Forum: Copywriting
25th May 2012, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,002 Re: Looking For a Coach
I'll also vouch for Ray L Edwards - his membership is extremely valuable if you want to grow as a copywriter.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
30th August 2011, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 256
Views: 8,962 Re: Do Academics Make Good Entrepreneurs?
College Conspiracy - YouTube
If you don't have an hour to watch this, here is the main takeaway:
Annual college tuition on average $27,293
Inflation over 2 years - 5.15%
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Forum: Copywriting
30th August 2011, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,212 |
Forum: Copywriting
27th August 2011, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,332 Re: Need a great ghost writer...
I've seen some of Arfa's work and would recommend her too (haven't seen content, but her copywriting is great). I didn't know she was specializing in the health niche, but I trust Pete's...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
22nd July 2011, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 986 Re: From a smoker, to a Non
I'd just like to chime in and recommend you to at least give e-cigs a try... last year, Michael Fortin, a well renowned copywriter wrote a blog post about "greensmoke" and how it helped him quit...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th July 2011, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,152 Re: Why Clients suck....
I paid for the webinar and watched the replay. Most of it is fairly basic stuff that you would know if you've done this for a while (like a 1-2 years). It was a good refresher course and although it...
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd June 2011, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,555 Re: How to Start Making a Living Writing Copy
If you're going to write for online clients, it's going to help you BIG TIME if you understand how IM works. I'd really recommend just throwing up a product and figuring this stuff out for yourself...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th June 2011, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 104
Views: 3,960 Re: Let's be honest, product launches are DEAD!
Dr Mani nailed what I was going to say.
However, there is a psychological reason why "product launches" work too.
It's not just for small, private launches either... same rules go for big...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2011, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,165 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th June 2011, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,029 Re: Don't Fall In Love With . . .
Oh man.... I know what you mean... but it's that annoying little voice in the back of your head that talks you into it!
It sounds so cool...
What if someone else gets it and makes a killing...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th June 2011, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,596 Re: Starting a freelance copywriting business
Pete, he said he's worked for agencies, so I don't see why that would make him appear as less of an expert??
Anyway Stephen, how much experience do you have marketing online?
I checked out...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th June 2011, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,093 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th June 2011, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 212
Views: 12,404 Re: Big Marketing Guru, busted by Feds.
Classifieds can still make a killing as long as you have a product you can sell.
I recently advertised a product for jobseekers on how to land a job - contained info about creating a great resume...
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Forum: Copywriting
14th June 2011, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,213 Re: How to Get Copywriting Jobs on oDesk
Lometogo, Ray wasn't criticizing you - he was simply pointing out the fact that the promises of more work from clients usually indicates that that they're happy to work with you... as long as you...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
30th May 2011, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 694 Tools for time strapped IM'ers
Hey Warriors,
Here are some of the main tools I use to get things done quickly and efficiently... thought I'd list them here so you guys can make more money and use your time more wisely too.
...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th May 2011, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 1,978 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th May 2011, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 678 Re: $297 Course In Email Marketing - Free!
For everyone complaining about daily emails: You're looking at this from the view of a BUYER... what you need to do is put your thinking cap on and find out how you can use his knowledge to your...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th May 2011, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 653 Re: Is This Convert Worthy?
G'day, Mike!
One of your commenters was right... the page is very vague.
Your headline, for starters doesn't tell me anything worth reading on about.
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Forum: Copywriting
27th May 2011, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 888 BIZARRE Squeeze Page Promo...
What's up copywriters, just saw this on the main forum. Thought you might find this interesting...
Willyam Hillbilly – Country Boy Riches! (http://countryboyriches.com/)
Any idea who's behind...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th May 2011, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,974 Re: Lists of Power Phrases
A bunch of power words and phrases aren't going to do anything without an understanding of how to use them in the context of a sales message.
There's also a book called "Phrases that sell"...
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Forum: Copywriting
25th May 2011, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 804 |
Forum: Copywriting
24th May 2011, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 704 Re: New Warrior Saying Hello to Everyone
Hey MsConnie!
I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here kicking it with the cool group (copywriters :))
Glad you're out of "lurk mode" lol...
Best of luck with your learning. One thing I'd...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th May 2011, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 5,451 Re: If You Had 1k To Invest, What Would You Do?
OK, there's a ton of replies in here so I'll just throw what I wish I knew then what I know now here...
1. Choose a niche to enter (preferably not the "make money" niche...lol), and have products...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
23rd May 2011, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 2,919 Re: Almost 1 Month Doing IM
OUTSTANDING!!!
... to all newbies still struggling: stock up on some elbow grease and get to work!
Love to hear stories like this. If people would stop with the get rich quick stuff they...
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Forum: Copywriting
23rd May 2011, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,073 Re: The 100 Greatest Headlines Ever Written?
It's a good breakdown of the headlines.
You might also like this cool offer at Vin Montellos site, called "head libs" (like those story lib things) where you can change words and plug your own...
