Fact. Every business needs a kick-ass website content writer (yes, yours too).
From small startups to international corporations, everyone needs clear, concise web content optimised for search.
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That's because strangers from all over the world will visit your website 24/7 to discover more about you and your product or service.
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In other words, a good website is one heck of a calling card.
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Your visitors will linger if:
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They understand how you can help them
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They want to know more
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They feel some kind of connection with you
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And they'll be off like a shot if your website bores, confuses or underwhelms them.
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All of which means that your content needs to be clear, persuasive, and so perfectly in harmony with your audience's desires that they want to tattoo your URL onto the inside of their eyelids.
And that's why you need a freelance website content writer.
Is this the same as a freelance website copywriter?
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Not quite. When you book me as a website content writer, my services include:
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Blogs
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Product page copy
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Case studies
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FAQ lists
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'How-to' guides and tutorials
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Staff profiles
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Company news
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Website content writers are here to make the words on your website work harder than a cat with a pack of prawn crackers.
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​GREAT WEB CONTENT WRITING CAN:
​Get your customers onside quickly.
Explain complex products and services so that anyone can understand them.
Optimise your content for search.
Keep people interested while you're fast asleep.

Hi, I'm Mike. I'm the guy people turn to when they need content for their website and want more 'zig-a-zig' than 'ah'.

'But can't I just get AI to give me killer web copy?'
Nope!
Dream on!
Lazily uploading reams of unedited AI text risks undermining any authority you have.
AI is getting better every day – but you still need an experienced eye to know what 'good' looks like.
Sure!
If you think a rewrite based on everything else ever written is the route to orginal content!
If you're determined to save a few £££ and go down the AI route, I can knock C3PO's copy into shape for you. Ask about my AI editing services.
"Exceeded all expectations"
"Mike is really easy to work with. He listened to all my needs, made sure I was 100% happy – and the whole experience exceeded all expectations."

Poppy Phillips, founder –
Poppy Design
Book me in. You're in good company...
Did you know?
88%
of website visitors will never return if your site is poor.
So get content that rocks.
5.9
is the number of seconds a user
spends on an average site.
So don't be average!
70%
of websites lack a
clear call to action (CTA).
So be clear. Crystal.
How it works: what happens when you get this guy for professional content writing
Website projects can be taxing. Bring a proven web content writer in and get off to the best possible start.
1. We'll nail the perfect brief
3. Killer copy – just for you
I'll write my socks off, with your goals, audience and tone of voice in mind.
2. Like your competitors – but better
Let's not shy away from the genius of others. We'll see what's working and ramp it up a notch.
4. A comprehensive round of revisions
Need me to tweak the hell out of anything? Ask away! It's included in the fee.
What is the cost of website content writing in 2026?
What UK copywriters charge per day, according to the 2025 ProCopywriters survey.
£250 – £2,000+
To answer the $64,000 question – it's not going to cost $64,000!
I work with small business founders, marketing teams of mid-sized companies and top teams within large corporations.
No matter who you are, price is going to be a factor. It would be wrong to try and pull the wool over your eyes and suggest that good web content is cheap, because it isn't.
Investing in a website content is a big decision, and if you want it done properly... it takes time.
While my rates are not low, I definitely love to provide great value.
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Every quote is tailored to the needs of the client – and every client request is different.
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So I can't state that "every FAQ section is £600" or "every blog is £250" any more than Nike can say "every pair of trainers is £75.99." It depends on what you're looking for.
However, I can share some ballpark figures:
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Blogs – from £250
Product page copy – from £150 per page
Case studies – from £250
FAQ lists – from £250
'How-to' guides and tutorials – from £200
Staff profiles – from £200
Company news – from £300
Every project is priced according to the time I anticipate it will take to research, write and check the copy I provide.
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For that reason, a reasonably simple blog post requiring just an hour's research might cost £250. A much longer one that requires days of prep, interviews and lots of SEO work would be significantly more expensive.
What affects the final price for website content?
Does the size of a business affect the price of content writing?
Yes – sometimes. That's because different-sized businesses have different requirements – and budgets to match.
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For example, a small startup may think that spending £2,000 on writing 5 blog posts is expensive – so they may want to make a few compromises.
A larger organisation may not flinch at 3 x that – because they understand the value of these posts and appreciate the time it will take a seasoned content writer to do a great job.
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Part of the process is understanding your expectations. Corporate clients tend to expect a lot more, such as longer onboarding sessions and more revisions.
Smaller firms, such as SME web content clients and new SaaS businesses, are often in the market for something lean and affordable.
