I understand and support the goal of search engines - to help members of the public find the quality information they are looking for.
Consequently, I write good copy. I don't need SEO tricks because my writing and tagging are relevant. My sentences are straightforward AND nuanced, like conversation, and therefore engaging. That clarity coupled with engagement keeps someone on your page - and keeps the spiders coming back.
STRENGTHS
* EDIBLE CODE -- I can look at your code and help you evaluate whether or not a search engine spider will want to read it.
* DIY -- I can help fill your blog or website with good content to get you started, and teach you to use a CMS system for maintenance
* REWRITING -- If you currently buy articles, I can re-write them so they're meaningful to an English-speaking reader. If you have content that needs to be fine-tuned and improved, I can help polish it with the emphases you desire.
* SEO -- I understand most any topic and can identify and expand upon keywords in a way that meets parameter and remains interesting
* WRITING/AUTHOR COACHING -- You may want me to write for you, or you may just need some coaching to help YOU get over whatever blocks interfere with your output. Either way, even if you're a bit muddled in your concept but think you have a great idea, I can help you sort it out.
* NATURAL PRODUCTS BACKGROUND -- I can create product descriptions that meet FTC's green-claims guidelines and help your business improve its sustainability profile.
* NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCE -- I have a background in both charitable/non-profits and for-profit businesses and can structure language with an eye to the goals and responsibilities of both. This includes both grant-writing and value-add propositions when creating proposals.
* BUSINESS CONSULTATION -- Any website designed for commerce has a goal and an objective. My business-planning background can help you identify whether your objectives for your site will get you to your goals. If you don't know the difference, you might find my perspective of use!
* POLICY/PROCEDURE MANUALS -- I can systematically examine a process and develop a manual to describe it. In the course of that work, if I identify vulnerabilities (legal, business, insurance risk) I will comment on those if you request it.
BACKGROUND -- A passionate reader since the age of 3, I have read encyclopedias (scientific and conventional) and many of the Great Books, as well as numerous texts from other cultures. I have run my own businesses in the US since 1986, and participated in a wide variety of industries including building, trucking, food, agriculture, finance, computing, packaging, human-resources management, and hospitality. I currently do product-related commerce in the UK, Canada and the USA.
I am 52 years old, operate my own businesses, and enjoy seeing others succeed. I enjoy the possibility of working with other cultures in other parts of the world and am excited to be in this new marketplace.