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Dr. Michael Wourms

Colman Copywriting Fees -
Business & Personal Copywriting

Copywriting Service:  Schedule of Estimated Costs

Fundraising/Sales-Letter       $4,000 - $12,000+
Direct-mail package, lead generation $4,000 - $  8,250+
Direct-mail package, mail order   $4,250 - $15,500+
Fundraising package – house file $3,200 - $  6,400+
Fundraising package – acquisition $3,600 -  $  7,200+
Telemarketing Script $    800 - $  2,000
Renewal Series $2,400 - $  5,200
Blanket renewal insert   $3,200 - $  3,600
Self-mailer    $3,200 - $  7,600
Postcard or double postcard     $1,480 - $  3,400
Brochure   $   800 - $  1,600/page
Newsletter $    800 - $  1,600/page
Feature Story $      .75 - $ 1.00/word
Press Release (1-2 pages)    $    800 - $   1,400
Website – home page $ 1,200 - $  2,000
Website – other pages $  1,200 - $  2,400/page
Email, short copy $  1,800 - $  3,200
Email, long copy $   3,200 - $  6,400
e-zine ad $      800 - $  2,800
Landing page $ 1,500 - $  4,000
Microsite $  4,000 – $  8,000
Copy critique $      800 - $  2,400
   
Online Copywriting Services and Packages

Microsite - $4,000 - $8,000
A long-copy dedicated Web site designed to sell a product – such as a newsletter, e-book, or conference directly.  The online equivalent of a 6 to 8-page sales letter.

Long-copy landing page -- $2,400 - $6,400
Abbreviated version of the microsite.  The online equivalent of a 2 to 4-page letter. 
Used for b-to-b offers and products that require less description (e.g., software).

Short-copy landing page -- $1,200 - $3,200
Similar to a short-copy landing page, but with even less descriptive product copy; a page designed primarily as an online reply form where the visitor can either order the product or (if lead generation) request a free white paper or other information.

Long-copy e-mail -- $3,000 - $5,600
An e-mail designed to sell a product directly by driving the recipient to a landing page. 
The online equivalent of a 3 to 4-page sales letter.

Teaser e-mail - $800 - $2,400
A short e-mail designed to drive the readers to a microsite or long-copy landing page where they can order the product.  The online equivalent of a ½ to 2-page sales-letter.

Lead generation email -- $ 800 - $2,800
Similar to the teaser e-mail, but the purpose is to drive the readers to a landing page or transaction page where they can request a free white paper or other information.

Online e-mail conversion series - $ 800 - $2,000
A series of follow-up e-mail messages, sent via auto responder, designed to convert an inquiry into a sale.
Online ad -- $ 800 – $2,000
A 100-word classified ad to run in an e-zine and drive readers to a microsite or landing page.
“Mail order” package #1 -- $8,000 - $16,000
Everything you need to sell a newsletter or other product online; includes a microsite or long-copy landing page with two different leads to test, three teaser e-mails, or three online ads. 
Microsite - $4,000 - $8,000
A long-copy dedicated Web site designed to sell a product – such as a newsletter, e-book, or conference directly.  The online equivalent of a 6 to 8-page sales letter.
Long-copy landing page -- $2,400 - $6,400
Abbreviated version of the microsite.  The online equivalent of a 2 to 4-page letter.  Used for b-to-b offers and products that require less description (e.g., software).
Short-copy landing page -- $1,200 - $3,200
Similar to a short-copy landing page, but with even less descriptive product copy; a page designed primarily as an online reply form where the visitor can either order the product or (if lead generation) request a free white paper or other information.
Long-copy e-mail -- $3,000 - $5,600
An e-mail designed to sell a product directly by driving the recipient to a landing page.  The online equivalent of a 3 to 4-page sales letter.
Teaser e-mail - $800 - $2,400
A short e-mail designed to drive the readers to a microsite or long-copy landing page where they can order the product.  The online equivalent of a ½ to 2-page sales-letter.
Lead generation email -- $ 800 - $2,800
Similar to the teaser e-mail, but the purpose is to drive the readers to a landing page or transaction page where they can request a free white paper or other information.
Online e-mail conversion series - $ 800 - $2,000
A series of follow-up e-mail messages, sent via auto responder, designed to convert an inquiry into a sale.
Online ad -- $ 800 – $2,000
A 100-word classified ad to run in an e-zine and drive readers to a microsite or landing page.
“Mail order” package #1 -- $8,000 - $16,000
Everything you need to sell a newsletter or other product online; includes a microsite or long-copy landing page with two different leads to test, three teaser e-mails, or three online ads. 
Website package #2 -- $5,800 -  $10,600
A small business or single product line Web site consisting of a home page and 5 to 10 additional pages.
Ongoing site copy maintenance – 15% to 20% gross sales
For a royalty of gross sales, I remain on call to make minor tweaks and updates, and provide new test versions, at no additional fee.  Copywriting of major new tests and versions may be including, depending on our agreement. 

 

Terms
Most sales and fundraising letters will also incur a $.01 to $.05 per piece or 1% to 20% of gross commission on sales generated through my copy.  Exact commission (if any), pricing and terms will be finalized with signed contract and may impact price thresholds listed above.
Signed agreement (provided by Colman Communication) required for all jobs.  Copywriting fees are payable 50% in advance, balance upon delivery.  Copy critique fees are payable in full, in advance.  All revisions must be assigned within 30 days of receipt copy.  Two rewrites are made free of charge unless the revision is based on a change in the assignment made after copy is submitted.  Listed fees are guidelines only.  Call today for a prompt price quotation on your specific assignment. 
Note:  This fee schedule current as of May 2009 and valid for 90 days from date of receipt.  Be sure to call for current fee schedule when ordering copy or consulting service.