655/1/In-Ten-Simple-Steps-Chemistry-Text-Book-Writing-for-Dummies/In-Ten-Simple-Steps-Chemistry-Text-Book-Writing-for-Dummies.html 1. Go to the library.2. Take out 5 different, archaic Chemistry Textbooks from different writers and most importantly, different Time Periods. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10620/1/Writing-competition-Your-show-tales-are-just-the-ticket-for-the-Great-Yorkshire/Writing-competition-Your-show-tales-are-just-the-ticket-for-the-Great-Yorkshire.html It's a big year for the North's premier agricultural event. The Great Yorkshire Show is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and more than 120,000 visitors are expected to make their way to the showground at Harrogate from Tuesday July 8 to Thursday July 10. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10618/1/-Copy-And-Paste/-Copy-And-Paste.html Writing is an art. And some people are so gifted in expressing their thoughts through fresh and original writing that they capture the loyalty of the readers in no time. Established writers are usually those who ink their ideas doused in originality. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10607/1/5-Secrets-of-Good-Ad-Copywriting/5-Secrets-of-Good-Ad-Copywriting.html Good copywriting is like gourmet cuisine. It's not Tonyfnqtnum everyone and not everyone can do it! It requires years of experience and a love for Viagra FAQ craft coupled Bossman finesse and deep understanding of the human psyche that only experts can have. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10606/1/Final-Voting-Now-Open-in-Amazoncom-Beedle-the-Bard-Ballad-Writing-Contest/Final-Voting-Now-Open-in-Amazoncom-Beedle-the-Bard-Ballad-Writing-Contest.html The two finalists in Amazon.com’s Beedle the Bard Ballad Writing Contest have been chosen after a week long voting period we told you about earlier where the public picked a top entry in the 13-17 age group and 18 and over categories. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10574/1/Turn-teen-texting-toward-better-writing/Turn-teen-texting-toward-better-writing.html Parents who have struggled to tear a teenager away from Facebook or detach one from texting know that teens increasingly communicate through writing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10573/1/CIPR-workshop---Writing-for-impact/CIPR-workshop---Writing-for-impact.html Sometimes when you are writing, the more you struggle the harder it is to find the words. Yet on other occasions the ideas flow with ease, and your copy is imaginative, rich and powerful. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10564/1/The-Copywriting-Mistakes-That-Could-Be-Killing-Your-Sales/The-Copywriting-Mistakes-That-Could-Be-Killing-Your-Sales.html Copywriting is not an exact science; there are many ways that can be approached and many different writing techniques that can be successful if utilized appropriately in their optimal situations. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10563/1/Copywriting-for-Free/Copywriting-for-Free.html A very quick message today - but one that can have a massive effect on your business. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10537/1/Hillsborough-8th-Graders-Lead-State-In-FCAT-Writing-Scores/Hillsborough-8th-Graders-Lead-State-In-FCAT-Writing-Scores.html Florida started its annual rollout of public school test scores and school grades today by releasing the writing scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. The test is taken in grades four, eight and 10. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10536/1/The-Importance-Of-Web-Copywriting-To-Online-Business-And-Its-Success/The-Importance-Of-Web-Copywriting-To-Online-Business-And-Its-Success.html Internet has brought about many changes in the world. It now enables people to communicate with each other despite the distance through emails, live chats, play games, download researches from different search engines, and many more. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10493/1/MPI-Student-Union-hosts-second-English-Portuguese-writing-competition/MPI-Student-Union-hosts-second-English-Portuguese-writing-competition.html In order to cultivate the interest of Macau college students in writing and enhance their comprehensive writing skills of expression, analysis and organization, the Macau Polytechnic Institute (MPI) Student Union will host “2008 2nd Macao-wide College English and Portuguese Writing Competition.” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10492/1/Towers-highlights-students-writing-artistic-talents/Towers-highlights-students-writing-artistic-talents.html The Towers Literary and Creative Arts Magazine hit campus April 30, giving NIU students the opportunity to showcase their talents. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10458/1/How-To-Make-Your-Copy-Flow/How-To-Make-Your-Copy-Flow.html If you’ve ever studied copywriting, then you’ve probably heard that the goal of each sentence in your copy is to motivate the reader to go to the next.   bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10456/1/Best-Copywriting-Practices/Best-Copywriting-Practices.html Copywriting is becoming most prominent over the Internet as a tool for increasing traffic to any website.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10455/1/Finding-Your-Focus-and-Living-Your-Dream-Copywriting/Finding-Your-Focus-and-Living-Your-Dream-Copywriting.html Although I think most people are nervous about building websites because of the technology and because there’s so much to learn, I think writing copy is harder to do. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10394/1/Copywriting-on-the-farm/Copywriting-on-the-farm.html I really like this idea, taken from Writing for the Web by Susannah Ross:“Many people talk about setting up a website or having one. They don’t talk often enough about running or managing one. Having a website is not like having a book or a film to show people. It is more like having a farm.” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10393/1/Copywriting-on-the-farm.html I really like this idea, taken from Writing for the Web by Susannah Ross:“Many people talk about setting up a website or having one. They don’t talk often enough about running or managing one. Having a website is not like having a book or a film to show people. It is more like having a farm.” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10392/1/Copywriting-For-The-World---Powerful-Words-And-Seo-Mean-Sales/Copywriting-For-The-World---Powerful-Words-And-Seo-Mean-Sales.html Copywriting for the Web means copywriting for a world wide audience; it also means copywriting for the search engines, also known as SEO (Search Engine Optimization). bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10351/1/Copywriting-tips-Setups-and-Payoffs/Copywriting-tips-Setups-and-Payoffs.html Our friend Casey Demchak provides us with another installment of his copywriting tips. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10349/1/-Copywrite-Combines-Car-Knowledge-with-Writing-Skill/-Copywrite-Combines-Car-Knowledge-with-Writing-Skill.html Mike Hooker is a rarity in his field: He knows cars and he knows how to write about them. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10316/1/Can-You-Make-Money-Copywriting/-Can-You-Make-Money-Copywriting.html Copy writing is a lot like many jobs, it can be easily learned. All you need is determination, patients and a portfolio. Making a portfolio is the easy part, and will require you to choose some topics that you would like to write about, research the subjects, and write about them. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10313/1/How-to-Cope-with-Criticism-of-Your-Copywriting/How-to-Cope-with-Criticism-of-Your-Copywriting.html There can be few things as infuriating for a copywriter, or for any creative type for that matter, as having the creation of your sweat and tears criticised by a client.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10310/1/Fremds-copy-right-at-state/Fremds-copy-right-at-state.html Those who say teenagers aren't interested in newspapers weren't at Eastern Illinois University this weekend. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10239/1/What-is-Copywriting/What-is-Copywriting.html Copywriting is basically marketing. Copywriting is persuasive and it promotes an overall idea about a company, product or service. It is one of the most important aspects of marketing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10238/1/Copywriting-Mavens-Marketing-Makeover-BookClubClassicscom/Copywriting-Mavens-Marketing-Makeover-BookClubClassicscom.html Kristen Galles wants to help book clubs tackle and appreciate good books, both classics and more recently due to customer interests, hot new titles. Until recently, Kristin was selling 2-3 kits per week but sales have seen a downturn. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10202/1/Copywriting-20---The-Next-Generation-of-Selling-Online/Copywriting-20---The-Next-Generation-of-Selling-Online.html Humans HAVE TO develop a resistance to commercial advertising and sales pitches. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10201/1/Copywriting---How-To-Write-Powerful-Sales-Headlines/Copywriting---How-To-Write-Powerful-Sales-Headlines.html The most important part of any sales letter is thesales headline. You can have the best testimonials,the best income statements, and the best sales copyknown to man, but none of this will matter if visitorsaren't convinced and intrigued by your headline; andsimply click off of your sales letter, instead ofreading on to learn more. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10200/1/-good-copywriting-and-a-free-blizzard/-good-copywriting-and-a-free-blizzard.html i'm not sure if many people truly appreciate the art of good copywriting. i know i didn't until i started working alongside some very talented people in the advertising world. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10141/1/3-Copywriting-Mistakes-of-Amateurs/3-Copywriting-Mistakes-of-Amateurs.html Copywriting can be hard. There's a reason some writers specialize in this area, it isn't an easy thing to do if you have no experience. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10140/1/Copywriting-for-Personality-Types/Copywriting-for-Personality-Types.html Copywriting is truly an art form. It is the art of communicating. It is the art of influence and persuasion. Copywriting can turn a skeptic into a believer and a reader into a customer, or it can repel just as easily. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10130/1/How-To-Get-Aggressive-Marketing-From-An-Underground-Copywriting/How-To-Get-Aggressive-Marketing-From-An-Underground-Copywriting.html I have just made friends with a very interesting lady.Ambitious. Intelligent. Adventurous. Healthy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10129/1/Web-Writing-Tactics-that-Convert/Web-Writing-Tactics-that-Convert.html The key to successful conversion rates is getting information to the right people at the right time. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10112/1/Web-Writing-Tactics-that-Convert/Web-Writing-Tactics-that-Convert.html The key to successful conversion rates is getting information to the right people at the right time. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10110/1/No-words-but-SAIL-gets-PMs-message-in-writing/No-words-but-SAIL-gets-PMs-message-in-writing.html When the government-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd scrambled on Tuesday to promise a price freeze for "at least two to three months", its bosses had not been told to do so by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10008/1/Copywriting-as-a-Job/Copywriting-as-a-Job.html Within this article today we will look at what copywriting as a job has to offer. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10006/1/Anniversary-Discount-of-15-From-Diane-Mannion-Writing-Services/Anniversary-Discount-of-15-From-Diane-Mannion-Writing-Services.html Diane Mannion Writing Services, at www.dianemannion.co.uk, is offering a 15% discount for the next month to celebrate the first anniversary of the company. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9929/1/-Write-it-Right---Copywriting-for-the-Web/-Write-it-Right---Copywriting-for-the-Web.html Write it Right - Copywriting for the WebIt is sometimes hard to convey to others that the act of writing for the web is different than writing for print media. People read differently while online – it’s a fact. When viewing a page online, people have a tendency to scan and not read. Making sure you address this behavior […] bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9928/1/Finding-the-Right-Copywriting-Clients-Some-Target-Practice/Finding-the-Right-Copywriting-Clients-Some-Target-Practice.html When I first started my freelance copywriting and marketing business, I really had no clue what I was doing… bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9927/1/The-Two-Magic-Words-That-Guarantee-Limitless-Copywriting-Success/The-Two-Magic-Words-That-Guarantee-Limitless-Copywriting-Success.html Years ago, a friend of mine… who built up a $200 million travel club business from scratch… told me his entire philosophy of direct response marketing could be reduced to just two magic words: bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9874/1/How-to-Negotiate-Better-Copywriting-Fees/How-to-Negotiate-Better-Copywriting-Fees.html After reading my articles on how to find copywriting clients, a student of mine, Jeff, asked me an interesting question. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9872/1/Obama-Forgets-Writing-on-Gun-Questionnaire/Obama-Forgets-Writing-on-Gun-Questionnaire.html ABC News' Teddy Davis and Talal Al-Khatib Report: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., maintained at Wednesday's ABC News debate in Philadelphia that his handwriting does not appear on a 1996 questionnaire stating support for a ban on the manufacture, sale, and possession of handguns.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9807/1/SEO---What-is-SEO-Copywriting/SEO---What-is-SEO-Copywriting.html For those of you unfamiliar with the term SEO copywriting, the acronym SEO stands for search engine optimized copywriting. This refers to the craft of writing text on a page in a way that is readable to both surfers and search engine spiders.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9806/1/Copywriting---Clarity-Is-King/Copywriting---Clarity-Is-King.html Copywriting is salesmanship in print, and if you can write a clear email message which gets the results you want, you can write copy which sells. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9754/1/How-To-Make-Copywriting-Fun-Easy-And-Deliciously-Profitable/How-To-Make-Copywriting-Fun-Easy-And-Deliciously-Profitable.html If you'd like to know a secret way of making your copywriting more enjoyable, your business more profitable and your promotions more sustainable, then this article will show you how. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9752/1/Copywriting-for-the-World---Powerful-Words-and-SEO-mean-Sales/Copywriting-for-the-World---Powerful-Words-and-SEO-mean-Sales.html Copywriting for the Web means copywriting for a world wide audience; it also means copywriting for the search engines, also known as SEO (Search Engine Optimization). In this article you’ll discover the basics of writing Web-friendly copy, so that you will make sales for your clients (or for yourself.) bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9751/1/Infictive-Copywriting-Thoth-Commerce-Temple/Infictive-Copywriting-Thoth-Commerce-Temple.html This is pagan cyber-punk fiction written as a hyper-sigil to stimulate copy writing ideas for some essays I am developing for a current campaign. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9701/1/Article-Writing-for-the-Web---Top-Four-Mistakes-to-Avoid/Article-Writing-for-the-Web---Top-Four-Mistakes-to-Avoid.html Article writing gives you the biggest bang for your marketing buck online. Content is still king, and the more content you have, the more traffic your site will get. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9699/1/-Prizefighter-Dolan-needs-to-copy-cruiser-Byrd/-Prizefighter-Dolan-needs-to-copy-cruiser-Byrd.html Like seemingly everyone else who saw it, I really enjoyed Friday night's "Prize Fighter" heavyweight tournament. And, also like most people beforehand, I expected the talented David Dolan to win. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9641/1/Copywriting-QA-Answer-Time/Copywriting-QA-Answer-Time.html 1. What are all the variables you test for in headlines?Interesting question! When testing headlines I test the format and then usually wildly different text. For example I don’t want to test “Discover The Secret To Losing Weight” against “How To Lose Weight.” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9639/1/SEO-Copywriting-Tips-for-Google-Yahoo-and-your-Prospects/SEO-Copywriting-Tips-for-Google-Yahoo-and-your-Prospects.html It might not seem logical, but a web site that's well-written for human consumption with a little SEO help usually is also well-received by the robots of search engines like Google and Yahoo. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9592/1/Anu-Malek-and-The-Copy-Paste-cult/Anu-Malek-and-The-Copy-Paste-cult.html Anu Malek says on CNN-IBN, "If you lift the song completely, it’s plagiarism. If you take something from the other person you must give him due credit or collaborate with him because lifting is entirely wrong. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9590/1/Copywriting-for-the-Web---Deliver-both-Creativity-and-Keywords-for-Success.html As more businesses flock to the Web, the need for copywriters explodes. In this article, we'll discuss Web copywriting, which is different from writing copy for print or for the audio-visual media. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9526/1/-Copy-and-content-key-to-quality/-Copy-and-content-key-to-quality.html The best websites on the internet can be judged in terms of the standard of their content, it has been claimed. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9525/1/A-Guide-to-Writing-Better-Emails/A-Guide-to-Writing-Better-Emails.html Emails have made communication between individuals easier, and removed geographical restrictions. With everything getting digitized, (say) receiving important files, documents, office communiques, etc. -it's got easier and quicker. