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If you're here, you've probably heard the word COPYWRITING a lot of times - to the point that you're tired of hearing it.

But what if I told you that a lot of young Nigerians are making 6-figures monthly without their degree and it's all because they learnt a high-income skill. Copywriting is one of them.

What is copywriting?
Simply put, it's selling using words.

Think of it this way.

If you had to talk to the opposite sex and you had no clue who they were, except you were raised in a cave, there's a way you'd talk and behave.

For a lot of guys, they'd try to be sleek and smooth with words, gentleman style. For ladies, they'd turn ON their feminine charm. Copywriting isn't any different.

The only difference is that the OPPOSITE SEX happens to be your CUSTOMERS.

You want them to fall in love with the message you've crafted for them in that advertisement or sales pitch, enough to buy from you.

It's not poetry. It's not content writing. It's writing that CONVERTS as SALES.

Many billion dollar companies employ copywriters to write their newsletters, advertisements and product descriptions. That's right, Coca-Cola, Ferrari, Apple!

I'm sure you're thinking
What's so special about copywriting, is it not just to write words?

Well. If you check the average annual salary of copywriters, you'd know it's a skill not many have been able to crack or understand

Check the average salary of Nigerian copywriters here
http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=158&loctype=1&job=48&jobtype=3

Bear in mind that that's just an average and some top Nigerian copywriters make millions monthly.


So, let's recap.

- Copywriting is selling using words
- It is not just about writing English sentences.
- The purpose of copywriting is to sell or convert customers.


In the next class, we'd be discussing the types of copywriting and the different levels copywriters work to earn money.

Go and create your own post and add your own value. Don't be lazy.

Bensondrums:
You can DM me on WhatsApp on 08093799442.... There's an ongoing class for beginners on my WhatsApp group page... All u just need is a smart phone and data

Depends on the platform you start with. I'm using Canva App for all my designs.

It works well on phone and laptop and very beginner friendly.

uncleFola:
Would love to learn graphic design boss

How possible to learn remotely??

Awesome! Took a while to respond

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When you marry, you'd discover a new YOU don't worry.

40fy:
That's just me!!

I did this long before I designed the Ice Cream poster. These aren't fakes.

If you're a beginner and want to get that boost in your design experience with Canva, I'd be creating more posts here and expect you to reach out to me somehow.

Or use PhotoRoom App to remove backgrounds. You can get it on PlayStore.

studentpreneur:
There's also another hack to remove backgrounds from stock photos.

Visit www.remove.bg

Because I want you to leave with much value, here's a post I made a while back on 5 Top Websites You Can Steal Quality Stock Photos for Absolutely Free

You should check it out if blurry images have been a major flaw with your design.

https://www.nairaland.com/7108666/5-top-websites-steal-quality

Thanks boss!

blazingblender:
Make sense

You see.

That smartphone you hold in your hands and slide in your pocket or purse is a supercomputer.

It now depends on how you use it.

Some days ago, I decided to replicate a design on my phone using my go-to app, Canva. I was literally on my bed and was able to create a design most people would assume I used Photoshop or Adobe for.

As a growing graphics designer, I've come to the conclusion that

Graphics Design is 80% designer and 20% tool

Because it doesn't really matter how sophisticated the tool you use is. Imagine I didn't use laptop software and still pulled this off.

If you'd love to know how I did it, gain access here. I'd invest all I know into seeing you grow.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Zl4TyHymqLrbTdFWmai0G1lPdRg8MVWYFN5Q4n0b0s/edit?usp=drivesdk


What do you think about this design?

Be careful what you wish for

40fy:
Body count doesn't interest me. Matter of fact, I love it when the number's high!!

No brother. Invest into learning how to make some for yourself. The economy is getting less favourable and depending on people for dough isn't a good game plan.

toyini1234:
I was wondering if you could help me with some money

Better change your mentality and brace up.

Do you have anything you're doing besides medicine? If no, figure it now.

NasCarter:
I am a 28yo medical student still in 400L and i am feeling like i am too old..

Got your mail, can you resend?

neutralmind:
Keep it up

Bluehost? Which one?

AMI3:
Web hosting

What affiliate program are you working with?

AMI3:
I join affiliate program with different products at my disposal but how do I generate traffic for the product is the issue.

Any solution?

Are you just testing this website. It looks like it needs some work and why are the prices in dollars and not naira?

Tinder01:
Josidelonlinestores.com that is the url.

You're welcome

nicho450:
Thanks for sharing

Yes, I've got a few. I design using Canva and trust me, I've been able to create cool designs using simple tricks and improvised techniques.

I don't even know Photoshop.

Alexgeneration:
Thanks for these.

You've got other hacks or sites ?

If you're like most undergraduates at home, you're probably folding hands, checking your calendar every day, praying ASUU calls off the strike.

But if you're like the few smart brains, you'd accept the fact that they don't care about your future and use your blood and sweat to make sure your time at home is not wasted.

The easiest way to do that is by picking up a skill and mastering it.

If you're lost as to what skill to go for, this old post of mine will help you

https://www.nairaland.com/7086364/what-skill-currently-learning-fetch

Now. How can you learn and master a skill the right way?

