A lot of folks here on the forum don't have huge budgets when it comes to product creation/copy/traffic.

so, here's something I did way back in 2004 or so. It may not be right for everyone... but it works and I used it to sell over six figures of a weight gain ebook.

First, find a niche that's in pain... and have problems they want solved asap.

Think instant pain stuff... like heartburn, tinnitus, acne, migraines, cellulite, etc...

Once...

Before I got into writing copy for clients... I sold a my own products and services.

Since I knew the importance of good copy... I was always curious as to WHY people buy.

I wanted to learn the motivating force behind my customers. what made them buy.

One day, it just dawned on me. Sure, I could continue to try and put myself in my customers shoes, and be as empathetic as possible.

But then one day, I just thought to myself... why not ask...

So, I've been doing this online gig for almost 14 years now.

And like most on this forum, I've had my shares of ups and downs... I've been beaten down but continued to get back up, time and time again.

And if there's a few things I can share with you, that have helped me... it's these 3 things....

1. Just do something... take action often. I'll be honest... what separates most of the successful and not-so-successful... is simply action.

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The truth is... MANY people go online because they're looking for information that will help them solve a problem.

so here's an email template I've developed and used very successfully over the last 3 years or so... after about 6 years of testing, tracking, and tweaking.

It will work with your customer list, a freebie opt in list, and no matter how long they've been on your list.

And the longer they stay on, and the longer you use this template, the more...