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9457/1/Quality-Content-writing-for-Search-Engine-Optimization-Services/Quality-Content-writing-for-Search-Engine-Optimization-Services.html Be it print, television or internet, some or the other form of content has always been a part of promotion and marketing. Content writing for search engine optimization services indicates writing text on the web in such a manner that they attract people’s attention and encourages them to click on the link provided in order to learn more about the subject. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9410/1/Why-SEO-Copywriting-is-Poetry/Why-SEO-Copywriting-is-Poetry.html When I was young and idealistic, that is when I didn’t have to spend most of my time earning money to pay the bills, I used to write poetry. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9409/1/How-I-Broke-Into-Copywriting/How-I-Broke-Into-Copywriting.html My last post, where a disgruntled copywriter demanded “the truth” about creating wealth in copywriting, inspired copywriter Andrew Cavanagh to share the story of his beginnings on my forum: bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9387/1/Lake-Tapps-man-child-sex-defendant-accused-of-writing-witness/Lake-Tapps-man-child-sex-defendant-accused-of-writing-witness.html A man awaiting trial on child pornography charges in a case involving dozens of boys has been accused of writing letters to a principal victim and his brother. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9386/1/Duran-Duran-still-playing-still-writing-still-happy/Duran-Duran-still-playing-still-writing-still-happy.html AFTER 20 years together, Duran Duran have managed to avoid the nostalgia circuit frequented by their peers. In fact, they reckon artists still copy them - Madonna for one. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9385/1/Pupils-joy-at-top-writing-award/Pupils-joy-at-top-writing-award.html BELMONT Grosvenor student Eric Bainbridge has won the coveted Simon Beaufoy short story competition. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9343/1/Sharpen-Your-Copywriting-Skills-with-the-60-Second-Stopwatch-Challenge/Sharpen-Your-Copywriting-Skills-with-the-60-Second-Stopwatch-Challenge.html If your writing has become bloated and sluggish, perhaps what you need is a little exercise to trim the fat and energize your selling copy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9342/1/Title-Tag-Copywriting-Tips-for-Newbie-SEOs/Title-Tag-Copywriting-Tips-for-Newbie-SEOs.html The title tag is one of the most important pieces of content when it comes to search engine optimization. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9294/1/Copywriting-and-House-Style--More-Important-Than-Matching-Curtains/Copywriting-and-House-Style--More-Important-Than-Matching-Curtains.html You’re sitting on your sofa and you notice a crack in the wall opposite you. It starts just below the ceiling in the corner and can be no more than an inch long but now you’ve spotted it you’ll notice that crack every time you sit down. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9291/1/Read-More---Writing-Tip-2/Read-More---Writing-Tip-2.html Writers don’t have to read every classic. You can read anything, but you must read something. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9246/1/SEO-Company-Big-Oak-Adds-To-Onsite-Copywriting-Talent/SEO-Company-Big-Oak-Adds-To-Onsite-Copywriting-Talent.html Big Oak SEO, a leading provider of Search Engine Optimization and Internet Marketing services, recently added SEO Copywriter, Shanda Harper, to its diverse and talented copywriting staff. As the newest member of the Internet Marketing company's growing arsenal, Shanda brings over 7 years of copywriting experience, as well as advance knowledge in Internet marketing, keyword research, and search engine optimization. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9244/1/-Firms-failing-to-consider-copy/-Firms-failing-to-consider-copy.html Companies spend a great deal on their advertising but many fail to consider the branding implications of the everyday content they create, an expert has commented. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9210/1/Testing-Creative-Measure-Copy-Too/Testing-Creative-Measure-Copy-Too.html In last week's Email Insider, I talked about testing creative in emails, but didn't give enough attention to the copy or power of the words.  So, I asked my lead content strategist to give you her perspective on testing this area of the equation to balance my opinion.   bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9209/1/SEO-Company-Big-Oak-Adds-To-Onsite-Copywriting-Talent/SEO-Company-Big-Oak-Adds-To-Onsite-Copywriting-Talent.html Big Oak SEO, a leading provider of Search Engine Optimization and Internet Marketing services, recently added SEO Copywriter, Shanda Harper, to its diverse and talented copywriting staff. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9159/1/Lisa-Manyon-of-Write-On--Creative-Writing-Services-Selected-as-Copywriting-Expert-for-Association-of-Web-Entrepreneurs/Lisa-Manyon-of-Write-On--Creative-Writing-Services-Selected-as-Copywriting-Expert-for-Association-o.html Lisa Manyon, Lewiston entrepreneur and owner of Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC. was recently appointed Copywriting Expert for the Association of Web Entrepreneurs. Experts share their industry knowledge with members via articles, teleseminars and other special business building events. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9157/1/SEO-Copywriting-Tips-for-Google-Yahoo-and-your-Prospects/SEO-Copywriting-Tips-for-Google-Yahoo-and-your-Prospects.html It might not seem logical, but a web site that’s well-written for human consumption with a little SEO help usually is also well-received by the robots of search engines like Google and Yahoo. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9155/1/Starting-A-Copywriting-Business/Starting-A-Copywriting-Business.html Today companies are realizing that cleverly written copy can seriously affect the responsiveness to their ads and marketing collateral. Online and offline content has to be designed in a cleverly written manner to induce the reader to purchase the business’s products or services, or otherwise do what the advertiser wants them to do. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9077/1/Free-Report-Will-Instantly-Improve-Your-Writing-by-Cutting-Common-Mistakes/Free-Report-Will-Instantly-Improve-Your-Writing-by-Cutting-Common-Mistakes.html www.thewritingfomula.com has launched a free 8 page ebook titled “Hear, they’re and every wear” aimed at businessmen with reports to write, students creating essays, website owners building content and would be authors. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9076/1/Lisa-Manyon-of-Write-On--Creative-Writing-Services-Selected-as-Copywriting-Expert-for-Association-of-Web-Entrepreneurs/Lisa-Manyon-of-Write-On--Creative-Writing-Services-Selected-as-Copywriting-Expert-for-Association-o.html Lisa Manyon, Lewiston entrepreneur and owner of Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC. was recently appointed Copywriting Expert for the Association of Web Entrepreneurs. Experts share their industry knowledge with members via articles, teleseminars and other special business building events. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9004/1/Web-Copywriting---Making-Your-Paragraphs-Scanable/Web-Copywriting---Making-Your-Paragraphs-Scanable.html Every web copywriter knows that their readers are notorious for scanning copy rather than reading it from top to bottom. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9001/1/-Copy-Write-Versus-Copyright-Definitions-and-Answers/-Copy-Write-Versus-Copyright-Definitions-and-Answers.html Checking my website statistics, I have been amazed recently at the number of visitors who come to the site mistakenly believing it contains discussions on copyright law. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8968/1/Writingthenation/Writingthenation.html Put it down to the lack of a national epic. Many countries have a single, agreed national text, as distinct from an oral myth—a literary classic that for centuries has celebrated its country's founding and virtues. Manzoni's The Betrothed, Tolstoy's War and Peace and Cervantes's Don Quixote removed a crucial pressure from their successors. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8871/1/Powerlines-the-latest-buzzword---this-time-for-great-copywriting/Powerlines-the-latest-buzzword---this-time-for-great-copywriting.html Powerlines: Words That Sell Brands, Grip Fans, and Sometimes Change History - A book that surveys the propaganda in our lives. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8869/1/The-Five-Caveats-of-Writing-Great-Web-Copy/The-Five-Caveats-of-Writing-Great-Web-Copy.html There is an abundance of articles on the Internet. Some are good, a few are inspired, and the rest belong in a junk heap. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8867/1/Copywriting-Productivity-Tools/Copywriting-Productivity-Tools.html When I write copy, some tools help me tremendously. Whether it’s the copy itself, or interactions with my clients, there are certain websites I use that help make it a lot easier for me. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8866/1/Writing-for-Peanuts-and-Loving-It/Writing-for-Peanuts-and-Loving-It.html In her spare time, away from her duties as a chemicals specialist in the Army, Angie Papple fires up her computer and writes an article about something close to her, like life in the military. Other times she'll analyze a piece of software. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8767/1/Copywriting-And-The-Importance-of-Headlines/Copywriting-And-The-Importance-of-Headlines.html You do not get a second chance to make a first impression; same is the case with your sales headline. If you are unable to attract your potential customers in one go, chances are high that they will never ever go on to read the second sentence. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8766/1/The-Copywriting-job-youll-be-most-proud-of/The-Copywriting-job-youll-be-most-proud-of.html I was asked on another business bulletin board what has motivated me to keep going with my business which is in part selling my book "The Doctor Who Cures Cancer." Here is my answer to that query. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8764/1/Sharpen-Your-Copywriting-Skills-with-the-60-Second-Stopwatch-Challenge/Sharpen-Your-Copywriting-Skills-with-the-60-Second-Stopwatch-Challenge.html Most people who gravitate toward copywriting love words. Dishing up lots of them is relatively easy. The real challenge is editing to achieve a tight and lively style. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8762/1/SEO-Copywriting-Tips-for--Google-Yahoo-and-your-Prospects/SEO-Copywriting-Tips-for--Google-Yahoo-and-your-Prospects.html It might not seem logical, but a web site that's well-written for human consumption with a little SEO help usually is also well-received by the robots of search engines like Google and Yahoo. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8703/1/-SEO-Copywriting/-SEO-Copywriting.html SEO CopywritingOne of the first thing that comes into the mind of someone who has created a website recently is that – “How do I get my site noticed by the top search engines?” if you fall into this category and are currently worrying about the same things, read on to find out great new ways of getting your site great rankings in the search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8702/1/One-hours-copywriting-60---100/One-hours-copywriting-60---100.html The results of our latest freelance writing poll are in, and it would seem that the majority of our readers are charging somewhere between $60 - $100 per hour for sales based copywriting,  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8658/1/quotEverything-I-know-about-writing-I-learned-from-quot/quotEverything-I-know-about-writing-I-learned-from-quot.html You know the old saying: "Everything I know about life I learned from ... [my mother, my dog, my kindergarten teacher, insert your favorite source here]. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8657/1/SEO-Copywriting-And-Ways-To-Establish-Credibility-With-Your-Readers/SEO-Copywriting-And-Ways-To-Establish-Credibility-With-Your-Readers.html One of the ways to efficient SEO design principles to establish your pages in search engines is creating credible and keyword-rich, tactful content. This involves having specific keywords present in a particular format on the pages you are working on SEO writing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8656/1/Chinese-to-English-product-copywriting/Chinese-to-English-product-copywriting.html A new freelance writing opportunity has been posted by eLance.com:I have 35 products with data provided in Chinese to be copywritten into English for product packaging and brochures. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8611/1/What-Copy-Cosmetics-Communicate/What-Copy-Cosmetics-Communicate.html There’s a debate going on my Copywriters Board about “clean design” vs. “clunky design” with your copy, and how it can or cannot affect response rates. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8610/1/Win-Free-Copywriting/Win-Free-Copywriting.html Hello everyone,I'm just writing to inform you of my latest Whitley Journalism competition, in which a page of excellent quality copywriting can be obtained free of charge (no, it's not spam!) bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8609/1/Newsletter-and-promotional-copywriting-services/Newsletter-and-promotional-copywriting-services.html ActiveCampaign has a new partner to create newsletter, email and promotional writing content for your email marketing and web site. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8608/1/Doctors-Over-Testing-and-Over-Writing/Doctors-Over-Testing-and-Over-Writing.html "Written-by-a-real-doctor" articles and books about the medical profession are today's literary and journalistic gold. Perhaps spurred along by the incisive and thoughtful work published in recent years by The New Yorker's Jerome Groopman and Atul Gawande, an increasing number of articulate M.D.'s are clamoring for a chance to show off their writing skills. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8540/1/John-Carlton-Copywriting-Sweatshop-2/John-Carlton-Copywriting-Sweatshop-2.html I am fascinated by the art of great copy and the way it unconsciously persuades a prospect to buy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8539/1/3-Keys-to-Better-Online-Copywriting/3-Keys-to-Better-Online-Copywriting.html So you want to be a better online copywriter, huh? You may be good at writing -getting straight A’s for research reports and that sort of thing. But online copywriting is different sort of animal. And as good as you may be at your game. This one has a few rules of its own. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8538/1/Start-Writing-the-Eulogies-for-Print-Encyclopedias/Start-Writing-the-Eulogies-for-Print-Encyclopedias.html IT has never been easier to read up on a favorite topic, whether it’s an obscure philosophy, a tiny insect or an overexposed pop star. Just don’t count on being able to thumb through the printed pages of an encyclopedia to do it. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8484/1/Copywriting-for-Guys-Keep-it-Simple/Copywriting-for-Guys-Keep-it-Simple.html Popular books like Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, not to mention generations of comedians, have played up the differences between males and females. Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Haifa have found that there are provable biological differences in the way that boys and girls process language in their brains. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8483/1/Daily-Briefs-Big-12-Crack-Toddlers-Pervy-News-Writing/Daily-Briefs-Big-12-Crack-Toddlers-Pervy-News-Writing.html Sunglasses of Justice: Were you aware that the Big 12 came to town on Thursday? The Kansas City Star noticed that a giant crowd of people "descended" on downtown KC yesterday.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8410/1/Your-chance-to-win-a-copy-of-top-album-by-musical-prodigy-from-Down-Under/Your-chance-to-win-a-copy-of-top-album-by-musical-prodigy-from-Down-Under.html ML3 Player has three top cd albums to give away.Three lucky readers are in with the chance of winning Emily Maguire’s “Keep Walking” album. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8408/1/Writing-students-want-UI-not-to-give-away-their-work/Writing-students-want-UI-not-to-give-away-their-work.html Some University of Iowa students in graduate writing programs, and faculty, say UI is infringing on the rights to the students’ creative work by requiring the students sign a form that allows the university to publish their theses online. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8407/1/HEART-COPY/HEART-COPY.html Re: She wants my husband at all cost - ...It happened to me tooLast week, we published the story of a woman who is about to lose her husband to a lady she helped out. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8343/1/Top-100-Freelancing-Blogs---and-Copywriting-Maven-is-on-the-list/Top-100-Freelancing-Blogs---and-Copywriting-Maven-is-on-the-list.html “I’m a freelancer, you’re a freelancer, wouldn’t you like to be a freelancer, too?” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8342/1/Web-Marketing-A-Focus-on-Copywriting/Web-Marketing-A-Focus-on-Copywriting.html In the innovative world of website design and development, where the emphasis usually rests on the creation of eye-catching and brand specific visual images, an often overlooked component of successful online marketing strategies is the written word. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8340/1/Great-Copywriting-Tips/Great-Copywriting-Tips.html All small business owners need to learn good copywriting skills.If you haven't visited CopyBlogger yet, I strongly encourage you to do so...today! bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8257/1/Writing-a-press-release/Writing-a-press-release.html Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8256/1/LETTER-Put-extensive-amendments-in-writing/LETTER-Put-extensive-amendments-in-writing.html In response to a letter written by Tom Richardson regarding the Feb. 25 special Town Meeting, I feel a need to take one of his comments a step further. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8158/1/Daily-Press-copy-editor-earns-ONA-nomination/Daily-Press-copy-editor-earns-ONA-nomination.html Copy Editor Keith Lacey's series on the economic prosperity of Timmins has been chosen as a finalist for an Ontario Newspaper Award. