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Copywriting is a dynamic, valuable trade. Without
copywriting, the web itself wouldn’t exist.
Despite its importance, many people still don’t know what copywriting is or what
The answer is a lot more complex, yet less confusing than you might think.
So, what does a copywriter do, exactly? Follow along as we demystify this job
description, infographic-style. Consider this a guide to copywriting for beginners.
(Hint: It’s NOT the same thing as “copyrighting.”)
Somebody has to write all of those web pages,
blogs, articles, social media posts, emails,
and more into existence. The brunt of it falls
to copywriters.
However, modern copywriting is a far cry from
the original ad copywriting of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
Instead of ads, catchy jingles, and slogans, think
blogs. Think helpful, educational, informational,
or entertaining content. Instead of print ads or
TV, think digital. Think the internet.
EVERY DAY
EVERY MINUTE
Copywriters have a hand in all of it!
COPYWRITING VS. CONTENT WRITING
Copywriters create copy AND content for clients.
Is there a difference? Yes.
What does a copywriter do? When it comes
to content and copy, a little bit of everything:
Copywriters aim to INFORM, ENGAGE, IMPACT, or PERSUADE
target audiences with WRITTEN COPY and/or CONTENT.
COPYWRITING IS THE ART
OF WRITING COPY.
� Copy refers to any piece of text written to move
the reader to some sort of action.
� You’ll find copy on landing pages, sales pages,
and product pages. You’ll also see it in use via
calls-to-action – snippets of text calling the
reader to act – which can show up in blogs and
social media posts/ads.
CONTENT WRITING IS THE
ART OF WRITING CONTENT.
� Content refers to any piece of text written to
inform, educate, guide, or entertain the reader.
� Content usually is NOT sales-oriented. Instead,
its purpose is to provide value to readers, which
builds trust and loyalty over time.
WHAT DOES A
� Businesses and organizations
� Entrepreneurs and personal brands
� Anyone who needs engaging, impactful,
targeted, results-driven copy or content
written for their online platform
Writing to move people
to step into a business’s
marketing lifecycle.
Writing to cultivate
loyalty and trust among
targeted readers.
Writing to position a business or
organization as an authority in
their field or industry, using that
business’s voice and tone.
CONTENT WRITING
Writing content that
informs, educates, or
inspires.
COPYWRITING
Writing copy that
moves the reader
to action.
EDITING &
PROOFREADING
Tweaking and refining
grammar, style, and
punctuation for
readability, accuracy,
and to match the
brand voice.
RESEARCHING
Vetting topics, keywords,
and sources to use in
the content or copy.
Learning and adopting
the correct, client-
approved tone and
writing style.
MANAGING CONTENT PROJECTS
Ideating content, pitching topics, writing, editing,
revising, and working with other content creators
(content strategists, editors, graphic designers,
content managers, etc.) to get pieces publish-ready.
The Copywriter: A Jack-of-All-Trades
Most copywriters have the knowledge and expertise to
write at least a handful of these types of copy and content:
In-House or Freelance Copywriting?
When a copywriter works in-house, they work for one specific company and create
copy/content FOR that company. More often than not, they work in an office.
A freelance copywriter works on their own steam or for an agency. They may serve
many different clients across various industries. Most freelancers work remotely.
SEO blogs Professional
articles
Web pages and
landing pages
Ebooks
Tweets Facebook and
Instagram posts
Native ads on
social media
Email
marketing
White papers Product
descriptions
Case studies and
product reviews
Press
releases
55,140
INSTAGRAM
POSTS are
uploaded
55,140
INSTAGRAM
POSTS are
uploaded
FIRST THINGS, FIRST:
WHAT IS COPYWRITING?
70 million+
NEW BLOGS
are published on
WORDPRESS
4.54 billion
PEOPLE
go ONLINE
1.62 billion
PEOPLE use
FACEBOOK
511,200
TWEETS are
published
511,200
TWEETS are
published
70 million+
NEW BLOGS
are published on
WORDPRESS
4.54 billion
PEOPLE
go ONLINE
1.62 billion
PEOPLE use
FACEBOOK
188,000,000
EMAILS are sent
188,000,000
EMAILS are sent
WHAT DOES A
COPYWRITER DO?
WHAT DOES AWHAT DOES A
COPYWRITER DO?
