Que faites-vous si votre travail de rédaction à distance entrave l’établissement de relations ?

When remote copywriting work hampers relationship-building, I prioritize communication. I make a conscious effort to connect with colleagues and clients through video calls, emails, or even virtual coffee chats. Building rapport is essential, so I take the time to understand their needs, share ideas, and show appreciation for their input. Additionally, I actively participate in team discussions and collaborative projects to foster a sense of camaraderie. By staying engaged and communicative, I bridge the gap created by remote work and strengthen relationships.

Schedule regular calls or video meetings with clients beyond discussing specific projects. Briefly chat, ask about their day, and share updates on your end. These informal interactions foster a sense of connection. While bombarding clients is unnecessary, err on the side of more communication. Keep them updated on project progress, potential roadblocks, and completed milestones. This transparency demonstrates your reliability and builds trust. Suggest a casual virtual coffee chat to discuss industry trends, challenges, or even non-work-related topics. This informal interaction can spark conversation and build rapport.

Schedule Zoom calls with clients to establish rapport. Obvious, I know. But it's oh so important if you're working remotely and never actually meeting your clients. Make sure you're able to hear their voice and understand who they are and how they represent their business. Other than Zoom, it's helpful to check in via email or text (if they're comfortable with that) regularly. Give them updates to let them know how the writing is going and ask for feedback!

It's very crucial to understand how to communicate with your client when working remotely. You must listen to the client's words, speech, and emotions on calls. During video calls, it's very important to exhibit certain ideal behaviors, such as nodding your head in agreement, clarifying, and even paraphrasing what the client says. This shows you are actively listening to your client and it enhances your communication with them.

It's very important to maintain regular contact with your Clients and keep them updated as the project progresses, this helps to communicate any challenges and also gives you the necessary feedback on the work done so far. Reaching out to your client first shows how committed you are to the project and the overall success of their business. Also, helps you to build stronger relationship with your clients. Having the initiative to offer assistance and support in any area your client business struggles with and.. providing solutions shows how genuine your connection with the client is, beyond just transactional.

One tip I learned from Stephanie Owens of Gold Sheep Design is to keep a list of all the people you actively want to stay in touch. And to nurture each relationship regularly, noting any shared interests, important events, or things you know could add value to each person's work or life in some way. With client relationships and any relationship-building you do with peers, keeping this list updated helps you nurture those relationships. Any gesture, even the smallest one, will be a lot more memorable when you've made the effort to show up in someone's inbox (or mailbox!) with a thoughtful note they may appreciate. Just because we work remotely doesn't mean we can't create meaningful connections from afar.