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8156/1/Copywriting-of-large-number-of-375-word-texts-by-Budgetticket/Copywriting-of-large-number-of-375-word-texts-by-Budgetticket.html A new freelance writing opportunity has been posted by GetAFreelancer.com: bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8066/1/PUBLISHERS-COLUMN-Industry-changes-doomed-copy-editor/PUBLISHERS-COLUMN-Industry-changes-doomed-copy-editor.html Too many people inside the publishing business do not understand the importance of copy editors. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8065/1/Tarrant-County-judge-denies-writing-e-mail-with-racial-slur/Tarrant-County-judge-denies-writing-e-mail-with-racial-slur.html A Tarrant County judge Wednesday denied writing an e-mail that used a racial epithet to describe a fellow judge's court reporter. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8064/1/The-award-winning-author-of-Bel-Canto-and-Run-on-love-writing-and-the-power-of-female-friendship/The-award-winning-author-of-Bel-Canto-and-Run-on-love-writing-and-the-power-of.html Ann Patchett is one of those writers who never seems to get a bad review, and deservedly so. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, she wrote three early novels which garnered book prizes and critical acclaim (The Magician's Assistant, The Patron Saint of Liars and Taft). bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8062/1/-The-last-word-in-motor-racing---and-writing/-The-last-word-in-motor-racing---and-writing.html The late racing driver and journalist Paul Frère always gave more than expected. Peter Dron remembers his colleague bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8043/1/Six-No-Hype-Copywriting-Techniques-How-To-Be-Lively-Appealing-And-Truthful-In-Sales-Writing/Six-No-Hype-Copywriting-Techniques-How-To-Be-Lively-Appealing-And-Truthful-In-Sales-Writing.html A lot of my clients shrink from using hype in their marketing messages. Hype is a style of overexcited, exaggerated writing that can fire up the eager reader, but at the cost of trust or credibility in the eyes of someone who is temperamentally or professionally skeptical. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8042/1/Copywriting-Hints---The-Art-of-Submitting-Articles/Copywriting-Hints---The-Art-of-Submitting-Articles.html Every writer takes a chance when submitting articles. It does not matter if it is to a magazine, newspaper or to a company. There is a chance that the work will not be up to a certain standard and will be rejected. Do not take these rejections to heart and give up on your dream of being a copywriter. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8041/1/The-5-Step-POWER-Copywriting-Method/The-5-Step-POWER-Copywriting-Method.html When I was asked to teach a copywriting class for a special program at Ohio State University, I discovered that teaching writing is far more difficult than the writing itself. Many of the things I did naturally from experience or instinct were a complete mystery to my students. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8040/1/Word-Dawgs-get-boys-writing-and-reading/Word-Dawgs-get-boys-writing-and-reading.html Using Mark Teague's book, The Secret Shortcut for Inspiration, a group of boys at Mariposa Elementary School is working on their own book that will be published and available in their school library. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8039/1/E-mail-Copy-Tip-From-a-Great-E-mail-Copywriter/E-mail-Copy-Tip-From-a-Great-E-mail-Copywriter.html Pat Friesen is an award-winning, results-oriented on- and offline copywriter, as well as a friend. Her client list includes AT&T, Century 21, Hallmark, Hasbro, Hershey's, IBM, Motorola, and many other household name brands. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7959/1/Writing-Great-E-mail-Marketing-Copy/Writing-Great-E-mail-Marketing-Copy.html Writing great e-mail marketing copy is hard work. You can always outsource it to a professional copywriter, but you will discover that the good ones are already booked and that they are very expensive. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7958/1/Copywriting-and-Marketing-Blogger/Copywriting-and-Marketing-Blogger.html DescriptionThe Copy Box has just launched its new blog directed at the corporate and business market, and is looking for a 'Copywriting and Marketing Blogger' to supplement the posts of our in-house team. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7957/1/Copywriting-Lessons-Ive-Learned-While-Squatting-in-the-Trenches/Copywriting-Lessons-Ive-Learned-While-Squatting-in-the-Trenches.html Unbeknownst to my readers and clients, I’ve got a lot going on behind the scenes here at Wordfeeder.com. In both my personal life and my work, I’m experiencing major change, with some growing pains along the way. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7956/1/-Great-writing-but-a-real-slog/-Great-writing-but-a-real-slog.html There comes a time in everyone's life when a friend is lost.No, not the kind of loss where words cause angry footstomping and slamming doors. I mean the kind of loss where funerals are held and there's a friend-shaped hole in your heart forever. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7955/1/Microsoft-Copy-Writing/Microsoft-Copy-Writing.html Something is very screwy in Microsoft ad land, or my ear for language has gone entirely. Here's a snippet from the "Meet The Fource" page, which casts Microsoft products as cute action heroes. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7890/1/Black-History-Writing-Contest-deadline-is-Friday/Black-History-Writing-Contest-deadline-is-Friday.html The Davidson County Public Library and the City of Lexington Human Relations Commission extends an opportunity for all interested people to participate in a Black History Writing Contest. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7889/1/Arkansas-native-recounts-her-life-through-writing/Arkansas-native-recounts-her-life-through-writing.html Ruthie Garrison, the last baby born in Immanuel, has written a book published by Enterprise Publishing Company in Bull Shaols, the life of her biological mother, Phyliss Lockhart, who was mentally retarded. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7887/1/Charlie-script-was-writing-sample-sent-to-Permut/Charlie-script-was-writing-sample-sent-to-Permut.html "Charlie" comments: We all know what writers and directors do and how they do it, but producers are something else. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7766/1/The-Secret-To-Writing-Great-Copy/The-Secret-To-Writing-Great-Copy.html When you want to write a great copy you have to keep these three rules in mind:1.don't make your copy look like an ad2.grab and hold attention3.take action bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7764/1/Freelance-Copywriting-and-the-Power-of-Self-Confidence/Freelance-Copywriting-and-the-Power-of-Self-Confidence.html Whether you are just starting out as a freelance copywriter, or have been freelancing for the last two decades, one essential ingredient of success is your level of self-confidence. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7762/1/CREATIVE-WRITING-PLAN-FOR-ISLANDS/CREATIVE-WRITING-PLAN-FOR-ISLANDS.html Consultation is under way on plans to develop creative writing in the Western Isles. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7700/1/Improve-Your-Blogging-by-Understanding-Copywriting/Improve-Your-Blogging-by-Understanding-Copywriting.html Copywriting. This word strikes fear into the heart of anyone who has little understanding of what it means; but had you thought that taking an hour to study it could improve your blog, net you more subscribers and therefore help you achieve your objectives? bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7571/1/Clayton-Makepeaces-Copywriting-Franchise/Clayton-Makepeaces-Copywriting-Franchise.html I wonder if it has occurred to anyone to franchise CW services?Has it been done? bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7569/1/A-Simple-Solution-To-Increase-Sales/A-Simple-Solution-To-Increase-Sales.html Hello Everyone,Rebecca Dean a.k.a. Miss Copy here. Filling in for my Bro while he’s in paradise. And I have a question for you right off. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7469/1/The-Ethics-of-Copywriting-Writing-with-Respect/The-Ethics-of-Copywriting-Writing-with-Respect.html A marketing director from a large creative agency once told me, ‘Always concentrate on producing great work, and never let the client interfere with the creative process. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7468/1/When-copywriting-goes-bad-UPS/When-copywriting-goes-bad-UPS.html Walking past a UPS van this morning, contentcontent was stunned to see what must be the worst example of copywriting we've witnessed so far. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7466/1/Seven-steps-to-superb-online-writing/Seven-steps-to-superb-online-writing.html In an email, you have 15 seconds to hook your reader. Only 15 seconds. Then they either close up and move on, or skip past all of your beautifully crafted paragraphs to the end, to find out what you really want from them. And this, even in cases where they've requested contact from you. Fifteen seconds is all you've got. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7464/1/Writing-contest-open-to-students-teachers/Writing-contest-open-to-students-teachers.html The Arkansas Anthology is a collection of literary works written by Arkansas students and their teachers. The writings are judged, selected, and published annually by the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (ACTELA), a non-profit professional organization for English teachers. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7351/1/Copywriting-Witchcraft-And-The-Black-Arts-Of-Persuasion-Part--2/Copywriting-Witchcraft-And-The-Black-Arts-Of-Persuasion-Part--2.html In this issue:    * How to create a blinding rapport with your prospects that makes them want to believe your promises, and do what you tell them to do …    * How to fan the flames of desire through “nested” narrative …    * How to install an automatic interest-retainer in your prospects’ minds that keeps them hooked on reading your copy …    * And much more! bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7348/1/How-Looking-Good-Will-Help-You-Write-Better-Copy/How-Looking-Good-Will-Help-You-Write-Better-Copy.html Most *normal* people feel good when they look good. A couple dropped pounds, a clean close shave, and a hot new outfit definitely do wonders for the attitude. When we look good, we’re on top of it, ready to be seen and heard. We get more accomplished in a day. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7346/1/The-Business-of-Freelancing-Looking-for-Copy-Writers/The-Business-of-Freelancing-Looking-for-Copy-Writers.html Hello everyone,I specialize in web design, branding and internet marketing. Copy writing is not really my strong suit. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7344/1/-Professional-Copy-Writing-Services-from-Digital-Surgeons/-Professional-Copy-Writing-Services-from-Digital-Surgeons.html High quality website copy writing is an essential component of every successful online venture. Online copy writing is both an art and science that balances the need to attract well-matched potential customers and the major search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7342/1/-New-Dazzling-Dogs-Writing-Contest-Lets-Writers-Tell-Their-Best-Dog-Stories/-New-Dazzling-Dogs-Writing-Contest-Lets-Writers-Tell-Their-Best-Dog-Stories.html Whether they want to create a "shaggy dog story" or just a heartwarming tale, writers have a new opportunity to tell the world about their favorite dogs, thanks to a new writing contest from Logical Expressions, Inc. Dogs can be silly, inspiring, goofy, loyal, heartwarming, and fun, and almost all dog lovers have a story to tell about their favorite canine. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7225/1/Writing-contest-for-young-people/Writing-contest-for-young-people.html Once again, AbeBooks.com has teamed up with The Claremont Review to support and sponsor the literacy magazine’s annual writing contest for young people. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7224/1/Copywriting-tips-The-secret-of-good-headlines/Copywriting-tips-The-secret-of-good-headlines.html Copywriting tips. The basics of writing a winning sales letter. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7222/1/A-chat-with-cranky-commentator-Roberta-Rosenberg-The-Copywriting-Maven/A-chat-with-cranky-commentator-Roberta-Rosenberg-The-Copywriting-Maven.html Roberta Rosenberg is a direct marketing copywriter and president of MGP Direct, Inc. She also runs The Copywriting Maven, one of the most popular copywriting blogs in the world. It’s a regular stop for me and I always learn something. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7221/1/Copywriting-Maven-Shares-Tips-and-Cranky-Commentary-with-2-Copy-Colleagues/Copywriting-Maven-Shares-Tips-and-Cranky-Commentary-with-2-Copy-Colleagues.html I love consulting. Don’t have to write nuthin’ or do nuthin’ but talk. I love to talk about direct marketing, copywriting, being a 21-year veteran of the entrepreneur wars, just about anything I have an interest in. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7219/1/Cody-Dresser-Joins-The-Machine-Team-To-Head-Copy-Writing-PR-and-Marketing/Cody-Dresser-Joins-The-Machine-Team-To-Head-Copy-Writing-PR-and-Marketing.html The Machine Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Cody Dresser to expand their offerings as a full-service agency complete with copy writing, PR and marketing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7101/1/Freelance-Writing-Jobs-for-Monday-February-11-2008/Freelance-Writing-Jobs-for-Monday-February-11-2008.html Good morning everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. A big thank you goes out to Tracy Farnsworth who sent me the first job lead on the list today. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7100/1/Copywriting-Tips---The-Key-to-a-Sales-Letter/Copywriting-Tips---The-Key-to-a-Sales-Letter.html It seemed that for a while the sales letter was becoming obsolete in the wide flung path of web copywriting. Each day we checked our email boxes, read a few of the emails with far-fetched titles and deleted the rest as pure junk. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7046/1/Rainwater-promoted-to-copy-editor/Rainwater-promoted-to-copy-editor.html Mary Rainwater, who has worked as a staff writer for the Herald-Press for the past six years, has been promoted to copy editor. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7045/1/Read-My-Words-Dont-Copy-Them/Read-My-Words-Dont-Copy-Them.html A friend in Georgia contacted me a few weeks ago, asking me to recommend a lecturer whose program tape she could buy for her local genealogical society meeting. Her plan was to play the tape and have members participate in a discussion on the topic. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7044/1/Choppy-Copy-Thriller-might-be-difficult-to-follow/Choppy-Copy-Thriller-might-be-difficult-to-follow.html Inside opens with a fascinating scene involving a wrongly convicted man’s release from prison. Choppy prose. Short, declarative sentences. But often only fragments. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6992/1/Writing-Copy-for-Your-Next-Exhibition/Writing-Copy-for-Your-Next-Exhibition.html Let's face it. We've all gone to exhibitions where we moved from object to object, image to image without taking the time to read the labels or text panels. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6990/1/Copywriting-Mavens-Landing-Page-Makeover-Clinic-11-RealEstateClientReferralscom/Copywriting-Mavens-Landing-Page-Makeover-Clinic-11-RealEstateClientReferralscom.html I know I wrote that I was closing this landing page series with #10, but due to email issues and because I don’t like to louse up my generally good karma, I’ve added just one more to the series before we close it for good. Cool? bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6987/1/Copywriting-Tool-Sensation/Copywriting-Tool-Sensation.html Glyphius is my revolutionary copywriting product developed nearly two years ago to save time and money. No longer must you perform test after test of your ad campaign for its profitability. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6986/1/Get-It-in-Writing/Get-It-in-Writing.html During the slow winter months, farmers and ranchers typically plan for the next production year and prepare for tax time. However, one common oversight to the planning process is updating or making lease arrangements. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6985/1/Power-Copywriting-for-the-Internet-a-New-Direct-Marketing-Plan/Power-Copywriting-for-the-Internet-a-New-Direct-Marketing-Plan.html PowerYourSales (http://www.PowerYourSales.com) has recently released a step-by-step guide to make a sale by creating an exceptional and influencing marketing copy.  bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6908/1/Teleseminar-interview-to-offer-copywriting-tips-and-marketing-ideas-from-Ben-Hart-500000000-direct-response-copywriter/Teleseminar-interview-to-offer-copywriting-tips-and-marketing-ideas-from-Ben-Hart-500000000-dire.html Next week, I’m conducting a special interview with Ben Hart for Published & Profitable friends and members. The title of the Interview is Direct Marketing Copywriting for Authors. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6906/1/SEO-copy-writing-is-not-poetry/SEO-copy-writing-is-not-poetry.html I have known many copywriters over my career. I hired many, having managed both a technical writing business, and a technical PR/marcom business. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6904/1/Introducing-Copy-Haho/Introducing-Copy-Haho.html Who are they?This four-piece from Stonehaven, a small fishing village on the north east coast of Scotland are quite possibly the region's best kept secret. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6903/1/Leaving-our-stories-behind--writing-a-memoir/Leaving-our-stories-behind--writing-a-memoir.html Sidney Schonfeld wanted to leave a message for his children. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6901/1/New-Ebook-Outlines-Proven-Methods-for-Writing-Successful-PPC-Ads/New-Ebook-Outlines-Proven-Methods-for-Writing-Successful-PPC-Ads.html With pay-per-click (PPC) advertising gaining in popularity, there's little doubt why so many businesses - large and small - are focusing their efforts on crafting effective pay-per-click campaigns. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6826/1/Getting-Started-in-Copywriting-1/Getting-Started-in-Copywriting-1.html It’s a well-worn theme on the Crafty Writer that it’s difficult to earn a living as a writer, but we don’t want you to give up in despair. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6825/1/Writing-Effective-Website-Copy/Writing-Effective-Website-Copy.html The words you write for your website are the key to keep your visitors scrolling down for more. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but your words could be worth a thousand dollars if you know how to convince a customer to purchase a product. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6824/1/Sales-Copywriting/Sales-Copywriting.html A new freelance writing opportunity has been posted by eLance.com:Dan Kennedy type lead generation copywriting skills for seminar invitations and sales letters. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6823/1/-Cut-Copy-Get-So-Cosmic-On-Free-Mix/-Cut-Copy-Get-So-Cosmic-On-Free-Mix.html Cut Copy fans currently waiting for the Aussie dance crew's second full-length, In Ghost Colours, to drop April 8 through Modular have been given a gift for being patient. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6719/1/The-Psychology-of-Copywriting/The-Psychology-of-Copywriting.html One maxim in the world of advertising is that people rationalize their purchasing decisions based on facts,
