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Conversion copy for landing pages, ads and email — trained in Copyhackers frameworks.

$45/hr
Starting rate
<24h
Match time
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Overview

What a copywriter actually does.

A copywriter writes conversion-focused copy for landing pages, ads and email — trained in direct-response frameworks like those from Copyhackers, not just brand storytelling. ViaHourly copywriters are matched by format, since a high-converting ad headline and a persuasive landing page require different muscles.

Copywriters vetted on real conversion results, not just writing samples
Matched by format — landing page, ad, or email specialization
Comfortable running structured A/B testing on copy variations
No long-term contract — scoped per page, campaign, or ongoing support
The problem

Why teams hire a copywriter.

Landing pages converting below benchmark

Traffic arrives but doesn't convert, and no one's sure if it's an offer, copy or design problem.

Ad copy blending into the feed

Ad creative gets ignored because the copy doesn't stop the scroll or speak to a real pain point.

Email copy reads like a newsletter, not a sale

Campaigns go out but rarely drive the click-through or purchase they're meant to.

In-house team lacks direct-response training

General marketing writers are skilled at brand voice but not conversion-focused frameworks.

The fix

What ViaHourly delivers instead.

Conversion-focused landing pages

Copy structured around proven direct-response frameworks, not just brand messaging.

Scroll-stopping ad copy

Headlines and hooks written to interrupt the feed and speak to a specific pain point.

Sales-driven email copy

Campaigns written with a clear single call-to-action instead of a generic update.

Direct-response training applied

Copyhackers-style frameworks (like the 4Cs and value proposition ladders) applied to every piece.

Illustrative example
"Our landing page had decent traffic and a conversion rate we knew was underperforming. A rewrite around a clearer offer moved the needle in the very first test."
Growth marketer, DTC brand

Illustrative example based on the kind of outcome clients in this situation typically describe — not a quote from a specific customer.

Our process

How you hire a Copywriter.

  1. 01
    Submit brief

    Tell us the scope, tools and outcome you need from your copywriter.

  2. 02
    Review matches

    Our team hand-picks a shortlist based on skills, industry and availability.

  3. 03
    Kickoff call

    Meet the expert, align on the plan and start tracking hours.

  4. 04
    Iterate & scale

    Extend, pause or expand — always at the same hourly rate.

Scope of work

What's in scope for a copywriter.

Responsibilities
  • Landing page copywriting and structure
  • Paid ad copy (Google, Meta, LinkedIn)
  • Email campaign and sequence copywriting
  • Value proposition and messaging development
  • A/B testing copy variations
  • Sales page and offer copywriting
  • Voice-of-customer research to inform messaging
Core skills
  • Direct-response copywriting frameworks
  • Conversion-focused landing page structure
  • Ad copy hook and headline writing
  • Email sequence and campaign strategy
  • Voice-of-customer research
  • A/B testing methodology for copy
Tools & software
Google DocsUnbounce / WebflowKlaviyo / HubSpot (email)Google Ads / Meta Ads ManagerHotjar (for VoC insight)Copyhackers frameworks
Use cases

How businesses put a copywriter to work.

Landing page conversion rewrite

A copywriter rewrites an underperforming landing page around a clearer value proposition and single CTA.

Ad copy testing set

Multiple headline and hook variations are written for a structured ad testing calendar.

Sales page for a product launch

A full long-form sales page is written using voice-of-customer research from existing buyers.

Industries

Who hires copywriters on ViaHourly.

EcommerceSaaSStartupsCoaches
Expected ROI

Rewriting an underperforming landing page around clear conversion frameworks commonly lifts conversion rate meaningfully within the first test cycle, without any change to traffic spend.

Pricing expectations

Copywriters start around $45/hr. Landing page projects typically run 10–20 hours; ongoing ad and email copy support runs 5–15 hours a month.

FactorIn-house hireViaHourly
Conversion focusBrand-voice generalist writerDirect-response trained specialist
Testing cadenceAd-hoc, when time allowsStructured variation testing
CostIn-house copywriter salaryHourly, scoped to the project
Cost comparison

See what you'd save vs. hiring in-house.

$75,000
$45/hr
15 hrs
Annualized cost
Full-time employee$105,000
ViaHourly expert$35,100
$69,900
Estimated savings per year (67% less)
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