4 Things To Look For In A Freelance Copywriter
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If you're searching for a freelance copywriter to help you grow your business, you have a lot of choices these days. The market is loaded with them. So here are four things to look for to make sure you find the right copywriter for your needs.
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1. Communication - Working with a freelance copywriter who is able to communicate well is one of the most important traits you should look for. Without clear communication skills, your entire promotion could be doomed.
Can your copywriter communicate with you? Can they communicate with your employees? Can they communicate well when things go right and when things go wrong?
Of all of the hiccups I've had with clients in my own copywriting business, the vast majority of them have been a symptom of poor communication.
2. Accountability - If your promotion should fail, will your copywriter accept responsibility for his fair share of the result? Or will his first response be to point the finger at you, your product, your market or your business?
When you are interviewing potential freelance copywriters, always make sure you ask them to tell you about previous successes as well as previous failures. How they talk about the failures will tell you a lot.
3. Marketing Mindset and the Ability to SELL - This is key. You need a freelance copywriter that knows how to sell. After all, that's really what this is about. Selling your products and services to your marketplace.
So you want to get a pretty clear idea about their selling skills or selling experience. One of the quickest ways to do that is simply to pay attention to how they sell YOU on becoming a client.
4. Writing Skills - Of course your freelance copywriter should be good with words. But it's not the most important thing to look for when you're out searching for someone to hire.
Who wants to work with a writer who is a jerk, who can't accept responsibility, who can't sell, who can't even communicate? That's not a recipe for a profitable relationship.
Hiring a freelance copywriter can be one of the best investments you make in your business. Just get the information you need to make the best decision for your business and your needs.
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Jason Leister is a freelance copywriter and creator of Copywriter Catalog: THE premier source for helping business owners find the right freelance copywriter, with the right skills, at the right price.
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