ameters on length, hire a copywriter and become a legitimate author overnight.

EZINES

One of the best ways to stay in contact with your clients is through an ezine or "electronic magazine." These are newsletters emailed out on a regular basis with valuable information people will want to read. You can also announce new products, contests and specials. As long as you've provided something of value, people will allow you to market to them this way. But beware. The minute your ezine becomes nothing more than one long ad, you'll lose subscribers by the boatload. Copywriters can keep your ezine full of fresh content. Suddenly your time is freed up to promote your services. More importantly, your name will be in front of your subscribers regularly, which builds trust - and

When I tell people I'm a copywriter, I sometimes get a glazed-over look. "What kind of writer?" Or better yet, "A copyRIGHTER? Are you some kind of lawyer?" They just don't understand how a copywriter can help them. So here's the scoop. Basically, we're salespeople with the time and expertise to make you look good on paper.

Sure, you can write your own copy…if you can find time in your grueling schedule. (Hopefully it will sound professional). Maybe you're nervous about letting someone else create content that represents you. That's understandable, but you have to get over it. You're never going to make money with products that exist only in your head.

Worried that your copywriter doesn't have experience writing in your field? Don't be. Here's why. Good writers research. They jump in and study all the materials ever written about your business. They check out what your competitors are doing and how well their tactics are working. They understand your target market. Plus, copywriters are schooled in proven techniques that entice people to pull out the plastic.

Here are five specific ways any entrepreneur can use a copywriter to package his or her products, get to market faster and start raking in the green.

HOME PAGE WEBSITE COPY

Your home page or index page is the most important one on your site for two reasons. First, it's your welcome mat. It explains what the visitor is going to find on your site. Hopefully there's enough information to entice him to stick around and check out other pages on your site. Second, the home page carries the most weight with the search engines. A good copywriter can strategically sprinkle keywords around that get your message across while simultaneously ranking your page higher in the search engines.

SALES LETTERS

A quality sales letter piques an interested customer to read on. Not strong enough and the potential client surfs on. Over-the-top hype and you get the same result. There's a definite art to writing a successful sales letter. This area should be left to professional copywriters. (Side Note: It's amazing to me that people will drop loads of cash on website design or graphics, but balk at hiring someone to fine tune their message. Copy *conveys* what you're all about. It should be a no-brainer.)

ARTICLES

A copywriter can ghostwrite these for you if you're short on time. Articles trigger a few things. When people see your name enough times they come to recognize it (can you say, free advertising?) Also, you become known as an expert in your field. Post them on your website and watch your search engine rankings improve. (Just be sure to indicate your name and contact information must stay on any forwarded material. In general, people are pretty cooperative if you just ask).

EBOOKS

Ebooks (or "electronic" books) are fast becoming the standard for printing. Microsoft projects that within five years, over 50% of all new books will be in ebook format. Spend some time brainstorming your idea. Check online bookstores like Amazon.com to see what's in the marketplace already. Finally, create an outline, some parameters on length, hire a copywriter and become a legitimate author overnight.

EZINES

One of the best ways to stay in contact with your clients is through an ezine or "electronic magazine." These are newsletters emailed out on a regular basis with valuable information people will want to read. You can also announce new products, contests and specials. As long as you've provided something of value, people will allow you to market to them this way. But beware. The minute your ezine becomes nothing more than one long ad, you'll lose subscribers by the boatload. Copywriters can keep your ezine full of fresh content. Suddenly your time is freed up to promote your services. More importantly, your name will be in front of your subscribers regularly, which builds trust - and s

ch. They jump in and study all the materials ever written about your business. They check out what your competitors are doing and how well their tactics are working. They understand your target market. Plus, copywriters are schooled in proven techniques that entice people to pull out the plastic.

Here are five specific ways any entrepreneur can use a copywriter to package his or her products, get to market faster and start raking in the green.

HOME PAGE WEBSITE COPY

Your home page or index page is the most important one on your site for two reasons. First, it's your welcome mat. It explains what the visitor is going to find on your site. Hopefully there's enough information to entice him to stick around and check out other pages on your site. Second, the home page carries the most weight with the search engines. A good copywriter can strategically sprinkle keywords around that get your message across while simultaneously ranking your page higher in the search engines.

SALES LETTERS

A quality sales letter piques an interested customer to read on. Not strong enough and the potential client surfs on. Over-the-top hype and you get the same result. There's a definite art to writing a successful sales letter. This area should be left to professional copywriters. (Side Note: It's amazing to me that people will drop loads of cash on website design or graphics, but balk at hiring someone to fine tune their message. Copy *conveys* what you're all about. It should be a no-brainer.)