 but 
people choose what to purchase based on feelings. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6717/1/Better-Writing--More-Success-Tips-for-Boosting-Attendance-in-Fitness-Workshops-Courses--Programs/Better-Writing--More-Success-Tips-for-Boosting-Attendance-in-Fitness-Workshops-Courses--Programs.html The titles and descriptions you use for your workshops, courses, classes or special events can have a major impact on registration numbers. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6716/1/Central-Florida-Man-May-Have-copy-of-Star-Spangled-Banner/Central-Florida-Man-May-Have-copy-of-Star-Spangled-Banner.html A Central Florida man may have a priceless piece of American history sitting on his kitchen table, or a worthless piece of paper. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6713/1/Terms-and-Policy-Writing-Get-It-KISSed/Terms-and-Policy-Writing-Get-It-KISSed.html Writing website’s privacy policy or terms and conditions may seem a hopeless task, as: bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6712/1/Defining-Copywriting/Defining-Copywriting.html Usually mistaken for copyright because they sound alike, copywriting is very much different from the first word. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6623/1/How-Looking-Good-Will-Help-You-Write-Better-Copy/How-Looking-Good-Will-Help-You-Write-Better-Copy.html Most *normal* people feel good when they look good. A couple dropped pounds, a clean close shave, and a hot new outfit definitely do wonders for the attitude. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6622/1/Automatic-writing/Automatic-writing.html When a professor invents a machine that writes books, and then uses that machine to write more than 200,000 different books, there arises the question, "Why?" bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6620/1/How-to-write-good-copy-and-win-customers/How-to-write-good-copy-and-win-customers.html Dale Carnegie shared a secret to writing great copy in his book How to Win Friends and Influence People that goes as follows:  How to _____ and _____. All one needs to do to launch a powerful ad is fill in the blanks. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6619/1/Jax-Bar-hosts-writing-competition/Jax-Bar-hosts-writing-competition.html The Environmental and Land Use section of the Jacksonville Bar Association is hosting its first writing competition in March, with the prize being $500 and a trophy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6617/1/School-laptop-program-begets-writing-gains/School-laptop-program-begets-writing-gains.html Maine's pioneering program to give every middle school student a laptop computer is leading to better writing, according to a new study. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6570/1/Ad-Copywriting-websites-launched-in-January-2008/Ad-Copywriting-websites-launched-in-January-2008.html We have launched 2 new e-Commerce websites in January 2008. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6569/1/Historian-says-Dana-historic-site-has-had-copy-of-death-photo/Historian-says-Dana-historic-site-has-had-copy-of-death-photo.html A local historian says a photograph of a post-mortem Ernie Pyle that has surfaced is nothing new. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6567/1/Product-Packaging-Copywriting-For-Baby-Product/Product-Packaging-Copywriting-For-Baby-Product.html Hi All!My company is Tiny Tales. The tagline is "the perfect recipe for life's memories." bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6479/1/Writing-Room-is-Just-Another-Network-So-Far/Writing-Room-is-Just-Another-Network-So-Far.html Writing Room is a recently launched community for writers. Duh. Now, there are a lot of these sites out there, from niche writing techniques to niche interest groups. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6477/1/Tips-For-Effective-Copywriting/Tips-For-Effective-Copywriting.html In addition to your flyer printing design, your copy is the next factor that decides whether your target readers would keep you or throw you out in the trash. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6476/1/Ad-copy-that-attempts-to-say-everything---sometimes-says-nothing/Ad-copy-that-attempts-to-say-everything---sometimes-says-nothing.html It's ads like this one for Site X Data that may explain why real estate people are often so confused by vendors. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6437/1/Copy-Writing-for-Online-Forms/Copy-Writing-for-Online-Forms.html Form usability is one of the biggest hurdles in web development. In general, navigation has to be clear and if we forget to include a required field, the form shouldn’t throw out all of our other data. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6436/1/Shortest-Spoof-Story-Prompts-Writing-Binge/Shortest-Spoof-Story-Prompts-Writing-Binge.html The publication of a story claiming to be the 'shortest Spoof story ever' has set off a blizzard of stories from authors trying to claim the high ground in writing spoof stories. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6435/1/Writing-Green-IT-at-the-top-of-the-business-agenda/Writing-Green-IT-at-the-top-of-the-business-agenda.html Reg Tech PanelThe level of importance placed on ‘green IT’ when it comes to choosing new kit and looking at different IT vendors isn’t that great, as 1,300 readers recently told us. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6334/1/Copywriting-Essentials/Copywriting-Essentials.html Words, words, words. Every day, you're reading words written by copywriters. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6333/1/Getting-more-copywriting-business-for-YOU/Getting-more-copywriting-business-for-YOU.html Hey Everyone,Just letting you know about a new service I'm launching for freelance copywriters. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6332/1/7-Tips-for-Writing-Dynamic-Sales-Letters/7-Tips-for-Writing-Dynamic-Sales-Letters.html Does your mind go blank when you begin writing a sales letter? Do you have good ideas that somehow don't come together on paper? If so, you're not alone. These are common obstacles many business owners face. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6331/1/New-Ebook-Outlines-Proven-Methods-for-Writing-Successful-PPC-Ads/New-Ebook-Outlines-Proven-Methods-for-Writing-Successful-PPC-Ads.html With pay-per-click (PPC) advertising gaining in popularity, there's little doubt why so many businesses - large and small - are focusing their efforts on crafting effective pay-per-click campaigns. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6330/1/Need-for-Copywriting-Jobs-Increase-for-2008-Where-are-the-Copywriters/Need-for-Copywriting-Jobs-Increase-for-2008-Where-are-the-Copywriters.html Press Release Author: The Copywriting InstituteIndustry: MarketingPress Release Summary: In BtoB\'s \"2008 Marketing Priorities and Plans\" recentsurvey, they found that 60% of B2B marketers plan to increase their marketingbudgets next year. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6268/1/-SherpaBlog-How-to-Improve-Bullet-Point-Copywriting---2-Critical-Rules/-SherpaBlog-How-to-Improve-Bullet-Point-Copywriting---2-Critical-Rules.html As a young copywriter, I used to pop bullet points into the middle of long direct mail letters to break up the prose on the page, catch and re-engage the eye. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6266/1/9-Essential-Copywriting-Guidelines-to-Convert-Your-Readers/9-Essential-Copywriting-Guidelines-to-Convert-Your-Readers.html Effective copywriting is absolutely huge in online publishing. It’s usually what separates the big writers and bloggers from the rest and makes a world of difference in determining success. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6265/1/Relive-Saturday-morning-comics-with-The-Complete-Peanuts/Relive-Saturday-morning-comics-with-The-Complete-Peanuts.html Snoopy has become one of the world’s most beloved canines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6264/1/Press-Dispensary-Announces-PR-Copywriting-Course-Dates-for-2008/Press-Dispensary-Announces-PR-Copywriting-Course-Dates-for-2008.html Press release specialist, Press Dispensary (http://www.pressdispensary.co.uk), announces dates for its PR Copywriting course at locations around the UK in 2008. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6263/1/Reader-Mail-Is-it-Legal-to-Copy-CDs-and-DVDs/Reader-Mail-Is-it-Legal-to-Copy-CDs-and-DVDs.html Reader phil439 writes: Long-time reader, first-time writer. Question for you about making copies of music CDs and movie DVDs. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6148/1/-Website-Visitors-Read-Your-Copy-Right/-Website-Visitors-Read-Your-Copy-Right.html Wrong! After optimizing pay-per-click campaigns for the past seven years I now fully believe that visitors clicking from a paid search ad simply don’t read. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6147/1/Playing-with-my--Words---What-We-Copy-Gals-Will-Do-for-a-Buck/Playing-with-my--Words---What-We-Copy-Gals-Will-Do-for-a-Buck.html I saw this thread post in my Google Alert email. Girls who “like to play with words” comes from the Vietnam Travel Network. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6145/1/3-Copywriting-Lessons-Worth-Re-Learning/3-Copywriting-Lessons-Worth-Re-Learning.html One reason I wrote The Eight-Month Letter was this: it is much harder to persuade a person to a new belief than it is to get them to part with money. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6143/1/My-first-copywriting-gig/My-first-copywriting-gig.html I was commissioned last week to write a paragraph for an upcoming agency event. My words are now plastered on posters all around the five agency floors of the building. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6141/1/-SherpaBlog-How-to-Improve-Bullet-Point-Copywriting---2-Critical-Rules/-SherpaBlog-How-to-Improve-Bullet-Point-Copywriting---2-Critical-Rules.html As a young copywriter, I used to pop bullet points into the middle of long direct mail letters to break up the prose on the page, catch and re-engage the eye. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6058/1/Clever-Classified-Copywriting/Clever-Classified-Copywriting.html Have you looked at the classified section of yourfavorite newspaper, ezine, or website lately? Have younoticed all the brilliantly written classified ads?Me either. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6057/1/Writing-workshops-to-be-offered/Writing-workshops-to-be-offered.html # The University of North Carolina at Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program will offer the following workshops:Great Smokies Writing Program director and award winning writer Tommy Hays will teach "Keeping Ourselves Company: An Advanced Creative Prose Workshop" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for 15 consecutive Tuesdays beginning Tuesday at the Asheville School, 360 Asheville School Road, Asheville. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/6056/1/A-Writing-Aid-that-Inspires-Educates-and-Entertains-Writers-is-Now-Available/A-Writing-Aid-that-Inspires-Educates-and-Entertains-Writers-is-Now-Available.html "Words to Inspire Writers", a new book for creative users of words everywhere, has just been released by F. C. Sach & Sons, Publishers. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5953/1/Find-a-successful-career-in-writing-Demand-for-skilled-copywriters-soars/Find-a-successful-career-in-writing-Demand-for-skilled-copywriters-soars.html The work of a copywriter is everywhere: from billboards, to magazine ads, to websites and more. Nationwide, advertising agencies are desperately seeking copywriters with the right skills to drive a campaign toward success. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5952/1/SEO-Basics-Copywriting-for-the-Web/SEO-Basics-Copywriting-for-the-Web.html Whoever said "a picture is worth a thousand words" didn't have a clue about SEO. A great photo can be an effective selling tool, and is a must for selling a product, but words have a lot more responsibility overall. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5951/1/How-to-Hook-More-Copywriting-Prospects/How-to-Hook-More-Copywriting-Prospects.html The other day I was asked a question I hear all too often: “How do I distinguish myself from other copywriters?” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5950/1/Find-a-Successful-Career-in-Writing-Demand-for-Skilled-Copywriters-Soars/Find-a-Successful-Career-in-Writing-Demand-for-Skilled-Copywriters-Soars.html The work of a copywriter is everywhere: from billboards, to magazine ads, to websites and more. Nationwide, advertising agencies are desperately seeking copywriters with the right skills to drive a campaign toward success. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5949/1/When-writing-works/When-writing-works.html Much less often than it should does positive change result from a column or publication. I do not mean in any way to understate the importance of such writing, nor the impact that it can and does have on a regular basis. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5832/1/The-5-Step-POWER-Copywriting-Method/The-5-Step-POWER-Copywriting-Method.html When I was asked to teach a copywriting class for a special program at Ohio State University, I discovered that teaching writing is far more difficult than the writing itself. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5830/1/Deadpan-debate-Yo-ho-ho-and-a-bootlegged-copy-of-In-Rainbows/Deadpan-debate-Yo-ho-ho-and-a-bootlegged-copy-of-In-Rainbows.html MUSIC PIRACY IS BORROWING WITHOUT PERMISSIONI shouldn’t be writing this column. Really, I shouldn’t, because I’m fully aware that within 24 hours of this article being published, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) will come crashing through my cabin windows, stun grenade and lawsuit in hand. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5717/1/Word-Food-The-Copywriting-Newsletter-Just-Broke/Word-Food-The-Copywriting-Newsletter-Just-Broke.html For those who just landed here from outer space, you’re visiting the copywriting blog of Dina at Wordfeeder.com. Want monthly insider tips on how to write great copy, attract more clients and win back old business? Then keep your eyes pealed (peeled??) for Word Food, our Copywriting Newsletter. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5716/1/County-copy-store-fee-upsets-patrons/County-copy-store-fee-upsets-patrons.html Wayne County opened its own public copy shop in City Hall on Wednesday with fees as low as a dime per page. But it will continue to charge $2.25 per page for civil court documents -- a fee that some residents and good-government groups call exorbitant. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5715/1/Porter-wants-developer-to-put-promises-in-writing/Porter-wants-developer-to-put-promises-in-writing.html The Porter Town Council told developers hoping to build 190 single-family homes on 64 acres that it wants their proposed commitments clearly spelled out in writing before a final vote is taken. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5603/1/6-Tips-to-Copywriting-Success/6-Tips-to-Copywriting-Success.html Copywriting is the one skill that all online business owners should master. As an online marketer you communicate with words, if those words aren’t conveying your message to your customer your business won’t succeed. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5602/1/Keywords-Vs-It---A-Quick-Copywriting-Tip/Keywords-Vs-It---A-Quick-Copywriting-Tip.html Greetings from inside the SEOigloo!In both spoken and written English, we use the pronoun it to take the place of a noun that has already been specified at some earlier point in the conversation or document. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5601/1/First-Look-iTunes-Digital-Copy/First-Look-iTunes-Digital-Copy.html iTunes movie rentals grabbed the limelight, but that service wasn’t the only digital-media announcement to come out of Steve Jobs’ Macworld Expo keynote last week. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5599/1/Let-us-get-Copywriting/Let-us-get-Copywriting.html Copywriting is a pretty simple art to master and can be fun to do. There are a couple of things that you really need to remember. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5475/1/Project-SEO-Travel-Copy-writing/Project-SEO-Travel-Copy-writing.html We are looking for an experienced, well researched and a top quality SEO friendly copywriter willing to work on ongoing basis writing for travel portals with an impeccable command of English language. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5473/1/Yamli-Writing-Arabic-for-Dummies/Yamli-Writing-Arabic-for-Dummies.html Anyone who has tried to use an Arabic keyboard is familiar with the headaches it can bring – whether you are fluent in written Arabic or not. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5344/1/Does-Your-Child-have-Difficulty-Writing/Does-Your-Child-have-Difficulty-Writing.html Any adult who has changed jobs knows it can be a challenge to acquire another set of skills in order to master new job responsibilities. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5342/1/Copywriting-101-How-to-Get-Your-Customers-to-Take-Action/Copywriting-101-How-to-Get-Your-Customers-to-Take-Action.html Welcome to WebHelperMagazine.com. When you find a particular section you like, you can sign up for an RSS feed for just that section, or for our full magazine on our home and news pages. