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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th February 2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 14,982
Posted By Sandra Harris
Re: Who in here makes money off ebooks ?

There are many courses about making money selling kindle books, I have taken a few and the main take-away is a good niche you can conquer, create a series of books in the same niche and volume. The...
Forum: Copywriting 8th February 2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,647
Posted By angiecolee
Re: How to find potential copywriting customers?

http://www.warriorforum.com/copywriting/729604-1000th-post-resources-new-copywriters.html

Read it. All of it.
Forum: Copywriting 29th December 2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By Cam Connor
Re: Questions in Copy

What sort of questions are you worried about getting a "no" to? Like I said, if it's a qualifying question, and they say no, it won't matter, because they weren't qualified to buy your...
Forum: Copywriting 29th December 2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By Michael Karp
Re: Questions in Copy

I think it's smart to use questions in long copy, because it can wake the reader up and refocus their attention.

But be careful of questions that can be answered definitely.

I would use...
Forum: Copywriting 29th December 2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By gjabiz
To question or not to question, that is the question?

Since you asked for opinions, here's mine...

Asking such a question makes me think one does not know enough about his intended target or what he wants the target to do. The answer as to whether...
Forum: Copywriting 29th December 2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By Oziboomer
Re: Questions in Copy

If you mean getting people to deny the negative then sometimes a question that gets someone to say "No, that's not me" can be very powerful
Forum: Copywriting 29th December 2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By arindamb
Re: Questions in Copy

Questions are probably the best way to channel your users in the desired direction. However, asking the right questions is important. Ask like a good lawyer and not like a news presenter and you...
Forum: Copywriting 28th December 2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By Oziboomer
Re: Questions in Copy

The art of Hypnosis...Imagine...feel are all words that can take a prospect deeper.

Has anyone considered an open loop answer and how only partially providing a closure can keep people engaged?
...
Forum: Copywriting 28th December 2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By italk
Re: Questions in Copy

A valid question is always effective.

I would never ask questions at the end
of the sales letter, as it is when we
are closing the sale.

Any question that leads to "yes" is a
good...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Questions in Copy

KreativCopy,

It can be overused.... Many Sales Letters I've seen have roughly 4-8 questions. You'd need to test to see where that "upper limit" is for your Market.

One of the best "tidbits" of...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By ewenmack
Re: Questions in Copy

Oren Klaff who has personally got $400 mil.
from pitching investors says no to asking questions
in a pitch.

He says it gives the listener the space to reach
his own conclusions. He's not an...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By Raydal
Re: Questions in Copy

Questions are one of the most powerful tools of persuasion. All
great teachers and persuaders use them.

If you read any Gary Halbert letter you'll see that he uses them to
keep the conversation...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By Cam Connor
Re: Questions in Copy

Btw, one thing I'd add:

Some questions don't necessarily lead them to the sale but are qualifying questions. Those are good too, and I used to use them a lot in sales, but they can apply to copy...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,459
Posted By Cam Connor
Re: Questions in Copy

Yea, just make sure the questions lead them to specific answers that help to support you in making the sale.
Forum: Copywriting 26th December 2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,419
Posted By splitTest
8 Easy Steps to Writing Killer Landing Page Copy

"Science has a process. Effective writing does too."

Found this (thanks to Joe Golfer's "sketchy client" thread). I think it's a pretty good walk-through:

8 Easy Steps to Writing Killer...
Forum: Copywriting 26th December 2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,620
Posted By splitTest
Re: An open letter to all DR copywriters who persist in believing content writing is not copywriting

Well, if you want to talk semantics, even journalistic articles are "copy"... That's why there's a "copy desk" at newspapers. Do copy editors work exclusively on ad copy? Me thinks not.

There's...
Forum: Copywriting 26th December 2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,620
Posted By RickDuris
An open letter to all DR copywriters who persist in believing content writing is not copywriting

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone.

It being the giving season, I wanted to gift you something today.

A client of mine sent this to me at the time when the whole native ad, article...
Forum: Copywriting 26th November 2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,542
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: How to be a good copyrighter? Advise me :)

Pretend you never heard about SEO. Ever. Copywriters write persuasive words for humans, not search engines.

Any clients worth having drive traffic through paid methods.

Okay, that said, the...
Forum: Copywriting 26th November 2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,542
Posted By angiecolee
Re: How to be a good copyrighter? Advise me :)

Start by spelling it correctly. Copywriter.
Forum: Copywriting 30th October 2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,198
Posted By splitTest
Re: Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I stumbled across this article on freelancersunion.org. An interesting take...

