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FAQ
Should I fill out your
'quote request' form before we
speak on the phone?
Yes! I would really appreciate
it.
In
order to assist you, I need to
ask a few questions first, and
having it in writing is the best
way for me to absorb
information. I am asking
specific questions that I need
to know so that when we speak on
the phone, our time is best
utilized.
I need to know more
about you & your
project! Before we speak
in person, please take
the time to fill out
this no-obligation
quote
request
form for
web design, copywriting
and
consulting services.
What are your rates?
My rates are
competitive, and based
on professional standards. If you'd like
to discuss my rates,
please take the time to
fill out the quote request
form, so I know more
about you + your
project. Thank you!
I've noticed that copywriters
charge a lot for their work. Is
it really $1-3 a word for
SEO website copy?
Yes. As a good copywriter, I have
worked for less, and a lot more. Hiring a good copywriter is an investment
towards the success of your business!
What
is
the
benefit
to
outsourcing
to a
good
copywriter,
rather
than
in-house?
You save
time and
money!
Plus,
it’s
also
good for
the
environment!
I want
to hire
you, how
does the
process
work?
I like
to keep
it
simple.
All
meetings
and
interactions
are done
virtually
via
phone
and
email.
We begin
with an
initial
consultation,
via email or
on the
phone, in
which we
discuss
your
ideas,
needs
and time
frame of
your
project. When you
hire me,
I will
ask that
you send
via
email as
much
information
as
possible
about
you,
your
business
and the
project.
The best
way for
me to
fully
grasp
your
project
and
understand
what
your
needs
are, is
via
email. Any
content
that
needs to
be
edited
or
rewritten,
needs to
be in
text
form (WORD
attachment).
I need a website, can
you help?
Yes! I love to design websites
from scratch, or take an
existing website and turn it
from dull to brilliant! I
specialize in website design,
and offer a worry-free website
maintenance package to my
clients. From A-Z, I am here to
help!
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We'd like to hire you on
retainer. Is this possible?
Yes! This is a great way to
enjoy the collaborative effort!
To hire me on retainer, there is
a $1,500.00 minimum required
before commencement of the
project. Once my time exceeds
this amount, you will be
invoiced for the same amount or
less, depending on the time
frame of the task.
What is a retainer?
A retainer is an advance
payment, which pays for my time.
It is due before commencement of
your project. I often work on
retainer, as most of my projects
are quoted well over $1,500.00
Once the hours of the retainer
are exhausted, you will be
invoiced with a second retainer,
for the next installment on the
project, and so on. In some
cases, depending on the time
frame of the task, and other
factors, you will be invoiced
for full payment upfront.
Once
hired
and payment is received, the
retainer is
non-refundable.
Can you
optimize
my
existing
website
copy?
Yes! SEO
(search
engine optimization) is
instrumental
in your
website’s
success!
Just
because
you have
a
website
on the
Internet,
it
doesn’t
mean
anyone
even
knows
you
exist.
Are you
a
Consultant?
Yes! As a
creative Internet Consultant, I offer
creative
consulting
so you
receive
valuable
insight
and
innovative
suggestions
for your
business,
marketing
materials
and web
site, to
put you
in the
right
direction.
I am here to assist you in
solving a particular problem,
develop a new strategy and to
facilitate your online and
marketing goals!
I need to talk to you about my
project and want advice about
how you can help me ... will this
cost me money?
Yes, of course! You wouldn't
think of going into a lawyer's
office, and talking to him about
your dreams and goals and ideas,
and then walking out without
paying for his or her valuable
time, right? Professionals know
what to expect of each other,
and consulting is no different.
As a designer, consultant and copywriter,
my time is valuable. Any time
that I spend with you on your
project, whether in the initial
stages or in the middle of the
project, is billable time.
We would
like to
hire
you, but
we’re on
a
budget.
Can you
still
help us?
Yes! Decide what your budget is
and let me know so I may
determine how I can help you.
Remember that hiring a
writer
means
you are
making
an
investment
in your
business.