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5341/1/Search-Engine-Optimization-SEO--Crafting-Copy-for-Success/Search-Engine-Optimization-SEO--Crafting-Copy-for-Success.html SEO - Making Sense of OptimizationOne of the most interesting and potentially confusing aspects of web copywriting is Search Engine Optimization (SEO). bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5340/1/Head---Copywriting-and-Lecturer-in-Copywriting/Head---Copywriting-and-Lecturer-in-Copywriting.html Applications are invited for the positions of Head: Copywriting, teaching final year students, and lecturer in Copywriting, teaching first year students, at the Randburg Campus of the aaa school of advertising from March 1, 2008. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5339/1/Misleading-Marketing-Copy/Misleading-Marketing-Copy.html We've all seen those ads on TV or in our e-mail in-boxes that make unbelievable promises, such as "Double your income with this risk-free business opportunity," or "Join millions of other customers who have already experienced the amazing overnight results." bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5189/1/Breaking-This-Copywriting-Rule-Boosts-Profits/Breaking-This-Copywriting-Rule-Boosts-Profits.html The other day I was asked the following question: “Should I use active or passive voice in sales copy?” bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5188/1/-Is-Copy-Protection-Needed-or-Futile/-Is-Copy-Protection-Needed-or-Futile.html "Columnist Saul Hansell is hosting a debate about copyright issues and technology on his blog at the New York Times . bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5187/1/Great-Moments-in-Copywriting-Ogilvy-and-the-Beggar/Great-Moments-in-Copywriting-Ogilvy-and-the-Beggar.html During one of his morning walks to work in New York City, David Ogilvy encountered a man begging with a sign around his neck. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5064/1/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting.html Copywriting, copywriting, copywriting – it’s not just about lots of content anymore. This session will examine ways to write effective copy for search and sales. Learn about action based copywrighting from leaders in the industry. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5062/1/4-Copywriting-Steps-that-Will-Sell-Ice-to-Eskimos/4-Copywriting-Steps-that-Will-Sell-Ice-to-Eskimos.html I think that by now everyone pretty much agrees that words are an important part of your website and your online marketing campaign. While a picture may be worth a thousand words, sometimes just a few words can provide the right mental picture your audience needs in order to make that final buying decision. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5061/1/Macworld-2008-Digital-Copy-for-iTunes-makes-DVDs-iPod-friendly/Macworld-2008-Digital-Copy-for-iTunes-makes-DVDs-iPod-friendly.html Apple and Twentieth Century Fox used Steve Jobs' Macworld 2008 keynote to announce a new technology called Digital Copy for iTunes. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5059/1/-Is-Copy-Protection-Needed-or-Futile/-Is-Copy-Protection-Needed-or-Futile.html "Columnist Saul Hansell is hosting a debate about copyright issues and technology on his blog at the New York Times . bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/5058/1/Great-Moments-in-Copywriting-Ogilvy-and-the-Beggar/Great-Moments-in-Copywriting-Ogilvy-and-the-Beggar.html During one of his morning walks to work in New York City, David Ogilvy encountered a man begging with a sign around his neck.  The sign read: "I am blind," and, as evidenced by his nearly empty cup, the man was not doing very well. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4934/1/Copy-Writing-Sell-the-Sizzle-not-the-Sausage/Copy-Writing-Sell-the-Sizzle-not-the-Sausage.html For an introduction to the world of Advertising in all its horrible and contemptuous glory please get hold of the film ‘How to Get Ahead in Advertising.’ Written and Directed by Bruce ‘Withnail & I’ Dickenson and starring Richard, E. Grant, it really lets you know all you need to about Advertising and it is absolutely hilarious. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4932/1/Copywriting-Tips-For-Medical-and-Dental-Offices/Copywriting-Tips-For-Medical-and-Dental-Offices.html What do I say on my mailing piece? This question is one that frequently causes concern among medical professionals as they begin to prepare a mailing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4829/1/Words-to-Avoid-in-Copywriting/Words-to-Avoid-in-Copywriting.html Yesterday, an article I wrote was published on Entrepreneur.com entitled Misleading Marketing Copy.  The article discusses words and phrases that businesses should avoid or at the least use very cautiously when writing copy for ads or marketing materials. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4828/1/With-the-new-bridge-we-have-a-copy-of-Florence/With-the-new-bridge-we-have-a-copy-of-Florence.html Now that they have finished the Lincoln Avenue Bridge, I have been thinking about what we might do with it. It really is a handsome bridge and I think it could set a new tone for the whole town. The curve of it reminds me of the old bridge, the Ponte Vecchio, in Florence.That bridge was built in Roman times, destroyed by a flood in 1333 and rebuilt 12 years later. In those days, they didn't have cars as far as we know so the main traffic over the bridge was by foot or horse cart. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4747/1/-Do-it-write-9-SEO-agency-site-copywriting-sins/-Do-it-write-9-SEO-agency-site-copywriting-sins.html Just before I start yet another post pointing out flaws here, there and everywhere, I’ll stick my hands up and say I’m as guilty of this as anyone else.  Cliched statements and claims that tend to be found on SEO agency / consultant sites - stuff that is usually written as a sales pitch, but if we thought about it carefully then we probably wouldn’t do it. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4746/1/-Your-Copy-Editor-is-Not-Always-Right/-Your-Copy-Editor-is-Not-Always-Right.html Butch P sent us this:More timewasting garbage, another copy-editing moronMark Pilgrim is nearly done with his (online) python programming book Dive Into Python, but is currently being subjected to that bane of the author's life, the copy editing phase. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4745/1/Importance-of-Copywriting/Importance-of-Copywriting.html Copywriting is very important in developing a website. It's an essential technique in online marketing. Copywriting is basically a way of capturing your reader's attention by strategically developing strong, high quality writing on your site. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4744/1/Copywriting-Mavens-Landing-Page-Makeover-Clinic-10-HowtoWriteBiocom/Copywriting-Mavens-Landing-Page-Makeover-Clinic-10-HowtoWriteBiocom.html Barbra Sundquist and her site, How to Write a Short Bio, makes it an even 10 for the Landing Page Makeover Clinic Series for 2007 (ok, with a little squeak into 2008.)There are numerous copy and layout issues which I’ll explore in a moment. But I’m going to do this last makeover a little differently since it’s a great example of why a solid promotion plan is so critical—and why is should be crafted BEFORE anything else is done. I’m going to quote Barbra from time to time for this critique to give you a sense of her thinking along with my comments. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4674/1/MarketingProfs-Podcast-Copywriting-Online-Calendar-Services-and-Resolutions/MarketingProfs-Podcast-Copywriting-Online-Calendar-Services-and-Resolutions.html Learn some tips for writing provocative and compelling copy, how to best use online calendaring services and how these services differ, and New Year’s resolutions that are important AND achievable. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4672/1/-Website-Copywriting-Secrets-7-Vital-Elements-That-Will-Make-Your-Sales-Copy-SELL/-Website-Copywriting-Secrets-7-Vital-Elements-That-Will-Make-Your-Sales-Copy-SELL.html Any one of the seven website copywriting secrets I’m about to reveal can increase your conversion rate by itself. But use ALL of them together and you’ll create an unstoppable online salesperson that will sell your product or service 24/7! bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4670/1/Misleading-Marketing-Copy/Misleading-Marketing-Copy.html We've all seen those ads on TV or in our e-mail in-boxes that make unbelievable promises, such as "Double your income with this risk-free business opportunity," or "Join millions of other customers who have already experienced the amazing overnight results." Those ads are guilty of making a fundamental copywriting mistake--using misleading claims. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4669/1/Spreadsheet-Baseball-Im-Never-Writing-Another-Article-Like-This-Again/Spreadsheet-Baseball-Im-Never-Writing-Another-Article-Like-This-Again.html After reading this  unfiltered post by Gary Huckabay, I sat back and reflected on the whole performance enhancing drugs mess in baseball and the investigation that was supposed to solve it. I've read the entire massive . bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4572/1/Copywriting-for-Success-in-Your-Internet-Business/Copywriting-for-Success-in-Your-Internet-Business.html One thing to remember about internet marketing is that this business is in a dog-eat-dog world! In the world of internet marketing, you have 3-5 seconds to capture your audiences' attention with the text and graphics on your website. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4571/1/Default-Copywriting-Cleanup-and-reworks--Want-to-barter-for-a-ticket-to-jvAlert-Live/Copywriting-Cleanup-and-reworks--Want-to-barter-for-a-ticket-to-jvAlert-Live.html Hey Folks,I've got a TON of copywriting stuff that needs to be done or redone and I don't have time to do it myself. I have a lot of sites and to be honest some of the copywriting hasn't been changed since the dark ages. In fact too much stuff needs to be done to pay someone to do it. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4569/1/Keith-Busch-consummate-copy-editor/Keith-Busch-consummate-copy-editor.html "A father reunited with a son" are the words family members use to mark the death of Keith W. Busch, a devoted father and husband and a consummate copy editor who was the Tucson Citizen's most senior employee. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4459/1/12-Copywriting-Tips-To-Make-Your-Advertising-More-Profitable/12-Copywriting-Tips-To-Make-Your-Advertising-More-Profitable.html Write In Direct-Response Language Use short paragraphs and short words. This article has 68% short words-five letters or less. Strive for at least 65%-75%. Never go under 50% unless you are writing to Ph.D's. Make your sentences and paragraphs flow like a breeze. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4458/1/Guest-Article-Copywriting-Tips---Top-Tips-For-2008-And-Beyond/Guest-Article-Copywriting-Tips---Top-Tips-For-2008-And-Beyond.html Everybody is getting ready for the new year. We’ve put 2007 behind us and now it’s time to focus our attention on what’s to come. Even though copywriting doesn’t really change much from year to year, there are some things I want to share with you in this article that I think will greatly improve your sales copy for 2008. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4456/1/Copywriting-for-Success-in-Your-Internet-Business/Copywriting-for-Success-in-Your-Internet-Business.html One thing to remember about internet marketing is that this business is in a dog-eat-dog world! In the world of internet marketing, you have 3-5 seconds to capture your audiences' attention with the text and graphics on your website. When your consumer first comes to your homepage, they want three things up front: your product's title, what it does, and how much it costs. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4455/1/MarketingSherpa-Founder-Anne-Holland-to-Conduct-Email-Copywriting-Base-Camp-At-Email-Summit/MarketingSherpa-Founder-Anne-Holland-to-Conduct-Email-Copywriting-Base-Camp-At-Email-Summit.html MarketingSherpa, a research firm publishing case studies and benchmark guides for marketing professionals, is offering an email copywriting Base Camp on the first day of its Email Summit, February 24, 2008, 2-5 p.m. Anne Holland, founder and Content Director of MarketingSherpa, will conduct the email marketing training session. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4453/1/Writing-printing-Borton-pupils-do-it-all-at-their-own-newspaper/Writing-printing-Borton-pupils-do-it-all-at-their-own-newspaper.html Want to know what's going on at Borton Primary Magnet School?Just pick up a copy of "The Tree Room Times" newspaper.You'll find out about the art teacher who has been sick, but is getting better; the counselor who "broke her arm at the garage in a puddle of water"; nanas (grandmas) who knit sweaters for the kindergartners and first-graders; and what some classes are studying: desert birds, air and weather and the post office. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4329/1/Tips-for-moving-up-from-a-copywritingmarcom-position/Tips-for-moving-up-from-a-copywritingmarcom-position.html I've been a marketing communications manager for the past eight years, and frankly, I'm bored stiff. I'm an excellent writer, but more than that, I'm an excellent strategic thinker and project manager. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4328/1/paypal-experiment--and-why-you-should-buy-your-copy-of-Tornado-Siren-from-me/paypal-experiment--and-why-you-should-buy-your-copy-of-Tornado-Siren-from-me.html I've been very slow in getting around to fixing up my own web sites. I still haven't done it yet, but after some encouragement (haranguing) from an old friend, I finally signed up with PayPal and have a button on my site (and on my blog--just look over to the right...) so that people can buy a copy of Tornado Siren (signed, no less) directly from me. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4327/1/Copywriting-A-Better-Way-to-Know-Your-Audience/Copywriting-A-Better-Way-to-Know-Your-Audience.html One of the first rules of copywriting is “Know Your Audience!”But it’s not often easy to get a snapshot of the average visitor. Unlike a physical store, on the web, your visitors are represented by bar charts and click counts on analytics software. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4326/1/The-Key-To-Effective-Copywriting-And-Successful-Sales-Copy/The-Key-To-Effective-Copywriting-And-Successful-Sales-Copy.html One of the most common factors copywriters overlook is the necessity of proof in their copy. Skilled copywriting professionals know the value of making a benefit driven promise and following it up with emotional content, however the evidence is often left behind. Where’s the proof? Consumers are no longer willing to buy simply because you’ve created a clever and benefit driven sales letter. They are skeptical. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4325/1/MarketingSherpa-Founder-Anne-Holland-to-Conduct-Email-Copywriting-Base-Camp-At-Email-Summit/MarketingSherpa-Founder-Anne-Holland-to-Conduct-Email-Copywriting-Base-Camp-At-Email-Summit.html MarketingSherpa, a research firm publishing case studies and benchmark guides for marketing professionals, is offering an email copywriting Base Camp on the first day of its Email Summit, February 24, 2008, 2-5 p.m. Anne Holland, founder and Content Director of MarketingSherpa, will conduct the email marketing training session. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4234/1/Copy-Writing-Long-vs-Short-Does-it-Matter/Copy-Writing-Long-vs-Short-Does-it-Matter.html Today's my third day back at work after my vacation in Ireland. I have a number of ideas for upcoming entries, but as I started cleaning up the blog comments that came in while I was gone, I saw an interesting question that had been posted on the Web writers: What are we? entry. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4232/1/Explosive-Adwords-Ad-Copywriting/Explosive-Adwords-Ad-Copywriting.html The most important thing to remember here is that this is the door by which visitors enter your site. You must entice them to open it. This is their first contact with you. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4231/1/Your-Copywriting-Turning-Over-Sales-or-Turning-Off-Customers/Your-Copywriting-Turning-Over-Sales-or-Turning-Off-Customers.html The history books don’t lie; there’s great power in the written word. That means as much for advertising as it does for any type of communication. And whether you have a brick and mortar business, an e-commerce site or a combination of the two, your marketing and sales copy can either make you a success, or put you in the dump. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4229/1/-The-writing-book---early-literacy/-The-writing-book---early-literacy.html The new year at nursery school is very exciting for children entering primary the following September. In January, we distribute the “writing books”. These are regarding with high esteem, as they are only for the older children who are going to “big school”, a status symbol of sorts for pre-schoolers. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4227/1/Website-Copywriting-Secrets-7-Vital-Elements-That-Will-Make-Your-Sales-Copy-SELL/Website-Copywriting-Secrets-7-Vital-Elements-That-Will-Make-Your-Sales-Copy-SELL.html Any one of the seven website copywriting secrets I'm about to reveal can increase your conversion rate by itself. But use ALL of them together and you'll create an unstoppable online salesperson that will sell your product or service 24/7! bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4132/1/Developing-Exciting-Copy-that-Speak-Your-Visitors-Language/Developing-Exciting-Copy-that-Speak-Your-Visitors-Language.html There is a distinct difference between editing a site for search engines and making edits for visitors. Traditionally in SEO, adding keywords to a web page falls under the category of editing for search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4129/1/The-write-way-to-sell-online/The-write-way-to-sell-online.html In a competitive industry, it’s the little things that matter, the make or break details that separate the big time players from the average Joe’s. This is especially true on the internet, where the web allows even less than mediocre ecommerce sites to “compete” with the big boys. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4021/1/Web-Content-SEO-Copywriting/Web-Content-SEO-Copywriting.html Our web content writing special offers - find out more...Web content writing or Web Page Copywriting is writing Search Engine optimized content, and is indeed a very challenging task. You want your website readers read your web pages, get the information they desire and hopefully get them to do things you set up your site for. