Website copy editing for a site you can stand behind
For people whose website has to be right
A website is rarely written all at once, or by just one person. I copy edit and proofread the whole thing so it reads in one consistent voice from the homepage to the smallest product listing. I also catch the errors that quietly chip at your credibility. I’ve edited web copy from software product sites to professional firms and investment funds.
Topics I have edited
I copy edit and proofread website content across a wide range of sites.
Who you’re working with
I’m Tara, a freelance website copy editor, and I’ve worked as a professional editor and proofreader for more than 25 years. As a former managing editor, I’ve kept whole publications consistent to a single house style. I use the same approach for websites, from one page to the next. Every page is edited by me, personally, from the first read to the last.
If you’d like to know more about me and the work I do, you can read about my background and experience.
What’s included
Here’s what you can expect when I edit your website:
Both copy editing and proofreading for every page
Two full reads of your copy
Comments and practical advice in the document
A tracked-changes version and a clean final version
Editing to your brand or house style guide
Aftercare: when you’ve made your changes, I’ll re-edit them at no extra cost
Send me your copy in a document, or I’ll pull it from your live site, whichever is easier. You’ll get clean, edited copy back for you or your developer to put in place.
I edit and proofread the copy you already have. I’m not a copywriter, and I don’t write or create content from scratch.
See how my editing process works.
Your expertise stays yours
You’re the expert on what you do, so everything I do starts from that. My job is to make your website read as clearly and consistently as possible. I’ll make sure your message comes through and lands well, in your own voice. I don’t write your copy or check your facts, because that’s yours to stand behind. If an edit might change your meaning, I’ll flag it and check with you first. Every edit is done by me, personally, so when your copy comes back it still sounds like you, just clearer and ready to publish.
What my clients say and what I’ve worked on
“Her edits and proofing were exceptional, especially considering the technical nature of the content and that it was being edited to be understandable by non-technical consumers.”
“Enhances content without losing the original writing.”
Software and SaaS sites
Product, marketing, and support pages for software and SaaS companies, from product descriptions to help and FAQ content.
Professional and financial-services sites
Website copy for professional-services firms and the financial sector, including an investment fund, where precision and credibility matter.
Small-business and marketing sites
Sites and marketing copy for small and growing businesses, from an outdoor-adventure company to real-estate and consulting work.
Guides to building and running a website
Expert guides on writing quality website copy, choosing a publishing platform, and getting more from a site.
What it costs
Pricing is simple and all-inclusive, with no add-ons or surprises.
Questions people often ask
Do you edit directly on my website, or do I send you the text?
Either works. You can send me your copy in a document, or if it’s easier, I’ll go through your live site and pull the text into a document myself. I edit there rather than on the site itself, so you get back a tracked-changes version and a clean final version for you or your developer to put in place.
Can you edit to our brand or house style?
Yes. If you have a brand or style guide, send it over and I’ll follow it. If you don’t have one, I’ll keep the wording consistent across your whole site, so it reads as one voice from page to page.
Do you do SEO, or will editing help our search ranking?
I edit your copy so it reads clearly and consistently for the people who visit your site. I’m not an SEO specialist, so I don’t do keyword research or technical optimization. Well-written, well-organized copy is easier for readers to follow, but for search ranking itself, you’ll want an SEO specialist alongside me.
Do you build websites or edit our design and navigation?
No, I work on the written copy only. I don’t build or design sites, and I won’t touch your layout or navigation. I focus on the words, and hand them back ready for you to use.
Ready when you are
You’ve put real work into what you do, and your website should do it justice. I’ll read through your whole site and sharpen every page. Whenever you’re ready, I’d be glad to hear what you’re working on.
If you also have business documents to polish, like reports or proposals, see my business copy editing.