THE 7 ESSENTIAL SKILLS
EVERY COPYWRITER NEEDS
1. Content Creation Fundamentals - Creating
compulsively readable online content in various
formats for multiple platforms, like blogs and
social media
2. Writing Craft & Creativity – Changing up word
choice, tone, and POV to engage different audiences
3. SEO - Optimizing copy and content to get indexed
in search with SEO best-practices
4. Conversions – Understanding how certain words
and phrases come together to create ultra-persuasive
messages that inspire people to act
5. Communication – Knowing how to communicate
ideas effectively – and understanding how to make
complex topics easy to grasp
6. Online Research & Sourcing – Finding the best
sources to use in a client’s content to support claims,
including compelling stats and data, and knowing
how to link and cite correctly
7. Editing & Proofreading – Cutting the fluff to get to
the meat of the message, and knowing the correct
style and grammar to use in every writing situation
HOW TO BREAK INTO COPYWRITING:
5 TIPS TO NAB YOUR FIRST GIG OR CLIENT
What can you do to break into copywriting?
Buckle down and…
THE COPYWRITER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Who Needs a
COPYWRITER?
Cultivate these skills and learn how to become a better copywriter.
They’re the foundation of what every copywriter does.
1. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
Practice your writing craft. Read all you
can, write whenever you can.
2. PROVE YOURSELF
Create a portfolio of writing projects and
samples you’ve completed. (No projects
to your name yet? Imagine your ideal
client/assignment, and write for them.)
3. TAKE UNPAID WRITING
PROJECTS FOR EXPERIENCE
Take on unpaid work in your free time.
Help out family and friends with
your skills, then add those projects to
your portfolio.
4. USE THE RIGHT RESOURCES
AND KEYWORDS
Search for jobs on Google, Indeed.com,
LinkedIn, and other job sites. Use keywords
like “content writing,” “copywriter,” “content
marketing writer,” and “freelance writer.”
5. NEVER STOP LEARNING
Keep improving your writing skills.
Take online copywriting courses, read
mountains of books, and follow
content writers you want to emulate.
WHAT DO COPYWRITERS DO?
WE WRITE THE INTERNET.
Pretty awesome, right?
BUY NOW
a copywriter does on the daily, typing away behind their computer.
EVERY DAY
EVERY MINUTE

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What Does a Copywriter Do? (Infographic)

  • 1. Copywriting is a dynamic, valuable trade. Without copywriting, the web itself wouldn’t exist. Despite its importance, many people still don’t know what copywriting is or what The answer is a lot more complex, yet less confusing than you might think. So, what does a copywriter do, exactly? Follow along as we demystify this job description, infographic-style. Consider this a guide to copywriting for beginners. (Hint: It’s NOT the same thing as “copyrighting.”) Somebody has to write all of those web pages, blogs, articles, social media posts, emails, and more into existence. The brunt of it falls to copywriters. However, modern copywriting is a far cry from the original ad copywriting of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Instead of ads, catchy jingles, and slogans, think blogs. Think helpful, educational, informational, or entertaining content. Instead of print ads or TV, think digital. Think the internet. EVERY DAY EVERY MINUTE Copywriters have a hand in all of it! COPYWRITING VS. CONTENT WRITING Copywriters create copy AND content for clients. Is there a difference? Yes. What does a copywriter do? When it comes to content and copy, a little bit of everything: Copywriters aim to INFORM, ENGAGE, IMPACT, or PERSUADE target audiences with WRITTEN COPY and/or CONTENT. COPYWRITING IS THE ART OF WRITING COPY. � Copy refers to any piece of text written to move the reader to some sort of action. � You’ll find copy on landing pages, sales pages, and product pages. You’ll also see it in use via calls-to-action – snippets of text calling the reader to act – which can show up in blogs and social media posts/ads. CONTENT WRITING IS THE ART OF WRITING CONTENT. � Content refers to any piece of text written to inform, educate, guide, or entertain the reader. � Content usually is NOT sales-oriented. Instead, its purpose is to provide value to readers, which builds trust and loyalty over time. WHAT DOES A � Businesses and organizations � Entrepreneurs and personal brands � Anyone who needs engaging, impactful, targeted, results-driven