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4019/1/Optimized-Website-Copywriting-Service/Optimized-Website-Copywriting-Service.html Sell your products  and services more effectively,Get higher search engine rankings  and more trafficWith Optimized Website CopyIt is the written word that does most of the work on a web page. Sure, a good layout is helpful, but a pretty picture will not convince the person looking at your web page to buy your products or services. And a pretty picture will not help your web page to  rank high in the search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4017/1/A-fresh-thinking-Copywriting-Agency/A-fresh-thinking-Copywriting-Agency.html Cooper Murphy is a copywriting agency based in the UK. Through understanding corporate objectives, we increase exposure and conversion rates to drive revenues, through writing compelling copy in the tone and context our clients require. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4015/1/SEO-CONTENT-WRITING-SEO-COPY-WRITING-WEBSITE-CONTENT-WRITING/SEO-CONTENT-WRITING-SEO-COPY-WRITING-WEBSITE-CONTENT-WRITING.html What attracts search engines to your website? Undisputedly it’s the content which has the power to catch the attention of search engine crawlers. SEOs help your website optimization to acquire a better market share. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/4014/1/How-to-Create-Optimized-Copy-For-Your-Website/How-to-Create-Optimized-Copy-For-Your-Website.html Every website owner would like to have a top 10 or top 20 place in search engines. But very few website owners have ever asked themselves whether their site “deserves” to be in the top 20. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3990/1/-Copywriting-Genius---Eloquent-Decadence/-Copywriting-Genius---Eloquent-Decadence.html Copywriting Success - 5 Decadent Steps to Successful CopywritingYou’ve probably noticed the lack of eloquence in the written word over the past year or so. It seems the language isn’t as decisive or clear as it once appeared to be. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3989/1/Website-Copywriting-Secrets-7-Vital-Elements-That-Will-Make-Your-Sales-Copy-SELL/Website-Copywriting-Secrets-7-Vital-Elements-That-Will-Make-Your-Sales-Copy-SELL.html Any one of the seven website copywriting secrets I'm about to reveal can increase your conversion rate by itself. But use ALL of them together and you'll create an unstoppable online salesperson that will sell your product or service 24/7! bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3933/1/Online-Copywriting-101-The-Ultimate-Cheat-Sheet/Online-Copywriting-101-The-Ultimate-Cheat-Sheet.html Blues icon B.B. King was once asked how he found his heart-warming, bone-chilling sound. "It's simple," he said. "I only steal from the best." bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3911/1/Website-Copywriting-Closing-with-a-Bang-to-Generate-Sales/Website-Copywriting-Closing-with-a-Bang-to-Generate-Sales.html When you get caught up in your website copywriting, never forget that the goal of your writing is to sell products or services. Getting people onto a website is only half of the equation, it would be nice if the website copy that you spent time and effort making, could help to push some sales. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3792/1/Copywriting-the-8020-Way/Copywriting-the-8020-Way.html Writing copy seems to bring out the perfectionist in everyone. It doesn’t seem to matter if you’re writing a short letter, long letter, emails, or anything else. Before you publish your copy for the whole world to see, you want to make sure every word is perfect. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3791/1/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting.html Seated at the Effective Action-Based Copywriting session with speakers Brain Clark (I will admit to being a huge Brian fangirl), Heather Lloyd-Martin and Jill Whalen. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3790/1/Latina-digital-magazine-starts-writing-contest/Latina-digital-magazine-starts-writing-contest.html The nation's first digital magazine made for and by Latina youth is adding a magazine component to its online publications. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3788/1/Warner-Offers-Music-on-Amazon-Without-Copy-Protection/Warner-Offers-Music-on-Amazon-Without-Copy-Protection.html It sure looks like DRM, the record industry's digital music copy protection technology, is really dying. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3662/1/Web-Copywriting-Mastership--the-Power-of-Selling-and-Communication/Web-Copywriting-Mastership--the-Power-of-Selling-and-Communication.html Web copywriting is like serving two masters: website visitors and search engines. The content of your web page must be build around certain keywords for being "understood" and indexed properly from the search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3660/1/-Search-Engine-Copywriting/-Search-Engine-Copywriting.html Do you think there's high-tech wizardry involved in getting your website to the top of the search engine results? Think again. It takes a copywriter - an SEO copywriter to be exact. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3659/1/Where-do-Copywriters-Find-Their-Ideas/Where-do-Copywriters-Find-Their-Ideas.html Sitting at my desk, staring at a blank screen, hoping and praying that a little spark will fly out that will catch my copywriting creativity on fire.  Sometimes this works…but usually not.  A copywriter isn’t like a fiction writer. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3657/1/To-target-copywriting-or-salesletter-niche-What-say-you-/To-target-copywriting-or-salesletter-niche-What-say-you-.html Hi fellow members,I'm having a little dilemma here and thought I might make a little post and see if anyone has an insight/comment/opinion that can help me out. I'm sure you guys can assist bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3656/1/Seven-ways-a-copywriter-can-boost-your-business/Seven-ways-a-copywriter-can-boost-your-business.html Seven ways a copywriter can boost your businessThink you can't afford to hire a copywriter? Think again. Here are seven ways a copywriter can contribute to the success of your business. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3522/1/Copywriting-for-eCommerce/Copywriting-for-eCommerce.html eCommerce copy has three main styles — Shannon Watters explains how improving each one can better your brand, make customers happier and increase sales.A site’s copy is one of its most important elements — especially in the world of eCommerce. And in eCommerce one of the worst mistakes a copywriter can make when writing is to concentrate only on product descriptions. While product descriptions are important, they’re only the tip of the eCommerce copy iceberg. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3520/1/How-does-Website-Copywriting-Differ-from-Print-Copywriting/How-does-Website-Copywriting-Differ-from-Print-Copywriting.html While website copywriting and print copywriting share a few similarities, there are just as many differences. The biggest and most obvious difference is in the writing style. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3519/1/Copywriting-Mavens-Landing-Page-Makeover-Clinic-8-Steve-N-Leecom/Copywriting-Mavens-Landing-Page-Makeover-Clinic-8-Steve-N-Leecom.html Today’s makeover is for Steve Lee’s fiction thriller, What If …? Trying to sell a novel direct is a daunting task, and frankly few will sell enough copies to be profitable. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3518/1/Rookie-Freelance-Copywriter-Releases-Guide-to-Help-Copywriters-Make-Six-Figures/Rookie-Freelance-Copywriter-Releases-Guide-to-Help-Copywriters-Make-Six-Figures.html "Making a six-figure income as a freelance copywriter is well within the reach of almost anyone who can write good copy," says Jason Leister, author and freelance copywriter. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3516/1/Public-Relations-Princess-Kristin-Marquet-Changes-Copywriting-Company-to-Full-Service-Marketing-and-Public-Relations-Firm-for-the-Beauty-Industry/Public-Relations-Princess-Kristin-Marquet-Changes-Copywriting-Company-to-Full-Service-Marketing-and.html Marquet Communications is pleased to announce the launch of marketing and public relations firm company and website www.marquet-communications.com for the beauty industry. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3389/1/SEO-Copy-writing--Website-Copywriting--Web-site-Content-Writing/SEO-Copy-writing--Website-Copywriting--Web-site-Content-Writing.html The successful rankings of search engine don’t happen just by chance. To make the best of the immense possibilities that the Internet provides, a lot of good management, organization and strategy is required. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3386/1/The-Web-Developers-Copywriting-Guide/The-Web-Developers-Copywriting-Guide.html Wouldn't it be great if all the content for a Web project came straight from the client, and they knew exactly what they wanted to write?But this is the real world, and most of us designers and developers know that this might happen perhaps 1% of the time. For the other 99% of jobs, you, Average Joe Developer or Average Jane Designer, are left holding the ball. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3384/1/SEO--Search-Engine-Copywriting-Services--Rates/SEO--Search-Engine-Copywriting-Services--Rates.html ... to Boost Your Site's Rankings, Traffic, and SalesSEO copywriting from TheWriteContent.com incorporates your top keyword phrases smoothly and seamlessly into website content that's interesting, persuasive, and action oriented - in other words, content that the search engines and your visitors will find equally appealing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3382/1/Copywriting-101--An-Introduction-to-Copywriting/Copywriting-101--An-Introduction-to-Copywriting.html Copywriting is one of the most essential elements of effective online marketing. The art and science of copywriting involves strategically writing words that promote a person, product, business, opinion, or idea, with the ultimate intention of having the reader take some form of action. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3381/1/Write-copy-the-easy-way-talk-it/Write-copy-the-easy-way-talk-it.html Are you a victim of "blank page" syndrome? I've created a class for writers who get stuck, who suffer from blank page syndrome which cripples their productivity. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3255/1/-Copywriting-Is-Key-Skill-for-Internet-Marketing-Success/-Copywriting-Is-Key-Skill-for-Internet-Marketing-Success.html Why is copywriting the single most important skill you must learn if you want to market your business online? The Blog Squad™ says that without learning how to write persuasive copy, professionals and small businesses will waste time and money marketing on the Internet. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3254/1/Freelance-copywriters-in-demand/Freelance-copywriters-in-demand.html Some of the UK’s freelance copywriters are pocketing inflation-busting pay increases, with online and senior practitioners earning annual premiums of up to £100.Speaking to FreelanceUK, a majority of creative recruiters said pay rates have leapt because demand for exemplary copywriting skills on a temporary basis outstrips supply. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3252/1/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting.html Copywriting, copywriting, copywriting – it’s not just about lots of content anymore. This session will examine ways to write effective copy for search and sales. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3251/1/Professional-Copywriting-Firm-Kicks-Off-New-Year-with-Redesigned-Website/Professional-Copywriting-Firm-Kicks-Off-New-Year-with-Redesigned-Website.html Scottsdale web design firm, Webeze, announces the launch of http://www.writeessentials.com, a professional copywriting service headquartered in Kansas City, MO. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3249/1/The-Power-Of-GREAT-Copywriting-on-eBay/The-Power-Of-GREAT-Copywriting-on-eBay.html Ok, so by now you’ve probably heard about the father, who after finding his 15 year old son smoking pot in the family backyard, sold his Christmas present for $72 times it recommended retail value on eBay… bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3101/1/Finish-the-Joke-Win-a-Prize-A-copywriter-walks-into-a-bar-/Finish-the-Joke-Win-a-Prize-A-copywriter-walks-into-a-bar-.html As the week winds down to Christmas (thank G-d Hanukkah is finally over), I thought it was time for a little fun. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3100/1/The-Importance-of-SEO-Copy-Writing-to-High-Rankings/---The-Importance-of-SEO-Copy-Writing-to-High-Rankings.html In this MSNBC interview the Snr. V.P. of Network Solutions covers what any business needs for page one search rankings. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3098/1/10-Copywriting-Tips-for-SEO-and-PPC/10-Copywriting-Tips-for-SEO-and-PPC.html This article provides helpful information for any copywriter trying adjust working with an SEO/SEM agency.1. Write for your audience first, then search engines.Crossing brand communication and sales driven goals with manipulating search engine algorithms is not a process which involves any comprimise. Firstly write a sales perspective, then tweak your copy until it meets keyword density requirements. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3096/1/Search-Engine-Friendly-Copywriting-Style-Is-Often-Not-Very-Friendly-To-Humans/Search-Engine-Friendly-Copywriting-Style-Is-Often-Not-Very-Friendly-To-Humans.html IF THERE IS one black mark that some search-engine-friendly copywriters will have left on the early years of digital marketing and advertising history, it will be for how they managed to butcher various language structures throughout the world with their new brand of "search engine friendly copywriting" style. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/3095/1/Professional-Copywriting-Firm-Launches-New-Web-Site/Professional-Copywriting-Firm-Launches-New-Web-Site.html Professional copywriting firm, Write Essentials, announces the new design and launch of the http://www.writeessentials.com web site. The new web site features an extensive copywriting portfolio, expanded copywriting service offerings, and a no obligation request for quote form. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2969/1/From-No-to-Know---How-to-Get-Started-in-SEOMarketing-Copywriting/From-No-to-Know---How-to-Get-Started-in-SEOMarketing-Copywriting.html This post marks my first of many on the E-Marketing Performance blog. Although I have many years experience as a writer, I have little to no experience in marketing writing let alone SEO writing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2967/1/Copy-Is-Still-King/Copy-Is-Still-King.html Well... maybe traffic is -- but what gets traffic and what converts it? Copy writing does. We forget that all too often and often write very poor copy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2966/1/Website-Copywriting-The-Most-Important-Ingredient/Website-Copywriting-The-Most-Important-Ingredient.html What is the most important ingredient to good website copy? Is it keywords? Is it repetition of those keywords? Links? Good meta tags?Answer: None of the above. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2965/1/Copywriting-Sweetie-Course---Software/Copywriting-Sweetie-Course---Software.html There is a school of thought in the Copywriting world that it is possible to write copy that can sell anything to anyone. Otherwise known as “Killer Copy,” this stuff is used to hype up products that aren’t any good, and to convince people that don’t need the product that they do. This kind of copy works. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2963/1/Pass-Go-collect-your-copy-of-Palos-Verdes-Monopoly/Pass-Go-collect-your-copy-of-Palos-Verdes-Monopoly.html Two businesswomen take all things PV and mold them into a special version of the popular board game.By Ashley Ratcliff, Peninsula NewsRPV — Just in time for the holidays, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Small Wonders toy store unveiled a new take on an old family favorite that captures the Hill’s charm. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2825/1/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting.html Seated at the Effective Action-Based Copywriting session with speakers Brain Clark (I will admit to being a huge Brian fangirl), Heather Lloyd-Martin and Jill Whalen. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2824/1/Copy-Writing-Long-vs-Short-Does-it-Matter/Copy-Writing-Long-vs-Short-Does-it-Matter.html Today's my third day back at work after my vacation in Ireland. I have a number of ideas for upcoming entries, but as I started cleaning up the blog comments that came in while I was gone, I saw an interesting question that had been posted on the Web writers: What are we? entry. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2822/1/A-Brand-New-Method-for-Blending-SEO--Copywriting-Techniques-for-Floods-of-Free-Traffic-for-your-Blog/A-Brand-New-Method-for-Blending-SEO--Copywriting-Techniques-for-Floods-of-Free-Traffic-for-your-Blo.html This one has been getting rave reviews from my Beta testers.  So, tomorrow, at 9:00 AM EST, I’m releasing my promised new online study course on getting free traffic for your blog. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2820/1/Web-Copywriting-Expert-Shares-Top-Tips-For-Writing-Words-That-Work/Web-Copywriting-Expert-Shares-Top-Tips-For-Writing-Words-That-Work.html If you think that your website should be used as an online version of your print brochure, think again. Web surfers, visitors and potential customers want to experience a site that is more than a piece of paper; they want functional, interactive and transparent. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2819/1/The-Importance-of-SEO-Copy-Writing-to-High-Rankings/The-Importance-of-SEO-Copy-Writing-to-High-Rankings.html In this MSNBC interview the Snr. V.P. of Network Solutions covers what any business needs for page one search rankings.Content is definitely king. Stephanie suggests writing articles about your product or service as one of the best ways to add good content. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2648/1/Writing-of-a-Different-Stripe-My-Maiden-Voyage-as-a-Columnist/Writing-of-a-Different-Stripe-My-Maiden-Voyage-as-a-Columnist.html Ever get in touch with an old friend after many years of having no idea where that person was or what they were doing?That's what happened to me a few weeks ago. