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Forum: Off Topic Forum 14th June 2021, 12:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 782
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Jeff Bezos And Brother To Fly Into Space

Why not fly with him?

It's only $28M (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeff-bezos-auction-blue-origin-28-million-rocket-new-shephard-spaceflight/).
Forum: Copywriting 25th May 2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 926
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Drop Everything And Read This Now

They probably thought he was up to his old tricks again. :)
Forum: Copywriting 7th May 2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 926
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Drop Everything And Read This Now

Great tips, Max5ty.

I remember Bob Bly teaching this around 15 years ago.

I believe he referred to it as the 4Us checklist and advised you run every line of copy through it (not just...
Forum: Beginners Area 7th May 2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 315
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Content Writing Tips

Like Kay King said, that is a broad question. I'll weigh in with emphasis on your request for help with content flow for increased readership.

Content Writing Tips for Optimal Flow and Readership...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Your Biggest Sticking Point with Product Creation Is...

Thank you, Al. This is an excellent contribution because these are all indeed big sticking points: Uncertainty about niche selection, conflicting advice about how to handle it, people who are not...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Your Biggest Sticking Point with Product Creation Is...

Hi Serene,

Excellent contribution. That's a very common sticking point for many. Self-doubt about your expertise or qualifications for being the one to create the product, overthinking aka...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2021, 01:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Can I market other people's products online?

Yes, you can market other people's products. That's affiliate marketing. You can sign up to be an affiliate and get a unique tracking link that tags your visits and sales to you so that you earn...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2021, 01:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Your Biggest Sticking Point with Product Creation Is...

I know all of us don't have a product line making regular sales yet.

Let's hear from those who don't and what it is that you believe has held you back up to this point.
Forum: Mind Warriors 25th April 2021, 12:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 539
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Ever Battled With Bright Shiny Object Syndrome? How Did You Overcome It?

Tonyna,

I am certified as a business success coach just so you know that I am qualified to provide you professional advice on this topic.

Get clear on your mission. Get it refined down to a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd April 2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 888
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Has anyone here actually made any money from a product they bought?

Yes, I've bought dozens and made money with most of them and I ran about a dozen WSOs myself over the years and profited from every one.

Sometimes you just need one gold nugget you can implement...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th April 2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,685
Posted By DougBarger
Re: If you had to use a brand tagline to define yourself, what'll you use?

Yeah, the brand tagline to define yourself was a hypothetical question asked as the topic of this thread and my Warrior Forum tagline here in the forum has had it there for many, many years. Direct...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th April 2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,685
Posted By DougBarger
Thanks for the visit and the feedback. I'll...

Thanks for the visit and the feedback. I'll update that page with it based on your feedback.



Consider it done, Al.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th April 2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By DougBarger
Your Biggest Sticking Point with Product Creation Is...

I'm always interested in how other Warriors view their own internet marketing.

This is for those who are not already world-class product creators. If you have never created your own info product...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th April 2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 923
Posted By DougBarger
Re: The Camtasia Killer Looms on the Horizon?

Pro tip: Microsoft Word has a dictate feature that automatically transcribes audio files. ;-)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th April 2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,685
Posted By DougBarger
Re: If you had to use a brand tagline to define yourself, what'll you use?

Great question.

Mine has been "Known, Liked and Trusted" for many years.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,443
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Goodbye Warriors

RIP Jeffery.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 923
Posted By DougBarger
The Camtasia Killer Looms on the Horizon?

Hey Fellow Internet Marketing Warriors,

If you haven't used Loom yet, you should check it out.
It has a lot of built in features that facilitates sharing with video
and seems like an excellent...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd February 2016, 04:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,097
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Movies recommended for viewing?

1000 Times More Brutal will warm your heart.
Forum: Copywriting 21st February 2016, 11:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,724
Posted By DougBarger
Re: "Reason why" in copywriting

^ Yes, in that case their reason why is their "I want it" and to them it's a good reason.

Alex makes a good point too. The reason why isn't limited to only logical justifications. You don't want...
Forum: Copywriting 20th February 2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,724
Posted By DougBarger
Re: "Reason why" in copywriting

That's it Marcia.

