The Big Bang Guide to Copywriting
This guide contains all you need to know about copywriting: what it is, what copywriters do, the benefits of good copywriting, examples of good copywriting, the different types of copywriter and what to look for when hiring one.
Whether you’re an individual hoping to break into the industry, a professional copywriter looking for some tips or a business thinking of hiring a copywriter, this guide is for you. This is the Big Bang Guide to Copywriting.
What's the ideal email newsletter length?
The answer is 200 words. Or 434. Or maybe it's 75? Really it depends on the whos, whats and whys of your email.
2 years on, how is ChatGPT affecting copywriting?
Has it had as much influence as we thought it would?
Free copywriter rate card template
This free copywriter rate card template will help you quickly and easily share your copywriting rates with prospective new clients.
Freelance copywriter invoice template - FREE DOWNLOAD
This is a downloadable freelance copywriter invoice template. And that's all there is to say about this blog.
FREE copywriting email templates for freelancers and businesses
These copywriting email templates will help you write eye-catching emails that convert clients and boost your bottom line.
FREE copywriting proposal template - and it's bloody great
This free copywriting proposal template is presented in a beautiful Google Slides file. You can easily customise it based on your own needs.
Copywriter contract - free downloadable template
Terms. Conditions. Contract. Template. Copywriters. What more do you need to know?
FREE copywriting quote template
Produce accurate copywriting quotes in a matter of minutes with this handy copywriting quote template.
Copywriting portfolio template - free, downloadable, customisable
This copywriting portfolio template will make it easy for you to showcase your copywriting work to prospective new clients. It's also fully customisable.
The importance of cadence in writing
Cadence is arguably the most overlooked aspect of copywriting. But mastering it could transform the quality of your writing. Here’s all you need to know about cadence.
Writing tone of voice guidelines
Don't know where to start with your tone of voice guidelines? Here are some examples from leading companies, and a guide to writing your own.
How to spot AI generated text
How can you tell if a piece of text was written by AI? It's not easy, but here are 6 tips to help you do it.
Your 7-step guide to writing the perfect homepage
Struggling to write your website homepage? This 7-step guide will turn you from copywriting novice to web copy guru.
How to write better than AI
By thinking about what AI CAN'T do, you can produce unique content that people instantly recognise as human. Here's how to do it.
How to write good website copy (that converts)
Your website is the shop window for your business, so it needs to be good. Here's how to write banging website copy that wins your business more business.
The 5 best free copywriting tools
You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that ChatGPT doesn't feature amongst our list of (big) banging copywriting tools.
The Big Bang Glossary of Copywriting Terms
There are a lot of copywriting terms out there, and it can be confusing for a lot of people. Let's break them all down.
50+ downloadable copywriting templates
If you're looking for downloadable copywriting templates that'll help you launch a career in copywriting, you've come to the right place.
More brand tone of voice examples
In this post, we’re going to examine how adidas, Starbucks and Coca-Cola use tone of voice to differentiate themselves from their competitors.
The 6-step guide to writing the perfect blog
Want to write a blog but don't know where to start? Here's the beginners guide to writing a blog that actually gets read.
A simple guide to UX copywriting
A brief guide to what UX copywriting means, the difference from UX writing, and how you can apply UX principles to any form of copywriting.
9 examples of bad copywriting
Here are 9 examples of bad copywriting, together with a little explanation of why it's so bad and how you can avoid it.
FREE brand tone of voice template
This downloadable brand tone of voice template contains everything you need to write a professional style guide for a business.
What does ChatGPT mean for copywriting?
Will ChatGPT replace copywriting, or is it another false dawn for AI copywriters? Let's take a look.
Copywriting brief template
This handy template includes all the information you need to include in a copywriting brief, saving you time and making the process more efficient for everyone.
20 ways to generate copywriting blog topic ideas
Can't think of what to write about? Here are 20 safe, proven and effective ways to generate new blog topic ideas as a copywriter.
How to end a blog
Nobody likes a film with a bad ending, and nor do they like a blog with a bad ending. Here are 8 ways to end your blog.
10 tips for better cold email copywriting
Cold emails are the devil's work. Still, if you're going to cold email someone, you might as well do it properly. Here are 10 tips for better cold email copywriting.
Why blogs are important for SEO
It's not as simple as more blogs = more search traffic.
What is web copywriting?
What is web copywriting? How does it differ to other types of copywriting? And what are the best practices for writing web content? It's all here in this blog.
