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Forum: Copywriting 17th November 2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Can you critique my sales letter please...

Sure, I'd be happy to.




I actually disagree about the headline not connecting with your target market.

Sure, it could be improved a bit... but "porn-star penis" will definitely hit home...
Forum: Copywriting 16th November 2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 953
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Please Tell Me Why This Sucks

Hey there Steve,

Other than what's already been suggested, I noticed something else right away:

Towards the bottom, the "flow" you've got goin' on is...

Price Introduction >> Product Image...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th November 2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 908
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Would my site convert you, and if not, why?

Hey resellcells,

Lovin' the nice, clean design you've got goin' on...

...but I couldn't agree more with Fluffy here.

This has already been said before, too... but I honestly wouldn't rate...
Forum: Copywriting 14th November 2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Do you use this copy fee strategy?

Hi abugah,

You're absolutely right, the nature of your relationship with a client plays a big part in how much you can raise your fees at any one given time.

Here's what I've noticed:
...
Forum: Copywriting 13th November 2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,551
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: How Good Are You?

Right on Mark, right on.

I'll admit this wasn't easy for me to grasp when I first got started... but once I wrapped my head around it, I didn't look back.

A few months ago I had a gentleman...
Forum: Copywriting 13th November 2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 751
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: What do you think of this 1914 space ad?

Interesting post, abugah... I enjoy reading REALLY old ads. :)

Honestly, you'd probably have to change a lot more than a few things for it to work with today's consumers.

I'd actually never...
Forum: Copywriting 12th November 2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Suppose the copy fee was $15,000...

Absolutely not.

I don't care what someone's willing to pay:

If what they're offering isn't legit, if I don't believe in it myself, if I can't get behind it 100%... I won't write.

Guess I'm...
Forum: Copywriting 11th November 2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Report Title-Help please

Hmmm...

...don't really have all that much to work with here, Mark... but I'll try.

====================================

Headline - Social Profits

Subheadline - It Pays To Be Friendly
Forum: Copywriting 11th November 2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Books on Getting Copywriting Clients

Hey J,

Getting clients is always tricky, and in my personal experience... there isn't an end-all be-all solution that'll work for absolutely everybody.

You've got 2 ways you can approach this:...
Forum: Copywriting 10th November 2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: What Does A Freelancer Say To A Company Looking To Hire Him?

Hey Eric,

Lots of things to consider here, and hopefully I'm not just repeating what was said in the thread Joe posted.

Two things would make an in-house, on-staff position over freelancing...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 987
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Are you getting people to your sales page but not making sales? Here's the problem...

Thanks, Dennis.

Yup, definitely a ploy.

Makes me roll my eyes, kind of like this face ---> :rolleyes:...

...except I'm not smiling.

Instant credibility killer, and you're right:
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 987
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Are you getting people to your sales page but not making sales? Here's the problem...

Couldn't have said it better myself, Dennis.

If you've built enough value throughout the sales message, price won't matter one bit.

I'm not a fan of the numerous large numbers (the ones with...
Forum: Copywriting 8th November 2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,489
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: The Most Overused 4 Words Ever in Marketing/Sales/Copywriting...

Totally agree with explaining *how* time and money can be saved.

Saving time and money are obviously universal benefits.

Regardless of what you do and how you do it...

...who the hell...
Forum: Copywriting 8th November 2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,902
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Would Your Copy Actually Sell In The Real World?

No offense, man... but you dug this hole yourself.

And then you jumped into that hole head-first.

Believe it or not, sometimes a 'critique' HAS TO hurt.

I thought you had guts for posting...
Forum: Copywriting 7th November 2011, 01:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Available to Critique My Sales Copy?

Hi Paula,

I've attached my critique as a PDF so you can
download and read it away from the forum if
you'd like.


Good luck with increasing the sales of your
WSO! :)
Forum: Copywriting 6th November 2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Available to Critique My Sales Copy?

Hey Paula,

Got your PM, but I haven't had a chance to look at it yet.

Something has come up (that I didn't PLAN on)... and I've got to get that out of the way first.

I'll review your copy...
Forum: Copywriting 6th November 2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Available to Critique My Sales Copy?

Hello Paula,

I'd be happy to take a look at what you've got.

Send it on over. :)


Jake
Forum: Copywriting 6th November 2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Newbie request for Site Review

Hey TinPete,

Hmmm... this looks like a sniper site to me. :)

AWESOME job with that bigger link in your right sidebar Pete.

The classic upside-down triangle. Great technique to use for...
Forum: Copywriting 5th November 2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 740
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: How Do YOU Write Copy?

Awesome, I'm not the only one! :)

Haha, I redefine the word 'thorough' with my research and preparation process most of the time.

Normally I try to cram all the prep work into one or two...
Forum: Copywriting 5th November 2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: "Yes, I hear you're a copyright-er?"

Hi there,

I'd usually never recommend editing a testimonial (at least not without the permission of the person who wrote it)...

