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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd February 2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,540
Posted By Dana_W
My tips and tricks for writing a Kindle & Nook book every 4 weeks

I haven't posted on here in ages, and I'm actually not doing IM any more. I make my living writing fiction full time. And I'm not planning on doing a WSO on this, because I am writing under pen...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th December 2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 3,491
Posted By HeySal
Re: Interesting Look At Gun Control

True. I don't see any of them disarming their body guards, do you? I have no misunderstanding why that is. I have also no misunderstanding about why disarming the public is so important to Capital...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th December 2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 3,491
Posted By seasoned
Re: Interesting Look At Gun Control

I WAS going to talk about how Connecticut has LONG LINES today outside government building for people to register their guns. WHY? Because if they don't do it within 4 days, they will be considered...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th December 2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 3,491
Posted By Marvin Johnston
Re: Interesting Look At Gun Control

It takes on a whole different meaning if you look at the gun control legislation as self-defense for politicians :).
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,533
Posted By cashcow
Re: My Goal To Make 6k Per Month On Kindle :)

I don't get the whole big splash thing but I have heard other people say it and recently read that same advice in a book by a group of indie authors that are very successful (almost all of them NYT...
Forum: Email Marketing 30th October 2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,629
Posted By Shaun OReilly
Re: The ugly truth about using self-hosted autoresponder software

That is clearly a wildly incorrect and absurd statement.

Sure, some people will use self-hosted autoresponder
software for bad uses like spam.

However, there are a lot of decent e-mail...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,075
Posted By aprilm
A Little Kindle Secret That Has Boosted My Book Sales

I wanted to share this little trick I learned with you that really helped boost my book sales.

When I first started publishing on Kindle, I wracked my brains out trying to figure out how people...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th April 2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,312
Posted By BrianTubbs
How to Generate Plot Ideas for Your Kindle Fiction

I've really enjoyed writing eBooks for the Kindle. I started with mostly nonfiction, but have started venturing into fiction of late (though all of my fiction titles are thus far under pen names)....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th April 2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 17,468
Posted By AmandaT
Tips for Kindle Publishers (or anyone who wants to be one)

It seems everywhere I look people are asking questions about Kindle. How about we spend some time sharing tips instead?

I've been doing Kindle publishing for about 8 months now. At one point I had...
Forum: Copywriting 4th January 2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By John Durham
Re: CW Forum regulars who've gone AWOL...

The stakes are higher here Di, because offline experts are selling $27.00 wso's, and have other business interests outside of WSO's....but CW's are selling $1600.00 services, and most of them depend...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd January 2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,809
Posted By max5ty
The Biggest Copywriting Secret Anyone Will Ever Tell You

There are times when someone will do a title and then say, "Just Kidding".

This one is for real.

If you can master what I'm gonna tell you...you'll make a fortune.

We're all working towards...
Forum: Copywriting 17th December 2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,642
Posted By max5ty
If You Read Nothing Else, Read This...

Today I thought I'd give a few quick tips on "super charging" your sales pieces.

I'll get to the title of my post in a minute...and remind you of an old technique that works everytime.
...
Forum: Copywriting 17th November 2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,906
Posted By abugah
21 Stunning Copywriting Quotes You Need to Know

Both veteran and newbie copywriters can immensely benefit from these quotes...



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1. “On the average, five times as many people read the headlines as...
Forum: Copywriting 29th October 2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,964
Posted By Dainis
Re: Psychic Predictions for 2012

"With so much uncertainty in the world concerning economies and the rumors of financial collapse...the trend for 2012 will be to focus on the spirituality of people.

So many people are stressed...
Forum: Copywriting 16th October 2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,964
Posted By Studio13
Re: Psychic Predictions for 2012

October 28th 2011 is the last day of the short-count Mayan calendar. The Long Count ends on Dec 21 2012. They were true "masters of time" and documented cycles of consciousness. Conscious...
Forum: Copywriting 17th August 2011, 03:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,481
Posted By RickDuris
Monster List of Freelancing Job Sites

Just found this site tonight.

As you'll discover, there's something for every freelancer.

There's definitely a focus on freelance WRITING projects of all kinds.

The Monster List of...
Forum: Copywriting 15th August 2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By arfasaira
Re: Copywriting Is Alive -- Part 1

What a refreshing topic change :)

I totally agree that copywriting isn't dead - but far from it alive and kicking.

And like I mentioned in another post, copywriting is in a constant state of...
Forum: Copywriting 15th August 2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By max5ty
Copywriting Is Alive -- Part 1

Some talk lately about the death of copywriting.

I say baloney.

It’s alive and well, and now more than ever, good copywriters are needed.

I’m sitting here typing this at my $6500.00 desk,...
Forum: Copywriting 11th August 2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 953
Posted By max5ty
Re: Looking for a Copywriter for a sales letter of CB product in the Health Niche

Hey Kelly, congratulations, sounds like your doing good for yourself. I like hearing about people who are "getting it done".

