Hi. I write words that sell. 

Web copy is your online salesperson. 

Landing pages, sales pages, emails, brand voice style guides.

I help you sound like you on the page…

but as if you were  a professional conversion copywriter.

Yeah, that’s a thing.

You can’t get your website finished started without content.

Business Owners

Need website messaging that sounds authentic and converts, but don’t have a few hundred extra hours to learn conversion copywriting. 

Web Agency Owners

Can’t get amazing client projects into the design and development stage because they’re lacking  words from clients.

My specialty is bringing these two worlds together.  

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James Thole: Web, Landing & Email Copywriting Services

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What can I do for You?

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Website Copy

Conversion website copy compels visitors to take action. Let visitors know they’re in the right place and you’re the right solution by using… the right words! 

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Boost Conversions with Persuasive Website Copy

If you’re going to be sending emails to customers or prospects make sure they add value. The more emails that get opened and read the greater the chances of conversion. 

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Voice Guides

Define how your copy looks, sounds, and reads, so your brand voice stays consistent no matter the format. The easiest way to train new team members.

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Landing Pages

If you build it they will come. SEO rich landing pages help your prospects find you. Convert on the page or lead them to the good stuff (your website).

Reduce Your Bounce Rates

Have website traffic but nobody is sticking around?

Lots of companies with amazing services and products lose customers on their site because they’re not using the right words.

The right words are written with maximum clarity, speak to your customers pain points, and show them why you’re the best solution.

Show don’t tell. If they can see it they’ll stick around. Conversion copy is engineered to do that.

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The word on the street

“I’ve worked with James on dozens of projects. James has written a number of websites and many long form SEO articles for our agency. He is an excellent writer, prompt, responsive, and a joy to work with. I highly recommend working with him.”

Victor Thomas

Founder & Owner, Thomas Digital

“James did an amazing job capturing my voice while writing a new website for my practice. He asked all the right questions and helped me clarify my messaging in a way that spoke to my patients and highlighted not only what my methodology is, but why it works so well. James is professional, easy to work with, and makes the process of getting the right words for your website painless. Hire James, you’ll be happy you did.”
Robin Reynolds

Founder & Owner, Robin Reynolds RD

“James is an exceptional copywriter! He’s been working with our agency for several years now and the quality content he creates for our customers is truly impressive. He is professional, responsive, and always puts everything into projects. I highly recommend James!”

Jonathan Patton

Founder & Owner, JM Online

“James was exceptionally professional and very helpful. I was impressed with his ability to conceptualize and converse about industry-specific concepts and create content understandable by the public. James produced the content on schedule and I will utilize his services again.”

Ryan Roth

Founder & Owner, Clear Stone Medical Center

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