The Pepperstorm Blog
A well-maintained blog with regular, engaging content is the cornerstone of any successful website. So here’s ours.
We share copywriting advice, tips on how to improve your SEO as well as innovative social media strategies.
SEO In 2021: What Does Google Have In Store For Content Creators?
Although 2020 was a garbage fire of a year for a number of reasons, one thing’s for sure: we all spent a hell of a lot of time sitting in front of our computers. Content creators all over the world saw a huge uptick in engagement and impressions with their creations,...
Why Simple Copy Is (Usually) The Best Copy
We’re sure you’ve heard the old adage ‘less is more’. Well, ironically, that’s a little bit of an oversimplification! Less is not more, because that would imply ‘more’ is better. It’s not. Less is better. Less is optimum. Unfortunately, that’s not catchy enough to...
UK vs. US English: How Does This Affect SEO?
Many people are under the mistaken impression that the UK and the US speak the same common language, namely the Queen’s English. For anybody who’s tried to navigate between the two tongues, this is demonstrably false. Lift vs. elevator, sidewalk vs. pavement… That’s...
Crowded Industry? How To Write Website Copy That Outshines Your Competitors
We all know that tacky talent show called The Voice (you’ve probably found yourself watching it at some point out of sheer desperation), where the judges swivel in their oversized chairs when they hear a voice that catches their attention. The show should actually be...
Introducing PepperStorm’s Website Content & SEO Audit
If you’ve spent any time at all in the digital sales realm, you’ve probably heard about SEO (search engine optimisation) and how important it is for your business. Here at PepperStorm, we specialise in SEO. We know it like the back of our collective hands, and we’re...
Can I Publish Another Site’s Post On My Blog?
They say that there's no such thing as a new idea. Everything under the sun has been done, and will be done again. So there's no need to wrack your brains trying to come up with new content for your blog every time you sit down to post. Chances are, someone's already...
Outsourcing Your Business’s Copywriting? Here’s How To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck!
Not all of us were born with quill in hand. Although most of us write in some form or another every single day, writing is an art. It takes time, skill and focus to do well. As a business, you know you need strong copy out there on the internet, lending authority and...
5 Tips On Sales Copywriting
We’ve all been on the receiving end of the ‘second-hand car salesman’ pitch. Chances are you weren’t even buying a car. That wild-eyed faux enthusiasm can rear its desperate head anywhere there’s money to be made or clients to convert – and that includes the online...
How To Find Your Writing Voice
Whether you’re a novelist, a songwriter, a poet or a blogger, the question remains the same: how do I find my writing style? In other words, what is my voice? ‘Voice’ is quite a hard thing to define, especially as we associate it with something audible; the written...
The Power Of Positivity In Your Copy
It’s a sad fact that no one likes a pessimist. Not even the pessimist themselves. It’s also a sad fact that pessimism hasn’t been the greatest selling tool, historically. In fact, just talking about pessimism is probably putting you off reading the rest of this...
How To Find The Right Copywriter For Your Business
Not all copywriters are born equal. And not all will be equally good for your business. But a strong copywriter can make all the difference for your online presence. So how do you scour the sea of writers out there and find the perfect fit for your company? A lot of...
5 Blog Formatting Tips To Help Your Audience Digest Information
Despite a writer’s best intentions, blogs can sometimes be intimidating for readers. Insurmountable walls of text rise up out of nowhere. Points and takeaways are twisted and convoluted to the point of indecipherability. Jargon and industry speak fortify the post with...