Hi, I'm John Ashley, a passionate copywriter and content marketing strategist with over 10 years of experience. I've had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients, from small businesses to large Fortune 500 companies like CarMax and Adobe. I specialize in creating engaging, SEO-friendly content that helps brands connect with their target audiences and grow their online presence. Over the years, I've developed expertise in technical writing, keyword research, SEO copywriting, and editorial strategy. I enjoy working closely with clients to understand their brand voice and craft content that truly resonates. Whether it's blog articles, email campaigns, or social media, I strive to deliver value and results that make a difference.

John A. Ashley

Hi, I'm John Ashley, a passionate copywriter and content marketing strategist with over 10 years of experience. I've had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients, from small businesses to large Fortune 500 companies like CarMax and Adobe. I specialize in creating engaging, SEO-friendly content that helps brands connect with their target audiences and grow their online presence. Over the years, I've developed expertise in technical writing, keyword research, SEO copywriting, and editorial strategy. I enjoy working closely with clients to understand their brand voice and craft content that truly resonates. Whether it's blog articles, email campaigns, or social media, I strive to deliver value and results that make a difference.

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Hi, I’m John Ashley, a passionate copywriter and content marketing strategist with over 10 years of experience. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients, from small businesses to large Fortune 500 companies like CarMax and Adobe. I specialize in creating engaging, SEO-friendly content that helps brands connect with their target audiences and grow their online presence.

Over the years, I’ve developed expertise in technical writing, keyword research, SEO copywriting, and editorial strategy. I enjoy working closely with clients to understand their brand voice and craft content that truly resonates. Whether it’s blog articles, email campaigns, or social media, I strive to deliver value and results that make a difference.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created blog articles, web content, email content, product descriptions, and social media posts for companies ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies such as CarMax, Adobe, and National General Insurance. Performed content edits to help clients refresh, polish, and optimize their existing assets. Completed in-depth research to ensure factual, informative content. Worked closely with clients to understand their brand voice and communicate in a way that resonates with their target audience. Specialized in technical writing and B2B copywriting. Worked extensively with a variety of copywriting and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Office, Asana, Slack, and Google Docs.
Freelance Content Marketing Strategist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Performed keyword research using tools such as Ahrefs, Clearscope, and Semrush. Created in-depth content strategies to help clients improve SEO and engagement. Helped clients develop content for their sales funnels targeted to various stages of the customer journey. Worked with internal copywriting teams to provide direction and support. Conducted competitive analyses to help clients determine the keywords/content that is working well for their competitors. Created content guidelines, audience personas, and messaging guidelines for internal copywriting teams.
Copywriter (Contract) at Ten Speed
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Created long-form pillar pages and SEO blog posts for SaaS brands including Gorgias, Sales Assembly, and Teamwork. Collaborated with Ten Speed editors and content strategists to refine and polish content. Refreshed and optimized existing assets for Ten Speed clients to improve SEO and brand alignment.

Education

B.A. at Harding University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
WriterAccess Content Strategist Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services