Nick Darlington

Freelance B2B Tech Writer helping B2B tech companies drive traffic and conversions with long-form content

Nick Darlington is a freelance B2B tech writer based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. He specializes in helping B2B tech companies drive traffic and conversions through long-form content.1

Professional Experience

Nick has been working as a freelance SaaS writer for FreshBooks since April 2017, where he writes funnel blog posts, long-form content, and eBooks.1 In addition to his work with FreshBooks, Nick runs his own business as a B2B writer, offering services such as blog posts, pillar posts, long-form content, eBooks, and feature writing.1

Other Roles and Ventures

Co-Founder: Nick co-founded Write Worldwide in February 2017, a company based in Leeds, United Kingdom.1
B2B Pillar Content Writer: He worked for 7shifts: Restaurant Scheduling from December 2018 to October 2019, writing long-form content and pillar posts.1

Education and Skills

Nick holds a BComm Honours degree in Economics and Marketing from Stellenbosch University, which he completed in 2010.1 He also obtained a Diploma in Copywriting with distinction from the Blackford Institute in 2018.1

Approach to Work

Nick emphasizes the importance of understanding his clients' businesses before starting any writing project. He offers potential clients the opportunity to schedule a call, which he describes as a brainstorming session where he shares free ideas to help grow their business.1

Nick Darlington is fluent in both English and Afrikaans, with native or bilingual proficiency in English.1

Experience

B2B Writer at Nick Darlington - Business Owner (June 2016 - Present), Cape Town Area, South Africa

Freelance SaaS Writer at FreshBooks (April 2017 - Present), Co-Founder at Write Worldwide (February 2017 - Present), Leeds, United Kingdom, Owner at getButterflied (July 2015 - Present), Cape Town Area, South Africa, Freelance B2B Content Writer at Jobber (June 2019 - April 2022), Freelance B2B Blogger at TouchBistro (January 2018 - June 2021), B2B Pillar Content Writer at 7shifts (December 2018 - October 2019), Business Development Manager at One Digital Media (April 2012 - December 2013), Somerset West Area, South Africa, Assistant Business Development Manager at One Digital Media (April 2011 - March 2012), Stellenbosch, South Africa

Education

BComm Honours (Marketing) in Economics and Marketing at Stellenbosch University (2007 - 2010), Diploma in Copywriting at Blackford Institute, Distinction (2017 - 2018), High School at Bridge House School (2002 - 2006)