Copywriting and Marketing Notes

Practical posts on copy, email, social, SEO—and everything in between.

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May 22, 2026

Emotional Appeal in Copywriting: How to Captivate, Connect, and Convert

Emotional appeal is what separates copy that gets read from copy that gets remembered. Here's how to use it to captivate your audience, build real connection, and convert the right people, without the hard sell.

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May 10, 2026

Copywriting Tips for Different Platforms, and Why One Size Never Fits All

Every platform has its own rules, and its own definition of good copy. Here's what changes across email, blogs, website copy, social media, and whitepapers, and why platform-specific copywriting is what separates content that converts from content that gets ignored.

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Apr 30, 2026

Why Storytelling Is What Separates Good Copy from Great Copy

Storytelling in copywriting separates good copy from great copy. Here's why stories build trust, drive conversions, and make your brand impossible to forget.

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Apr 22, 2026

Should I Hire a Blog Copywriter for My Small Business? 7 Reasons the Answer Is Yes

A blog copywriter builds your authority, boosts your SEO, and keeps your content working for your business around the clock. Here's why you need one.

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Apr 15, 2026

How to Expand Your Network and Grow Your Business: 5 Strategies That Actually Work

Growing your business takes more than great services, it takes the right people. Here are 5 practical networking strategies that work.

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Apr 10, 2026

Do I Need a Copywriter for My Website? 5 Reasons the Answer Is Yes

You want someone who has mastered the language of the copy they're writing in. A grammar wizard. Who can ensure the tone and voice of your content is consistent throughout. You want error-free content.

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Apr 3, 2026

Is Email Marketing Worth It for Small Businesses? 7 Reasons the Answer Is Yes

Email marketing delivers $36 for every $1 spent, and 88% of people check their inbox more than once a day. Here's why your small business needs to be in there.

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Mar 25, 2026

5 Small Business Marketing Strategies That Get Results in 2026

Marketing your small business in 2026 means knowing where to focus. From email marketing's $36 ROI to blogging for AI search, here are 5 strategies that are still delivering real results, and what you need to know about each one.

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Mar 13, 2026

Copy That Converts: 8 Copywriting Best Practices You Need to Know

Good copy doesn't happen by accident. In this post, Marine breaks down 8 copywriting best practices every business owner needs to know, from understanding your audience and writing hooks that stop the scroll, to emotional buying psychology and CTAs that convert.

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Mar 10, 2026

Do I Need a Copywriter? 9 Signs the Answer Is Yes

You started your business. You built something real. But are your words working for you? Here are 9 signs it's time to hire a copywriter.