Stop Worrying about Your SEO

Stop Worrying about Your SEO

Author: Ashley Gainer June 18, 2019 Duration: 15:54
If you're a new freelance writer, the last thing you need to be worried about is SEO for your website. It's the long, slow game. It might bring you work in 6 months, but it will not bring you work tomorrow. When you're just getting started, you need to focus on things that will bring you work tomorrow. Hear what I recommend you do -- and not do -- when it comes to SEO for your writer website.  If you're interested in this and other methods for finding writing clients, I invite you to check out my new course, Client-Bound! Learn more at copychatter.com/clients

Ashley Gainer hosts Copy Chatter for Freelance Writers, a space dedicated to the practical realities of building a writing business from the ground up. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a straightforward conversation focused on the mechanics of making it work. You'll hear honest discussions about finding clients, setting sustainable rates, and navigating the unpredictable workflow that comes with being your own boss. Ashley digs into the specifics-like how to structure your day when working from home, which tools actually save time, and strategies for turning a side hustle into a reliable income. Each episode feels like getting advice from a colleague who's been there, cutting through the noise to focus on what moves the needle for your business. Tune into this podcast for a no-fluff perspective on creating a writing career that fits your life, offering actionable ideas you can use immediately to shape your own path. It’s a resource for anyone who wants to translate their skill with words into a viable, self-directed profession, all delivered in a direct, conversational style that defines the podcast.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Copy Chatter for Freelance Writers with Ashley Gainer
Podcast Episodes
5 things to do when a crisis hits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:58
Nobody wants to be in crisis mode, but sooner or later we all find ourselves there anyway. Today's episode goes into my best 5 tips for weathering a crisis, no matter where you are in the timeline. ----------------------…
Let's talk about niche skill course [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:13
Should you get that course? It's kinda expensive. I dunno... maybe? Ooorrrrrr... maybe not. This episode gives you some things to think about when you're considering a niche skills training, and what some of the alternat…
How to compete with sites like Upwork and Fiverr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:05
There's no love lost between Upwork and me, and one of my goals is to get every struggling writer off those bidding sites. Today's episode should help you begin to get your head around the whole "why would anyone work wi…
5 Things to keep in mind when on a client call [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:16
Client calls don't have to be so scary! As long as you keep these 5 things in mind, you can go in confidently and end the call confidently as well. One of the perks of this gig is getting to meet interesting people doing…
Do you need a CRM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:56
Do you need a CRM? Do you even know what a CRM is? Is it worth paying for? I'm spilling all my personal CRM beans so you can make the right decision for you. ------------------------------------- If you haven't joined th…
Do you need group coaching or a mastermind? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:14
Once you enter the world of freelance service providers, it's easy to get swept away in all the different types of offers out there. Group coaching programs and masterminds are two of the biggies that are supposed to hel…
Do you need an email list? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
Once you get up and running, looking for marketing strategies for your freelance writing business, it's easy to fall down the rabbit hole of email lists. Do you need one? How frequently should you write? What do you even…
Freelance writing websites and their alternatives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:35
Do you need a website to be a freelance writer? Short answer, no. Longer answer: no, but you need something. You can't just have nothing. This episode goes into some alternatives to the website, most of which are ideal f…
Is it time to offer a course? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:39
Lots of people talk about the benefits of offering your own course. This is something I get a lot of super-secret questions about... it seems like many of us are afraid to say it out loud. Today I'm giving my one woman's…
How to take a vacation as a freelance writer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
Whether you're trotting the globe or plotting a staycation, a break from work is on the docket for you (I hope!). But how does the whole vacation thing work when you're a service provider and not a salaried employee with…