1. EXHAUST FREE RESOURCES

Google is your friend. Once you've chosen a skill you'd love to learn, visit www.google.com and feast on every free resource you can find.

This could be free e-books, blog posts, free webinars, etc.

Don't forget YouTube. You'd easily understand the premise of any skill by just searching it up on www.youtube.com.

Another trick I've found helpful is social media. Once you've chosen that skill, identify experts in the game. For instance, if you chose sales & marketing, you'd want to follow Ronald Nzimora or Toyin Omotoso on Twitter.

How does that help? You'd gain access to their wisdom for free and will be able to fine tune what pops up on your feed to match the skill you're learning.


2. PRACTISE. PRACTISE. PRACTISE.

Now you've gained some footing, your next move is to apply the little you've learnt no matter how small.

For instance, if you wanted to learn content writing, you should make an attempt to create articles or blog posts of your own after consuming free resources on how to go about it.

Knowledge has no value if it doesn't birth action.


3. EXPLORE PAID TRAININGS

Yes. Free stuff is limited. You'd never master any skill fast enough if you YouTube it all day long.

Why? Paid trainings come with better guidance and information that you may not find for free.

For instance, if you want to learn copywriting. A paid training will often come with sales scripts you can easily replicate and even a support group to keep you on track.

No free training will answer every challenge you'd face when learning a skill.

You can check out these websites for courses.

Udemy
I've paid for courses on this website, from as little as N5,000 to as high as N10,000. It's trusted and has millions of people learning online daily.
www.udemy.com

Coursera
www.coursera.org

Skillshare
www.skillshare.com


There are other trainings offered by Nigerian experts that I can vouch for but can't share here. If you're curious to know them, let me know in the comments.

If you can't invest money to learn a skill, go do something else.


4. REINFORCE YOUR MINDSET

You've got to think different. Like a millionaire and not a poor church-rat.

When your friends are wasting time on movies, you should be working tirelessly to master your skill of choice.

Why? Because it can potentially earn you more money than the job your degree will provide.

Get these books
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Millionaire Booklet: How to Get Super Rich by Grant Cardone
10X Rule by Grant Cardone

Or any other book on mindset from a reliable author.


So. That's a wrap. I can't answer every question here, but that is what the comment section is for.

If you found this helpful, let me know. If you have any question, I'd love to help. Cheers to a better brighter YOU!


Studentpreneur.

How I make money online:

I create designs on the side while expanding my affiliate marketing business

There's also another hack to remove backgrounds from stock photos.

Visit www.remove.bg

studentpreneur:
If you're new to design, there's a simple hack that can take whatever you'd be creating from ugly to top quality - you've seen other people use it and ignored.

It is this same hack that big boys in the graphics design game use mercilessly.

What's the hack?
Good, relevant pictures

That's right.

With a very good image, you can get other parts of your design wrong and still get away with it. Crazy, but true.

You can get beautiful stock photos online. The best ones I've seen are from Shutterstock but they're not for free.

Fortunately, there are many free options up for you to exploit. You can check:

Pexels
www.pexels.com

Pixabay
www.pixabay.com

Nappy
www.nappy.co

Unsplash
www.unsplash.com

Freepik
www.freepik.com

If you're new to design, there's a simple hack that can take whatever you'd be creating from ugly to top quality - you've seen other people use it and ignored.

It is this same hack that big boys in the graphics design game use mercilessly.

What's the hack?
Good, relevant pictures

That's right.

With a very good image, you can get other parts of your design wrong and still get away with it. Crazy, but true.

You can get beautiful stock photos online. The best ones I've seen are from Shutterstock but they're not for free.

Fortunately, there are many free options up for you to exploit. You can check:

Pexels
www.pexels.com

Pixabay
www.pixabay.com

Nappy
www.nappy.co

Unsplash
www.unsplash.com

Freepik
www.freepik.com

great, what's unique about thrift clothes?

Dolcilicious:
I’m a fashion designer and I sell thrift clothes too (this is new though)

Still expecting your mail

nicho450:
Ok. No issues

Follow me, so you can easily keep up with my activity here. I've responded to your mail.

nicho450:
Thanks. I just did

Okay, send me a mail request. Let's talk better

Making more room for you because you seem interested in your business

nicho450:
There are some that are more than half the price

Send me a mail request

maybet081:
online store that sales fashion wears.

Okay this is good. Is the discount half the original price?

For you to use discount as a leverage, it must be a very good one. N1,000 to N900 may not make people consistently patronise you.

nicho450:
We have discount for all our products.

Example, what you get from mtn for 1gb at maybe1000, you get from us at lower price

What do you sell?

Tinder01:
How about e-commerce business?

Okay, cool. The problem I have with people into this business is the fact that they don't have any leverage.

Like. If people can do this on their own, why should they patronise you?

I can comfortably recharge on my own and do other things as well. Do you have an extra edge for people that come through you?

If you can answer that well, you'd get more customers.

nicho450:
Airtime, data, tv subscription, electricity, waec pin, neco pin etc