Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Secret Trait of True Professional Copywriters

By DK Fynn

Wanting to hire your next copywriter--one who's truly a professional?

Are you stuck, and don't know what to do next?

In the next few minutes, I'm going to share with you one of the most important secrets you need to know when hiring a copywriter. I call this a secret because a lot of people don't know that they should be looking for this trait. The other side of this secret is that it won't be very apparent with most other so-called copywriters.

So...what is this secret?

Avoid contracting with someone who's "just a copywriter." That's the secret.

In other words, you don't just want a copywriter, you want someone who's focus isn't solely on the marketing materials they'll create for you.

I bet you're wondering exactly what I mean by that, so I'll give you a little explanation...

From my experience, I know that online or offline (primarily online), there's a lot more that goes into the success of any marketing campaign than just the web copy. Most other copywriters think that the sales copy alone is the magic key. That's not 100% true. While the traditional role of a copywriter is important, it's only a piece of a larger puzzle, and not the whole puzzle in and of itself. What I would encourage you to look for is to find a freelance copywriter who understands marketing, and can develop an entire marketing strategy that meets your objectives.

This is why some of the top website copywriters use the following titles:

Copywriter and marketing strategist

Marketing strategist and freelance copywriter

Professional website copywriter and business strategist

Those 3 combinations are just examples. Of course, there can be many more copywriting- and marketing-related titles, but I think you get the point: These professionals are also focused on creating marketing plans and customer aqusition strategies that make sure their work is used as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Having a strategic understanding of your prospects, your happy customers, and the gap in between them is a critical business trait. Working with a professional who understands the bigger picture can increase the success of your project dramatically, since their experience has given them the know-how to bridge the gap between prospects and customers.

That's why you need a professional copywriter who's also a marketing strategist.

In other words, not only will they provide the copywriting you know you need, they can develop the entire marketing strategy that you've been missing. It's this customized strategy, combined with all the other success factors, that will help your business succeed.

That's why you need a freelance copywriter who's also a marketing strategist.

Right now, this may seem like a very small distinction, but it's one that can make the difference between a small success and a record-setting sales period for you. You'll know exactly what I mean when you work with a professional copywriter who also understands the ins and outs of marketing. You'll want to keep that professional around for life. - 16651

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