On May 25th, 2018 businesses will have to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (commonly referred to as, GDPR), a new law governing the secure collection, storage & usage of personal information. If you’re a small business struggling to get your head around what’s required, then it’s time to wake up and shake up…
DetailsIt seems that for many of the business owners we work with, the online world of peer-to-peer feedback, is taking over. On the one hand providing them with powerful ‘word-of-mouth’ advertising, but on the other creating a shed load more work and a whole new customer service channel to try to manage. So, to help,…
DetailsWho was it that said, “I hate writing, but I love having written”? So far this week it could have been us! Writer’s block can strike at the most annoying moments – however rather than stare blankly at our screens and grow increasingly frustrated, at Attract & Engage HQ we prefer to try these block-busting…
DetailsAs 2016 draws to a close, social media feeds are a frenzy of ‘2017 top trend guides’ and the like. Lots are humdrum. But one caught my eye. ‘10 Social Media Predictions for 2017 (Where you Should Be Spending Your Time). It tells us “video will be even more important”, and that we should “master…
DetailsA good education cannot guarentee a high standard of grammar. There’s always going to be the odd mess up here and there. None of us are perfect. That’s OK, because English grammar is far from easy. As a copywriter I get that. The words and sentences that make perfect sense in your mind, all of…
DetailsIt might be because B2B PR was where my career started over 15 years ago. Or, it might be because I like nothing better than immersing myself in technical detail, and then turning it into engaging, jargon-free content. Regardless. B2B & ME = a match made in heaven. And no client project better demonstrates this…
DetailsI’ve just finished working on a new website for Upminster based building firm Inline Building Contractors. Partnering with the technically masterful Scott from Eseyo Web Design. Together we created a bold, modern, portfolio site, designed to showcase the firm’s professionalism, attention to detail and premier service. Aided too by stunning photography fromCarmel Jane Photography. I’m…
Details2016 is the year blogging went intergalactic. But I’m not talking about teenage girls’ blogging about lipstick; I’m talking about businesses. The reason is that Google search algorithms now recognise and reward businesses producing high-quality and relevant content way more than those firms who simply throw money at technical SEO. (Google and blogs sitting in…
DetailsI’m often asked "exactly what is it that you do?". My answer: I write. Here’s just a few examples of the projects I’ve been working on over the past few months – – Tugo – Copy writing of new website landing pages, as well as writing content for new marketing brochures. See more at tugo.co.uk…
DetailsI work with around four new companies each month, in addition to my regular client base. Usually, these new companies contact me with very specific copywriting requirements. This might be some web copy for a new website, or a sales brochure, perhaps a leaflet or even a company handbook. A few weeks ago I was…
DetailsIf an image speaks a thousand words, just how many does a video speak!? Your businesses story needs to be truly GREAT. Designed to be told and re-told. When we get that right it spreads, goes viral, enjoys the word of mouth effect etc, etc, etc… Whatever you want to call it, you want it…
DetailsTypos are great attention-getters. Social media trolls comment on them. Print readers circle them in red pen. Right or wrong, readers hold your businesses print & digital literature to nearly impossible standards of accuracy and clarity. Spelling errors and grammatical mistakes steal the audience’s attention from an otherwise-compelling piece and undermine the integrity of your…
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