Web Design AND Copywriting?

I always offered the content since it is nearly impossible to get it (or quality content at that) from clients, but this made my copy writing service look like an included feature of my basic website design proposal. I suggest outlining a basic web design project and then listing out additional features. Highly suggest project-based fees instead of hourly rate. You could even make an online form on your website that lets users click the package and add-ons they want.

Hi Ashley Shay, you're right that copywriting certainly is one of those tasks that always seems to fall on designers because many clients don't realize how important it is. It's vital for the success of SEO efforts, which in turn helps get the site found on search engines. And if that happens, the site could be seen as a greater success - and perhaps that would lead to more business, recommendations, and positive word of mouth for you from your client.

But you need to decide how much it's worth to you. Consider adding content creation as an added service to the list of tasks you'll be responsible for. If your client balks at the add-on price, you can explain why creating content needs to be done with case, SEO, and so on. But if you enjoy it or want to improve upon your copywriting, it can be a good opportunity to learn about the client, their products and services, the industry, and more. But just be clear where your efforts will end. (If you set up a blog for the client, for example, you won't be posting great articles for them every week unless you get paid to do so.)

Oops. I meant to comment instead of answer. Is there a way to delete your own posts? :(

Ashley, I know this post is a bit old, and also that the internet is full of opinions, but... It would seem as if the leading opinion on the web is that design devoid of content is empty decoration: https://twitter.com/zeldman/statuses/804159148

http://uxmyths.com/post/718187422/myth-you-dont-need-the-content-to-design-a-website