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3 Copywriter Portfolio Examples That Wow Clients

By Kate Sitarz 8 Comments

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Every copywriter needs a standalone portfolio site. There's no way around it. And while we give you all the steps and support you need in the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy to create your site, we thought it would be helpful to see some examples of stellar copywriting portfolios. CCA students have created some incredible portfolios over the years (we've reviewed … [Read more...]

Do You Need to List Your Copywriting Services on Your Portfolio Site?

By Nicki Krawczyk 10 Comments

Why listing out all of your possible copywriting services may not be a great idea

When you’re starting a new business, it feels really important to get everything right. “Perfect”, even. (PSA: Perfect is not a thing. Give it up.) And, yes, especially with things like pitch letters and portfolio sites—and client work!—you most certainly do want to put your best foot forward. But sometimes wanting to “get it right” can lead us to overcomplicate things … [Read more...]

Should I Put Prices on My Website? What Copywriters Need to Know

By Kate Sitarz 7 Comments

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We hear a this a lot: Should I put prices on my website? After all, when you go to buy anything else online, there’s a clear price. But it’s a little different with copywriting. As a copywriter, you’re always going to customize the service you’re providing to meet your client’s specific needs. A website for one client may require a lot more work than a website for … [Read more...]

4 Things Most Copywriters Get Wrong on Their Portfolio Websites

By Nicki Krawczyk 11 Comments

4 Things Most Copywriters Get Wrong on Their Portfolio Websites

You already know that a portfolio site is essential for copywriters—no ifs, ands, or buts. (And luckily, there are plenty of sites that make creating your own site super easy. No sweat!) But there are several common copywriting portfolio mistakes our team sees time and time again that can mean the difference between landing work and having clients leave your page. Your … [Read more...]

Why Copywriters Absolutely Must Have a Network of Designers

By Nicki Krawczyk 11 Comments

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Let me be clear: I am NOT a team player. Well, not naturally. I mean, I can be if a need to be…but I’d almost always rather just do things myself. So, if you hear my advice that you need to reach out to designers and create a network of contacts and you think, “Oh, I’d rather not…” I get you. I do. But here’s why you’ve still got to do it. First, you NEED … [Read more...]

How to Become a Copywriter Without Experience in 6 Steps

By Nicki Krawczyk 10 Comments

Nicki's hand holds a blue pen in a hand with a lime green ring hovering over a notebook next to a mug with the Filthy Rich Writer logo.

Here’s what most people think about breaking into copywriting: You need experience to get clients and you need clients to get experience. And that’s a catch-22 that stops a lot of would-be copywriters dead in their tracks. But the truth—and good news—is that that’s only half true. Today, we’re going to talk about which half is true and how you can land clients without … [Read more...]

Why You Need to Know Your Copywriting Metrics

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copywriters need to know their metrics

Your copywriting portfolio acts as a kind of proof that you know what you’re doing. But there’s another element to add that can be even more enticing and make you even more sellable. What’s that? Numbers. Metrics. Clients may ask about the results of your project. But what exactly do they mean by "results"? What Are Copywriting Metrics? All of our copy has a purpose … [Read more...]

Ace These Copywriting Interview Questions to Land the Job

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When you get called in for an interview, you need to make sure your online and print portfolios are up to date and your resume and references are current. But you also need to be prepared to answer all kinds of copywriting interview questions. These are questions that are specific to copywriting—in addition to the "standard" interview questions. No job interview is easy, but … [Read more...]

6 Steps for Building a Copywriting Portfolio

By Nicki Krawczyk Leave a Comment

building a copywriting portfolio

Your portfolio is one of the most crucial assets you have to land copywriting work. It proves that you know how to write copy well, even before your prospective client works with you. But what's the exact path to building your portfolio? As you can probably imagine, the exact "hows" of building a portfolio are a little too complicated to fit into one blog post. But what I … [Read more...]

Where Content Belongs on Your Copywriting Portfolio Site

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where to put your content writing on your portfolio site

Content writing is different from copywriting. (For more on that, check out this article.) But it’s very likely that, at some point, a copy client is going to ask you to write content for them. Great—but where do those content samples belong on your portfolio site? Your portfolio site is for featuring your very best work, so it makes sense to put great samples up … [Read more...]

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3 Copywriter Portfolio Examples That Wow Clients
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