...but in this case, it'd be in your best interest to change it...
Forum: Copywriting 5th November 2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: A Little Rant

No offense Max, but a response like this is only going to make Copy Nazi heckle you even further.

Thought this was supposed to be a learning environment... all I'm seeing is childish arguments. ...
Forum: Copywriting 5th November 2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: "Yes, I hear you're a copyright-er?"

Hey Steve,

Knew I wasn't alone on this one!

Honestly, I'm surprised it's taken me this long to run into that... but yeah, I'll definitely take that extra second or two and explain that I'm...
Forum: Copywriting 5th November 2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: A Little Rant

WOW, couldn't agree with you more here Max.

We're more alike than I thought.

I set aside at least 1-2 hours a day for fitness, and I've done so since around age 14.

Maybe the military...
Forum: Copywriting 5th November 2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By Jake Dennert
Post "Yes, I hear you're a copyright-er?"

No joke - that's what a (very pleasant) woman said to me on the phone this morning.

Apparently another friend of mine had verbally mentioned to her what I do
for a living... and somehow failed...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Where would you start?

EXCELLENT advice here. Andy, read this one about 10 times... it'll save you so much time and frustration, it's unreal.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 19th October 2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 758
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: How long does it usually take for a WSO to be approved?

I've only ever run one WSO in my time here... and that was a LONG time ago...

...but I'd imagine it shouldn't take more than a couple business days.

Gotta remember, though... There's A LOT of...
Forum: Copywriting 26th September 2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,442
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Please Critique This Ad Copy

Sorry about that, Jonathan.

Guess I can't attach a PDF in a PM.

I've attached it here.
Forum: Copywriting 26th September 2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,442
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Please Critique This Ad Copy

Hey Jonathan,

I see a lot of good stuff goin' on here...

...but I've also got some ideas for improvement.


What I Like About It Right Now:
Forum: Social Media 24th March 2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,053
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Social Media Automation ?!?

I used to use something that was 'slightly' automated.

Had a WP blog that automatically posted to Twitter (Twitter plugin)..

And I had something similar for posting to Facebook...

But...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2010, 01:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Twitter - How to Start?!

Hey boaterscott,


Pretty good stuff here so far... Thought I'd add a little more. About the name issue..

Depends on what you'd like to "brand" the most.... you, or your site. Like for example...
Forum: Offline Marketing 1st December 2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,061
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: A Guide to Training Your Sales People

Hi there,


I like what you said about having sales reps stop by the business in person. Little more direct and unique than just pickin' up the phone and making a cold call.

And, doing it...
Forum: Mind Warriors 7th July 2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,727
Posted By Jake Dennert
Newbies: Affiliate Marketing Really IS An Art

Earning substantial money from affiliate marketing truly is an art.

Hate to say it, but writing up a decent product review and slappin' it online won't get you too many sales. You've got to do...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th July 2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 898
Posted By Jake Dennert
Why "High Traffic" Should NOT Be Your Goal Online

Alright this is geared more towards those that are newer to the IM scene. All you salty vets will already know this.

When I first came online, I thought it'd be great to have LOTS of traffic. I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th July 2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,201
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Is it possible to have 6 figure/year without list building... only by Article Marketing?

Hi kingprosperity,


Well... Anything is possible if you work at it enough.

That's a pretty vague question though. What are the articles going to be doing for you?

Driving traffic back to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd July 2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 611
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Your honest opinion please...

Hi,


I like your idea of offering the videos for free right up front.

Have you considered getting visitors to opt-in before they can get their free videos? Or are you already doing that?
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd March 2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Need your help, How to monetize this site?

No problem at all... glad I could help.

Keep me posted and let me know how things go for ya:)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd March 2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 693
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: What Golf Can Teach Us About Internet Marketing

Thanks for your input!

Tennis another good example. Rather than thinking about how long and difficult something is going to be to pull off --- just break it down into bite sized chunks and goals. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd March 2010, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 693
Posted By Jake Dennert
What Golf Can Teach Us About Internet Marketing

I never really thought about it much before, but playing good golf and doing well with IM are VERY similar.

Had a chance to get out and play my first round of Michigan golf yesterday, and I was a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st March 2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 539
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: Confused About What To Digg/Stumble

Hi there,

I don't think there'd be a problem with Digging and Stumbling the same articles.

Have you heard of Social Marker?

I used to use that to social bookmark my articles -- it's a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th March 2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,464
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: What % of Uniqueness do you Shoot for with Article Spinners?

I've only had a little experience with article spinners, but everything I'd heard before said 50% was the minimum to shoot for to make them "unique".

I suppose the higher you get over that 50%...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th February 2010, 02:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By Jake Dennert
Re: 2 YEAR Article Marketing Case Study - $55 An Hour Profit (PICTURE Proof!)

Hi submp3s,

I think that's freakin' awesome that you've had so much success with articles. I'm not the most experienced guy in the world right now but I'd take articles over PPC any day.

I...
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