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Top Ways That Can Increase Your Conversion Rate

A handy article from Guest Blogger Margaret, that gives some great tips on how to increase your conversion rates separate from producing better copy. Enjoy!

Traffic density is extremely vital for any website. There are various strategies that webmasters follow to increase the traffic into a particular website and hence make it popular. In this case, it can be mentioned that if you effectively want to make a profit by attracting traffic then you should opt for heightening the conversion rate. This way, even if the number of visitors to your website remains constantly average, you remain at the same position in the page rank listings.

Prerequisites for successful web business

The very first thing that must be kept in mind is the setting and deciding the sole goal of the website you are working for. While designing the website, you should perform a thorough research in the internet. These will help you get ideas to start with the work without any hitches. The ideas may or may not prove helpful when implemented for your website as every website acts differently towards different strategies.

It is often observed that a website has mentioned everything but its main work, motto in the home page. Reflection of your work, goal is extremely important, and one must focus more on the contents of the page rather than its appearance.

Strategies for boosting conversion rates

Make sure the website especially its home page makes a clear impression on the visitors about the goal of the website. Try to avoid including too much information into the home page and concentrate more on the specific motive of the website. If and only if the intentions of the website are clear to the browser, accomplishment of traffic becomes easier.

Web page options layout

According to a survey conducted not long ago, browsers are more likely to click to a link provided in the home page when it is at the end of the content at the left side. After evaluating the performance rate, it was seen that when a sign up option was placed on the left end of the page it had 13 percent more sign ups than when the button was at the right. It is likely that visitors tend to read the entire content first and then opt for the registering option. So during designing make sure, the website follows this layout pattern.

Inclusion of the word “free”

This for sure attracts visitors. When the registration is payable, many people back out. So instead of making it payable or providing a specific trial period, one should give free service. This will increase the conversion rates manifold. According to the surveys, the increment was by about thirty percent.

Visitor details format

When a webmaster tends to indulge a visitor to fill up his contact details, it should be kept into account that the details form must not be too long. If the fields provided are too many the visitor loses interest and at times leaves the task halfway. This is not desirable at all when increasing conversion rates is in the mind.

Try not to over congest the web pages with too much of the information. It is always better to remain precise and focus more on the motive than the rest of the partially important things. If one follows up the above mentioned strategies, the conversion rate is sure to shoot up to the apex.

About the author: Margaret is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on environment and technology. Beside this she is fond of books. She recently did an article on born rich. These days she is busy in writing an article on gizmo watch.

From Around The Blogosphere

Enjoy these great copywriting articles and tips.

1. One More Time: No Free/Spec Copywriting Work Without A Damned Good Reason

2. Could You Turn Your Medical Knowledge to Copywriting?

3. Why do freelance writers hate SEO copywriting?

4. Copywriting: Conversions or Thought Leadership?

5. 5 Steps to Getting More Targeted Website Traffic with SEO Copywriting

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Copywriting: The Essential Business Tool You Should Be Using

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JT Copywriting is celebrating its second year anniversary with a fantastic “25% Off” promotion and an important message.

We’ve all got our own list of what we think the most essential business tools are. However, there’s one that always seems to fly under the radar. The most successful businesses know about it because they’ve used it, but not everyone is aware of it or, more importantly, aware of its amazing benefits.

I am, of course, talking about copywriting. What is copywriting? To put it simply, Copywriting is writing words. You see, whenever a business promotes itself through press releases, adverts, mailshots or newsletters it will need to produce promotional copy, either by writing the words in-house or by hiring a copywriter to do so.

Why should you want to hire a copywriter? James Tennant, owner of JT Copywriting (www.jtcopy.com), puts it this way, “If you think about it, 99% of all communication is done with words. Words are such a powerful and yet oddly underrated tool. Politicians have used the right words to gain control of countries and start wars. It’s obvious to me that the power of the written word is unlimited.”

He goes on: “Whenever a business communicates with its audience and target demographic, they’ll be using words to spread their message. However, without the proper words, that message will go unnoticed, lost among the millions of other messages floating around. That’s where a Copywriter comes in. Copywriters are trained to use words that influence, interest and compel people to buy products and read articles. Their words make some companies millions in profit every year.”