Also sounds like a good thing you're doing by offering someone who is...
Forum: Copywriting 9th August 2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,564
Posted By ewenmack
Direct mail controls galore from a guy you probably never heard of

The paper and ink world is still very much alive.

Here's a living master of direct mail who flies under the radar it seems here.

Yep even controls at Rodale.

Oodles of his work and even lays...
Forum: Copywriting 9th August 2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 470
Posted By Alex Cohen
True Benefits

In this excellent article, Michel Fortin explains how to use Benefits to increase perceived value.

If you're interested in improving your copywriting ability, understanding the core concept of...
Forum: Copywriting 9th August 2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,925
Posted By arfasaira
Re: Copywriting Is Dead Part One

Some of my best clients are offline. In fact, three of my best clients are offline and have me on retainer. I don't charge megabucks, probably because I've never plucked up the courage to do so, but...
Forum: Copywriting 4th August 2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,377
Posted By ewenmack
Vin Montello's secret exposed

When a copywriter gets a reputation for monster hits and trained others to do the same,
it's very natural for your ears to prick up when his or her name is mentioned.

Even more so when the person...
Forum: Copywriting 1st August 2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By arfasaira
Re: Welcome To The Crowd

You've highlighted a few things here that I myself have been thinking about for ages. I've had believe it or not, a few article writers Skype me asking me to pass on superfluous copy work to them...
Forum: Copywriting 1st August 2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By MikeHumphreys
Re: Welcome To The Crowd

You raise a lot of good points Max.

One business strategy I have always used in my copywriting career is to never compete on price. There's always someone else out there willing and able to work...
Forum: Copywriting 1st August 2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By max5ty
Welcome To The Crowd

The copywriting field is getting crowded - excuse me, I didn't mean to bump into ya...

...and now pretty much everyone and anyone is a copywriter, congratulations

- it's seems to be one of the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2011, 05:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,940
Posted By Afreidman
Kindle Strikes Again! Read this if you are planning to start your kindle business

Hi Everybody,

Let me start with a short story:
I purchased 3 very successful WSO's that sell you the fantasy of a 5 figure monthly "auto pilot" paycheck. The premise was buy cheap plr, change the...
Forum: Copywriting 30th July 2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,948
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: Hiring a copywriter for a sales page

The irony here is... that's exactly what you've gotten in this thread - from some very experienced, very highly-paid copywriters.

You just didn't realize it because it wasn't worded exactly that...
Forum: Copywriting 29th July 2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,948
Posted By MontelloMarketing
Re: Hiring a copywriter for a sales page

It's a tiring conversation that pops up monthly.

Sure... there is risk in hiring a copywriter. Do your homework... Go on reputation. Talk to others who have hired the copywriter.

A good...
Forum: Copywriting 27th July 2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By Mark Andrews
Circulars & Leaflets - How to Get More Copywriting Clients

Circulars & Leaflets - How to Get More Copywriting Clients

A kid just walked past my window taking a short cut from the house next door doing the rounds dropping off the latest batch of circulars...
Forum: Copywriting 25th July 2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,555
Re: You Have To Be Very, Very Rich To Hire A "Cheap" Copywriter

It was Richard Armstrong (an A list copywriter) who suggested - (I'm hoping I'm quoting him correctly) -

Double your fees and say you have a 12 month waiting list.

And you'll attract excellent...
Forum: Copywriting 25th July 2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,555
Posted By Carl Fridsjö
Re: You Have To Be Very, Very Rich To Hire A "Cheap" Copywriter

What is a "cheap" copywriter? In your sense (or anyone else), what do you think is a reasonable price for good quality?
Forum: Copywriting 23rd July 2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,169
Posted By michaelhearne
Re: Wanted: Killer Copywriter for an Unfair Advantage

most recently i get 61% plus from solo ads...

but - gasp - it's not always the copy... same copy in a different format pulled 15% lower...

the break down of impact on conversions goes...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd July 2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,952
Posted By TimCastleman
Re: stopwatch copywriting .. any one tried it?

Yeah total BS. I mean that's exactly what I do and man it doesn't work at all. Oh except for 4 WSO's of the Day this year ... and about 6 figures income last year. For sure guys - don't do this....
Forum: Copywriting 23rd July 2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,952
Posted By Jake Gray
Re: stopwatch copywriting .. any one tried it?

I've bought Super Powercopy by Paul Hancox. He is absolutely brilliant.

I'm sure there are other solid courses out there, but if I had to recommend
one, it'd definitely be Paul's.
Forum: Copywriting 23rd July 2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,659
Posted By arfasaira
Re: "I Wrote the Same but Different Words." - The Power of Words

My first reaction when I got to the end of this video was 'awwww' (in a sad way) and I really felt like crying. That's the effect those words had on me...and no doubt on the onlookers and passersby. ...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd July 2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By travlinguy
Re: Writing copy for a physical product rather than an info product

In my experience tangible stuff is an easier sale because people most often know what it is and what it does. If they aren't schooled in the workings of a physical product because it's new then it...
Forum: Copywriting 21st July 2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,006
Posted By Mark Andrews
Why Not Offer Something in Return for a Copywriting Critique?

