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It’s not all about what your company does. – sometimes, it’s about what your company says. Whether it’s on your website, Twitter or the back of a beermat, your company’s voice says a lot about your brand, so it’s important to say the right things.
Copywriting – my rules
I am a firm believer that copywriting is not always about what you want to say, it’s also about what your audience needs to hear. So I have a few writing rules…
Proof reading
The devil is in the details – typos, poor grammar and sloppy writing don’t give the best first impression. Don’t let written copy fall at the last hurdle.
Write for marketing
Unless you have a marketing team, writing about your business is probably not a priority. But it is important if you’re to keep up your company’s profile.
Write for social media
It’s rude to be anti-social. Social media should take centre stage, but finding time to be both regular and relevant on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook et al is challenging.
Write for the press
Never underestimate the power of press coverage. Having worked with the media for 13+ years I know that written content for one press sector won’t work for all.
Write for web & blogs
Writing for the web requires a very different treatment to print, and the key is striking a balance between natural writing and search engine optimisation.
Write with Words 