copy or content written for their online platform Writing to move people to step into a business’s marketing lifecycle. Writing to cultivate loyalty and trust among targeted readers. Writing to position a business or organization as an authority in their field or industry, using that business’s voice and tone. CONTENT WRITING Writing content that informs, educates, or inspires. COPYWRITING Writing copy that moves the reader to action. EDITING & PROOFREADING Tweaking and refining grammar, style, and punctuation for readability, accuracy, and to match the brand voice. RESEARCHING Vetting topics, keywords, and sources to use in the content or copy. Learning and adopting the correct, client- approved tone and writing style. MANAGING CONTENT PROJECTS Ideating content, pitching topics, writing, editing, revising, and working with other content creators (content strategists, editors, graphic designers, content managers, etc.) to get pieces publish-ready. The Copywriter: A Jack-of-All-Trades Most copywriters have the knowledge and expertise to write at least a handful of these types of copy and content: In-House or Freelance Copywriting? When a copywriter works in-house, they work for one specific company and create copy/content FOR that company. More often than not, they work in an office. A freelance copywriter works on their own steam or for an agency. They may serve many different clients across various industries. Most freelancers work remotely. SEO blogs Professional articles Web pages and landing pages Ebooks Tweets Facebook and Instagram posts Native ads on social media Email marketing White papers Product descriptions Case studies and product reviews Press releases 55,140 INSTAGRAM POSTS are uploaded 55,140 INSTAGRAM POSTS are uploaded FIRST THINGS, FIRST: WHAT IS COPYWRITING? 70 million+ NEW BLOGS are published on WORDPRESS 4.54 billion PEOPLE go ONLINE 1.62 billion PEOPLE use FACEBOOK 511,200 TWEETS are published 511,200 TWEETS are published 70 million+ NEW BLOGS are published on WORDPRESS 4.54 billion PEOPLE go ONLINE 1.62 billion PEOPLE use FACEBOOK 188,000,000 EMAILS are sent 188,000,000 EMAILS are sent WHAT DOES A COPYWRITER DO? WHAT DOES AWHAT DOES A COPYWRITER DO? THE 7 ESSENTIAL SKILLS EVERY COPYWRITER NEEDS 1. Content Creation Fundamentals - Creating compulsively readable online content in various formats for multiple platforms, like blogs and social media 2. Writing Craft & Creativity – Changing up word choice, tone, and POV to engage different audiences 3. SEO - Optimizing copy and content to get indexed in search with SEO best-practices 4. Conversions – Understanding how certain words and phrases come together to create ultra-persuasive messages that inspire people to act 5. Communication – Knowing how to communicate ideas effectively – and understanding how to make complex topics easy to grasp 6. Online Research & Sourcing – Finding the best sources to use in a client’s content to support claims, including compelling stats and data, and knowing how to link and cite correctly 7. Editing & Proofreading – Cutting the fluff to get to the meat of the message, and knowing the correct style and grammar to use in every writing situation HOW TO BREAK INTO COPYWRITING: 5 TIPS TO NAB YOUR FIRST GIG OR CLIENT What can you do to break into copywriting? Buckle down and… THE COPYWRITER JOB DESCRIPTION Who Needs a COPYWRITER? Cultivate these skills and learn how to become a better copywriter. They’re the foundation of what every copywriter does. 1. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE Practice your writing craft. Read all you can, write whenever you can. 2. PROVE YOURSELF Create a portfolio of writing projects and samples you’ve completed. (No projects to your name yet? Imagine your ideal client/assignment, and write for them.) 3. TAKE UNPAID WRITING PROJECTS FOR EXPERIENCE Take on unpaid work in your free time. Help out family and friends with your skills, then add those projects to your portfolio. 4. USE THE RIGHT RESOURCES AND KEYWORDS Search for jobs on Google, Indeed.com, LinkedIn, and other job sites. Use keywords like “content writing,” “copywriter,” “content marketing writer,” and “freelance writer.” 5. NEVER STOP LEARNING Keep improving your writing skills. Take online copywriting courses, read mountains of books, and follow content writers you want to emulate. WHAT DO COPYWRITERS DO? WE WRITE THE INTERNET. Pretty awesome, right? BUY NOW a copywriter does on the daily, typing away behind their computer. EVERY DAY EVERY MINUTE