I remember reading Influence The Psychology of Persuasion several years ago.

It really is a good thing to remember.

Not long ago, I bought a pair of Versace sunglasses...
Forum: Copywriting 20th February 2016, 02:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,724
Posted By DougBarger
Re: "Reason why" in copywriting

Great question Marcia. I had come to post John E. Kennedy as the answer to remind you when I saw the thread and I think it's a great idea to refresh our memories with the principles of the old time...
Forum: Copywriting 26th December 2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,845
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Read some books. Want to learn more.

Mosd's Assigment (Due 11:59pm CST Dec 29, 2015)

This is a self-directed course so you are free to complete each question at your own pace,
however the Dec 29 due date is a hard deadline and your...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 3rd April 2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 735
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Trademark question for a slightly altered word

International House of Prayer is the name of a church where IHOP could be considered the acronym.

Or was that more of a rhetorical question for illustrative purposes, Steve?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 3rd April 2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Conor McGregor vs Jose Aldo.

Man it's going to be a fight.

I'm looking forward to it.

I've got some inside information on two very high profile fighters who
may or may not have really positively passed a test recently no...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 3rd April 2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,201
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Hey Hey Hey!

Brian, when I just read your post and read your username, I remembered the sales letter you wrote for the War Room so many years ago. I really enjoyed that one.
Forum: Mind Warriors 31st March 2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,334
Posted By DougBarger
Re: How you beat laziness?

In my personal experience, there really is kind of a "secret" to this in the sense that it can be hard to figure out until you do it yourself and see that it works and why it works.

You have to...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th February 2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By DougBarger
Re: I need motivation please

Hello Victor, I have the solution for you.

It is unique and positions you above your competitors while providing more value to your visitors.

It builds your list at no cost, makes your landing...
Forum: Copywriting 15th February 2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,274
Posted By DougBarger
Re: I Can NOT Explain This...

This may seem too simple and common sense to mention, but it's worth a look.

The NSFW Deck was the real offer and the perfect sweet spot.

The other rewards raised funds, yes, but were, for all...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 2nd February 2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,057
Posted By DougBarger
Re: I am having increasingly weird dreams :(

Brilliant interpretation Sal. Thanks for that.

I had indeed come to the proverbial fork in the road.

Yes, the dream ended right there.

And you know, the dark wasn't just dark, it was dark...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 1st February 2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,057
Posted By DougBarger
Re: I am having increasingly weird dreams :(

So checking in with a recent crazy dream.

I was on a motorcycle driving fast through one of those baseball parks that are made for league play.

There were about three fields altogether and I...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 28th January 2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,057
Posted By DougBarger
Re: I am having increasingly weird dreams :(

I had a dream whoever deleted the cipher I posted was in a tragic automobile accident. I tried everything to save him, but apparently he persisted in continuing to drive in the direction that only...
Forum: Copywriting 8th April 2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,710
Posted By DougBarger
Re: What's wrong with me? (this is a serious request for feedback)

In the "Money and Power" interview with Bryan Kumar, Allen Says may or may not reveal "intense anger" as his key motivation for his early successes.

I used to work for a guy who was very...
Forum: Copywriting 15th December 2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,395
Posted By DougBarger
Re: A *ucking Nude Copywriter! - Male Positioning

I'm not surprised. Many copywriters mistake the old adage of "Hide Your Willy" as literal advice, instead of its intended meaning of not discussing price before you have established the value of...
Forum: Copywriting 15th December 2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,453
Posted By DougBarger
Forum: Copywriting 9th December 2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,432
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Couple Quick Questions For Copywriters

Many YouTube videos aren't direct response sales presentations.

If Google was trying to sell you an infoproduct at the end of a youtube video consisting of a script written for the purpose of...
Forum: Copywriting 8th December 2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,432
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Couple Quick Questions For Copywriters

Okay, here goes:


#1. For some reason, borderless videos have been outpulling videos with borders in split tests.

It may be just the "novelty" of them being presented that way the last few...
Forum: Copywriting 8th December 2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,216
Posted By DougBarger
Re: How do I get my hands on controls

Controls are the version of your sales letter that outperformed every previous version in response (sales).

