ABOUT COPY BEE
SEO & Website Copywriter For Growing Service-Based Businesses
I'm Ben Hardman - the man behind Copy Bee Creative.
I'm a website copywriter, SEO specialist and website builder based in Salford, Manchester.
I started Copy Bee Creative for two reasons:
To help businesses get more from their website through words and SEO
To practice what I preach by starting my own business
When I'm not at the laptop, you'll find me out walking Murphy, in the gym or being a dad.
I'm a real person running a real business - just like you and the other great clients I work with.
How I got here
The seedlings for Copy Bee started after graduating with my BSc Biology degree in 2010 - not the conventional starting point to what I do granted, but hear me out.
I headed to the south west corner of Spain to teach English for a short while before finding a ‘proper job’. As a football fan, I was tweeting about Spanish football (viva el Betis!) in my spare time.
This turned into writing blogs and articles for other websites. I started editing blogs and uploading them to Wordpress for one large website. I'd caught the bug.
After a little while I landed a full time digital marketing role. I worked in-house for some well-known brands, including Myprotein.com where I managed their UK SEO channel driving millions of sessions per month.
I started Copy Bee Creative on the side in 2017, grew it gradually and never looked back. Now, with 15 years of experience behind me, I work directly with business owners and stretched teams who want more from their websites.
So, why me? Why Copy Bee?
In 2015, I was introduced to the world of SEO under the watchful eye of Mr Sabino at Myprotein. It clicked for me straight away.
I love that it’s organic, earned on merit and compounds over time in a way that social media and paid ads simply don't. Put the work in, do it properly and it pays off long term. That philosophy has never changed for me.
I also believe in simplicity. There are a lot of people out there overcomplicating things to justify their fees. That’s not me. I’m all about clear strategies, straightforward communication and work that benefits your business.
How I can help you
It’s not about ticking a box, getting paid and moving on for me. I become invested in the people I work with and genuinely care about your business growth.
After you get in touch, I get clear on exactly what you need upfront, then I get on with it. No endless meetings or chasing.
Whether it’s a one-off project or a monthly retainer, I pride myself on giving you reliable, quality work. On time and on budget.
In the past, I've been called everything from the "SEO Shakespeare" to a "safe pair of hands", but the one that matters most to me is this:
"He's added a lot of value to our business and made my life so much easier at the same time."
That's exactly what I'm here to do.
Services To Help YOUR Business Grow
SEO Services
Your business is live and likely established. But are the right people finding you online?
I put SEO strategies into action to get your business ranking on Google and bringing in good quality enquiries.
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Website Copywriting
Good words on your website do most of the selling for you.
I write clear, compelling website content that speaks directly to your ideal customer.
It turns visitors into enquiries.
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Website Builds
Need a new website? I build simple, solid, lead-focused websites on Wordpress, Squarespace and Wix.
Clean design, strong copy and SEO built in from the start to grow your business.
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Enough about me, I want to hear about YOU and your business?
I'd love to hear about you, your business, what you're building and future plans.
If you think I can help you out on an SEO, copy or website front, send me a message today and I’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours.