Comments on: Freelance copywriters and IT: Can’t we all just get along? https://seocopywriting.com/copywriters-and-it-departments/ SEO Copywriting Training and Content Writing Tips Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:43:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Heather Lloyd-Martin https://seocopywriting.com/copywriters-and-it-departments/#comment-7112 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:43:21 +0000 http://www.seocopywriting.com/?p=16645#comment-7112 In reply to Mike.

Good point, Mike. Just because someone works with computers doesn’t mean they know SEO. SEO is definitely a specialized skill set… :)

]]> By: Mike https://seocopywriting.com/copywriters-and-it-departments/#comment-7111 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:50:24 +0000 http://www.seocopywriting.com/?p=16645#comment-7111 There are a great number of IT folks I know who haven’t the slightest clue how SEO works, so definitely be sure to get technical with your IT guy before letting him into your site (and risk a catastrophe)!

]]> By: Heather Lloyd-Martin https://seocopywriting.com/copywriters-and-it-departments/#comment-7110 Fri, 31 May 2013 21:19:51 +0000 http://www.seocopywriting.com/?p=16645#comment-7110 @Katherine, I think that most people – but especially the “behind the scenes” folks – could use a bunch more “thank yous” in their lives. It’s amazing how two simple words can make a huge difference.

Besides, you know your stuff (and know it well!) I bet that the IT folks pick up on that immediately! :)

THANK YOU for your comment! ;)

]]> By: Rakesh Thakre https://seocopywriting.com/copywriters-and-it-departments/#comment-7109 Fri, 31 May 2013 10:46:17 +0000 http://www.seocopywriting.com/?p=16645#comment-7109 I totally agree with Allen. For getting the work done professionally we need educated and skilled SEO and writing professionals.

]]> By: Katherine Andes https://seocopywriting.com/copywriters-and-it-departments/#comment-7108 Fri, 31 May 2013 02:59:28 +0000 http://www.seocopywriting.com/?p=16645#comment-7108 I used to really dislike most IT folks. Mainly because when I was first starting out and hungry for clients, a few of them talked their bosses out of hiring me. It took a long time to get over that. Now I have a much better relationship / respect for IT types and they seem to respect me as well. Often I can be the translator between them and the client … they appreciate that. Your last two points are especially good, Heather. I thank IT guys constantly along with a lot of praise …

]]> By: Heather Lloyd-Martin https://seocopywriting.com/copywriters-and-it-departments/#comment-7107 Thu, 30 May 2013 18:01:42 +0000 http://www.seocopywriting.com/?p=16645#comment-7107 In reply to Allen.

Great point, @Alan! I love your analogy! I know that many copywriters are intimidated by IT because…well…it’s IT. They figure that an IT professional would automatically “know SEO.” But that’s not always the case…

I know only one other person who (successfully) straddles IT and copywriting. You must be an extremely talented and smart person – I know my friend is!

Thanks for your comment!
:)

]]> By: Allen https://seocopywriting.com/copywriters-and-it-departments/#comment-7106 Thu, 30 May 2013 17:51:32 +0000 http://www.seocopywriting.com/?p=16645#comment-7106 As a copywriter and IT consultant, I straddle the line in the sand.

Your post is spot on – especially the part about IT techs do not know it all. That is a common misconception when dealing with an IT professional.

IT is a huge field with defined areas of expertise. A programmer may not necessarily know how a server OS operates. Assuming that all IT professionals have an all encompassing knowledge about technology is like assuming a family doctor knows everything about the heart, lungs, ear, nose and throat, etc.

There are specializations in IT just like any other profession. You can educate an IT professional about SEO and how it works with copywriting.

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