Freelance pros take the zeros out of project bids. Here's why....
Forum: Copywriting 23rd October 2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,149
Posted By CyberQuill
Re: Copywriting as a career

My greatest mistake as a copywriter was underselling myself. I thought my writing skills were average.

I would advise you to stretch yourself and charge professional rates for your writing.
...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd October 2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,025
Posted By Raydal
Re: If I was a top copywriter, here's what I'd do...

You know the same argument can be made about a lot of fields.
Why should the stock broker not just invest his own money
and make a ton of profit instead of making a commission on his
customer's...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd October 2014, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By John Lloyd
Re: Looking for a little help in choosing specialties.

I don't think honesty or sincerity need be an enigma in the profession. If anything, a copywriter who can convincingly demonstrate those qualities in his work has a lot of money coming their way.
...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd September 2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,141
Posted By DougHughes
Re: How many licks does it take?

Yes, this is a relationship business in the sense that all business is relationship business to some degree but it's still business. The relationship will grow once you prove yourself a reliable...
Forum: Copywriting 21st September 2014, 02:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,198
Posted By ThePromotionalGuy
Re: Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

ST,



No. I'm just contrary, go against the grain and don't do what the experts say works. I do what works for me and makes me a lot of money. My best asset comes from selling to the public for...
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,198
Posted By Chriswrighto
Re: I would be very impressed if....

A copywriter's product are the results he/she produces.

I don't doubt that charging $2999 or $3000 makes a difference on the buyers mindset.

But I also don't believe that it affects even 1%...
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,198
Posted By ThePromotionalGuy
Re: Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

ST,



I learned a long time ago to stop jumping through hoops to get clients and stop believing in "Expert Opinions".

I'm not a brand name copywriter nor do I want to be. I've been writing...
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,198
Posted By splitTest
Re: Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

Well, thanks for the opinion TPG, but I can't buy that. I think you have to court the client in every way you can. We're not selling $2 boxes of cookies. A client "purchase" decision is generally...
Forum: Copywriting 16th September 2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: Crickets In The Copywriting Section

Your surprise reveals a misunderstanding of the Warrior Forum's primary demographic.

No doubt you've noticed that the WSO sub forum gets the most visitors by far. Know why? Go through the WSOs...
Forum: Copywriting 16th September 2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,512
Posted By Jennifer Hutson
Re: Opinions needed from real copywriters.

In my opinion, it's not as easy as you'd think to transition from one to the other.

I'm great on paper, but absolutely terrible in person. The thought alone of selling someone over the phone or...
Forum: Copywriting 16th September 2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,512
Posted By gjabiz
Re: Opinions ...here's one.

I've worked with several 7 figure a year copywriters, and they have as varied backgrounds as could be.

Best woman came from graphics arts, never sold a thing in her life.
Highest paid was a...
Forum: Copywriting 15th September 2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By Raydal
Re: Copywriter or Copywriter Plus?

When I first started online marketing I devoured everything that
was related to the subject. So I studied HTML, website design,
graphics, traffic generation, PPC, copywriting, blogging, article...
Forum: Copywriting 14th September 2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,232
Posted By Memetics
Re: Starting Copy With A Question

Do you think opening with a question is a good idea? Really?

Well you would be right. The reason? Well it's complicated but it's all to do with emotion.

Emotions make people act, and the bigger...
Forum: Copywriting 13th September 2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,177
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Looking for a mentor

Definitely don't give up, Alberto.

I think most advice here came from a position of trying to help, even if they seemed really harsh.

My personal story is very similar to yours. Working in...
Forum: Copywriting 13th September 2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,177
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: Looking for a mentor

@ Alberto

hang in there kid. Not everyone here is beating their chest and being a jerk. I'll give you a hand. PM me and start by sending me ...or pointing me to something you've written.

And...
Forum: Copywriting 13th September 2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,177
Posted By Alberto Eisenstein
Re: Looking for a mentor

I understand the sentiments on this thread and how this must look. I did hope that this thread would be buried and forgotten about but it just doesn't seem to go away.

In my desperation I may have...
Forum: Copywriting 13th September 2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,163
Posted By ThePromotionalGuy
Re: Student asks me: "What if I don't have a phone?"