So many
people
say, “I
can
write
this
myself”,
and then
wonder
why it’s
not
effective
online
or in
print. Hiring a
good
copywriter
means
you get
what you
pay for.
The
return
on your
investment
is what
your
focus
should
be on.
Where do
you
work?
Can we meet at your office?
I
joyfully
operate
my
company
Imagine
Write
Communications
from a
digital office,
enabling me to serve
clients
worldwide!
We may interact via phone
conference, emails and instant
messaging.
How do I know you're a real
person? I'm nervous about hiring
someone online.
Good question! I'm a real
person, and one with integrity.
My goal is to serve my clients
well, to help them follow their
dreams! And those who have dealt
with me firsthand, know that I
am a genuine woman behind the
Imagine/Write website.
I come across
all types of people online, and the only
clients I am interested in
dealing with are the honest
ones.
If you're looking for a
cheap deal, then you've come to
the wrong place. Good writers
don't come cheap. You'll only
find quality creative writing
here + worth every penny!
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What
experience
do you
have as
a
copywriter?
My
experience
varies,
writing
web and
ad copy
for
clients
globally,
as well
as
publishing
articles,
poetry,
radio
scripts,
etc.
I
enjoyed
being a
regular
Columnist
for the
local
alternative
newspaper,
Disinformation,
as well
as for
What
If?
Canadian
Fiction
Teen
Magazine.
I have
also contributed to various
websites over the last ten
years.
My skill
as a
writer
is based
on years
of
experience
-
instinctive,
intuitive
and
imaginative
-
enabling me to create quality
copy for my clients.
I have been
a freelance writer
for over
25
years,
and have
had an
online
presence
since
1999.
What
kind of
copy do
you
write?
I
specialize in
creative SEO website
copy,
and also write advertising copy, brochure
copy,
arty
press
releases,
letters,
articles,
business
communications,
business
staff
profiles,
landing
pages,
content
for DM,
newsletters
and
email
campaigns,
sales
copy,
positioning
statements, taglines,
headlines,
slogans,
etc.
If you have stuffy website copy
or business communications that
need a creative lift, I'm your
gal!
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What
makes
you a
good
copywriter?
I
understand
people
I
understand
the
Internet
Many years
experience
I
follow
trends,
and
have
a
keen
interest
in
sales
&
marketing
I
have
a
gift
for
writing
interesting
copy
that
engages
the
reader
I
write
for
a
fulltime
living
and
I
love
what
I
do
What does organic SEO mean to
you?
Organic search engine
optimization is a natural
approach to optimizing your
website's written content and
html language. At Imagine Write,
we use an ethical approach to
SEO, which means our results are achieved
via authentic techniques and
strategies. We write original
and creative SEO copy, which
means a integration of content.
We always come from a standpoint
of ... integrity.
What
experience
do you
have as
a
web
designer?
Self taught in website and
graphic design, I've been online
since 1999. My first
website had a meager beginning,
that's for sure! But as time
went on, I began to evolve as an
artist. Blessed with a natural
eye for marketing, I realized I
knew what looked good + what
worked effectively online.
One person said, "I love your
website! Can you create mine?" I
began to build websites for
other people. And from there, it
was one site to the next, and to
the next. I have created several
websites for clients, as well as
for my own freelance endeavors.
Is a
deposit
required?
A
deposit
is
required
upfront,
before I
can
begin on
your
project.
In some
cases,
full
payment
is
required
upfront.
Once
hired,
and the
deposit
is paid,
fees are
non-refundable.
How do I
pay you?
My preferred
form of payment is
cheques sent via Xpresspost
or priority
courier.
Please make cheque out to Leanne Campbell
There
are
other
payment
options
as
well
[Pay
Pal,
HyperWallet,
etc].
To
discuss
the
best
possible
payment
plan,
please
contact
me
today!
When do
I pay
you the
remainder
of my
invoice?
Final payment is due immediately
upon your receipt of the copy [before
revisions],
or website.
How do
you
invoice
me?
I send
all
invoices
for
deposits
and
payments
to you
via
email as
a WORD
attachment.
Canadian clients pay in Canadian
funds, US + International pay in
US Funds.