There seems to be a never ending stream of people lately asking for critique after critique and many of them it's obvious that not a lot of thought or care and attention has gone into the sales copy....
Forum: Copywriting 21st July 2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By Mr Steve
One Little Tip That Boosted My Conversion By 60%!

Hey guys,

I just wanted to share a small tip with you that has boosted my sales letter conversions by over 60%.

We all know about the power of TRUE scarcity.

In short, it's about setting a...
Forum: Copywriting 19th July 2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By ewenmack
How A Fool Idea Doubled Sales

Elmer sold eggs on a busy country road while a boy in the early part of last century.

He had a fancy road sign until the wind came along and ruined it.

His spelling was wrong so tried it anyway...
Forum: Copywriting 9th July 2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By Scott Murdaugh
Re: Seems the real online copywriting secret...sell junk, get rich, repeat, retire

For the most part, the "making money" market, no matter the niche, is full of "infojunkie" buyers.

They'll believe anything because they want to believe. And the mindset is like a lotto ticket...
Forum: Copywriting 20th June 2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 816
Posted By Mark Andrews
Re: What kind of copy writer would I be?

You need to do some homework. Research the people on this thread who have tried to help you. You posed the initial question remember?

Rather than getting all angsty and your knickers in a twist...
Forum: Copywriting 18th June 2011, 02:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,165
Posted By Rigmonkey
Re: Copywriting is Like Love Making

Disagree. Here's 20 good reasons why...


My clients don't tell me that their former copywriters performed better than me once I'm in a relationship with them
I've never had to get a client...
Forum: Copywriting 10th June 2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By RickDuris
All the freelance writing gigs you want... Plus 4 secrets

Nifty little site:

Freelance Writing Jobs | A Freelance Writing Community and Freelance Writing Jobs Resource (http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/)

Basically aggregates current writing jobs by...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd May 2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,452
Posted By simaurile
Re: How A New Copywriter Can Get Work

Hey Alex,

I'd love to get my hands on the report! :P

hehehe :D


Thanks
Sim
Forum: Copywriting 22nd May 2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,179
Posted By copyassassin
Re: Here is what makes people want to buy your stuff...

After reading your post, i think what you're talking about is: What emotional benefit does my product provide?

The trick is solving a desperate problem with a unique solution. And embedded within...
Forum: Copywriting 21st May 2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,179
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: Here is what makes people want to buy your stuff...

DON'T start with the product. DO start with the marketplace.

1. Determine what people are already spending money on to solve their problems.
2. Identify a solution that will better solve their...
Forum: Copywriting 21st May 2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,179
Posted By AdwordsMogul
Here is what makes people want to buy your stuff...

Let's see.

You have a product. And you love it.

Now, it's time to sell it.

What's your next step?

Well, it's time to step into your customer's shoes.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th May 2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,407
Posted By Derek Soto
Seriously? This PISSES me off!

I can't believe what I'm seeing and I'm saying to myself seriously? This Pisses me off! ( People failing miserably, when the answer is right under their nose but they REFUSE to accept it because it...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By Raydal
Re: Do you use formulas or write from your heart?

Why should there be a conflict between writing from your heart
and using a formula? Poets do it all the time. Song writers do
this all the time.

People seem to think that using a formula is...
Forum: Copywriting 29th April 2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,642
Posted By Scott Murdaugh
Re: You've Been Lied To

Nice...

Mike, there are a few reasons this forum is still worth visiting.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/manuereva/Orsonclapping.gif

You sir, are one of the best.

Good show!
Forum: Copywriting 29th April 2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,642
Posted By MikeHumphreys
Re: You've Been Lied To

Maximus... do you really want me to shred this post of yours?

There's even more holes in it than your original post about branding.

Okay, I'm game... let's rock.



The company was founded...
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,642
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: You've Been Lied To

Mike, your post is what we refer to as an "epic win".
Forum: Copywriting 24th April 2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,642
Posted By MikeHumphreys
Re: You've Been Lied To

Wow, there's a bunch of these "lies" I can take apart.




Almost every Fortune 100 company... Google and Amazon... they are all publicly traded companies. Completely different animal than...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 6th April 2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,771
Posted By oDigger
The Top 10 Most Searched For Affiliate Terms In March

Affiliates, want to know what niches and offers other affiliates are looking for?

Networks, want to know what offers and niches your affiliates want?

Well, we got the goods for both of ya :)
...
Forum: Copywriting 31st March 2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,451
Posted By Scott Murdaugh
Re: Just What Is HYPE... And How Much Do You Use?

I think it was David Garfinkle (don't quote me on that) who said "hype is claims without proof to back them up"... I'm paraphrasing but I think that's a pretty good definition.

Now, as to when (or...
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