Comments on: How I salvaged my failing SEO copywriting business

By: Klein Media

Klein Media — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:44:58 +0000

Great website thank you!

By: Marianne Foscarini

Marianne Foscarini — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:59:12 +0000

Great article, Derek. Thanks for sharing. Turning away clients is a huge obstacle for most of us. Learning to trust your instincts is good. But developing a proper marketing plan is better. And “just doing it” will hone those instincts and provide more potential customers to choose from. Thanks for the push to get back on track!

By: Kevin (UK-based copywriter)

Kevin (UK-based copywriter) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:16:49 +0000

Congratulations on getting yourself back on track Derek.
However, just out of interest, what kind of marketing did you specifically do?
Direct mail? Email? Cold calling? Content marketing? SEO?
And what type of clients did you specifically target? (Obviously not low grade ones.)

By: Herman Jooste

Herman Jooste — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:13:50 +0000

Hi Derek, I have been there and have worked those same hours. It got to a stage where I had a lot of work and no money. Earlier this year I revamped my business model, got rid of all my small clients (I more than tripled my pricing), and have more work than ever from clients that pay. I am still struggling with the burnout. I still work insane hours and my family thinks I am a stranger. Worst of all I feel guilty if I take a time out.

By: Katherine Andes

Katherine Andes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:58:33 +0000

Thanks, Derek, for sharing your story and your human-ness. I can’t imagine 14-hour workdays. I’m glad you’re finding that balance is rewarding.

By: Christian

Christian — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:41:23 +0000

Nice article Derek and thanks for the warnings. I’m no quitter so I hope business will go up again soon. Finally one comment, from The Netherlands your website is not reachable, is that correct? I see a Apace 2 Test Page.

By: Sian Killingsworth

Sian Killingsworth — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:31:23 +0000

Great article. One of my clients is a business coach, and what you’ve written here is what she says too. I would love to know what those client red flags are… Thanks!

By: Courtney Ramirez

Courtney Ramirez — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:02:38 +0000

Derek – I could have written this myself (hopefully) one month into the future. I have been working like this for seven years, and although my prices have increased I am still struggling to set limits on my time. This weekend is my revamp and streamline – thanks for the inspiration!

By: Debi

Debi — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:15:28 +0000

Hi Derek –
Read your article on my Work Anniversary Day – which couldn’t be more apropos!

Thank you for sharing your experiences and your thoughts on creating balance between your work and personal life.