Do I
have to
pay any
extra
taxes or
fees?
Canadian
clients
will
also pay 5% GST.
And if you've been a terror to
deal with, I will add an extra
maintenance fee. <grin>
I changed
my mind
about
the
project.
Can I
have my
money
back?
All
payments
paid
before
commencement
of the
project
are
non-refundable. If you
wish to
cancel
for any
reason,
the
project
will be
stopped
and you
will be
billed
for the
work
that has
already
been
accomplished.
Is the
copy you
sent to
me
considered
the
first
draft?
The copy
I submit
to you
by the
deadline
is
considered
a
polished
product.
I have
already
been
through
the
editing
process
several
times,
and it is
written
based on
the
information
and
direction
you gave
me.
You sent
me the
copy,
now
what?
Open
communication
between
us is
crucial.
Once you
receive
the
copy,
you will
need to
make the
final
payment
and
review
the
copy.
What if
I want
some
changes
made?
If any
revisions
are
necessary,
they are
made
promptly!
A
revision
request
may be
made
within
the
following
10
working
days
of you
receiving
the
copy,
while
the
project
is still
fresh in
my mind.
If I
don't hear from you in that time
frame, I will assume you are
happy.
One set
of
revisions
are
included
in your
initial
quote,
not
based on
a major
change
or new
direction.
If I
live in
New
York,
can I
hire
you?
Yes! The
beauty
of
having a
digital
office
means
that I
can work
with
clients
worldwide.
We can
effectively
interact
via
phone
conference,
instant messaging (GoogleTalk™), and
email.
How you
can
write
about my
industry?
As a
professional
copywriter,
research
is a
vital
part of
what I
do.
Before I
even
begin
writing,
I spend
considerable
time
looking
into
your
company
and
industry.
I love
to
learn!
What if
I need
my
existing
copy
re-written.
It’s
just ..
blah!
Can you
do that?
Yes! I
often
get
asked to
edit &
polish
content.
The
editing
process
is often
subtle,
but
effective.
I edit
content
that is
boring,
stuffy
or
mechanical,
and
create
interesting,
compelling
and
focused
copy!
What is a email drip campaign?
And do I need one?
An Email Drip Campaign is a
succession of emails
automatically sent to your
clients on a scheduled basis, in
order to effectively inspire
them! Emails are prepared in
advance and go out at timed
intervals until the series is
completed.
If you're in business, then yes,
it's a great idea! As a
copywriter, I am able to write
the content for these emails.
Do I own
all
rights
to the
copy?
Once you
receive
the
copy,
and
payment
is made
in full,
you own
all
rights
to the
copy. I
respectfully
reserve
the
right to
include
a copy
of the
content
in my
portfolio(s),
and to
use it
on my
web
site(s)
as I see
fit.
I'm curious about why you use
an old typewriter for your
branding ... do you actually use
it?
Do I use it for
work? No. I type
as fast as I
think, and
there's no way
it could keep up
with me! <smile>
I often get
asked about the
Remington Rand
typewriter. I
bid on it at a
local auction,
and won the bid
for $45! It
was the obvious
choice to use as
the branding for
Imagine/Write.
Why? Because to me, the
imagery of the
Remington Rand
signifies an old
school approach
to writing.
Although an
antique, the
typewriter makes
me think of
being authentic.
There is so much
history behind
it too! As a
woman, I am very
proud to
remember the
women who
changed the face
of our economy
... with a
typewriter!
The
invention
of
the
typewriter
started
a
new
industry,
creating
incredible
economic
&
social
changes!
In
the
year
1870,
the
female
employment
rate
was
only
4.5%.
And
by
the
year
1930
it
was
95.6%!!
My model is a
Remington Rand
Deluxe Model 5,
and it originally sold for $54.50.
Why do you call
yourself a
'Boutique'
Communications
company'?.
Imagine Write
Communications
is a small
exclusive
business. We
offer customized
services, and
serve each
client
personally. We
cater to the
small to medium
business. We
consider
ourselves a
specialty shop
because we
specialize in
organic writing
+ design,
crucial elements
of the online
industry.