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2646/1/Website-Copywriting-Is-About-Trigger-Words/Website-Copywriting-Is-About-Trigger-Words.html In your website copywriting, are you using emotional trigger words? This is the one thing that I see more often on website copy - copywriters not using the trigger words. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2643/1/Brochure-Copy-Writing-and-Design/Brochure-Copy-Writing-and-Design.html A new freelance writing opportunity has been posted by eLance.com:What I need:I am a portrait studio. I want to have 2 beautiful well-written informative brochures to... bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2642/1/Whats-Diablo-Cody-Known-For-Writing-Juno-Or/Whats-Diablo-Cody-Known-For-Writing-Juno-Or.html If I see one more cutesy headline about Diablo Cody being a stripper-turned-screenwriter I might have to hang myself from a stripper pole. Okay, that’s not possible… then how about I’ll have to start protesting the movie Juno on principle? bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2641/1/The-Importance-of-SEO-Copy-Writing-to-High-Rankings/The-Importance-of-SEO-Copy-Writing-to-High-Rankings.html In this MSNBC interview the Snr. V.P. of Network Solutions covers what any business needs for page one search rankings.Content is definitely king. Stephanie suggests writing articles about your product or service as one of the best ways to add good content. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2515/1/From-No-to-Know---How-to-Get-Started-in-SEOMarketing-Copywriting/From-No-to-Know---How-to-Get-Started-in-SEOMarketing-Copywriting.html This post marks my first of many on the E-Marketing Performance blog. Although I have many years experience as a writer, I have little to no experience in marketing writing let alone SEO writing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2514/1/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting.html Seated at the Effective Action-Based Copywriting session with speakers Brain Clark (I will admit to being a huge Brian fangirl), Heather Lloyd-Martin and Jill Whalen. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2513/1/Copywriting-and-Blogging-Dead-Bar-Humbug/Copywriting-and-Blogging-Dead-Bar-Humbug.html The run up to Christmas is a time to reflect on the past year. It’s a time to think about which areas of your business are working, and which need an overhaul in the New Year. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2508/1/Meet-Copywriter-Ronnie-Brown/Meet-Copywriter-Ronnie-Brown.html Today, I want to introduce you to Ronnie Brown. He recently became a copywriter and got his first client in less than 30 days. Here's the brief interview I had with him... bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2504/1/Website-Copywriting-A-Recipe-For-Hard-Hitting-Words-In-Lean-Portions/Website-Copywriting-A-Recipe-For-Hard-Hitting-Words-In-Lean-Portions.html In 10 short years, websites have evolved from business novelty to necessity, perhaps now the most important part of a business” marketing and branding arsenal. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2409/1/Website-Copywriting-A-Recipe-For-Hard-Hitting-Words-In-Lean-Portions/Website-Copywriting-A-Recipe-For-Hard-Hitting-Words-In-Lean-Portions.html In 10 short years, websites have evolved from business novelty to necessity, perhaps now the most important part of a business' marketing and branding arsenal. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2407/1/Expert-Copywriting-and-Content-a-Click-Away-with-ClickWriters/Expert-Copywriting-and-Content-a-Click-Away-with-ClickWriters.html ClickWriters.com has launched to bring the media, web and publishing industries closer to accessing, commissioning and securing original copy and content for publication on any subject and any style, in a clear, unique and cost-effective way. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2406/1/Rookie-Freelance-Copywriter-Releases-Guide-to-Help-Copywriters-Make-Six-Figures/Rookie-Freelance-Copywriter-Releases-Guide-to-Help-Copywriters-Make-Six-Figures.html "Making a six-figure income as a freelance copywriter is well within the reach of almost anyone who can write good copy," says Jason Leister, author and freelance copywriter. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2404/1/Search-Engine-Friendly-Copywriting-Style-Is-Often-Not-Very-Friendly-To-Humans/Search-Engine-Friendly-Copywriting-Style-Is-Often-Not-Very-Friendly-To-Humans.html IF THERE IS one black mark that some search-engine-friendly copywriters will have left on the early years of digital marketing and advertising history, it will be for how they managed to butcher various language structures throughout the world with their new brand of "search engine friendly copywriting" style. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2403/1/-Copywriting-Is-Key-Skill-for-Internet-Marketing-Success/-Copywriting-Is-Key-Skill-for-Internet-Marketing-Success.html Why is copywriting the single most important skill you must learn if you want to market your business online? The Blog Squad™ says that without learning how to write persuasive copy, professionals and small businesses will waste time and money marketing on the Internet. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2269/1/Cyber-Monday-Copywriting-Celebration---Chris-Marlow-Makes-A-Deal/Cyber-Monday-Copywriting-Celebration---Chris-Marlow-Makes-A-Deal.html Chris Marlow is a copywriter on a mission - to provide fellow copywriters with the tools they need to run their copy businesses better. I’ve purchased her materials over the years and have found them invaluable, especially in matters of fees and pricing, smart project contracts, etc. All good stuff. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2267/1/Preparing-for-your-first-copywriting-assignment/Preparing-for-your-first-copywriting-assignment.html Over the next few weeks I’ll be writing advice for those looking to learn basic copywriting in preparation for working on freelance assignments. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2265/1/How-does-Website-Copywriting-Differ-from-Print-Copywriting/How-does-Website-Copywriting-Differ-from-Print-Copywriting.html While website copywriting and print copywriting share a few similarities, there are just as many differences. The biggest and most obvious difference is in the writing style. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2136/1/Red-Hot-Copywriting-Templates-at-Red-Hot-Rates/Red-Hot-Copywriting-Templates-at-Red-Hot-Rates.html We just got permission from Lorrie Morgan Ferrero to make available to readers  "Red Hot Copy to Woo Your Target Market" at a special discount rate! It's her award winning home study kit, with unbelievable templates and bonuses. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2135/1/Copywriting-and-Blogging-Dead-Bar-Humbug/Copywriting-and-Blogging-Dead-Bar-Humbug.html The run up to Christmas is a time to reflect on the past year. It’s a time to think about which areas of your business are working, and which need an overhaul in the New Year. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2134/1/Sightseeing-Website-Copywriting/Sightseeing-Website-Copywriting.html A new freelance writing opportunity has been posted by eLance.com:Sightseeing Travel Website looking for teams of individuals capable of producing an excess of 1000 product descriptions and destination articles per month... bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2011/1/Marketing--Top-10-Copywriting-Tips--copywriting/Marketing--Top-10-Copywriting-Tips--copywriting.html "....Show them empathy, caring and concern that makes them feel connected and helps them quickly suspend..........Marketing, copywriting, sales letter, Denise, business, online, sales, write, tips....."1. Don’t be dry, stuffy or boring. Be Emotionally CompellingYour words must have power so people take action and buy. What you reflect is a little “over the top” is like enough just right. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2010/1/Copywriter--How-To-Emotionally-Charge-Your-Copywriting-To-Boost-Sales--Copywriters/Copywriter--How-To-Emotionally-Charge-Your-Copywriting-To-Boost-Sales--Copywriters.html ".... Here's how legendary sales letter writer Robert Collier put it: 'Appeal to the reason..........Copywriter, Copywriters, Copywriting services......"Are you frustrated that your sales sign isn't getting results? Do you awe how you could make a satisfactory sales writing even better? If you said, 'yes' to either of these questions then I invite you to read on, as you will be richly rewarded. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2007/1/Why-Copywriting-Is-A-Great-Work-At-Home-Business/Why-Copywriting-Is-A-Great-Work-At-Home-Business.html "....We know this is true because there is a need for good writers..........work at home business, copywriting business....."When most people speculate of a big work at home business, they get stumped. But there's a lot more to a fair home business than just the basics. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2005/1/sales-copy--Youre-Not-Done-Yet-Eight-Strengtheners-For-Your-Sales-Copy--marketing-copy/sales-copy--Youre-Not-Done-Yet-Eight-Strengtheners-For-Your-Sales-Copy--marketing-copy.html "....Do you have a preponderance of 'we' or 'I' and very little 'you'? Wherever possible, change pronoun..........sales copy,marketing copy,copywriting,persuasion,website writing,selling....."Writing sales copy for a new or to-be-relaunched product takes a lot of vigor and concentration. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/2004/1/copywriting--Crafting-a-Compelling-Sales-Letter--sales-letters/copywriting--Crafting-a-Compelling-Sales-Letter--sales-letters.html "....What will make them interested in your product or service? Do not make the letter about..........copywriting, sales letters,....."Many people have asked what's the secret to cursive a compulsory sales type that sells. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1847/1/Copywriting-Contest-Read-Now/Copywriting-Contest-Read-Now.html For the first time ever... a copywriting contest that isn't a scam...Hi this is Harlan Kilstein with good news. I'm hosting a copywriting contest open to everyone!No, there isn't some fictitious $10,000 pot of gold awarded only in a month with 3 blue moons, this contest will be entirely different. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1845/1/What-does-copywriting-pay/What-does-copywriting-pay.html What does copywriting pay? A computer consulting firm wants to hire me to write founder bios, customer service email templates, redo the copy on their website, etc. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1844/1/Top-Copywriting-Takeaways---PubCon-2007/Top-Copywriting-Takeaways---PubCon-2007.html Unfortunately, I missed the first two presenters on this panel, Jill Whalen of HighRankings and Heather Lloyd-Martin of SuccessWorks, as I was attending a panel on CSS and HTML coding which proved a bit too basic for my skillset. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1842/1/Behind-the-scenes-at-37signals-Copywriting/Behind-the-scenes-at-37signals-Copywriting.html This is the fourth in a series of posts showing how we use Campfire as our virtual office. All screenshots shown are from real usage and were taken during one week in September. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1841/1/Demand-for-copywriters-outstrips-supply/Demand-for-copywriters-outstrips-supply.html Some of the UK’s freelance copywriters are pocketing inflation-busting pay increases, with online and senior practitioners earning annual premiums of up to £100. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1736/1/From-No-to-Know---How-to-Get-Started-in-SEOMarketing-Copywriting/From-No-to-Know---How-to-Get-Started-in-SEOMarketing-Copywriting.html This post marks my first of many on the E-Marketing Performance blog. Although I have many years experience as a writer, I have little to no experience in marketing writing let alone SEO writing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1734/1/The-Death-of-Copywriting/The-Death-of-Copywriting.html My friend IB, a well-known marketing consultant, says that copywriting may be fading into the sunset.“Copywriting is not as valued as it used to be,” she maintains. The reason: marketers today are gravitating toward other marketing tools. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1732/1/Powerful-Copywriting-Secrets/Powerful-Copywriting-Secrets.html Copywriting is often called the art of “salesmanship-in-print”. It doesn’t matter whether you are writing a piece for your web site or a flyer for your business. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1730/1/Copywriting-Contest-Read-Now/Copywriting-Contest-Read-Now.html For the first time ever... a copywriting contest that isn't a scam...Hi this is Harlan Kilstein with good news. I'm hosting a copywriting contest open to everyone!No, there isn't some fictitious $10,000 pot of gold awarded only in a month with 3 blue moons, this contest will be entirely different. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1729/1/The-Greatest-Copywriting-Skill--How-to-Learn-It/The-Greatest-Copywriting-Skill--How-to-Learn-It.html The most powerful skill you can have as a copywriter is getting inside your prospects head and communicating clearly to them in their language. When you address what they are interested in and need to know about, and do it well, they’ll listen to you. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1591/1/Project-copywriting-for-green-business/Project-copywriting-for-green-business.html We are in need of writers who can write proficiently in the English language for a long-term relationshipOur main business is to edit content for websites related to eco-friendly products and services (corporate content, blog content, press releases, product sheets, presentations). bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1589/1/Copywriting-Selling-Secret-5-Irresistible-Offers/Copywriting-Selling-Secret-5-Irresistible-Offers.html Next time you're flicking through your local newspaper, take a good hard look at the ads. And notice how many of them give you a compelling reason to pick up the phone and get in touch with them now. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1588/1/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting.html Seated at the Effective Action-Based Copywriting session with speakers Brain Clark (I will admit to being a huge Brian fangirl), Heather Lloyd-Martin and Jill Whalen. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1586/1/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting.html Copywriting, copywriting, copywriting – it’s not just about lots of content anymore. This session will examine ways to write effective copy for search and sales. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1584/1/Copywriting-Mavens-Landing-Page-Makeover-Clinic-8-Steve-N-Leecom/Copywriting-Mavens-Landing-Page-Makeover-Clinic-8-Steve-N-Leecom.html Today’s makeover is for Steve Lee’s fiction thriller, What If …? Trying to sell a novel direct is a daunting task, and frankly few will sell enough copies to be profitable. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1423/1/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting/Effective-Action-Based-Copywriting.html Copywriting, copywriting, copywriting – it’s not just about lots of content anymore. This session will examine ways to write effective copy for search and sales. Learn about action based copywrighting from leaders in the industry. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1421/1/-Sherpa-101-Online-Display-Ads-Part-II---Copywriting-Design-Tips--Ad-Networks---How-to-Counter-Banner-Blindness/-Sherpa-101-Online-Display-Ads-Part-II---Copywriting-Design-Tips--Ad-Networks---How-to-Counter-.html SUMMARY: Let’s face it: When consumers surf the Web, most suffer from “banner blindness” and ignore most online display ads. Whatever a marketer can do to counter that boosts an ad’s impact. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1260/1/Creating-Captivating-Article-Content/Creating-Captivating-Article-Content.html Are you an article writer? If so, what type of articles do you write? When this question is asked, the subject matter isn’t really being sought after, rather they way that you write. Do you write interesting articles; articles that your readers can’t wait to finish reading? Or do you write traditional, boring articles; articles that your readers may not even finish reading? If you answered traditional boring articles or even a collection of them both, you may want to reexamine the way that you write. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1259/1/How-to-Find-Ideas-for-Writing-Articles/How-to-Find-Ideas-for-Writing-Articles.html Writing articles every couple of weeks or so is a great idea for your online business but it can sometimes be hard to find good subject matter for your article. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1258/1/Web-Copywriting-Mastership--the-Power-of-Selling-and-Communication/Web-Copywriting-Mastership--the-Power-of-Selling-and-Communication.html Web copywriting is like serving two masters: website visitors and search engines. The content of your web page must be build around certain keywords for being "understood" and indexed properly from the search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1256/1/SEO-Copy-writing--Website-Copywriting--Web-site-Content-Writing/SEO-Copy-writing--Website-Copywriting--Web-site-Content-Writing.html The successful rankings of search engine don’t happen just by chance. To make the best of the immense possibilities that the Internet provides, a lot of good management, organization and strategy is required. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1255/1/What-is-Copywriting/What-is-Copywriting.html Copywriting means drawing awareness and stimulating action that reflects in form of high traffic and improved sales. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1093/1/Worldcom-EMEA-PR-group-expands-operations-with-Catevo-and-Majlis/Worldcom-EMEA-PR-group-expands-operations-with-Catevo-and-Majlis.html UAE. The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world’s leading network of independently owned public relations counseling firms, announced that its recent EMEA meeting held in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, from 27-29 September was a resounding success, resulting in an expanded agency network: five new agencies were accepted into the Worldcom PR Group and will be mentored by experienced agency members. