In the two years I've been freelancing, I've created custom web content (including marketing info and articles), refined existing content for SEO, and created landing / sales pages for clients.
Prior to freelancing, I was paid by employers to create advertisements, brochures (copy and layout), newsletter content, training materials, and correspondence.
Recent projects of mine include web copy for an industrial construction machine parts shop and social media packages for a local SEO firm.
Please see in-line attachment below for an example of a blog post I've written.
"Surviving the Season Without Gaining Weight
Americans gain anywhere from one to ten pounds during the holiday season, typically between November 1st and Dec 31st. The primary reason for this is cultural: many family traditions involve rich foods, sedentary habits, and pleasurable self-indulgence.
While it's unclear whether our traditions are rooted in our genetic code (thanks to epigenetics) or our enduring love of gravy, one thing is sure: People who currently have heart disease, or who are at risk of developing it, need to practice awareness of their eating habits during this time of year.
The weight gain that occurs over the holiday season is not typically lost in the following year, and these pounds add up year after year. This phenomenon is currently contributing to the nationwide obesity problem. Two-thirds of Americans are obese - not just overweight, but obese, which leads to a long and growing list of health problems.
So how can you break the cycle? Simple. Don't get excited about the artery-clogging recipes headed your way.
A study completed in 2009 by the University of Chicago compared the holiday eating habits and food responses of conscientious eaters versus those given liberty to indulge.
When the otherwise nutritionally-aware dieters were encouraged to visualize the rich foods that would be present at the upcoming holiday meal, their ability to resist those foods practically vanished. These subjects, the study found, experienced an "hedonic response" - a pleasure response to these foods that did not go away.
Without prior visualization of the holiday feast, however, other dieters' pleasure response was brief. The non-dieters, with or without exposure to the idea of rich foods, displayed a pleasure response with a sharp peak that then diminished over time - meaning, while they may have initially thought the chocolate rum cake sounded delicious, they were able and willing to restrain themselves from over-indulgence in unhealthy foods.
Why is this important to potential and current sufferers of heart disease? Weight management is an integral part of preserving your heart health, and many heart disease patients also have diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol. Making intelligent food choices is therefore essential for your ongoing health and quality of life.
When confronted with the idea of holiday food, it can be difficult to stick to your resolve. You can control your cravings, however. Instead of drooling over rich foods you shouldn't eat, focus on how satisfied and proud you'll feel enjoying guilt-free, delicious foods.
The most important part of holiday gatherings is not the food, but the togetherness. Enjoy being around your family and friends, and make healthy choices when it's time to eat. You're bound to enjoy your holidays much more when you focus on what's really important."