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The Hot Copy podcast is a collaboration between seasoned copywriters Belinda Weaver and Kate Toon. Tune in for copywriting tips, shortcuts, writing resources, interviews and laughs. All focused on helping you become a better copywriter.
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Now displaying: March, 2018
Mar 22, 2018

Many of us are familiar with Google AdWords as part of our knowledge of SEO. But can Google AdWords shortcut your SEO efforts and get to page 1?

And are writing Google AdWords a profitable part of a copywriter’s portfolio of projects?

Today we’re talking to Google AdWords expert, Melinda Samson. She’s going to give us the lowdown on Google AdWords: the good, the bad and how to write them.

Tune in to learn:

  • The structure of the AdWords ad
  • What kind of content these ads should link to
  • Essential character limits you need to know
  • How testing ads can change everything
  • Surprising micro edits that can boost ad performance
  • Advice for copywriters looking to offer this as a service

 

Question for the listeners!

Have you written Google AdWords for yourself or others?

Share your story on Twitter (@hotcopypodcast) or our Facebook page!

Who is Melinda Samson?

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Melinda, co-owner of Click-Winning Content, is a Premier Google Partner and Google AdWords & Analytics Consultant, Speaker and Trainer. She works with businesses to increase their leads and sales. Mel is committed to never using an acronym without explaining it first and also likes grand slam tennis, greyhounds and Melbourne sunsets.

Basically what she does is help businesses get maximum value from their AdWords campaigns. I live, love and breathe AdWords!

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If you like what you’re hearing on Hot Copy, the best way to support the show is to take just a few seconds to leave a rating and / or comment over on iTunes or StitcherThanks!

Thanks to Frelsun for a fantastic review of the show.

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Mar 8, 2018

Deciding to change jobs is a big decision. Deciding to actually ditch your job (and the loveliness of a regular salary) to become a freelancer can seem like an enormous risk.

So, how can you prepare for and transition into life as a freelance copywriter? 

That’s what we’re talking about today! We share our tips and experience on making it a smooth transition. We cover preparing for the change, when to make the leap, getting your name out there and making sure your bills are being paid.

Kate and Belinda have had significantly different experiences in this area so you’ll be able to hear two approaches.

Tune in to learn:

  • How and why Kate left her last full-time job
  • The story of Belinda leaving her last full-time job
  • When you know it's time to go
  • What kind of preparation you can do
  • Belinda's handy trick that turned her boss into her first retainer client

 

Question for the listeners:

How did you transition to life as a full-time copywriter?

Share your story on Twitter (@hotcopypodcast) or our Facebook page!

Share the pod love!

If you like what you’re hearing on Hot Copy, the best way to support the show is to take just a few seconds to leave a rating and / or comment over on iTunes or StitcherThanks!

Thanks to Louise Brogan @SocialBeeNI from the UK for a fantastic review of the show.

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