I wanted to create a definitive list of relevant copywriting jobs or at least, fields, for freelance copywriters. Initially, I tried my hand at guessing what those niche markets would be. I made a random list based on the types of copywriting jobs that prospects were looking for me to handle. To stroke my ego, I wanted to see how close I could get to what’s really out there. I didn’t do too badly. I was surprised to learn, however, that pharmacy, insurance, and finance were not among the most requested fields.
At any rate, based on some fairly time-consuming research, I was happy to learn that the actual demand far exceeds my original list of 10 niche markets. I thought 10 may be pushing it in light of the economic downturn. I was really wrong.
So here’s my list. In the interest of full disclosure, I will admit, I sort of cheated a little with my list because I wanted to make it 21. Therefore, you’ll notice I combined many related niches. 21 just sounds more marketable to me, than, believe it or not, 29. So I went with 21. Okay, so sue me!
Now, without further ado/adieu, you will be happy to know that there is actual demand out there for talent in the following copywriting niches (NOT GENERAL WRITING) – actual copywriting (marketing):
- Website/Landing Page
- Technical and Engineering
- Diet
- Health and Wellness/Fitness
- Spanish
- Green, Organic, Natural
- Blogging, Social Media
- Travel
- Ecommerce/Mobile/Apps Ad copy/Marketing Technology
- Edu Market (Education)
- Fashion/Music
- SEO
- Computer Tech
- Online Store and Catalog
- Email Marketing
- Article Marketing
- Video/Audio
- Gaming
- Medical
- Web Content
- Products
There is a market for virtually every type of copywriter known to mankind. Find a niche in which you feel comfortable writing and go for it. You can even try to become the “go to” freelance copywriter for that market and send out a press release letting the businesses in that industry know about you. Start building a reputation for yourself in that market!
Happy Writing,
Stacey
The Copywriter’s Highway to Success
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