As mentioned, JT Copywriting is celebrating its second year as a business and it is throwing a promotion truly worthy of celebration! – 25% off the hourly rate until July 1st! That’s potentially hundreds of pounds saved on copy that could greatly increase your business’ profits. With such an offer set to create great interest in JT Copywriting’s services, it would be sensible for you to get in touch with James as soon as possible or you might miss out.

James Tennant is the owner of JT Copywriting and is a professional freelance marketing copywriter. He has worked with some of the world’s biggest and best companies (think: eBay, Universal Studios, and Gumtree). He specialises in writing marketing materials that will increase public awareness of your brand and increase your profits. You can access the website at www.jtcopy.com and you can follow James on Twitter: @JT_Copywriting and on facebook: JTCopywriting

Get in touch today via email: contact@jtcopy.com.

From Around The Blogosphere

OK so some of you may have noticed a lack of posts here recently. Well, I can explain!

I just moved back from Canada to the UK and I’ve been rather busy getting back into the swing of things here. Anyway, the good news is I’m quite settled and ready to produce some great content again!

The other thing I should mention is that I’m still working on the issue with the free ebook! You may have noticed the link does not work. I’m trying to tackle that problem as well and once it’s solved I’ll post it up on the site for free, for everyone (no pesky sign up this time).

So apologies for the issues, hopefully this week’s great articles will go someway towards keeping all you awesome people happy! :)

1. 3 Signs of SEO Copywriting Burnout

2. Copywriting Ebooks – Massive Discount Offer

3. 5+ Principles of Social Media Copywriting

4. Write to Get Read — Essential Web Copywriting Tips by Interaktiva Digital Marketing

5. The Biggest Secret of Stellar Copywriting

The last one is especially good. Enjoy!

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From Around The Blogosphere

More great articles from around the web!

1. Copywriting: How to improve headlines on landing pages and blog posts

2. B2B Copywriting Secret: Focus on Customer Service in Your Advertising Copy

3. Website Copywriting Tips

4. How to Get More Links with Effective SEO Copywriting

5. Powerful Copywriting Practices To Produce More Conversions

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A Big Thank You To Everyone!

I don’t want to turn this post into a cringeworthy, Oscar winners-esque essay so I’ll keep it very short.

I just wanted to let my fantastic community know how much I have appreciated the support, help and advice they have all given me over the first three months of this blog’s existence. It certainly wouldn’t be growing so well if it wasn’t for you all so thank you very much.

Sometimes I can’t post as often as I’d like, (running a freelance business can be quite time consuming!) but I will endeavour to post more in the future!

Anyway, as a sign of my appreciation I’m going to post the link to my free ebook. Yeah, I know that doesn’t sound like much but I’m not even asking for your email addresses this time!

The Top Ten Copywriting Guidelines (It would seem there is a problem with the file. Let me address that and I’ll have it available for you as soon as possible.)

Hope you all enjoy it and thanks again!

James

PS. Remember, if you want to contribute articles or ideas for articles to ProjectCopy, then just get in touch – contact@projectcopy.com. I’d really love to hear from you!

From Around the Blogosphere

Hmm, do I need to introduce this post anymore? You know I find these articles interesting and you know I think you should read them too. So just click on the links and get to it already!

1. The SEO Copywriting Checklist

2. Grammar Tips: 15 Copywriting Mistakes That Make You Look Silly

3. Online Marketing Web Page Copywriting Cheat Sheet

4. Introducing The 6 + 1 Model For Effective Copywriting (Better Than AIDA!)

5. What Kind Of Copywriting Do You Specialise In?

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My 5 Favourite Things About Being A Freelance Copywriter

Being a freelance copywriter is awesome. I can work from wherever I want and I can work at the times that suit me. But what are the very best things about being a freelance copywriter? Read on and find out.

1. You Are Your Own Boss – Ever had a boss that’s an idiot? I’m sure we all have. I’ve had a couple that made me wonder how they ever earned a management position in the first place. As a freelance copywriter you are your own boss. No more getting ordered around to do menial and pointless tasks. No more being ignored if you have a great idea. Being your own boss is fantastic.

