SEO Content Writer, Optimizer and Link Builder
Hello, I’m Angela Gaye Horn. Freelance writer at large. (But mainly in a nondescript suburb south of Cape Town’s city centre.)
Hat tip to Dad for my awesome name.
It’s a no-brainer these days that if you want your business to make some real waves, you’ve got to make your mark online. And what’s the magic ingredient for that? You guessed it—it’s all about top-notch SEO content.
Let’s say you’ve nailed down some killer content for your website. Great! But it’s not just about sounding good; it’s about playing the game right with those tricky search engine algorithms.
Get this balance right, and boom—you’re climbing up those rankings, pulling in organic traffic at an impressive rate, and turning casual visitors into loyal, paying customers.
The Bottom Line
In today’s online-centric world, you’ve got to be on top of your game when it comes to your website content and SEO strategies. That’s why getting an SEO content writer and link-building specialist on board can be a real game-changer for your business.
But remember, SEO isn’t just about reaching the top of those search engine results—though that’s a huge perk. The real deal is about keeping your readers hooked once they land on your page. Because that’s how you stay on top.
Whether it’s whipping up engaging content that Google loves and humans read, building a powerhouse of backlinks, or finessing your on-site optimization strategies, I’ve got you covered. Check out my writing samples and the things past clients have to say about me. If you like what you see, pop me an email or reach out on LinkedIn.
Writing Samples
Along with the samples below, I have a number of ghostwritten articles. You can also trawl my blog: Mostly Mindful for additional content showcasing my SEO and content writing chops. Topics there run the gamut from minimalism and decluttering to living sustainably and eating a plant-based diet. I delve into personal growth a fair bit too, because why not?
Green Matters: Numerous articles on a wide variety of topics (we’re talking everything from snake plants and frozen treats for dogs to dissecting household staples like Cream of Wheat and soy sauce)
Earth Hero: Embracing Minimalism: How to Reduce Waste and Find Happiness
Becoming Minimalist: Re-Centering Yourself: 5 Steps to a Balanced Life
Becoming Minimalist: Confessions of a Digital Hoarder
Becomining Minimalist: Choosing Your Minimalist Path
Sixty + Me: Numerous articles covering topics like the benefits of floor sitting and aging strong to the importance of self care, why you have a hard time decluttering and Swedish death cleaning
Urban Naturale: 10 Easy Ways to Save Mother Earth (And Still Be Stylish)
Urban Naturale: Sudarshan Kriya: Antidote to Anxiety
Less Stuff: 7 Christmas Gift Ideas That Won’t End up on the Declutter Pile
Reerin: 10 Green Lifestyle Ideas You’ll Absolutely Love in 2023
Sell All Your Stuff: How Do People Become Minimalists
The Write Life: Start With Why + Other Writing Tips to Cut Through The Noise
The Write Life: Can Finally Doing Your Chores Help You Write More?
Writer’s Weekly: How 18 Months of Link-Building Led to Freelance Writing Success
Sandy Sidhu Media: How Asking Got Me A Free Ticket To TEDx Cape Town
Things People I’ve Worked With Have to Say About Me
Steven Bonnard, Lower Street
I had the pleasure of working with Angela for almost a year, during which time she consistently demonstrated her proficiency as a freelance SEO writer. Angela consistently showcases professionalism, consistency and reliability in crafting SEO-optimised content. She has demonstrated a keen ability to adopt our style and tone of voice effectively. Angela’s approachable nature and collaborative attitude make her a pleasure to work with!
Jess Rodley, Dialed Labs
Ang’s great personality and positive outlook shine through in her work. She has a flair for writing fun, easy-to-read yet informative content that’s both user-friendly and optimized for search.
Luke Budka, TopLine Comms
Better at pitching/outreach than she gave herself credit for and a good copywriter – Ang quickly picked up the SEO basics and continued to develop her skills. Good to work with; Ang was a positive influence on all of her colleagues.
Cara Spangler, Care2.com
Working with a writer like Angela makes my job as an editor so easy. Unique ideas, clean writing, and a funny voice are Angela’s specialties. Her writing and communication are consistent and reliable—and the minimalist values she promotes are inspiring and important!
Carey Kingsbury, CareyAvalon.com
Angela is thorough, consistent, and inventive as a writer. She adapts quickly and intuits the style and voice necessary for each project. Her assignments are always completed on time and she has been a pleasure to work with. I recommend Angela as a highly qualified writer.
Inky Dresner, Soapbox Communications
Angela is a true professional, creative, charming, a delight to work with, honest, reliable, always punctual, and one of my favorite people to work with!
Jason Elk, eG4C – Western Cape Government
Angela and I took the beginnings of a social media plan at the Western Cape Government and put our heads together to overhaul the approach, style, and strategy completely, growing brand engagement by 300% within three months. She has mastered the art of converting official proclamations into straightforward language that communicates clearly and with personality.
Michelle Damaskinos, Originblu Communications
Angela single-handedly managed all of our clients’ blogs (including researching, writing, editing, posting, and mediating), Facebook pages, and Twitter profiles. Her writing is very engaging. She developed a wonderful online rapport with the respective communities which she managed for our clients. Her ability to meet deadlines is exemplary.