{"id":12075,"date":"2021-07-27T16:10:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T14:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=12075"},"modified":"2022-09-05T19:25:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T17:25:05","slug":"digital-copywriting-vs-seo-writing-is-there-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/seo-blog\/digital-copywriting-vs-seo-writing-is-there-a-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Copywriting VS SEO Writing &#8211; Is There A Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_656847229-e1627394981392.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing - seo writing\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_656847229-e1627394981392.png 680w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_656847229-e1627394981392-600x401.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Content creation is a very important part of digital marketing. It\u2019s also common knowledge that Internet users will not discover your business when browsing the internet unless you put content together.<\/p>\n<p>Content is the dynamic force behind all effective digital marketing campaigns, including search engine optimisation (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns as well as social media marketing (SMM). Each piece of content that is created signals a new opportunity for your business to connect with potential customers.<\/p>\n<p>Not all formats of content creation are created equally, however. There&#8217;s content writing, but there&#8217;s also copywriting for digital marketing. While both are made use of in digital marketing campaigns, they have starkly different purposes. If you utilise digital marketing in order to promote your business, you should learn the nuances that distinguish content writing from copywriting.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the difference between digital copywriting and SEO writing? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>A deeper look at copywriting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/why-you-should-master-digital-copywriting-to-make-your-content-stand-out\/\">Digital copywriting<\/a> is defined as strategically creating content in order to build brand awareness as well as ultimately prompt consumers to take a specific action \u2014 most likely, this is associated with a purchase. It is also termed as persuasive writing for this very rationale.<\/p>\n<p>Online copywriting can cover a variety of projects, and it can take many forms. This depends on your company and product.<\/p>\n<p>Copywriters mainly focus on projects such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email,<\/li>\n<li>Web pages,<\/li>\n<li>Landing pages, and<\/li>\n<li>Video and audio scripts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is just a very small instance of the long list of projects copywriters may work on.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SEO Writing: What is it all about?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If ever there\u2019s a field of marketing which is a mystery for many, it\u2019s the vast field of SEO. SEO, or search engine optimisation, is a field where you focus on the best practices which assist your content rank well on search engines like Google, Bing as well as others.<\/p>\n<p>So what \u2013 exactly &#8211; is SEO writing?<\/p>\n<p>SEO writing, or on-page SEO, is a kind of writing where you focus on creating content which is both search engine and user-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>One error that many content creators make is to concentrate on creating content that is search engine friendly as well as neglect the user experience. These are black hat SEO techniques which will not get you anywhere. Some bad SEO practices include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keyword stuffing,<\/li>\n<li>Cloaking, as well as<\/li>\n<li>Buying backlinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>White hat SEO (the good kind) involves the creation of digital copywriting with the user in mind.<\/p>\n<p>The chief focus of SEO copywriting is to create content which is not just informative but is also designed in order to be easily discoverable by search engines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-video align_none ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Vimeo video player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/267558540?autoplay=0&loop=0&autopause=0&color=00adef&portrait=0&byline=1&title=1&controls=1&muted=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"w-video-icon\" style=\"font-size:1.5rem;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);color:#fff\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>Copywriting vs. SEO Writing: The main differences<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have a very good idea of what digital copywriting and SEO writing are, we are able to zoom in on the chief differences. This will assist you as a marketer to know which kind of copywriting for digital marketing is needed for a particular project.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Consumption<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The biggest difference between online copywriting and SEO writing is the way in which the writing is consumed.<\/p>\n<p>You could say that both types of copywriting for digital marketing are optimised to meet the reader or consumer where they are. <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/crucial-steps-to-boost-your-wordpress-seo-learn-more-in-this-article\/\">SEO<\/a> writing meets them on a webpage, while online copywriting may meet them on a TV commercial, printed ad, or the product labelling.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, both types of writing may be consumed online, and generally, SEO writing is far more comprehensive and can be observed in longer-form content such as articles and blog posts. It seeks to answer a question that your potential customers might be having.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, digital copywriting happens in a specific brand voice you use when talking about your product and its benefit.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Target audience<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Another big difference between online copywriting and SEO writing is the audience that each kind of writing is aimed for. SEO writing is chiefly crafted for individuals who are at the top of the funnel\u2014those who are still investigating a particular problem.<\/p>\n<p>However that is not to say it is only used there. It is also utilised at every other level of the funnel in order to draw in people to your products as well as services.<\/p>\n<p>Digital copywriting, on the other hand, is mainly aimed at leads that are already warm and are leaning towards buying or even ready to buy. Good examples of such marketing collateral are landing pages and sales pages\/letters.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where can I study digital content writing and SEO writing? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to study digital content writing and SEO writing then you should really check out our Digital Copywriting Course. Follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/courses\/digital-copywriting-and-content-marketing-course\/\">link<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with the Digital School of Marketing<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Our accredited\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/courses\/national-diploma-of-copywriting-course\/\">National Diploma in Copywriting<\/a>\u00a0awards students the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to burst onto the digital marketing scene as qualified, exceptional content developers. If you\u2019d like to find out how our DSM learning process works, contact us today and we\u2019ll talk you through it!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/courses\/national-diploma-of-copywriting-course\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11369 size-shop_single\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Copy-Writing-600x96.jpg\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing - CopyWriting\" width=\"600\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Copy-Writing-600x96.jpg 600w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Copy-Writing-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Copy-Writing-1024x164.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Copy-Writing-768x123.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Copy-Writing-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_justify\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2\" href=\"#enquiry\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Enquire Today<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_6caa4608 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Blog Categories<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_5cd26a65\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-1\"><a href=\"\/blog\/content-marketing\/\">Content Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-2\"><a href=\"\/blog\/digital-marketing\/\">Digital Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-2\"><a href=\"\/blog\/cyber-security-blog\/\">Cyber Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-2\"><a href=\"\/blog\/graphic-design-blog\/\">Graphic Design<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-3\"><a href=\"\/blog\/public-relations\/\">Public Relations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-4\"><a href=\"\/blog\/seo\/\">SEO<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-5\"><a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-marketing\/\">Social Media Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-5\"><a href=\"\/blog\/web-design-blog\/\">Web Design<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_6caa4608 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">You might also like<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"w-html\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/social-media-marketing-blog\/zero-moment-of-truth-benefit-social-media-marketing\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Use the Zero Moment of Truth to Benefit your Social Media Marketing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/digital-marketing-blog\/your-complete-guide-to-ppc-marketing-basic\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Your Complete Guide to PPC Marketing Basics. 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