What Does This Picture Mean To You?

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Don't Think about it....TYPE THE VERY FIRST THOUGHT THAT COMES TO MIND.

Just curious as to how many view points a picture like this would present.

As visual beings the psychological component of images effect the way we
react to something and ultimately make a purchasing decision. As we know
images are one of the most powerful selling tools and when coupled with
text have the greatest mass appeal capturing both A & B type personalities.


So...when you see an image like this ...What is your first thought.



for copywrite purposes I will say that it is off of
Robin Goods -Master New Media Site.


#picture
  • Profile picture of the author peteinoz
    erhm..

    my mind goes blank when I look for an image thats not there mate

    maybe a broken link?

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  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Riley
    OMG! I've gone blind. I can't see a picture.

    Where is it?
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
    When I see an image like that, I wonder what went wrong? Why didn't the picture load? How come all I see is a question mark? Then, I move along to the next site.

    And, now I wonder if that was intentional, that you were trying to find out people's reactions to seeing the question mark instead of an actual image, or if that was unintended on your part and you actually meant for me to see a picture?
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  • Profile picture of the author Tim Franklin
    Put your Money where your Mouth is?
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    • Profile picture of the author Anup Mahajan
      Money speaks louder than words? :p

      BTW - why are you asking?

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  • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
    Originally Posted by The IM Reporter View Post

    So...when you see an image like this ...What is your first thought.
    The $100 bill looks too crisp to be real.

    A real bill would crinkle and wouldn't easily conform to someone's face like that.

    The guy's face doesn't look proportional or something. Did he escape from Roswell?

    Probably not the thoughts you were looking for, but those were my first thoughts!
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    • Profile picture of the author Tony_D
      My first thought was: put your money where your mouth is
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      • Profile picture of the author Cowboy
        Could it be someone in the witness protection program?

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        • Profile picture of the author Jesus Perez
          My first thought:

          "Is that photoshopped?"

          2nd Thought:

          "If not, they must have used a lot of glue."

          I must be an artist.
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          • Profile picture of the author Jelasco
            My first thought is where has that bill been and why would someone let it touch their mouth?
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          • Profile picture of the author Ross Kenny
            Originally Posted by BlueSquares View Post

            My first thought:

            "Is that photoshopped?"

            2nd Thought:

            "If not, they must have used a lot of glue."

            I must be an artist.
            lol..!!!


            "Keep quite for $$$.."
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        • Profile picture of the author Peter Helps
          "Put your money where you mouth is"

          Maybe its because I'm Polish or something but that's what comes to my mind.

          Peter
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  • Profile picture of the author Mo Goulet
    My first thought was someone is being bribed...

    Money always covers the truth or stops the truth from being exposed.
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  • Profile picture of the author patfl
    What is like to be an employee...

    That's my first thought

    Patrice
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  • Profile picture of the author Lance K
    Originally Posted by The IM Reporter View Post

    Don't Think about it....TYPE THE VERY FIRST THOUGHT THAT COMES TO MIND.

    Ben's about to get some buggers on his dome!
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  • Profile picture of the author DaniMc
    Think twice before telling everyone how you make your money.

    Protect your income by keeping your mouth shut.

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    • Profile picture of the author Sean A McAlister
      Originally Posted by TOPGUN08 View Post

      What in God's name are "type A & B type personalities"??? Sounds like a load of nonsense to me.

      The first thing that came into my mind was that he might have escaped from an asylum.

      Well my friend I surely hope that you do a little research because when
      marketing it is important to have the greatest mass appeal. And it is not nonsense. It is one of the fundamentals of effective sales and marketing. Thus, this why you hear so many talking about the importance of visuals with content text

      With out going into a lot of detail.

      An "A" type of personality is a person who is analytical and factual. These types of people do not necessarily care for stories, pictures and long drawn out presentations. They want their facts now and usually like to control the situation. Good copy that has "BOLD" subtopics, with the facts and statistics easily identifiable for effective skimming is directly targeting
      "Left Brained" "A" type personalities.

      Whereas

      A "B" type personality or a person is more of a passive type who enjoys pictures, stories and is not very technical. Typically these people do not get into stats and numbers. This is why every good copy has pictures to supplement text and involves a story. They think utilizing mostly the right side of the brain -or-the creative side.

      And there are balanced personalities who incorporate both left brained and right brained thinking.


      When it comes to selling and Marketing there are actually
      4 Different profile catagories of people and different techniques
      for building relationships that you should incorporate when
      building relationships with them for future sales.

      In an off line business you can quickly determine the type
      of personality your dealing with in the initial handshake and
      first 30 seconds of conversation. A good sales professional will
      take mental note and adapt their style and presentation to it.

      On such example is when you shake a persons hand...if it is a firm
      solid handshake then you know you are dealing with a confident person
      who is more than like an "A" type person...so you should take note to
      keep your presentation factual and to the point or this person will
      more than likely get annoyed with you. ---If when they shake your hand
      firmly and twist the shake that they hand is on top you know that you
      are more than like dealing with a person who likes to be in control...
      and will probably enjoy telling you that he her she knows everything
      they are just here to buy a car and give them the facts so that they
      can make their decision and you need to play into it that and ask effective questions to break the ice and gt to a level of trust through
      proper pyschological maneuvering.

      A "B" type personality is usually the person who has a limp handshake.
      This can be indicators of several things but more than likely you are dealing
      with a less confident person but enjoys creativity. They look at the magazine for the pictures and love a great story. They usually get lost with the details so you adapt your presentation accordingly.

      .....I am off to write an ebook

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      • Profile picture of the author Rufus Steele
        1st thought - Darn, it wasn't a mucky piccy after all

        2nd thought - don't let the other warriors know you hoped it was porn! Say something clever instead!

        3rd thought - ....................um..................er........ ................hmmmmm................... :confused:
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    Paid to keep silent.
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    I see SOMEONE who puts his MONEY where is MOUTH is!
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