← All courses
Available now

Web Copywriting

Write clearer, more persuasive digital copy for websites, landing pages, emails, ads and online campaigns.

A practical course for business owners, marketers, freelancers and content creators who want to write clearer, more persuasive digital copy for websites, landing pages, emails, ads and online campaigns. Built in the Marketing Academy read, reflect, practise format for Australian small businesses.

What you’ll learn and practise

  • How to understand the audience, purpose and action behind a webpage
  • Practical methods for structuring clearer web copy
  • How headlines, introductions and calls to action work together
  • Ways to craft value propositions and calls to action
  • Key principles for applying persuasion ethically
  • Ways to adapt tone while preserving brand consistency
  • How to use AI as a writing partner without losing your voice
  • Practical approaches to editing, reviewing and publishing web copy

What's included in Web Copywriting

7 practical modules
From foundations to publishing, structured for the way people actually work.
Written lessons and exercises
Short, focused reading you can apply straight to your own copy.
Examples, templates and checklists
Briefs, page structures, CTA formulas and a final web-copy check.
Built for Australian small businesses and marketers
Calm, practical guidance — no hype, no exaggerated promises.

Course curriculum

Module 1.Getting Started

6 lessons

Set the foundations: what web copywriting is, what good copy is meant to do, and the simple rules and mind-mapping habit that make writing faster and clearer.

  • 1.1What Is Web Copywriting?8 min
  • 1.2Core Goals: Engagement, Clarity and Conversion8 min
  • 1.3When Is Advertising Text Effective?9 min
  • 1.4Key Strategies to Maximise Advertising Impact12 min
  • 1.5Before You Write: 5 Rules to Never Break10 min
  • 1.6The Foolproof Method: Mind Mapping8 min
View module overview

Module 2.Know Your Audience

12 lessons

Understand who you are writing for, how they see themselves, and how to position your offer so the right people feel seen.

  • 2.1Understanding Your Audience8 min
  • 2.2Buyer Personas and Segmentation8 min
  • 2.3Customer Journeys and Stages of Awareness9 min
  • 2.4Empathy Mapping8 min
  • 2.5Positioning and Value Propositions8 min
  • 2.6Finding Your Unique Angle8 min
  • 2.7Crafting a Strong Value Proposition8 min
  • 2.8Standing Out in Saturated Markets8 min
  • 2.9Brand Voice and Tone7 min
  • 2.10Finding Your Brand Voice8 min
  • 2.11Adapting Tone for Channels8 min
  • 2.12Staying Consistent8 min
View module overview

Module 3.Writing for the Web

22 lessons

Learn how to write the pages a website actually needs — home, product, landing, about, contact — with headlines, CTAs and microcopy that convert on any device.

  • 3.1Writing Copy for Different Web Pages8 min
  • 3.2Homepage Copy9 min
  • 3.3Product and Service Page Copy10 min
  • 3.4Landing Page Copy9 min
  • 3.5About Page Copy8 min
  • 3.6Contact and Support Page Copy8 min
  • 3.7Persuasive Writing and Psychology8 min
  • 3.8Key Psychological Triggers8 min
  • 3.9Principles of Persuasion9 min
  • 3.10Ethics in Persuasive Writing9 min
  • 3.11Neuromarketing Tips, Reviewed Carefully9 min
  • 3.12The Power of Free and Emotional Language8 min
  • 3.13UX Copy, Microcopy and Readability8 min
  • 3.14Writing with Layout in Mind8 min
  • 3.15Headlines, Subheadings and Bullet Points8 min
  • 3.16Using Numbers and the Why Effect8 min
  • 3.17Calls to Action That Convert8 min
  • 3.18CTA Placement Strategies8 min
  • 3.19Mobile-First Copywriting8 min
  • 3.20Readability on Small Screens8 min
  • 3.21Colour, Layout and Contrast8 min
  • 3.22CTA Placement and Visual Hierarchy8 min
View module overview

Module 4.Content Marketing and Strategy

17 lessons

See how content and copy work together to build trust, tell stories your customers can see themselves in, and move people through the buying journey.

