Ben MaidenMar 26, 20206 minHow to work from home: tips for adjusting from someone who does itWondering how to make working from home work for you? The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen millions of people told by their gover...
Ben MaidenJul 13, 20192 minFreelance writing work - a not entirely serious proposal"I am a plain man, so let me speak plainly: you are attractive." Not all of the freelance writing work proposals I get are entirely serious.
Ben MaidenMay 25, 20196 min3 marketing copy myths busted: grammar rules for advertisingGrammar rules for advertising are a little different to your everyday language...
Ben MaidenMay 19, 20195 minWhat is SEO copy? It's all SEO copySEO copy best practices mean writing for your readers as well as for Google.
Ben MaidenApr 28, 20195 minWhy you should be taking more breaks at work: increase your productivity by doing lessTaking more breaks at work is the best way to increase productivity in the workplace. It's true whatever business you're in – whether you...
Ben MaidenMar 30, 20195 min6 simple things to remember when you update your websiteKeeping your website updated is a key part of making it work for you. Last month I decided to review mine. And I instantly thought: “What...
Ben MaidenMar 10, 20195 minHow does the Google algorithm work? Search ranking, spiders and SEOThe Google search algorithm is a question wrapped within an enigma hidden behind a shiny and distracting curtain. Piecing together some i...
Ben MaidenMar 3, 20191 minThe Maiden Standard - Address ChangeThrilling news! The Maiden Standard is now operating out of plush new premises. What does this mean for you? In short, nothing at all! Yo...
Ben MaidenFeb 24, 20191 minSee new photos of the Maiden Standard!Freelance copywriter in "gets professional photos" shock Getting professional photos for use on your website should be high on your list ...
Ben MaidenFeb 1, 20197 min5 simple steps to make working with copywriters easy for youStop me if this sounds familiar: You need copy for your website. You don't have a massive team. You also don't have the time to write it ...
Ben MaidenJan 24, 20195 minHow do I find blog content ideas? The answer in 6 quick stepsBlog content ideas. Where do they come from? Well, if you're like me, they're drawn from a deep, dark place of suffering. A place which r...
Ben MaidenJan 18, 20197 minHow to improve your Google ranking: free and (maybe) easyContent. If you're wondering how to improve the Google ranking of your website, it's your content you need to be looking at first of all....
Ben MaidenJan 11, 20195 minWhat are semantic keywords: definition & context in your postsSometimes they go by the name LSI keywords. Other times you'll see “semantic search” written somewhere. A proper semantic keywords defini...
Ben MaidenJan 4, 20195 minWhat are long-tail keywords in the context of SEO? You might (not) know this alreadyLong-tail keywords sound simple on the surface. They're just a little bit longer than your average bear (read: keyword), right? But where...
Ben MaidenDec 28, 20187 min5 things you shouldn't forget when becoming a freelancerSome fairly sensibly laid-out advice (and the occasional tangent) written on the back of six years' experience as a freelancer copywriter.
Ben MaidenDec 21, 20186 min5 free power words to instantly boost your Christmas and New Year advertising (they work 365 days)Words have power. But some words are more equal than others. I'm mixing my awesome metaphors here, but there is an important point to be ...
Ben MaidenDec 14, 20186 minHow long should a blog post be for SEO? Longer than you thinkWhat's your ideal article length? How long should a blog post be for SEO or for business? Sadly, there's no one fixed answer. But there a...
Ben MaidenDec 7, 20185 minHow often should you blog? Strive for consistencyDeciding how often to blog for your business isn't always easy... Weekly? Fortnightly? Monthly? Whenever the mood strikes you? One of the...
Ben MaidenNov 29, 20184 minWhy clickbait works on you (and what can we learn from it?)SEO copywriting services should know the difference between curiosity gap and clickbait Clickbait headlines are annoying. On the one hand...
Ben MaidenNov 23, 20183 minThe freelancer's worst enemy - what's your biggest productivity killer (and solution)?A not entirely serious (but watch out for the genuine research!) look at workplace productivity - outside of the traditional office... I ...