ARTICLES

A copywriter can ghostwrite these for you if you're short on time. Articles trigger a few things. When people see your name enough times they come to recognize it (can you say, free advertising?) Also, you become known as an expert in your field. Post them on your website and watch your search engine rankings improve. (Just be sure to indicate your name and contact information must stay on any forwarded material. In general, people are pretty cooperative if you just ask).

EBOOKS

Ebooks (or "electronic" books) are fast becoming the standard for printing. Microsoft projects that within five years, over 50% of all new books will be in ebook format. Spend some time brainstorming your idea. Check online bookstores like Amazon.com to see what's in the marketplace already. Finally, create an outline, some parameters on length, hire a copywriter and become a legitimate author overnight.

EZINES

One of the best ways to stay in contact with your clients is through an ezine or "electronic magazine." These are newsletters emailed out on a regular basis with valuable information people will want to read. You can also announce new products, contests and specials. As long as you've provided something of value, people will allow you to market to them this way. But beware. The minute your ezine becomes nothing more than one long ad, you'll lose subscribers by the boatload. Copywriters can keep your ezine full of fresh content. Suddenly your time is freed up to promote your services. More importantly, your name will be in front of your subscribers regularly, which builds trust - and

e carries the most weight with the search engines. A good copywriter can strategically sprinkle keywords around that get your message across while simultaneously ranking your page higher in the search engines.

SALES LETTERS

A quality sales letter piques an interested customer to read on. Not strong enough and the potential client surfs on. Over-the-top hype and you get the same result. There's a definite art to writing a successful sales letter. This area should be left to professional copywriters. (Side Note: It's amazing to me that people will drop loads of cash on website design or graphics, but balk at hiring someone to fine tune their message. Copy *conveys* what you're all about. It should be a no-brainer.)

ARTICLES

A copywriter can ghostwrite these for you if you're short on time. Articles trigger a few things. When people see your name enough times they come to recognize it (can you say, free advertising?) Also, you become known as an expert in your field. Post them on your website and watch your search engine rankings improve. (Just be sure to indicate your name and contact information must stay on any forwarded material. In general, people are pretty cooperative if you just ask).

EBOOKS

Ebooks (or "electronic" books) are fast becoming the standard for printing. Microsoft projects that within five years, over 50% of all new books will be in ebook format. Spend some time brainstorming your idea. Check online bookstores like Amazon.com to see what's in the marketplace already. Finally, create an outline, some parameters on length, hire a copywriter and become a legitimate author overnight.

EZINES

One of the best ways to stay in contact with your clients is through an ezine or "electronic magazine." These are newsletters emailed out on a regular basis with valuable information people will want to read. You can also announce new products, contests and specials. As long as you've provided something of value, people will allow you to market to them this way. But beware. The minute your ezine becomes nothing more than one long ad, you'll lose subscribers by the boatload. Copywriters can keep your ezine full of fresh content. Suddenly your time is freed up to promote your services. More importantly, your name will be in front of your subscribers regularly, which builds trust - and

for you if you're short on time. Articles trigger a few things. When people see your name enough times they come to recognize it (can you say, free advertising?) Also, you become known as an expert in your field. Post them on your website and watch your search engine rankings improve. (Just be sure to indicate your name and contact information must stay on any forwarded material. In general, people are pretty cooperative if you just ask).

EBOOKS

Ebooks (or "electronic" books) are fast becoming the standard for printing. Microsoft projects that within five years, over 50% of all new books will be in ebook format. Spend some time brainstorming your idea. Check online bookstores like Amazon.com to see what's in the marketplace already. Finally, create an outline, some parameters on length, hire a copywriter and become a legitimate author overnight.

EZINES

One of the best ways to stay in contact with your clients is through an ezine or "electronic magazine." These are newsletters emailed out on a regular basis with valuable information people will want to read. You can also announce new products, contests and specials. As long as you've provided something of value, people will allow you to market to them this way. But beware. The minute your ezine becomes nothing more than one long ad, you'll lose subscribers by the boatload. Copywriters can keep your ezine full of fresh content. Suddenly your time is freed up to promote your services. More importantly, your name will be in front of your subscribers regularly, which builds trust - and

ameters on length, hire a copywriter and become a legitimate author overnight.

EZINES

One of the best ways to stay in contact with your clients is through an ezine or "electronic magazine." These are newsletters emailed out on a regular basis with valuable information people will want to read. You can also announce new products, contests and specials. As long as you've provided something of value, people will allow you to market to them this way. But beware. The minute your ezine becomes nothing more than one long ad, you'll lose subscribers by the boatload. Copywriters can keep your ezine full of fresh content. Suddenly your time is freed up to promote your services. More importantly, your name will be in front of your subscribers regularly, which builds trust - and sales down the road.

P.S. Check out this resource to rock at headlines. http://www.red-hot-copy.com/HEADLINES.htm As I've said before, I use Robert Boduch's information constantly. It's literally at my right hand now.