What would you like to know?
FAQs
Do I need to hire a writer?
Well, of course I’m going to say yes! Although, having said that, I do believe everyone can write. And I think everyone should write if they want to. But I also believe that using a trained, experienced and talented writer will give your business or project the edge. The type of edge that gets noticed for singing loudly and clearly, that’s free of embarrassing mistakes and typos, and gives your brand or message coherence and personality.
A professional writer will save you time, as we do all this for a living, which will also save you money in the long run. Do it right, first time.
What do you write and what’s your style?
If I were writing for myself, this would be an easy question to answer, but it wouldn’t be much of a business to run with only yours truly as a client!
I write for other people, so the format, topic and style is up to you. But whether it be a fun piece about a ‘bring your kids to work’ day at the zoo or an educational article on helping children learn to read, my writing is always clear, concise and crunchy. (Aha! So you did read to the last word!)
How does it work?
Working with me is pleasingly straightforward. We’ll discuss your project, I’ll put together a quote, if you like it you’ll pay the deposit and I’ll get writing. Then when you’ve reviewed my work and you’re happy with it, I send out the invoice, you pay and the copy is all yours!
For a bit more detail on the Hairy Cow Copywriting process, see my services page.
How much does it cost?
I make sure my rates are fair and reflect the amount of time and skill involved. There’s not really a one-size-fits-all figure for a job, as each job is different and tailored to your needs, but rest assured you’ll never pay any more than for what you ask for.
I try to work to people’s budgets as much as possible and I’ll always keep you updated if/as projects evolve. I’m sure you’ll appreciate, however, that I can’t work to all budgets as I have to put the cheese and digestives on the table, keep the woolly mammoth from the door.
For small/new businesses with limited resources, you might want to consider my editing and development services if you already have some copy that just needs polishing up.
Why should I choose Hairy Cow Copywriting?
Because you like what you see here and have a good feeling about working with me? Because you’ve heard from my clients that I can do all I say I can do? Because you also love Highland cattle? Because you don’t mind people answering questions with another question?
If you’re still unsure, see if my credentials are up to scratch and find out what kind of values my business runs on by checking out my about page.
What’s with the hairy cows?
I could try intellectualising my answer to this, but why would I?! The answer is written all over my face: I just love Highland cattle. The ginger, super shaggy ones especially. This one had casually wandered out from behind a tree and met my surprised whoops of delight with characteristic indifference. Gotta love their breezy ‘just being me’ attitude.
Will your writing get me noticed on Google?
Well, I can’t guarantee you’ll be on the first page of a Google search (nobody can!), but I can assure you that my copy will help to get you noticed when people search for keywords appropriate to your business.
For each project, I do the research and work with you to identify the keywords, which I integrate carefully into the text to ensure all my web copy (blogs, articles, social media posts etc) is SEO friendly and will help you make connections.