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[iwisuccess]

I'll make it short - what interview questions are "must" when hiring sales copy writer or web content writer? Please, help

[Kyle Tully]

Originally Posted by iwisuccess

I'll make it short - what interview questions are "must" when hiring sales copy writer or web content writer? Please, help

The first question should be... "are you a sales copy writer or a web content writer"

[k0zm0zs0ul]

Originally Posted by iwisuccess

and the second "Are you sure?"

Lol... good question!

[Raydal]

Originally Posted by iwisuccess

I'll make it short - what interview questions are "must" when hiring sales copy writer or web content writer? Please, help

1. How long have you been copywriting?
2. Do you have a portfolio I could look at?
3. Do you have references I can talk to?
4. Will you write my copy or do you use junior writers?
5. Have you written for my market before?
6. What is your present schedule like? How long before I see the first draft?
7. In what form will I receive the copy, text document or HTML?

.. there you have a start.

-Ray Edwards

[iwisuccess]

That's a great list. I would also like to know some more specific questions I would need to ask to get, should we say, "assurance" that the person is reliable or get an idea on the quality of work he/she does upfront? I mean looking at previous works is good, of course, but how can I be sure I will be receiving the same of better quality every time I order? Thanks! (I know there are no silver bullets, and I will eventually have to try )

[Raydal]

Originally Posted by iwisuccess

That's a great list. I would also like to know some more specific questions I would need to ask to get, should we say, "assurance" that the person is reliable or get an idea on the quality of work he/she does upfront? I mean looking at previous works is good, of course, but how can I be sure I will be receiving the same of better quality every time I order? Thanks! (I know there are no silver bullets, and I will eventually have to try )

There are no guarantees of quality you'll receive, but most copywriters
have a 'review / rewrite' period where they will work with you just
in case the copy doesn't convert well out of the starting blocks.

For example, my standard is 45 days after delivering I would work
with the client to make adjustments if necessary. For my higher
paying clients I give more time for obvious reasons.

You may find this report helpful:

http://www.webcopy-writing.com/howto...copywriter.pdf

-Ray Edwards

[thegoddessofeleven]

Originally Posted by Kyle Tully

The first question should be... "are you a sales copy writer or a web content writer"

LMAO! I almost choked on my Gobstopper.

[Ojami]

Originally Posted by thegoddessofeleven

LMAO! I almost choked on my Gobstopper.

More than a Gobstopper worth of truth in that, though.

In the past, I've tried to use some of my best content writers to do sales pages - with disastrous results.

The psychology of selling is something that few people can masters. Which is of course why good sales copy writers are paid buckloads of cash for what they do.