Thanks To The Copywriters In This Forum

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my name is lennox and i'm new to this forum and internet marketing.

i post my site up for review and got several opinions and advice.

honestly, i's quite discouraging when so many people are spitting the truth about my work. it hurts...

i realize this is very constructive and although it gets me down, i plan to fix my site and work on a solid sales page.

just wanna give a shout out to all the copywriters contributing their advice and honest opinions.

thank you all.

lennox
#copywriters #forum
  • Profile picture of the author Ross James
    Well your doing the right thing.. your working on your site. We don't intend to hurt you, that is the byproduct of us reviewing your work. Stop imagining yourself being hurt by it, replace the image of you being hurt with one of how successful you will be by taking our advice. Doesn't that seem more exciting? You stick around here enough and you'll quickly see how fast you'll be writing more letters, almost to the point of feeling you were doing it subconsciously. And That's when you know you're getting it. It just takes a lot of effort on your part but you've already committed yourself to getting the life you want for yourself. Good Luck.

    Best,

    Ross
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    • Profile picture of the author lennoxtran
      Originally Posted by Ross James View Post

      Well your doing the right thing.. your working on your site. We don't intend to hurt you, that is the byproduct of us reviewing your work. Stop imagining yourself being hurt by it, replace the image of you being hurt with one of how successful you will be by taking our advice. Doesn't that seem more exciting? You stick around here enough and you'll quickly see how fast you'll be writing more letters, almost to the point of feeling you were doing it subconsciously. And That's when you know you're getting it. It just takes a lot of effort on your part but you've already committed yourself to getting the life you want for yourself. Good Luck.

      Best,

      Ross
      thank you ross for the advice and this input. quite stressful but it will be overcome.

      dreaming of freedom. it's a long road ahead.

      lennox
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  • Profile picture of the author Nathan Alexander
    If you're like me, your ego is clear and present when showing your copy. But uh,...that's dangerous. (But don't feel bad about it. It's good to have pride in something you've worked hard on.)

    When your sincere wish and ambition to succeed surpasses your reluctance to ask for, acknowledge and integrate the valuable criticism from those in this forum, you'll succeed far faster than you would if you coddled your own opinion of your work to the exclusion of all else.

    I know. I've been there. They created far more work for me, but I'm a better person for it. (However the road does appear to be long, so I've got a lot of walking to do.)

    Good job for recognizing it only serves to benefit by working with what they give you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Collette
    Lennox - Being an entrepreneur (even on the Internet) can be quite discourgaging at times.

    And if you want to be in business for yourself you HAVE to learn to take, and deal with, information that you don't always like to hear. And then keep going.

    Your ability to do this - to apply the lessons you learn, and keep going - is an important key to your successs as an entrepreneur.

    EVERY successful person has had to face a harsh truth at some time. The very successful people face harsh truths a lot. However, each harsh truth brings you that much closer to your goal.

    So, take heart; although the critiques (particularly in this section) are sometimes harsh, they're really not meant to hurt YOU. And, if it makes you feel better, know that every working copywriter has work they did in their early years that they KNOW would get trashed here today.

    Take a day off, get away from the piece, and then try it again with a fresh eye.

    And - major props for responding with such class. THAT, alone, will store up a lot of good will here.

    All the best.
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  • Profile picture of the author ewenmack
    Originally Posted by lennoxtran View Post


    i realize this is very constructive and although it gets me down, i plan to fix my site and work on a solid sales page.
    Hi Lennox,

    It isn't doing your reputation here any good by adding another
    fake testimonial when it was mentioned last round.

    All the best,
    Ewen

    kristylynn: I will make a Short Video Testimonial for $5 at Fiverr.com
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    • Profile picture of the author lennoxtran
      Originally Posted by ewenmack View Post

      Hi Lennox,

      It isn't doing your reputation here any good by adding another
      fake testimonial when it was mentioned last round.

      All the best,
      Ewen

      kristylynn: I will make a Short Video Testimonial for $5 at Fiverr.com
      this is a big problem. i ordered $50 worth of testimonials on fiverr.com. i was caught into delivering video testimonials because they convert sales better.

      i approached my friends, gave them a free copy, and asked for the video testimonial.

      most were hesitant to appear online or just forgot.

      so i went through fiverr. i found fiverr with wf actually.

      how do i get testimonials when just starting?

      do i leave out testimonials out for now? will that hurt sales copy?

      thanks for pointing this out. just at a crossroads between the money invested.
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      • Profile picture of the author ARSuarez
        Originally Posted by lennoxtran View Post

        this is a big problem. i ordered $50 worth of testimonials on fiverr.com. i was caught into delivering video testimonials because they convert sales better.

        i approached my friends, gave them a free copy, and asked for the video testimonial.

        most were hesitant to appear online or just forgot.

        so i went through fiverr. i found fiverr with wf actually.

        how do i get testimonials when just starting?

        do i leave out testimonials out for now? will that hurt sales copy?

        thanks for pointing this out. just at a crossroads between the money invested.
        If your friends won't give you video testimonials, then just ask for written ones and get their permission to polish them up without changing the meaning. Maybe just expanding on the story.

        Testimonials are simple. Give the product - ask for a testimonial if they're satisfied.

        Or, give it away to people for free (not just your friends), but make a condition of receiving it as a gift. I did this successfully with my carpet cleaning company.

        I gave away several free cleanings for the price of a testimonial.

        That's a fast way to do it.

        Best,

        Angel
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        • Profile picture of the author lennoxtran
          Originally Posted by ARSuarez View Post

          If your friends won't give you video testimonials, then just ask for written ones and get their permission to polish them up without changing the meaning. Maybe just expanding on the story.

          Testimonials are simple. Give the product - ask for a testimonial if they're satisfied.

          Or, give it away to people for free (not just your friends), but make a condition of receiving it as a gift. I did this successfully with my carpet cleaning company.

          I gave away several free cleanings for the price of a testimonial.

          That's a fast way to do it.

          Best,

          Angel
          thank you for this. i realized i put text testimonials out of the equation. i guess that's what i get for focusing on too much details.

          definitely can give out review copies and get 1 -2 sentences testimonials from the ladies.

          thank you so much. i appreciate this advice.

          lennox
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