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Remember that well-written, strategically planned website content may last you several years – with minimal upkeep required. Plus, it's live 24/7, 365 days a year! The money you invest today can reap serious rewards.
Check out my post on copywriting freelancers vs agencies if you're wondering how the two compare.
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How much should a content writer charge?
Tricky! There's no right or wrong answer here.
Let's assume the writer is bringing more than basic writing skills to the table, and will be advising on strategy and SEO, too.
We'll make some further assumptions as well. Your writer:
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Is provided with a good list of keywords
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Understands what you do pretty quickly
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Has a reliable and available contact at your business to liaise with
And they don't have to:
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Spend more than one day getting to know you, your goals and your customers
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Provide more than one round of revisions
Applying that to the latest ProCopywriters data, therefore, you could expect to pay:
Low-end quote (junior writer): £250/day
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Medium quote (average writer): £480/day
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High-end quote (senior writer): £800+/day
Why choose me as your web content writer?
Website content writing at the bottom end of the food chain is fast being fulfilled by AI. The world has changed: fact.
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If that works for you – go for it! But if you care about your content, prefer something 100% original, and want someone to help you create (or follow) a unique brand voice, AI isn't the answer.
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You can pick up a cheap web content writer who'll do a bit of keyword research and hand over some generic copy for peanuts. But is that going to be the best advert for your business?​
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Probably not.
Writing is what I do for a living. And I lean on more than 20 years of experience to help me do it.
It's process-driven, sweaty work full of wild ideas, abandoned drafts, fussing over the right words, saying things out loud to assess the rhythm – and maybe even a tear or two.
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It's something you definitely don't want to go through twice. Far better to get it right first time – by hiring someone who knows what they're doing.
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Wondering about the process? Here's some insight into how long it takes a copywriter to write a website.
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What is conversion copywriting?
Many clients today ask about conversion copywriting – a subset of website copywriting, rather than website content writing. In simple terms, it's all about using words to convert visitors into customers. Here are 3 ways I do it:
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1/ Agitating the 'Itch'
I create compelling copy that shows how your business answers a specific problem – this has the edge over fluffy content or jargon-packed waffle.
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2/ Strong social proof
I'll find ways to make your reviews and case studies shout about your brand. When people see others benefiting from your product or service, they become more inclined to follow.​
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3/ Clear and persuasive CTAs
Keeping visitors focused on a single important action is key. Many writers miss this and allow visitors to wander – which can be fine on homepages, but serve as a kind of all-day travelcard on product and landing pages.
"Full of great ideas... amazing copy!"
"It's rare to find someone who truly wants to help your business grow, but Mike is that exception. Full of great ideas, he has helped with amazing email and website copy."

Any Brann, founder, Synaptic Potential
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Find answers about why people choose me, my strategy and more...
Why should I choose you as my website content writer? Writing for websites keeps me busy for about 60-70% of the average working week (the rest is split between other types of copywriting work – things like landing pages, brochures and so on). So working as a website content writer is the bulk of what I do. I've been a professional content writer for numerous different businesses, from ambitious startups to medium-sized firms. I write web copy for large corporations, too. As for the subjects – it's an eclectic mix. My professional copywriting services have helped everyone from property companies to creativity consultants; graphic design houses to packaging specialists; software companies to art collection platforms. If you're wondering how I can write high quality content for such a diverse range of clients, the answer is that everything comes down to a great brief and some research. I will work with you during discovery to learn about exactly what you do – and identify what you need for your website or content marketing. It's a two-way process, and together we will get to the finish line. If your sector is so utterly confusing that I don't feel up to writing copy for your website, I'll say so. There are plenty of web content writers around, and if you need a specialist you can often find one.
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What happens after I book you in as my website content specialist? The process when you hire me as your freelance content writer for web projects typically looks something like this: 1. A client (either UK-based or from overseas seeking an international copywriter), gets in touch with either a rough or a very clear idea of what they need in terms of their web content writing. They ask about my availability and fees. 2. If I'm available and they want to book in my content writing services, we'll have a phone or Zoom chat to identify the client's precise requirements. Once I know what you want, we can agree on a brief and a timescale for deliverables. 3. I send out a detailed questionnaire to help me understand what I am writing about. I need to know your goals, your USPs, who your customer is (target audience) and the intent behind the copy you need. This goldmine of information will help me to write your web content. At this stage, we can also look at websites of other brands that you like and discuss the right tone of voice for your business if needed. 4. Further discussions by phone/email will fill in any gaps, such as what keyword research you have done or require, how SEO-optimised you'd like the site to be and more. 5. Once your web content has been filed, you'll have the chance to ask for revisions – the specifics of which are different in each case. If you need a writer for website projects of any kind, why not get in touch?
