This is a deeper look into becoming a copywriter from my first video you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-5pbQfoFio
I TALK A LOT I KNOW, but here are some time stamps to get you to the points you need:
0:00 – A bit of background on my experience
6:10 – Copywriting resources
8:35 – Freelance vs a job?
10:00 – Setting up a portfolio
10:38 – If I started from scratch again here’s what I would do
11:50 – Reaching out to people
15:00 – Do you need social media as a copywriter?
17:00 – Don’t make this mistake
17:45 – The different types of copywriting
19:10 – Starting to pitch
20:00 – Benefit of picking a niche
22:40 – The steps
23:00 – GET SCREENSHOTS
24:45 – Biggest thing to measure
25:25 – Putting together your pitch
28:05 – The biggest lesson I’ve learned
28:55 – Affiliate blogs to test skills
People mentioned:
Ash Ambirge – https://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/
Ramit Sethi – https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/how-to-be-a-successful-copywriter/
Alexandra Franzen – http://www.alexandrafranzen.com/2015/08/20/is-it-possible-to-run-a-business-without-using-social-media/
Dan Kennedy – https://www.amazon.com/Dan-S.-Kennedy/e/B000AP7EBS
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Please ramble away, you seem to know a lot. I really appreciate how genuine you are.
I'm kind of a creative person, but my biggest fears is not making money. I'm not looking for a super artsy job, but I want to stretch my mind a bit, and I love writing and learning how people think. I'm iffy about marketing and advertising, but you are convincing me.
Great video! I have a question for you, how would a newbie, (me) format a portfolio?
I love your personality and the way you convey information. You seem like you drink ALOT of coffee haha Thanks for the awesome content and keep it up! DO MORE VIDEOS!
I love your content, it's been an absolute godsend! How do you recommend finding clients after your portfolio is built and you've reached out/worked with people in your social circle? Cold emailing within your niche on LinkedIn?
You uploaded this in perfect timing! (I watched it twice) I'm just getting into copywriting.
I LOVE words but I don't know if I can handle all the heartbreaks after split-testing things since I got the heart of a poet.
But damn, it's so lucrative and interesting with psychology and what makes people tick. I can be creative in my free time. I only need to know where to look for businesses and practice my pitching skills. I'm trying to find work on Upwork and Freelancer as a start, what's your opinion on that? 🙂
Designing and writing landing pages is something I like doing, so I definitely think I should specialize in that and home pages. Just gotta write a few theoretical pieces and build up my portfolio.
Thanks a ton! This video seriously helped.
Also, did you record this during Christmas? 😀
Haven't watched the video, yet. AMAZING VIDEO!