UPDATE: Met with the college student last night after his shift ended. Fortunately he works at my daughter's 24 hour McDonald's store so we sat and talked for about 3 hours in the lobby.

I...
Forum: Copywriting 13th September 2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By TracyBelshee
Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

Speaking as a consumer, you have to convince me that what I'm getting "free" matches the value of what I'm paying for. I don't mean they have to be worth the same thing, but it has to make sense...
Forum: Copywriting 13th September 2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By JamesDLayton
Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

I think the ONLY real "gift" you can give these days is change. If you offer to plug yourself into someones life/business and make ONE dramatic change.

They wake up and say "Oh.... wow he knows...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

The other five are excellent... but hardly inclusive of everything needed for an effective sales presentation.

Calling them "shortcuts" is a misnomer. Principles, techniques, tactics, or...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By ewenmack
Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

The whole free report as a lead magnet needs
re-thinking in today's information overload.

Physical products as a lead generator leading
to digital for a info publisher is working great now.
...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

Sadly Alex is absolutely right about the incredible interweb.

The irony is you HAVE to give out free stuff (it's expected, and often anticipated that any "information" on the net should all be for...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

Reciprocity as a persuasion technique is highly over-rated in the Internet Age.

The entitlement mentality runs amok.

A free report? Still good for establishing credibility but don't expect...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,387
Posted By Gary336
Re: Should this Brit go Yankee?

Just to update: I decided to take the plunge and take a course from the great American salesman, John Carlton.

Thank you all for the advice and encouragement; the generosity of folks in this...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,387
Posted By Gary336
Re: Should this Brit go Yankee?

I have come to the opinion that this is great advice and I could do with learning more from the great American copywriters.
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By TracyBelshee
Re: WF Copywriter Directory and Daft Email Offers

About the only thing I get are P3n15 enLarg3ment and V1agra emails...

Aside from lists I've signed up for that is

They tell me it's based on the sites I visit. I've no idea what they are...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By quadagon
Re: WF Copywriter Directory and Daft Email Offers

Hey i'm on the same list for the same reason, although being sneaky i have two email address that i used so i could play. I don't know if its with being a brit but i find alot of the copy off...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By gjabiz
Re: WF Copywriter Directory and Daft Email Offers

Save the spam. Yes, it is ironic.

But, I've got close to a million pieces of email stashed away from the last 20 years of online activity...will never look at them again, but, the reason I kept...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,078
Posted By gjabiz
Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

Well, perhaps, if interests warrants it...we could have a discussion on each of these six principles and how we have applied them to our copy and/or sales efforts.

I'll start. I have had direct...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,163
Posted By misterme
Re: Student asks me: "What if I don't have a phone?"

There's a difference between new technology and old technology, but that's not what that student's asking about. He's saying he doesn't like having live voice conversations with strangers. And it's...
Forum: Copywriting 12th September 2014, 05:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,177
Posted By JamesDLayton
Re: Looking for a mentor

If I were a top drawer copy monster like some people here. And I were considering a trainee.

The up front cash would be a thing. (Just to weed out the flip flops)
The percentage of everything...
Forum: Copywriting 11th September 2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,232
Posted By splitTest
Re: Starting Copy With A Question

I'm with you on that. A lot of times question leads look just like really lazy copywriting.

However, just like any other kind of leads and headlines, it depends on what you do with it.

"Do...
Forum: Copywriting 11th September 2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,290
Posted By RickDuris
Titans of Direct Response Streaming Live on Twitter

Not sure if others are aware. Ken's doing copywriters a great favor:

https://twitter.com/KenMcCarthy
Forum: Copywriting 11th September 2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,163
Posted By Flyingpig7
Re: Student asks me: "What if I don't have a phone?"

Hi Promotional Guy,

I'm Deaf and partially blind, don't use the telephone in fact I don't have one. But I do have a mobile for people to text me and email and have used instant chat on websites so...
Forum: Copywriting 10th September 2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,232
Posted By Raydal
Re: Starting Copy With A Question

One of the best ways to begin a sales letter is with a question. Sales
people know that asking their prospects questions, not only builds
trust, but also extracts important information on which...
Forum: Copywriting 9th September 2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,272
Posted By quadagon
Re: My Reputation Is More Important Than Hype - Can You Help?

Its old advice but still gold:


Tape yourself selling the system to someone
Transcribe the conversation
Cut out all the ums and ares
Play with the format


and you have the base of your...
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