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, 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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