Do you have any experience in the remodeling/decorating area?
Yes, For me, remodeling, decorating and general home improvements have always been a deep passion. I was born with a need to organize to perfection—always having a place for everything and everything in its place. As a child, I took the time and patients to make my space safe, stress free, and beautiful—yes, an unnatural child who kept her bedroom clean and neat resembling something out of Home and Garden.
My husband and I remodeled our little 1920’s home. Completing all the work ourselves. we expanded the house from 900 sq. ft. to over 2,500 sq. ft. with only one wall of the original house remaining. I helped a friend decorate a nine-bedroom bed and breakfast. I’ve helped other friends and relatives rearrange, paint and decorate their homes transforming spaces they now use and love. I’ve also helped with a remodel of a business where I worked.
What are your copywriting qualifications?
I am a member of the American Writers & Arts Inc. (AWAI). I have completed AWAI’s Accelerated Program for Copywriting, Accelerated Companion Series, and Smart Start Copywriting.
What other qualifications do you have?
For about 5 years I’ve been an Enrolled Agent and Tax Consultant. I know how to run the financial side of a business.
I have a BA degree in Business Management and Communication. In my professional life, I’ve spent over 25 years as a Human Resources (HR) professional. During that time, I handled compensation and benefits. I also handled health, safety, training, and development. Other responsibilities included coaching and counseling managers and other employees, as well as hiring and firing them. Event planning was part of my job description, too. I loved my work. Helping people find their passions in life and matching them to ideal careers was one of my favorite parts.
My whole life, writing has also been a very large part of my life. I’ve created newsletters and have written articles for various companies. I’ve written and facilitated training programs. Over the years, I have published articles in local newspapers, written short stories. I also published one novel and am about to publish a second.
What kinds of projects do you handle?
I handle a variety of content and copy projects. To name a few, I write emails, blogs, newsletters, brochures, and more. As a consumer, and with my love of remodeling and decorating, I understand your customer’s needs and wants. By writing interesting and compelling copy.
Emails: Create professional emails that will catch the attention of your consumers and bring them to your door. Automatically sending your message at the right time, keeping in constant contact.
Blogs: Get traffic and readers to your website by promoting products and services, helping you grow your business.
Newsletters: Keep your customers up-to-date on your latest product. Answer questions your customers may have. Research ideas, address how to’s, and do-it-yourself projects.
Brochures and Post Cards: Sometimes brochures are over looked when marketing materials. Allow your customers to read about your products and services at their leisure by putting information directly in their hands. I can create pamphlets or post cards announcing new or, new and improved products. Offer new services that help grow your business.
Do you offer marketing strategy and consulting services?
Yes. If you feel like your marketing efforts have been derailed, I’m more than happy to review your website and your marketing materials and share my thoughts with you to get your efforts back on track.
Likewise, if you have content or copy that you’re not satisfied with but don’t know how to make it better, I can review it and provide a critique. If you like, I can even revise it or re-purpose it.
Do you charge by the hour or by the project?
Most if what I do is on a project basis. I realize that money you spend on content marketing and copywriting is an investment. I think you’ll find the cost of investing in the work that I do to be reasonable. ROI is foremost in my mind in everything I do.
What is your turnaround time?
Turnaround time depends on several things, such as project goal, the number of parts and the amount of research. Generally speaking, turnaround time is a matter of days to weeks—not months. The project agreement will include milestones and deadlines as agreed.
What happens if we want to revise what you’ve done?
After you review the initial draft, it is likely that you’ll want some things changed. I will review all your suggested changes within 24 hours of you submitting them to me. I will make my adjustments within 2-4 business days, depending on the breadth and complexity of your suggested changes.
In all cases, I recognize that these are your customers and I will defer to you as much as possible. Sometimes, there are cases where my clients make suggestions that I know will not work and will hurt profits. In those cases, you can expect me to be bold and direct in my feedback. When clients insist on changes that I feel will not work, I always recommend a simple A/B split test. Let the market vote.