11 common copywriting mistakes (and how to fix them)
There are at least 12 common copywriting mistakes out there, but we've ruthlessly cut our list to 11. Are you making any of these errors? WELL? ARE YOU?
Will AI replace copywriters?
We checked out two AI copywriting tools - Jasper and Nichesss - to find out if copywriting bots might replace us humans in the future. The results were…interesting.
How to simplify your writing
Writing simply and concisely is harder than it sounds. Here are some tips on how to cut the fat from your writing and get to the heart of what you're saying.
7 fancy writing devices you can use in copywriting
Fancy pants literary devices aren’t just for fancy pants writers and poets. Writers of all shapes and sizes can use them too - and that includes you, copywriters! By learning a little bit more about some of these devices, and how you might apply them to your copywriting, you can really make your copy stand out from the crowd.
What is UX writing?
UX writing is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, but what the hell is it? We try to define it, give some examples and compare it with copywriting for you.
5 ways to improve on your competitor's content
If your content is not more useful, more valuable and more interesting than your competitor's content, it will never rank on page one of Google. Here's how to make sure it is.
5 science-backed techniques to improve your productivity
From Italian tomatoes to Cold Turkey, here are 5 science-backed techniques to improve your productivity.
How to write emails that people will actually read
You'll find loads of email copywriting tips on the internet, but these are a little different. Here's how to write emails that people will open, read and take action on.
Copywriting vs content writing: What's the difference?
What are the differences between copywriting and content writing? How are they similar? Can you give me some examples of both? Yes, dear reader, yes we can.
Landing pages vs websites: explained
What's the difference between a landing page and a website?
What is a landing page?
What are landing pages? How are they different to web pages? What are the benefits of a landing page? Can you help me write one? We answer ALL of these questions and more!
10 website copywriting tips (to grow your sales)
Struggling to nail your website copy? These website copywriting tips will help you distinguish yourselves from competitors and win you more business.
What is content writing?
Here's a definition of content writing, some examples of it and some tips on how to improve your own content writing.
What makes a good copywriter?
If you plonked a 1990 copywriter into 2023, they would probably struggle to be a successful copywriter. That's because the skill set of a copywriter has changed dramatically over the years. So in 2023, this is what makes a good copywriter.
5 brand tone of voice examples (from leading companies)
We've unpacked brand tone of voice examples from Apple, IKEA, Nike, LIDL and Revolut so you can understand how they're used and why're they're so effective.
How to optimise a landing page
Here are our six top tips to make sure your landing page wins you more business.
Amazon's subtle change in messaging in 2021
In April 2021, Amazon made a subtle change to their messaging and company mission. Here are the interesting changes they made, and why they made them.
Copywriting checklist
Whether you’re rewriting your website, penning a blog or sending an email to your customers, have a read of this checklist before you hit 'Publish.' It’ll help you write coherent, eye-catching and effective copy that wins you more business.
13 tips for better copywriting
Cross your fingers and hope that these 13 copywriting tips bring you plenty of luck. In hindsight, 13 was a bad choice.
6 tips to improve your writing
Whilst so there's no single easy way to improve your writing, here's are six ways you can start the process.
What is tone of voice?
People talk a lot about tone of voice, but what does it actually mean? And how does it benefit your business? Let's break it down.
What is the future of copywriting?
Say hello (to ChatGPT) and wave goodbye? We've gazed into our crystal ball and looked at 5 ways in which copywriting might change in 2023 and beyond.
How to write a copywriting brief
If you're thinking of hiring a copywriter, learning what to include in a copywriting brief will save your company time and money. If you're a copywriter, this guide will also help you get the information you need to get started on any writing project.
How to find your brand tone of voice through copywriting
Establishing a unique brand tone of voice can differentiate you from competitors, gain customer trust and grab people's attention. Here's how to capture yours through copywriting.
What are the different types of copywriter?
Whilst it is important for a copywriter to be adaptable enough to write in different styles and formats, some choose to classify themselves as a certain type of copywriter to appeal to a niche. Here are the main ones.
What does a copywriter do?
What does a copywriter do? Let's take a look at the range of responsibilities a modern copywriter would expect to have.
What is copywriting?
What is copywriting? Why is it called copywriting? Let's take a look.
The importance of written communication
Scrolling through your newsfeed, walking down the high street, scanning supermarket shelves, commuting to work, reading the newspaper, messaging your friends, sending emails. For almost every second of every day we’re exposed to written communication.