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Like getting your money’s worth?

Like getting your money’s worth? You may recognise this as an advertising slogan from a rather famous fast food brand however the sentiment extends far beyond our burger-buying antics. From buy-one-get-one-free bargains to sales discounts and cash back, we are suckers for a good deal. When you are investing in…

LesleyMarch 5, 2019

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5 tips for LinkedIn’s new company pages

LinkedIn company pages have recently undergone a revamp. According to LinkedIn, “Pages have been rebuilt from the ground up to make it easier for brands, institutions and organisations, from small businesses to large enterprises, to foster constructive conversations with LinkedIn’s community of more than 590 million members.” In fact, they’ve…

LesleyJanuary 18, 2019

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Ask an expert

Struggling to find a new angle to promote for your business or maybe got a rather dry subject to write about? One of the best ways to bring your article to life is to ask an expert. Getting an informed opinion can bring credibility to your writing, building trust with…

LesleyNovember 30, 2018

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The art of persuasion

Underpinning most website copy is the (sometimes not so subtle) attempt to persuade you into taking action – buy this, download that, pick up the phone, tell your friends. Copywriters have used psychology to influence the behaviour of readers for years. Far from being trickery, these psychological insights can improve…

LesleyNovember 14, 2018

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The proof of the matter

Proofreading. I have to admit, it’s not much fun. Going over and over what you’ve written, looking for mistakes … Especially if you’ve been working on it for so long you can’t see the wood for the trees, or if you’re seriously pressed for time. But that doesn’t mean you…

LesleyOctober 18, 2018

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#WordsMatter

The #WordsMatter campaign, launched today by the Peace Foundation, is calling on the media to be careful not to ‘glamorise’ terrorism with the words it uses. Terrorism survivors from across the United Kingdom are asking the press, media and those in public life to take a greater responsibility around how…

LesleySeptember 25, 2018

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How to create high-performing web content

Next time you create website content with the aim of getting more customers, try employing these 7 tactics to ensure site visitors find you then take the action you want. 1. Use keywords that reflect search intent Use keywords in your copy that match what people will be putting into…

LesleySeptember 7, 2018

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A flair for reporting

How to relay your thought leadership or ideas in a discussion paper or White Paper Got plenty to say and need to share your ideas or thought leadership with a wider audience? A blog or a website page are fine for short bursts of information but when you want to…

LesleyAugust 13, 2018

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Are you a natural-born content writer?

Do you love to write for your website or business or is writing like having teeth pulled? Take my short quiz to discover if you are a Content King or Copywriting Cringe.

LesleyJune 28, 2018

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Confessions of a blogger

If you are familiar with any of my writing, you’ll know my mantra is to keep it human. People buy from people. They’d much rather read real-life stories than dry facts and figures any day. This applies as much for business to business as the consumer market. Don’t make the…

LesleyJune 8, 2018

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