2. Sneaky lie-ins – If you’ve been up til the early hours writing web content or marketing materials (we’ve all been there) then you can reward yourself with a lie-in the next day. Working as a freelance copywriter gives you a great chance to get a full night’s sleep every night. While this might sound like laziness, it’s not. Without a full night’s sleep how can you possibly hope to perform well the next day? We aren’t stacking shelves or working behind a counter, we’re running our own business and it can only succeed if the service and work we produce is of the best possible quality.

3.You Can Work From Anywhere – And I mean literally everywhere (as long as there’s and internet connection). Feeling run down and uninspired by city life? Go on a relaxing and refreshing holiday to the countryside and take your laptop with you. Your work follows you wherever your go and your office is wherever you make it. This is perhaps my favourite perk.

4. Meeting New People – From one week to the next you never know where your job will take you and who it will introduce you to. Every new client is a new person (or persons) in your life. Networking events, meetings and consultations give us all the opportunity to meet new people, making the freelance copywriter profession a very social one. I believe this is truly one of the most exciting perks of the job.

5. It’s All On Me – The success of my business is entirely down to me. If I fail it’s nobody’s fault but mine and that really inspires me to perform. If I succeed and earn a boatload of money in the process I can relax in the knowledge that it was through my own efforts that I did so. I love competing and running your own business is a difficult competition to win. Bring it on!

Perhaps you have your own favourite things about this fantastic profession? Share them here on Project Copy!

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From Around The Blogosphere

Another great set of articles for my loyal readers!

Remember to spread the word!

1. Copywriting Best Practices To Make Your Ad Copy Sizzle

2. Online Marketing Web Page Copywriting – 8 Tips to Make an Impact

3. Your Copywriter Doesn’t Need to Be an SEO Expert

4. Getting Started With Copywriting

5. How you can Get into E-mail Copywriting as an Amateur

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The Importance Of Business Cards

JT Copywriting Business Cards

Snazzy business card design can give you an edge over your competitors

I was recently privvy to a conversation between several entrepreneurs and copywriters about the importance of business cards. (I’ll admit, I was nosing in on Twitter).

On one side (Party A) it was argued that business cards were essential and that they should be carried around at all times. On the other side (Party B) it was argued that they were an antiquated business tool that was not necessary anymore with the emergence of social media.

Both parties had valid points, however, I find myself agreeing with Party A. Why? Because if I meet someone who I could potentially do business with, I find myself asking if they have a business card a long time before I ask if they have a Twitter account. I also find that carrying someone’s information round on a very portable piece of card to be quite handy when at networking events. I’d rather not ask for a pen and paper to write down someone’s Twitter username.

It was further argued by Party B that if he/she met someone that he/she genuinely wanted to work with, he/she would be chatting with them via social media. There was also some reference made to shredding a load of business cards that had been collected over the years from people he/she never intended to work with. My question at this point would be: Why did you take business cards from people you didn’t want to work with? It doesn’t make sense to me. In the same way that this person would be chatting to a person on twitter if he/she wanted to work with them, I would only collect a business card from someone who I wanted to work with.

To further my point that business cards are essential, we should think outside the box for a moment. Yes business cards hold the information other people need to know about us in order to do business with us. Website addresses, names, numbers, addresses and social media usernames etc. However, they can be so much more. A well designed business card can be an attractive thing, it can be the reason why your card is picked up and not someone elses. It’s basically a tiny advertisment that should reflect the professionalism and quality of your service. We’ve all seen cheap, badly made business cards and I have to admit, those kind of cards have immediately given me a bad impression of the business of the person that gave it to me.

In addition, think about business cards from the point of view of graphic designers, artists and photographers. A business card is a chance to show off their work. On one side you have the vital information. On the other you have a sample of their work perhaps. This is a fantastic way for those in the aforementioned careers to give any prospective clients an idea of how good they are at what they do. It’s also a fantastic conversation starter.

For me the business card is more than just a carrier of information – it’s a chance for you to show people a little bit about who you are.

What about you? Do you believe in the power of the business card or is it just a waste of money and time?

Let’s hear your thoughts!