[Updated] Freelance SEO Copywriting: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
1. [Updated] Freelance SEO Copywriting: The Ultimate Guide
for Beginners
New to SEO copywriting? This guide will help.
Thinking about starting a career in SEO copywriting?
Here's a reality check.
Making a living as an SEO copywriter (whether you work in-house or freelance from home) is hard
work.
First, there's a learning curve - it takes some time to master SEO copywriting best practices.
Second, you'll need to keep up with (and understand the ramifications of) Google's ever-changing
whims.
Plus, you need to know how to write. Well.
But you know what else?
Working as an SEO copywriter is incredibly fun.
Once you master the best practice basics (and yes, you can do it!) you can work from anywhere,
choose your clients and make a darn good income. Prefer to work in-house? According to
MarketingProfs, Web editors (which often requires SEO content skills) can make upwards of $90,000
a year.
2. If you love working in a fast-moving industry filled with brilliant folks, SEO copywriting is a perfect
choice. I've been working as an SEO copywriter for over 17 years. It's been a blast.
Wondering if SEO copywriting is the right career for you? These 25+ posts will give you a small
taste of the SEO copywriter's life. Enjoy!
Considering a career in SEO copywriting? Check these posts out first:
Want to be an SEO copywriter? Check out these FAQs. Here's a list of the most common questions I
get about launching an SEO copywriting career. Good resource for folks who want to work from
home or in-house.
What does an SEO copywriter do, anyway? Learn how SEO copywriters are an important part of
SEO and social media success.
Want to be an SEO copywriter? Here's how to do it! If you're new to this field, this post can help you
figure out what to do first.
7 tough love tips to boost your freelance income. Don't make the same mistakes I did. Learn from
them instead. Please.
SEO copywriting vs. social media writing: What's the difference? Do you love blogging and feel so-so
3. about writing sales copy? Use your SEO copywriting skills to write for social media. Here's the
difference between the two writing styles.
Why do freelance writers hate SEO copywriting? The SEO copywriting industry has its haters. Learn
why and what the misconceptions are (there are a lot of them!).
9 questions writers ask about SEO copywriting. Have a question? There's a good chance I've covered
it here.
It's all about the Benjamins! Ways SEO copywriters can increase their income.
How to make money as a freelance SEO copywriter. Wondering what to charge for your freelance
writing services? Let this video be your guide.
The business side of starting a freelance SEO shop. You may know how to write jaw-dropping online
copy. But if you don't have the "business side" of your business sewn up, you'll leave money on the
table.
Discount your rates? No way! Try this instead! Learn why bidding low can work against you in many
ways.
How to charge for freelance copywriting services. Wondering how to charge? Here are some tips.
Quit getting paid peanuts! Making money is the name of the game. Here are some income-boosting
things to consider.
How to wow your freelance copywriting clients.
When should you hire newbie SEO copywriters? Brand-new to the industry and wondering what your
clients want? Here's more information on what to expect.
When to hire intermediate-level SEO copywriters. Looking for higher-level SEO copywriting work
with higher per-page fees? You'll need certain skills to command a higher rate.
How to land more clients with a killer proposal. The better your proposals, the more work you'll get
through the door. Check out these client-grabbing proposal guidelines.
Freelance copywriting proposals: 10 questions to ask first and 4 types to write. Long headline. Great
article.