I'd be crazy not to optimize the copy, for sure. I even mentioned that I would be doing so in an earlier comment I wrote here yesterday. I still don't feel that my original sentences were "wrong" per se but they were detracting from the original purpose of the post if they're attracting all the attention. And luckily, I've been doing this long enough that I was able to hit my sales goal even if that means I couldn't convert you. It just means I've got more work to do to become that good!
So thank you for taking time out of your day to share your thoughts. It's much appreciated! Have a good day!
I understand your point of view, truly. But I disagree with the premise that because I have used that phrase we have to throw the baby out with the bath water. Essentially, the point of copy is not to follow each and every grammar rule. It is to make sales. Nothing more, nothing less.
I would assume it's because the water decreases the friction needed for the jigger (the 12 year old in me thinks that's a funny word) to move across the non-level surface.
I double-checked for you. Ultimately I think I was right not to submit this to Show HN since it links to a blog post. According to the HN guidelines, it wouldn't meet the criteria for Show HN based on that fact. But I got a chance to refamiliarize myself with the guidelines so thanks for mentioning this!
That's the thing: the copy does not need to demonstrate perfect grammar. All that matters is that the copy results in sales. Although I do realize that some may disagree with that sentiment. To each his own!
I'm glad you mentioned that. Might be necessary for me to optimize this post.
Basically, one of the huge problems I heard over the years was that founders wanted to write their own website copy. Or at least, their budgets necessitated that they did. However, once they did that, they weren't sure what was and wasn't working on their websites as far as copy goes. So they came to me for advice. I'd say about 75% of the people I talked to were in this bucket.
The other 25% wanted to hire a copywriter to actually write it. For the majority of founders, that option was not only cost prohibitive but also required more work in their eyes than writing the actual copy.
It sounds to me like what you're in that 25%. Would you agree with that assessment?
In regards to the custom copy, it would depend on which sections of your website needed the most TLC. But as a ballpark, you're looking at half a page.
Hey, I get it. I totally understand if writing "there was an overwhelming feeling" seems more correct to you. But my goal is to relay a message as I hear it from the target audience which explains a lot of those strategic choices I made in the blog post (trust me, me and Google spell check were good friends throughout the writing process). But I try not to use Google spell check like it's a God. More like a helpful angel on my shoulder.
I've got to say it's a good thing that I'm not hired to write blog posts. Thanks for sharing your opinion! Every critique helps to build valuable skills.
"Hosting a racially segregated performance where people with the wrong racial background are specifically told that they are not welcome flies directly in the face of that commitment."
Couldn't agree more. If the races were reversed, there would be outrage. I understand the sentiment of wanting to put on a performance that elevates your culture. But that doesn't give anyone the right to discriminate against others, not matter how well intentioned.
Has that not been the message we've been shouting to white supremacists for years (albeit in a much more subdued form)?
So thank you for taking time out of your day to share your thoughts. It's much appreciated! Have a good day!