Author name: Cydney Nelson

Cydney Nelson is a cognitive behavioral neuroscientist, website copywriter, brand strategist, and SEO expert with a knack for blending behavioral science with compelling stories. As the creator of The Copy Planet, Cydney helps businesses build a bold brand presence, refine their voice, and connect with their dream audience. Whether she’s developing SEO-driven website copy or consulting on content strategy, her mission is simple: to help creatives and entrepreneurs save time, communicate clearly, and grow their brands with ease.

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How to Identify Your Ideal Customers (AKA Your Target Audience)

Who are your ideal customers?  If someone asked you right now, “Who do you want to buy your product or service?” – would you have a clear answer?  Or would you say something like, “Well…anyone could benefit from what I offer.”  Here’s the problem… Trying to sell to everyone means your message connects with no

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5 Quick Fixes for Clearer, More Compelling Messaging

If you’re cringing at the idea of writing a blog, email or even a short social media caption, your brand messaging might be the problem. Here’s the thing–writing about your business should be easy. After all, it’s something you’re passionate about. But if it feels frustrating, forced or just plain boring, it’s probably because your

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The Power of Local SEO for Small Businesses

Ever wonder how your favorite coffee shop or local mechanic always pops up first when you search for a service? That’s local SEO hard at work–connecting businesses with nearby customers when it matters most. Whether you’re running a brick-and-mortar shop or a digital service-based business, local SEO for small businesses is the perfect way to

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Why “SEO is Dead” is a Myth and Scare Tactic

I can smell a marketing scheme from a mile away, and the whole ‘SEO is dead’ narrative? Yeah, that’s one of them.  If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably heard the whispers, or seen the ads, heard the whispers or gotten an unsolicited DM claiming SEO is a thing of the past.  Spoiler alert:

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5 Signs You Need a Brand Refresh to Scale Your Business

Finding it hard to connect with your audience? I’ve been there.  To be honest, all successful business owners have.  As a new mom, I’m currently wrestling with my own identity crisis–specifically, my closet. Every time I open those doors, I feel completely disconnected from who I used to be.  Crop tops? No thank you.  Now,

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Why Brand Messaging Strategy Is Essential for Success

I hate to break it to you, but a cute logo and some graphic designs alone won’t cut it in today’s digital jungle. Good brands have pretty websites, great brands have compelling messaging, killer brands have both.   Let’s face it: we live in a world where anyone can start a business overnight. With AI, YouTube

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