Copywriter and QAE Responsibilities

Copywriter and QAE Responsibilities

Effective Date: February 1, 2026   Last Updated: February 7, 2026

Below are a list of steps the Copywriter and QAE should take when editing AI-created content.

Once in site Copywriter  will complete the following.

  • Create backup in HWP “Pre_Copywriting_Kim_Collmann_CW”
  • Verify content is related to page and AI did not hallucinate
  • e.g. stump removal page indicates they do stump grinding and it was not on the questionnaire. This is an example of how AI might make things up.
  • Arrange pages in correct order using the questionnaire.
  • Reviews section if present on account.
  • Fill out motivating factors
  • H1 titles for home and internal pages (core pages)
  • Verify primary and secondary CTAs
  • Request form if it is part of the CTAs
  • Copywriter
  • Completes form on hero
  • QAE
  • Updates the button in the header and video
  • Updates the form on the request page
  • If virtual QAE replaces form on request page
  • Create links throughout the site
  • Create Callouts
  • Create Video script
  • Fill in footer with appropriate fields
  • e.g.: address vs. service area, hours, etc.
  • Create backup in HWP “Post_Content_Editing_Your_Name_CW before sending to build.
  • Internal product/service pages side bar. See detailed training
  • Testimonials if requested, Copywriter searches online if no link is present. Verify NOB, address and contact name if used in any of the testimonials.
  • Vertical navigation See detailed training
  • Links to CTA on home page intro paragraph and intro as well as closing paragraphs on internal pages.
  • Primary CTA can be used but using a general CTA is acceptable.
  • e.g. "contact us" rather than "call us."

Once in site QAE  will complete the following:

  • Reference the following pages when editing:
  • Common things to look for https://my.websites.hibu.com/preview/6aa68f5a04544595a03ec5f09ad024ac
  • Editing internal page sections https://my.websites.hibu.com/preview/6aa68f5a04544595a03ec5f09ad024ac
  • Editing single copy blocks https://my.websites.hibu.com/preview/6aa68f5a04544595a03ec5f09ad024ac
  • Editing for skim reading https://my.websites.hibu.com/preview/6aa68f5a04544595a03ec5f09ad024ac
  • Check for ampersands in headlines and copy — In the headlines, be consistent. In the copy, try to avoid "&" if possible. In the meta, it doesn't matter if it mixes and matches (again, NOB being the exception).”
  • Request form if it is part of the CTAs
  • Copywriter
  • Completes form on hero
  • QAE
  • Updates the button in the header and video
  • Updates the form on the request page
  • If virtual QAE replaces form on request page
  • Add missing information in Yext:
  • Holiday hours
  • Additional payments not in Yext are added to the about page as a bulleted text box.
  • If the Product/Services field in the questionnaire and Yext are blank use website internal pages in Yext.
  • Facebook URL if missing in Yext.
  • QA - Create meta using meta tool
  • The home page follows current rules:
  • NOB without Inc, LLC, etc.
  • What does your business do? – general business products/services.
  • Provide additional business details – should be the 3 motivating factors from the content menu in HWP and the area they service or located in.
  • Leave tone of voice as is
  • Vertical pipes can be removed from the meta descriptions
  • Verify the content written is relevant to the page content
  • https://my.websites.hibu.com/preview/6aa68f5a04544595a03ec5f09ad024ac
  • Ensure Home Page Title follows current Hibu best practices for formatting.
  • Location/Hybrid Title Tag: Core Business Keyword (or phrase) | NOB | City, ST
  • Service-Based Title Tag: Core Business Keyword (or phrase) | NOB | Geo Area
  • Ensure the GEO is added and/or correct for each title tag (city, state/service area per QAF 624).
  • Replace redundant or irrelevant keywords in title tags with appropriate ones.
  • Remove the phone number from all Title and Description fields.
  • Remove pipes from the Description fields.
  • Ensure any extensions (Inc, LLC, etc.) are removed from the NOB in all fields.
  • Ensure spelling and grammar are correct for titles and descriptions.
  • If you are editing a title tag, make sure it’s within the 55-character limit.
  • A Meta Description of over 155 characters is no longer an error.