Juan Israel Ortiz

Freelance Direct-Response Copywriter for Financial Services

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Sell More With Copywriting for Print Ads That Actually Get Read… and Acted On!

Your ads are competing with smarter, more skeptical customers than ever. So your copy needs to grab attention quickly. It should make your offer crystal clear.

Otherwise, your media spend is working harder than it should. And delivering less than it could.

I can help you fix that.

Who This is For

  • Advertising managers who need stronger copy to match great media plans. 
  • Entrepreneurs who want their print ads to pull in real leads and sales, not just “awareness.” 
  • Creative directors who want a reliable copy partner who can adapt to different brands and formats.

If you already believe copy is a major driver of your campaign’s success, you’re in the right place.

What I Do

My copywriting for print ads can help you:

  • Get attention in crowded spaces. 
  • Communicate your brand message clearly and concisely. 
  • Move readers closer to a sale, a lead, or a response.

From shampoo to sophisticated software, I can help you sell it with words that work.

Copywriting for Print Ads

You get copy tailored to your product, your audience, and your media placement. I focus on:

  • Clear positioning: Why should someone choose you over competitors? 
  • Strong hooks: Headlines that stop the right people and filter out the wrong ones. 
  • Simple, persuasive body copy: No fluff. Just benefits, proof, and a clear next step. 
  • Brand fit: Tone and style that match your brand or your client’s brand.

The goal is the same: make the ad pay for itself. Whether you’re running in magazines, newspapers, trade journals, or inserts.

Services That Support Your Campaigns

In addition to standard print ads, I also write:

Direct response ads

Short or long copy designed to generate leads, calls, sign-ups, or orders. Every line pushes toward a measurable action.

Small display and classified ads

Tight space. High stakes.

I focus on clarity, specificity, and a strong call to action so you get the most from every inch.

Advertorials

“Article-style” ads that educate while they sell. Ideal when you need more space to explain a complex product or build trust.

All of these formats work together to support your broader campaigns and give you more ways to reach your audience.

Acting Now Matters

Today’s customers:

  • Compare options in seconds. 
  • Read reviews before they talk to sales. 
  • Ignore anything that feels vague, confusing, or “all talk.”

If your copy doesn’t earn their trust quickly, they’ll move on. Delaying improvements to your advertising gives your competitors more time to win the same customers you’re trying to reach.

Every print run with weak copy is a missed opportunity.

You Don’t Just Need “Some Words” to Fill a Layout.

You need copy that:

  • Gets attention without cheap tricks. 
  • Communicates your brand message in plain language. 
  • Makes the next step obvious. Whether it’s a visit, call, scan, sign up, or buy.

That’s what I focus on: clear, concise, brand-aligned copywriting for different advertising materials. Copywritng that helps your audience understand you and act.

“Sales” Is the Name of the Game

When we work together, my goal is simple:

Write copy for your print ads that helps sell your products and services.

Not just “sound good.” Not just “on brand.”

But supporting your sales process. Meaning more leads, more inquiries, or more orders.

How I Work With You

Product, audience, and market research

I start by understanding:

  • What you sell. 
  • Who you’re selling to. 
  • What else they’re seeing in the market.

This helps me speak to your audience in their language and highlight what truly sets you apart.

Copywriting

I then write your ad copy based on your goals and placements. You get:

  • A strong headline (or several options). 
  • Subheads and body copy. 
  • A clear call to action. 
  • Any needed sidebars, captions, or response devices.

Up to two revisions

We refine the copy together. You can request changes, clarifications, or alternative angles. Up to two rounds of revisions are included so the final version feels right for you and your brand.

Why Trust Me With Your Ads?

Grounded in proven principles

I learned copywriting by studying the classics and applying them:

  • “The Copywriter’s Handbook” by Bob Bly — a practical guide to writing copy that sells. 
  • “Scientific Advertising” and “My Life in Advertising” by Claude Hopkins — foundational books on testing, headlines, and customer-focused messaging.

I don’t chase fads. I rely on principles that have worked for decades, adapted to your market and audience.

Real-world practice

I’ve written and finished effective pro-bono campaigns for friends and family, treating them like real client work:

  • Clear objectives. 
  • Real products and services. 
  • Actual feedback from the people running the businesses.

This gave me the chance to test, refine, and see what resonates in the real world. Not just on paper.

A Helping Hand for the Busy Hand

You’re busy. You’re managing campaigns, teams, budgets, and deadlines.

Handing off your copywriting to me gives you:

  • Time saved: You don’t have to wrestle with headlines, offers, and word counts. 
  • Specialized skill: Copywriting is a craft. If it’s not your main skill, it’s easy to leave money on the table. 
  • Potential revenue gains: Stronger copy can help your ads pull more leads and sales from the same media spend.

In short: I take a task you’re probably not trained to do. And I transform it into something that can make you money.

Pricing

Prices vary depending on the project, based on:

  • Type of ad (print, direct response, classified, advertorial). 
  • Length and complexity. 
  • Research required. 
  • Number of pieces in the campaign.

Once you tell me what you need, I’ll give you a clear, simple quote. No surprises.

A FREE Copy Critique

If you have a current or past ad that isn’t performing the way you hoped, I’ll:

  • Review the copy. 
  • Point out what’s helping and what’s hurting. 
  • Suggest specific improvements.

When you hire me to rewrite that ad, the copy critique is free as part of the package.

How to Get Started

Getting started is straightforward:

Tell me about your product and ad goals.

What are you selling? Who are you targeting? Where will the ad run?

Share any existing ads or brand guidelines.

This helps me match your tone and avoid repeating what hasn’t worked.

Get a quote and timeline.

I’ll outline the scope, price, and delivery dates so you know exactly what to expect.

Approve and kick off.

Once you’re ready, I start researching and writing.

Ready to Make Your Print Ads Work Harder?

If you believe copy is a key part of your advertising success.

And if you want a partner who treats it that way… let’s talk.

Reach out to me today.

Share a current ad you’re running. Or tell me about the campaign you’re planning.

And I’ll let you know how I can help improve the copy and support your goals.

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#1 San Martín, Juana Díaz PR 00795

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Financial literacy and awareness specialist. Persuasion psychology expert. Entrepreneur. Personal development enthusiast. Avid listener of jazz and blues. Starbucks-a-holic. More about me

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