Forget everything you know (about copywriting)

Forget everything you know (about copywriting)

I’ve been earning a living from writing, in one form or other, since 1984. 1984! That’s pre-Internet. Pre-PlayStation. Pre-Pret! Everything I knew then is ancient history. The Ford Escort, Band Aid, Rick Allen’s left arm… And logic tells me that everything I know now...
Great things come in threes

Great things come in threes

Great things come in threes Ever noticed how things are often better in threes? Two is too little. And four feels like it’s a tad too much. But three? Three feels just right, doesn’t it? Humans love patterns As humans, our brains are hard-wired to excel at recognising...
How to write for SEO without losing readers

How to write for SEO without losing readers

Writing for SEO might appear daunting, especially if you have been involved with the internet for some time. If how to write for SEO fills you with dread, it’s time to shake that off and get started. The mysteries of keyword stuffing and black hat practices of...
Is it always bad to use jargon in your copy?

Is it always bad to use jargon in your copy?

“We help disruptive startups pivot their offering and maximise their growth potential by leveraging their social graph and the power of big data.” Ugh. “What does that even mean?” you may be muttering to yourself as you read this.  Perhaps, you’ve even thrown up in...