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Website Copywriting for Time Management (and Happy Clients)
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published November 16, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
When entrepreneurs get busy, they often feel overwhelmed by time pressures. With a few copywriting techniques, your website can help you deliver quality service and let you have a life, too.
Copywriting Tip: How to Infuriate Your Readers, Easily and Effortlessly
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 30, 2008
- Converting Traffic
- Unrated
Articles, web pages and ezines are supposed to attract clients. So why do some of them inadvertently insult our readers and drive them away? Here are some tips to spot the warning signs.
An Expensive Website Marketing Mistake That Didn't Have to Happen
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 30, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Website makeovers usually begin with a focus on design. That leaves you with a professional-looking website that won't attract clients. In fact, an over-designed site may turn away visitors. Here's what to do instead.
Get More Clients: 7 Copywriting Tips to Showcase Your Expertise Without Boasting
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 22, 2008
- Converting Traffic
- Unrated
To get more clients online, your website needs to showcase your unique talents and expertise. But how can you promote yourself without coming across as boasting? Here are 7 tips to answer this question.
How Copywriting Will Attract Clients When You Keep Readers Hooked On Long Copy
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 21, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
You've heard long copy works in your market, but you're afraid you'll bore your website visitors. Here's how to keep them hooked from the first opening to the last line.
Copywriting for Onlline Business Success: Start with Your Own Success Stories
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 14, 2008
- Converting Traffic
- Unrated
Do you really want to attract more clients through your website? Wonder how to communicate your unique talents and skills without bragging? The answer lies in tellling stories of your own success.
Making Money Online: Choose a Copywriter To Help You Become Successful On The Internet
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 13, 2008
- Site Promotion
- Unrated
Are you working with a copywriter to help you attract clients and increase revenue from your online business? Read on to find out how to work with a copywriter to get the most out of this relationship for your internet business.
How Copywriting Turns Website Traffic to Website Revenue Growth
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 13, 2008
- Converting Traffic
- Unrated
Do you attract lots of traffic without enjoying the rewards? Test your website to see if you've made these 5 mistakes in online copywriting.
To Convert Browsers to Buyers: Don't Give Your Visitors a Cozy Home
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 12, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Independent professionals want their clients to feel comfortable. But when your planning your website, you have to be careful not to make your Internet home too cozy.
Blog vs. Website: Which Comes First For Online Business Growth
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 12, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
If you're just getting started on the Internet, you don't need to hunt around for a webmaster to design a site. Instead you can begin with a blog - and enjoy all the advantages of a website as your business grows.
Finding Your Niche In A Crowded Online Market
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 2, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Profitable niches tend to fit one of two categories: "desperate buyers" and the "just one more." Here's how to tell the difference (and avoid one niche type that rarely succeeds online).
Website Marketing Before the Web Designer Comes: 5 Essential Strategy Questions
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 2, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Right after deciding, "I need a website," clients often say, "I need a web designer!" Actually, before even whispering the 2 little words "web design," you need to answer these five questions. The answers will change the way you relate to your web designer (and maybe you will realize you don't need one).
Copywriting When Your Offer Sounds Too Good To Be True
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published October 1, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
You've got a terrific offer and you can back up every single promise. Your offer is truly unique. But it's so special that nobody will believe you. Copywriting rides to the rescue with these 5 techniques.
Has Your Website Become a Spoiled Brat?
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published September 30, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
One sign that a website needs a makeover: you're beginning to talk about it the way frustrated parents discuss their spoiled child. A website should be your hard-working marketing partner, helping you make money faster and with less effort. If yours isn't doing that, maybe you've let it become a little spoiled.
Begin Your Internet Marketing Program Without A Website
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published September 30, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Many independent professionals realize they need a website to grow their businesses. But they don't have time for a humongous website construction project and they don't want to drop thousands of dollars on design -- especially if they're not sure there's a market out there. Here's an easy way to piggy-back on your profile pages and get an website without a website.
Website Copywriting Attracts More Clients With These 5 Strategic Brags
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published September 12, 2008
- Converting Traffic
- Unrated
Website marketing means realizing that "brag" is not a 4-letter word. If you're a professional who seeks more clients, your copywriting needs to claim your bragging rights. When you use these 5 strategies you get results without crossing the line into boasting.
Your Business Blog Just Got Easier: 3 Ways To Get Blog Post Ideas
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published September 3, 2008
- Blogging
- Unrated
To get results from your business blog, you need to write 3 to 5 posts a week. Before you feel overwhelmed, here are 3 quick and easy ways to write blog posts that gain attention.
Copywriting to Beat Price Resistance With the Cappuccino Effect
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published August 12, 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Visitors to your website often arrive with a mindset of, "I can't afford this service." You can meet and beat price resistance with creative copywriting strategies to convert these reluctant prospects to enthusiastic buyers.
Web Site Copywriting Not Working? Add Beef To Your Benefits
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published June 4, 2008
- Unrated
You've probably learned the copywriting basics. You create bullets with features and benefits. But if website visitors click away without buying, it's time to ask, "Where's the beef?"
"Because You Want Powerful Copywriting"
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published May 25, 2008
- Unrated
Some copywriters say "because" is the most powerful word in their copywriting arsenal. This article demonstrates 3 ways to harness the "because" power and rev up your results.
10 Unmistakeable Signs Your Website Needs an Overhaul
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published April 17, 2008
- Unrated
It's easy to tell when your web design isn't working: you get an ugly unreadable mess. It's harder to tell when your copy is killing your business. Here are 10 signs no serious business owner can afford to ignore.
10 Copywriting Tips I Learned From My Cats
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published March 12, 2008
- Unrated
Copy and cats have more in common than you might think. Ten ways my copywriting improved when I paid attention to my cats.
7 Ways to Commit Website Marketing Sabotage
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published March 6, 2008
- Unrated
Your website has a not-so-secret mission: get more clients and increase sales with less effort. Professionals who want to be "nice" often interfere with this mission...and wonder why sales are slow.
7 Power Tips to JumpStart a Stalled Web Site
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published February 10, 2008
- Unrated
You put up a beautiful website - and nothing is happening: no clients, no revenue, no sign-ups. Here are 7 strategies to jump-start your stalled website and begin attracting all the clients you need.
Website Marketing: Do You Make These 3 Mistakes With Free Offers?
- By Cathy Goodwin
- Published January 11, 2008
- Unrated
Professionals often offer freebies: sample sessions, get-acquainted calls, bonus gifts, introductory and CDs. These offers can be a rewarding investment of your time or a wasteful drain on your energies. This article helps you understand 3 of the most common freebie mistakes.