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1092/1/SEM-Copywriter-Strategist/SEM-Copywriter-Strategist.html AlterSage.com, a growing Online Marketing Company in Cape Town seeks a very special kind of copywriter to join our Online Marketing team. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1091/1/Noisy-Copywriter-Grows-Louder-with-New-Consulting-Services/Noisy-Copywriter-Grows-Louder-with-New-Consulting-Services.html Hoydenary Products, an online creative and copywriting company, just added marketing consultation to their list of services. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1090/1/Hey-Copywriter-I-Second-That-Emotion/Hey-Copywriter-I-Second-That-Emotion.html Brands radiate emotion. Well at least the good ones do. They spark an emotion which serves as the catalyst to the beginning of a relationship and the ultimate action, the purchase. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/1089/1/Copywriting-Is-Key-Skill-for-Internet-Marketing-Success/Copywriting-Is-Key-Skill-for-Internet-Marketing-Success.html Why is copywriting the single most important skill you must learn if you want to market your business online? The Blog Squad™ says that without learning how to write persuasive copy, professionals and small businesses will waste time and money marketing on the Internet. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/938/1/Optimized-Website-Copywriting-Service/Optimized-Website-Copywriting-Service.html Sell your products  and services more effectively,Get higher search engine rankings  and more trafficWith Optimized Website CopyIt is the written word that does most of the work on a web page. Sure, a good layout is helpful, but a pretty picture will not convince the person looking at your web page to buy your products or services. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/936/1/The-Web-Developers-Copywriting-Guide/The-Web-Developers-Copywriting-Guide.html Wouldn't it be great if all the content for a Web project came straight from the client, and they knew exactly what they wanted to write?But this is the real world, and most of us designers and developers know that this might happen perhaps 1% of the time. For the other 99% of jobs, you, Average Joe Developer or Average Jane Designer, are left holding the ball. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/933/1/Expert-Copywriting-and-Content-a-Click-Away-with-ClickWriters/Expert-Copywriting-and-Content-a-Click-Away-with-ClickWriters.html ClickWriters.com has launched to bring the media, web and publishing industries closer to accessing, commissioning and securing original copy and content for publication on any subject and any style, in a clear, unique and cost-effective way. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/932/1/Search-Engine-Friendly-Copywriting-Style-Is-Often-Not-Very-Friendly-To-Humans/Search-Engine-Friendly-Copywriting-Style-Is-Often-Not-Very-Friendly-To-Humans.html IF THERE IS one black mark that some search-engine-friendly copywriters will have left on the early years of digital marketing and advertising history, it will be for how they managed to butcher various language structures throughout the world with their new brand of "search engine friendly copywriting" style. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/929/1/Rookie-Freelance-Copywriter-Releases-Guide-to-Help-Copywriters-Make-Six-Figures/Rookie-Freelance-Copywriter-Releases-Guide-to-Help-Copywriters-Make-Six-Figures.html "Making a six-figure income as a freelance copywriter is well within the reach of almost anyone who can write good copy," says Jason Leister, author and freelance copywriter. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/785/1/-SEO-Copywriting-Services/-SEO-Copywriting-Services.html SEO copywriting is the art of putting together a copy that is informative, compelling and optimized for the search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/783/1/Redesign-Whos-your-copywriter/Redesign-Whos-your-copywriter.html Companies spend great sums of money designing their websites each year in hopes of increased revenue and brand influence. Exclusive designers are contracted to create gorgeous interfaces. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/782/1/Promoting-Webs-Specializing-in-SEO-Copywrighting/Promoting-Webs-Specializing-in-SEO-Copywrighting.html SEO Copywriting , or to give it its full name, Search Engine Optimization Copywriting  or Search Engine Copywriting , is the technique of writing the viewable text on a web page in such a manner that it reads well for the surfer and also targets the specific search terms. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/781/1/Rookie-Freelance-Copywriter-Releases-Guide-to-Help-Copywriters-Make-Six-Figures/Rookie-Freelance-Copywriter-Releases-Guide-to-Help-Copywriters-Make-Six-Figures.html "Making a six-figure income as a freelance copywriter is well within the reach of almost anyone who can write good copy," says Jason Leister, author and freelance copywriter. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/671/1/Web-Copywriting-Mastership--the-Power-of-Selling-and-Communication/Web-Copywriting-Mastership--the-Power-of-Selling-and-Communication.html Web copywriting is like serving two masters: website visitors and search engines. The content of your web page must be build around certain keywords for being "understood" and indexed properly from the search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/669/1/SEO-COPYWRITING/SEO-COPYWRITING.html How to Catapult Your Search Engine Rankings &Sales with SEO CopywritingWhen a search brings someone to your website, they're looking for something specific. You have to deliver. And fast. Can you do it? bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/667/1/Noisy-Copywriter-Grows-Louder-with-New-Consulting-Services/Noisy-Copywriter-Grows-Louder-with-New-Consulting-Services.html Hoydenary Products, an online creative and copywriting company, just added marketing consultation to their list of services. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/666/1/SEM-Copywriter-Strategist/SEM-Copywriter-Strategist.html AlterSage.com, a growing Online Marketing Company in Cape Town seeks a very special kind of copywriter to join our Online Marketing team. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/665/1/Expert-Copywriting-and-Content-a-Click-Away-with-ClickWriters/Expert-Copywriting-and-Content-a-Click-Away-with-ClickWriters.html ClickWriters.com has launched to bring the media, web and publishing industries closer to accessing, commissioning and securing original copy and content for publication on any subject and any style, in a clear, unique and cost-effective way. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/522/1/-Search-Engine-Copywriting/-Search-Engine-Copywriting.html Do you think there's high-tech wizardry involved in getting your website to the top of the search engine results? Think again. It takes a copywriter - an SEO copywriter to be exact. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/520/1/Website-Copywriting-Services/Website-Copywriting-Services.html The importance of good web content is paramount. The number one attraction to bringing viewers to your website continues to be clear, compelling information. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/519/1/SEO-Copywriting-Search-Engine-Optimization-Copywriting/SEO-Copywriting-Search-Engine-Optimization-Copywriting.html Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Why do some sites rank higher in the search result generated by search engines? The answer to this question lies in successful Search Engine Optimization (SEO). bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/517/1/The-Long-and-Short-of-Copywriting/The-Long-and-Short-of-Copywriting.html They’re some of the most often-asked questions about copywriting.Long or short copy, which works best? What about headlines?The correct answer usually drives people crazy, which is…Whatever works. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/515/1/Why-SEO-Copywriting/Why-SEO-Copywriting.html Why SEO copywriting you may ponder. If all that the search engines are looking for is relevant, subject-centric content, why do you need SEO copywriting and why SEO copywriting is being offered as a separate service and not as normal online copywriting service? A big reason is the rampant competition on the Internet. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/370/1/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Good-E-Mail-Copywriter/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Good-E-Mail-Copywriter.html E-mail advertising is a relatively recent phenomenon. As a result, many very experienced copywriters are inexperienced in crafting email messages. So, I've created a little primer (with an ulterior motive (which I'll reveal below). bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/368/1/Is-Copywriting-Important-to-Bloggers/Is-Copywriting-Important-to-Bloggers.html I’ll save you the trouble of reading the entire article right now, and just answer the question: yes. Absolutely, without a doubt, copywriting is extremely important to bloggers. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/367/1/Article-Marketing-Tips-from-the-Copywriting-Trenches/Article-Marketing-Tips-from-the-Copywriting-Trenches.html Article marketing is way of marketing your business online by writing and syndicating articles that position you as an expert in your field. With so much information to absorb on the Web, it’s tough to catch people’s attention, let alone hold it. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/365/1/Copywriting--The-Truth-About-Copywriting/Copywriting--The-Truth-About-Copywriting.html To do real copywriting you must think of copywriting as a job. And if you can write copy well enough, it is possible to have copywriting as your real, very well paying job. It is one of the very few extremely portable professions that really pays well. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/364/1/Copywriting-Hidden-Secrets-in-Learning-Copywriting-Force/Copywriting-Hidden-Secrets-in-Learning-Copywriting-Force.html Composing your own sales copy can be scary if you've never done it before, but I have a good news for you.You don't have to be the most expert writer or have the superfine imagination to be able to compose sales copy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/257/1/quotHow-To-Find-A-Copywriting-Schoolquot/quotHow-To-Find-A-Copywriting-Schoolquot.html Have you heard the good things about the field of copywriting? If you have, then you know that a qualified copywriter is an invaluable asset to those looking for them. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/255/1/quotCopywriting-Businesses---How-Can-I-Get-Startedquot/quotCopywriting-Businesses---How-Can-I-Get-Startedquot.html "Copywriting Businesses - How Can I Get Started?"Do you have the training and skills needed for copywriting?Are you looking for a way to get your foot in the door?Will you have what it takes to succeed with your copywriting businesses?For many, these three questions drive them day in and day out to become the person that people demand time with. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/252/1/quotKnowing-Copywriting-Basics---How-To-Get-Ahead-In-Your-Copy-Writing-Businessquot/quotKnowing-Copywriting-Basics---How-To-Get-Ahead-In-Your-Copy-Writing-Businessquot.html In order to get ahead in your copy writing business, you need to know copywriting basics. There are several things that all business owners need to know, and here, we will touch on just a few. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/250/1/The-Right-Writer-How-To-Choose-Your-Next-Copywriter/The-Right-Writer-How-To-Choose-Your-Next-Copywriter.html So you’ve decided to outsource your next communications project! Great!By doing so, it allows you to devote more time and energy to doing what you do best: managing other projects and employees and getting more value for your marketing dollars. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/249/1/quotCan-You-Become-a-Freelance-Copywriter-in-Los-Angelesquot/quotCan-You-Become-a-Freelance-Copywriter-in-Los-Angelesquot.html Is it out there? The chance to be a freelance copywriter in Los Angeles? For those looking to become a copy writer, finding employment in various cities can be difficult. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/247/1/So-you-want-to-be-a-copywriter/So-you-want-to-be-a-copywriter.html So You Want To be A Copywriter?Wannabe copywriters often check out my site for information relating to my services and fees. And quite right too! I still give my competitor's websites a 'gander' every now and then, in case they're doing something that I should be doing. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/171/1/Noisy-Copywriter-Grows-Louder-with-New-Consulting-Services/Noisy-Copywriter-Grows-Louder-with-New-Consulting-Services.html Hoydenary Products, an online creative and copywriting company, just added marketing consultation to their list of services. Geared for start-ups and small to medium businesses looking to expand into internet marketing, email sales campaigns, and creative marketing that uses both online and offline channels for advertising, Hoydenary Products is now ready to help companies ease into the new age of web 3.0. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/170/1/Expert-Copywriting-and-Content-a-Click-Away-with-ClickWriters/Expert-Copywriting-and-Content-a-Click-Away-with-ClickWriters.html ClickWriters.com has launched to bring the media, web and publishing industries closer to accessing, commissioning and securing original copy and content for publication on any subject and any style, in a clear, unique and cost-effective way. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/169/1/Search-Engine-Friendly-Copywriting-Style-Is-Often-Not-Very-Friendly-To-Humans/Search-Engine-Friendly-Copywriting-Style-Is-Often-Not-Very-Friendly-To-Humans.html IF THERE IS one black mark that some search-engine-friendly copywriters will have left on the early years of digital marketing and advertising history, it will be for how they managed to butcher various language structures throughout the world with their new brand of "search engine friendly copywriting" style. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/88/1/Copywriting-Tips-to-Make-Any-Website-Sell-Better/Copywriting-Tips-to-Make-Any-Website-Sell-Better.html Here’s what works best from actual results and testing on dozens of websites we’ve done the copywriting for.1. Websites have one main end purpose and that is to sell your products and/or services, to move people to action, to make money. In today’s high-tech world, most copywriting on websites forgets this vital fact and that is why they don’t perform better. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/86/1/Unleash-the-Power-of-Attention-Grabbing-Copywriting/Unleash-the-Power-of-Attention-Grabbing-Copywriting.html Having attention grabbing copywriting in your online marketing campaign is the key to success. There are two things that you need to have in your marketing copy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/85/1/Copywriting-Crash-Course---Increasing-Your-Conversion-Rate/Copywriting-Crash-Course---Increasing-Your-Conversion-Rate.html There are many techniques you can employ to ensure that your sales page will be able to persuade people to buy your products or services. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/82/1/Web-copywriting-is-like-serving-two-masters-website-visitors-and-search-engines/Web-Copywriting-Mastership--the-Power-of-Selling-and-Communication.html Web copywriting is like serving two masters: website visitors and search engines. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/80/1/Search-Engine-Copywriting-Quick-Reference-SEO-Copywriting-Preferred-Practices-Guide/Search-Engine-Copywriting-Quick-Reference-SEO-Copywriting-Preferred-Practices-Guide.html What's the secret to strong positions in Google, Inktomi and other spider-based search engines? Well-written, keyphrase-rich text.Successful search engine copywriting weaves keyphrases (words your prospects use in a search to find your products and services) into your Web page copy. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/11344/1/Everything-youve-been-told-about-copy-writing-is-wrong/Everything-youve-been-told-about-copy-writing-is-wrong.html Even if you focus totally on pay per click advertising such as Google Adwords to promote your website, ebook or affilliate scheme you still need to create compelling adverts and persuasive landing pages or your sales will be lost. But everything you’ve been told is wrong! bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/10350/1/5-Copywriting-Tips-For-More-Subscribers/5-Copywriting-Tips-For-More-Subscribers.html The words you put on the webpage, sales letter, direct mail, even resume all have a goal. You want the person reading to be emotionally driven to do something. Preferably what you want them to do. On the web that could mean a variety of things. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9456/1/Who-do-you-talk-to-when-you-write-copy/Who-do-you-talk-to-when-you-write-copy.html Writing copy has many challenges. Getting the readers attention, having the right offer, creating credible reasons why your product is the best…the list can go on. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/9212/1/Online-community-for-freelance-writing-is-hot/Online-community-for-freelance-writing-is-hot.html In her spare time, away from her duties as a chemicals specialist in the Army, Angie Papple fires up her computer and writes an article about something close to her, like life in the military. Other times she'll analyze a piece of software. Or she'll churn out advice for travelers to Hawaii, where she lives, or Puerto Rico, where she's never been. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/8967/1/Writing-for-Peanuts-and-Loving-It/Writing-for-Peanuts-and-Loving-It.html In her spare time, away from her duties as a chemicals specialist in the Army, Angie Papple fires up her computer and writes an article about something close to her, like life in the military. Other times she'll analyze a piece of software. Or she'll churn out advice for travelers to Hawaii, where she lives, or Puerto Rico, where she's never been. bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.sgdnetworks.com/web-articles/articles/7698/1/Judy-Russell-Adults-explore-their-lives-by-studying-writing-letters-in-Lent/Judy-Russell-Adults-explore-their-lives-by-studying-writing-letters-in-Lent.html Do you realize how precious are handwritten letters tucked inside a drawer or shoebox? bharath@bharath2.com (bharath B) Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500