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Put Your Best Copy Forward!

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

Whether you have an established business or you’re just starting out, it’s logically important to make a good first impression on potential clients or referral sources. At a recent networking meeting, I was introduced to a contractor who was just starting to market his company. Looking at his “brochure card”, it was immediately […]

Focus on the Benefits, not the Features

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Over the past few months, I have met with several clients who ask me to review their copy and make improvements. Invariably, their marketing piece describes the features of their products or services and talks about the company, their history, etc. While informative, the copy focuses on the wrong target; the company. […]

Some Thoughts on Effective Client Newsletters

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

Newsletters can be an effective client communication tool, but if they’re dull, unimaginative or even sloppily slapped together, they can create negative perceptions about your business and your own professionalism. Good newsletters, however, can increase your sales, improve goodwill, and set you apart from the competition.

Why White Papers Can be an Effective Marketing Tool

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

White Papers used to be found primarily in the world of technology, where a new process or product needed to be explained to end-users and the applicability to the end-users need(s). Today, white papers are increasing found in mainstream marketing to explain and illustrate why a particular process, product or even service may be […]

First Post

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

This is the first post to the Wordsworth blog.