For example, when a company hires me to beat the control, they are paying me to write an...
Forum: Copywriting 7th December 2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Brain Food To Stay Alert

I agree Ewen. It's all too easy to neglect our greatest assets and allies.

While we're on the subject, we should stay good and hydrated too.


And here's some more food for a healthy diet high...
Forum: Copywriting 7th December 2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Closing bell

Juice by that
Forum: Copywriting 6th December 2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Which five words would you choose?

One thing I like about Alex's contribution and a few others, is the five words would be enough for a transaction to take place if they were the only words allowed. Granted, they may not convert many...
Forum: Copywriting 5th December 2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Which five words would you choose?

Risk-Free
Guaranteed
You
Order
Now
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th December 2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 773
Posted By DougBarger
Re: For all you guys that go to the gym on a regular basis.

You weren't the guy that threw the dumbbells into the gym mirrorwall on youtube and cussed out the gym manager were you? lol
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th December 2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 773
Posted By DougBarger
Re: For all you guys that go to the gym on a regular basis.

One full scoop of Hemorage pre-workout supplement and you'll have no trouble staying in the zone. :-)

I have jumped on the iphone for consulting in between sets and really got onto a roll. haha.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th December 2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By DougBarger
Re: BEST Results In Ad swap Content For Internet Marketers

Steve, my best performing ad copy for use in ad swaps over the years has been written in the voice of the swap partner to quickly bond with the prospect, personally identify as having at one time...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd December 2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,536
Posted By DougBarger
Re: The real "secrect" to 50%+ email open rates (and copywriting skill has little to do with it!)

See, the thing is, marketing creates perception and perception frames reality. Even the "from" line is perceived through the filter created by marketing.

The reason you look at the from line and...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd December 2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,168
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Here's Why You Can't Sell Your Stupid E-Book.

This is a good point. Format is not a limiter, it's a facilitator of your message to your market.

There was a poll here in the warrior forum here a few years ago where warriors' favorite choice of...
Forum: Copywriting 1st December 2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,453
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Top 10 list of overused words for 2012

Thought Leader, Tribe Leader, Niche Celebrity, Trusted Go-to Source of Reliable Expert Information, Trusted Advisor, No one else, Authority, Guru, But enough about me, etc.



"So easy a kid...
Forum: Copywriting 30th November 2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By DougBarger
Forum: Copywriting 30th November 2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 926
Posted By DougBarger
Re: My Do-It-Yourself Secrect Copywriting System [Secret Rules]

Some people watch the Jerry Springer show to feel better about themselves.
Forum: Copywriting 30th November 2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,453
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Top 10 list of overused words for 2012

Haha Ken. I hadn't seen "begs the question" used in sales copy before.

Any examples you can point to? (Would be a "pity" if not 'cause it would be funny to see it used).

"Sidenote:" I actually...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th November 2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Solo Ads. Places to buy?

You want to contact "The Solo Ad Coach" fellow warrior, Igor Kheifets.

Here's the link to his profile here:

View Profile: igorhelpsyousucceed...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th November 2012, 03:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,776
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Why I Hate Squeeze Pages

If your squeeze page is converting that low, you've done something wrong.
Forum: Copywriting 28th November 2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By DougBarger
Re: The idea that hit me like a big...two ton..heavy thing...

Yes Seth. It works. I've done it a few times and always had good response to it.

Of course, it was actually more a swipe from my own copy and just explaining why certain tested elements worked,...
Forum: Copywriting 28th November 2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,536
Posted By DougBarger
Re: The real "secrect" to 50%+ email open rates (and copywriting skill has little to do with it!)

Another secret is if you hold their freshly purchased download hostage until they "register" their purchase with their name and email so they can get product updates and support...

it most usually...
Forum: Copywriting 28th November 2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 908
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Do you have your own unique writing style?

Yes. I have an unique writing style. All my own.
Forum: Copywriting 28th November 2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,453
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Top 10 list of overused words for 2012

Almost forgot to add Ninja to the list. Thanks Seth!
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