May 2010

Could Twitter hurt your reputation? Could Twitter hurt your reputation?

Most people take a pretty relaxed attitude to the content they post at Twitter. But is this the right approach if you’re looking to promote yourself professionally online?

Why you lost that client… and why it doesn’t matter

There are many reasons why clients move on – and just as many reasons not to get too upset about it.

Do copywriters need a new name? Do copywriters need a new name?

Is the term ‘copywriter’ becoming less useful in the age of content mills? Do we need a new way to differentiate ‘content creation’ from ‘content consultancy’?

Persuasive copywriting 5: Scarcity Persuasive copywriting 5: Scarcity

Persuasive copywriting is a matter of exploiting a number of proven, well-established principles. The principle of scarcity states that people value something more if it is in short supply.

SEO: The gardener’s perspective SEO: The gardener’s perspective

What could Alan Titchmarsh or Monty Don teach students of SEO? Quite a lot, as it turns out – great SEOaks from tiny acorns grow. Read on to learn about the parallels between cultivating plants and cultivating links.