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To what extent will you strategically plan out my web content? When you hire me as your UK website copywriter (it's semantics I admit, but web copywriting isn't technically the same as web content writing), I'll take time to plan everything out so we have a route map that is based on logic, your goals and the reader journey. Then I'll deliver the copy for your web pages that I feel is right for your business – based on our original brief and my many years as a writer. I will also have an eye on what I can do for you in terms of search engine optimisation (SEO), and provide you with wireframes (simple web designs) to take to your designer. Experience counts for a lot, and I'll work as efficiently as possible when I write – and plan – content for you.
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What's the difference between a website copywriter and a web content writer? It depends who you talk to! Some say "none", others see a clear distinction. I'd say that website content writing was the 'lesser' of the two disciplines and better describes the work of a blog writer, say, than someone hired to come up with a meticulously crafted home page or other critical web page. I see website copywriting as having quite 'scientific' undertones: it's very carefully created and purposeful work that sells, convinces, engages and more. Often, the most valuable website copywriting on a site will be the hero section on your homepage. It might only be 30 words, but it may have taken two days to get right.
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Does search engine optimization factor into your website content writing services? Most of the time, yes. Occasionally, a client has no interest in SEO, so I won't spend time on something they don't want/need. Why would a business owner ignore SEO? One example is that their site has a very low domain authority, it's in a highly competitive marketplace, and all of their new leads come from emails or LinkedIn messages. Their website, then, is more of a 'validation tool' that they can direct potential clients to once they have made a connection. Their site could theoretically scoop up some organic traffic with a robust SEO strategy, but they just don't have the time, budget or inclination. If you're 100% happy that all your site visitors are coming from other channels that you control – and you're OK with that – why worry?
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What kind of web content writing do you do? I handle all aspects of web content writing, from conception to delivery. My website writing services include: * About page writing and products/services/benefits descriptions * Blog writing (including blog content strategy planning) * Case studies * Company reports * FAQ writing These are distinct from my website copywriting work, where I handle full site strategy and planning, include copy and CTAs. Why not get in touch to get a tailored web quote?
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Do you do website content writing for startups? I do if they have an appropriate budget. I know that funds are tight when starting out, but thinking you might be able to get a seasoned writer to create all your content for a few hundred pounds is a little misguided. Creating even basic content foundations for a website will take me at least a couple of days. So no matter how much I like you or your business, I'm not going to be able to help if you're hoping to entice me with £40 and a packet of Woodbines. If you want a website you can be proud of that helps sell your fledgling brand, 4-5 days' writing work is pretty much the minimum. If funds are super-tight, download my free homepage checklist and have a crack at creating your website yourself. You'll find a link to it on my homepage.
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If I ask you really nicely, will you write my website content for free? Unlikely.
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This guide to website content writing was last updated on April 7, 2026. For current project availability, contact me.
Is your website content earning its keep?
Many business owners already know that keywords play a big part in Google ranking.
But how does ranking work? In simple terms, Google reads your text, assesses the content, and works out whether you are a financial services product, a fashion website or something else.
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Google also forms an opinion about the quality of your website, based on multiple factors, including website structure, loading speed, internal linking, images and the number of links from other websites to your site (backlinks).
The better Google perceives your site to be and the more relevant you are to the keyword being searched for, the higher you'll rank.
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What your website content writer can (and can't) do for you
A website content writer can only influence Google to a certain degree.
SEO (search engine optimisation) has multiple moving parts, and few (if any) web writers will get involved in technical SEO details such as robots.txt or sitemaps. These are the domain of dedicated SEO experts.
However, using a combination of experience and tech tools, a good web copywriter can work out what keywords you should be trying to rank for.
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These aren't always as obvious as they first appear, and require an understanding of your business, your competitors and your audience's search intent. You also have to be mindful of how Google operates.
This page, for example, is mostly about website content writing because Google seems to interpret 'web content writing' and 'web copywriting' as different things. So my homepage is optimised for the latter and I've tried not to mention that term too often here.
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How to use keywords to improve your SERP (Search Engine Results Page) performance
The skill of a web writer is to use an appropriate number of keywords (current best practice is to aim for a density of around 1% or less) without making them stand out or interrupt the flow of the copy.
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If you want to give this a go and attempt to rank for more keywords, start by using some free keyword research tools, such as the ones at wordstream.com.
You'll quickly spot some opportunities. And if you're in quite a niche market and tread carefully, you should expect to see positive results in your search engine rankings within a few months.
Check out these blog posts for extra thoughts, tips – and the occasional moment of waffle:
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