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Forum: Copywriting
21st May 2011, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,356 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th May 2011, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,401 |
Forum: Offline Marketing
19th May 2011, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,284 |
Forum: Copywriting
18th May 2011, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,944 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
15th May 2011, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 834 Re: Squeeze Page as Home Page?
Hey Bambii,
You might also look into creating a minisite if you're trying to attract organic traffic. Similar to Ebens DoubleYourDating (http://doubleyourdating.com) (by the way, I am not his...
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Forum: Copywriting
13th May 2011, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 864 Re: Please Critique My Sales Page
Hey there Will,
Before I critique this, I'm assuming a few things since I don't know the market.
Aggravate the pain of not having "success" right now. Maybe the reader feels like their job is...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th May 2011, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 115
Views: 5,401 Re: How do writers make a living?
OK, I think many of you guys are misjudging copywriters and writers in general.
I know some copywriters who can crank a letter out within hours - and charge thousands for it. But what many people...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th May 2011, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 858 Re: Why is my site not coverting?
Interesting niche... lol.
Just echoing other comments here - you need to give some stats before we can help. That said, the copy isn't too bad.
If you're only getting organic traffic, but...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th May 2011, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,726 Re: Ok seriously :(
Matt, I couldn't agree more.
I have a few EBooks that explicitly state that you should "position yourself as an expert"... that's one of my pet peeves in the internet marketing industry.
When...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th May 2011, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 4,363 |
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
5th May 2011, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 16,431 re: LEE McINTYRE products
I think I didn't make myself clear - I didn't say upsells are a bad thing (although they are annoying - and as I stated, the perfect affiliate attractor).
Looking from a marketers point of view,...
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Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
2nd May 2011, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 11,253 Re: Instant Internet Lifestyle
I know Warriors are going to disagree with me here, but hear me out.
I have to say that Lee DOES provide a LOT of content for his asking price - the only problem is that there are no specific...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th April 2011, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 2,186 Re: Why Were So Many Rich IMers Penniless Bums?
I lost my job in 2008... after that I jumped around job to job but unfortunately in my area jobs were at an all time low.
I wasn't "educated", but I wasn't stupid either.
For me, I just...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th April 2011, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,879 Re: Intelligence of an internet marketer.
I think that would depend on how you would define "internet marketer".
I know that there are 2 main types of "internet marketers" - those who lean on the push button, guru software, biz opp crap,...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th March 2011, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 610 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th March 2011, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,930 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th March 2011, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,667 Re: Article Syndication - Talk is Cheap!
Always impressed with Dr Manis work. If you guys haven't already checked out his offers I suggest you jump on em like a lost newbie getting sucked into the latest clickbank guru software...
You...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
12th March 2011, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 2,539 Re: Can We Be Businesslike?
I may be guilty of snarky remarks myself. Thanks for bringing this up John as I might not have realized it if you didn't.
They weren't as bad as some but I feel like I could have helped much...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th March 2011, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,027 Re: Ready to invest $20 !?
Get real.
I hate to be so blunt about it but it's true. Seriously... 20 bucks!?
If that's all you're willing to put into creating an online business (and that's what it is... not "get rich...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th March 2011, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 5,445 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th March 2011, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 824 Re: I Don't Think This Is "Newbie" At All !
Thanks for pointing this out. I definately ensure that if I say that something is "newbie friendly" it damn well is.
Now... I hope somebody can take this advice and link to tutorials etc. Even...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th March 2011, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 587 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th March 2011, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 148
Views: 4,647 Re: Is the War room really worth it?
Jeez this topic is so tired.. when will people understand that it TAKES MONEY TO MAKE MONEY.
People pay up to the 6 figure + range to get a quality education... it's $37 or whatever to get into...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th November 2010, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 676 |
Forum: Copywriting
10th November 2010, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 975 Re: Why is this not converting?
Buddy, if you're getting traffic already I'd suggest you break those paragraphs up ASAP.
Also make the font bigger and have a clear call to action (add to cart or buy button). When you have...
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Forum: Copywriting
4th November 2010, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 742 |
Forum: Copywriting
31st October 2010, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,912 |
Forum: Off Topic Forum
27th October 2010, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 269
Views: 17,973 Re: Warrior in Critical Care
Just donated...
I'll also throw in my traffic WSO for anyone who donates over $10 - just send me a PM. I don't care if you claimed another offer already but just send me your receipt.
- Dean
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th October 2010, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 1,849 Re: Why is IM looked so down upon?
I'd suggest you finish college... but you should seriously consider internet marketing as your main career.
Entrepreneurship is the ultimate skill of the 21st century. Employers are tooling people...
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Forum: Copywriting
25th October 2010, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,164 Re: Be honest with me.
It doesn't explain anything about HOW you're going to get the subscriber more traffic, what your going to send them, how getting more traffic will benefit the sub, or even how MUCH traffic their...
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Forum: Copywriting
25th October 2010, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 908 Re: Which Headline Is More Powerful?
I don't like either, either.
You need to narrow down your offer, and create one that explains the benefit well. And besides, I'm pretty sure I've seen those headlines a bazillion times. What...
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