  • 4.1Content vs Copy8 min
  • 4.2When to Use Content and When to Use Copy8 min
  • 4.3Tools That Support Content Marketing8 min
  • 4.4Building Trust Through Content8 min
  • 4.5Understanding Sceptical Buyers8 min
  • 4.6What Buyers Are Afraid Of8 min
  • 4.7Being More Than Just Online7 min
  • 4.8The Power of Recommendations8 min
  • 4.9Customer Reviews and Trust9 min
  • 4.10Strategic Web Content9 min
  • 4.11Mapping Content to the Customer Journey9 min
  • 4.12Blog Posts, Landing Pages and Email Sequences10 min
  • 4.13Optimising Content for SEO and Engagement10 min
  • 4.14Storytelling That Sells10 min
  • 4.15The Customer as the Hero10 min
  • 4.16Real Customers, Real Stories10 min
  • 4.17Writing Story-Driven Web Copy10 min
View module overview

Module 5.Tactics, Tools and Technology

16 lessons

Everyday best practices, how to use AI as a writing partner without losing your voice, and the SEO copywriting habits that still work in 2025.

  • 5.1Copywriting Best Practices9 min
  • 5.2The Do's of Web Copywriting9 min
  • 5.3The Don'ts of Web Copywriting9 min
  • 5.4What Works Now10 min
  • 5.5Copywriting and Content Best Practices10 min
  • 5.6AI and the Future of Copywriting10 min
  • 5.7What AI-Powered Copywriting Is10 min
  • 5.8Benefits, Limits and Ethics of AI10 min
  • 5.9AI + Human: Better Copy10 min
  • 5.10Using AI Tools Wisely10 min
  • 5.11The Future of AI in Copywriting10 min
  • 5.12SEO Copywriting Essentials10 min
  • 5.13Writing for Humans and Search Engines10 min
  • 5.14Keywords, Meta Descriptions and Readability10 min
  • 5.15Meta Descriptions Without Keyword Stuffing10 min
  • 5.16SEO Copywriting Tips That Still Work12 min
View module overview

Module 6.Testing, Refining and Publishing

16 lessons

Turn copy into a repeatable workflow — test what matters, edit with confidence, and publish web copy you're proud of.

  • 6.1Optimisation and A/B Testing9 min
  • 6.2What A/B Testing Is and Why It Matters8 min
  • 6.3What to Test10 min
  • 6.4Metrics That Matter10 min
  • 6.5Continuous Improvement9 min
  • 6.6Final Check Before Publishing9 min
  • 6.7The Copywriting Workflow9 min
  • 6.8The Copywriting Process: From Brief to Publish10 min
  • 6.9Audience Research9 min
  • 6.10Drafting and Editing Techniques9 min
  • 6.11Peer Review and Final Checks9 min
  • 6.12Publishing With Confidence9 min
  • 6.13A Quick Recap of Best Practices8 min
  • 6.14Where We're Heading: The Future of Web Copy8 min
  • 6.15Staying Current, Staying Creative8 min
  • 6.16Final Thoughts8 min
View module overview

Module 7.Templates and Checklists

6 lessons

Reusable starting points for briefs, page structures, calls to action and a final web-copy quality check.

  • 7.1Using the Web Copywriting Brief Template6 min
  • 7.2Homepage, Service and Landing Page Checklists6 min
  • 7.3Writing and Placing CTAs5 min
  • 7.4Testimonials and Customer Stories5 min
  • 7.5SEO Copywriting Checklist6 min
  • 7.6Final Pre-Publish Review6 min
View module overview

Web Copywriting FAQs

Is Web Copywriting self-paced?
Yes. Web Copywriting is self-paced written training. You can work through the 95 lessons across 7 sections in your own time and pick up where you left off.
Is Web Copywriting video-based?
No. The lessons are written, with practical tasks, templates and worksheets you can apply straight away.
Who is Web Copywriting for?
Marketers who want stronger foundations, plus business owners, freelancers and consultants who manage their own marketing.
How much does Web Copywriting cost?
A$249/year, which includes 12 months of access. It renews annually unless cancelled before renewal, and we email you 21 days beforehand.
Can I try part of the course first?
Yes. Selected lessons are available as a free preview, so you can see the format before enrolling.