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Byron D.

Durban, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
19 jobs

Hi There, Thanks for stopping by my profile! I'm a full-time freelance writer with a passion for crafting engaging words. I've written content across several industries, including personal finance, the stock market, Forex trading, real estate, and technology. I understand the best practices for on-page SEO and how to produce quality content. I'm familiar with many different tools, including several SEO optimization tools. Let's connect and discuss how I can take care of your writing needs! PS: I am a native English speaker.

  • Copywriting
  • Ad Copy
  • Content Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Website Content
  • Website Copywriting
  • Blog Content
  • Article
  • Creative Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Writing
  • Email Marketing
Cynthia P.

Durban, South Africa

$10/hr
4.0
2 jobs

Copywriter | Website, Email, SEO & Conversion Copy I help brands turn visitors into leads and customers with clear, conversion-focused copy. I create website copy, landing pages, email campaigns, long-form content, and brand messaging that connects with audiences and drives results. I have a degree in Brand Communications and Copywriting, with award-recognised campaign experience. I have worked with childcare marketing businesses, AI education platforms, and tech brands to write copy that is human, strategic, and focused on real business goals. I also optimise content for SEO to improve visibility and reach the right audience. Let’s chat about your project and how I can help you achieve measurable results.

  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Brand Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Blog Writing
  • Website Copy
  • Email Marketing
  • On-Page SEO
  • B2B Marketing
  • Technical Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • SaaS
  • Website Content
Ayanda Z.

Durban, South Africa

$10/hr
4.2
5 jobs

Objective I am a dedicated and motivated individual who is able to take on challenges. I have an engaging personality with a can-do attitude. I aim to be efficient and effective in all the duties I take on. I adapt quickly to different paces of work. I am seeking stability, growth and a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills.

  • Online Chat Support
  • Audio Transcription
  • Customer Experience
  • Proofreading Feedback
  • Video Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Academic Transcription
Thobile M.

Durban, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
19 jobs

I love to tell stories. I love plots, scenes, and characters. My artistic aim is to be an effective and engaging writer, no matter the niche. I am also an expert proofreader and editor because I can hear sentences. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa with majors in Psychology and Philosophy.

  • English
  • Book Editing
  • Writing
  • Anthropology
  • Essay Writing
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Proofreading
  • Mental Health
  • Education
  • Canva
  • AI Content Writing
Shaeel P.

Durban, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Creative and formal writer, Flexible to any number of hours at any time to the client's needs. Extremely adaptive to meet any standards required with NO use of AI. - Expert in Amazon KDP editing, formatting, and self-publishing. - Expert in historical knowledge such as the Dark Ages, ancient Japanese history, American, African, and more. - Experienced writer for novels, nonfiction eBooks, and short stories since 2022. - Experienced world-builder, expert in lore writing, world depth, and character traits. - Experienced blog writer. - Well-equipped in topics such as psychology, finance, productivity principles and habits, and more. - Script writer in many formats for shorts or videos that can lengthen to an hour or longer. - Podcast research and content writing. - Script writer for explainer videos, storytelling videos. - Content writer. - Game mechanic tester, campaign writer, and editor for RPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons as well as digital games. I've also written numerous Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. My skills developed with my experience allowed me to balance game mechanics, item/weapon rarities, main and side quests, and character stats. Let's talk more if you want a whole new world! It'll help you forget the one we're currently in! For administration, I am an expert in Google Docs and Microsoft Office, with full-on experience for the past four years. I am certified in Excel allowing for the highest quality of data handling across all Office and Google platforms. I am looking forward to working with you!

  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Proofreading
  • Blog Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Novel Writing
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Personal Administration
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
Kamohelo O.

Durban, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I write cold email sequences that get read, clicked, and answered. My work is built from cold email copy across 4.6M+ sends, 200+ campaigns, and 21 institutional clients. Top campaign analysis shows 80-93% open rates, 7%+ click rates, and 14-25% positive reply rates from highly regulated B2B audiences. Most cold email fails because every follow-up is just a softer version of the first pitch. My approach is different. Each email has a specific persuasion job: - Email 1 creates problem recognition - Email 2 qualifies the right contact - Email 3 gives the prospect a useful tool or insight - Email 4 adds market or business context - Email 5 closes respectfully without sounding desperate That structure comes from tested persuasion principles, then gets refined with step-level campaign data. The goal is not more words. The goal is a campaign where each step earns the next reply. I can help with: - B2B cold email sequences - Existing sequence audits and rewrites - Subject line and CTA strategy - Apollo, Instantly, Smartlead, Lemlist, Mailshake, HubSpot, and Outreach formatting - Financial services and SEC/FINRA-aware copy - SaaS, agency, professional services, recruiting, IT/MSP, and local service outbound Important scope note: I own strategy and copy. I do not position myself as a deliverability engineer. If you already have sending infrastructure, I can plug into your system. If you need full-stack setup, I can write the sequence and coordinate with your technical or sending team. If your current outbound is getting ignored, send me the sequence. I can usually tell where the structure is leaking within one read.

  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Website Content
  • Content Creation
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Lead Generation

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