Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 
31st May 2010, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
You know, it's not that hard to share. You probably come across at least one good bit of info you can pass along every single day, right? Don't be shy! Start plying your "dead" list with good free...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
You know, sometimes honesty works as well as bribes (freebies). You might start an email with this subject line: I'm sorry, I know I've let you down...
If the recipient recognizes your name,...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
Give away quality free stuff and have killer email subject lines that provide value..do you know if they are even opening them? Best of luck!!
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
One of the easiest ways I have found to build my subscribers attention is through using my blog to post articles and then notifying my list with a short but sweet email linking back to my blog with...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
Send good, valuable content in the body of the email - not as a downloadable freebie. I'm always skeptical of links that take me to download link for free products - I usually figure there's going...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
I always either delete without read or unsubscribe right away, if the emails from the list are :
- always having links to autoresponder address (aweber, getresponse)
- always use a controversial...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
I would say you have to give them some good free content. Also try and give them that content outside of the email eg give part of the info on in the email and then add a link to read the rest of it....
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
Am going to go with subject lines. You might have to get a big cocky ... a bit controversial and do whatever it takes to get the subscribers to open them up.
If people don't like it and they...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
Create an event around yourself on your blog writing and ebook, product etc... and send them to it offer the paid product free to the best 10 comments
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2010, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 698 Re: Wake Up List!
one reason might be that titles you used for emails didnt build up enough curiosity...
I also recommend you give them often free quality content...many marketers only contact their subscribers to...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st April 2010, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 801 Re: Banner Ads - Secrets?
Hi Nathan,
Key points
1. Where are the banners placed? You get good traffic so you can effectively test the best location
2. Like "innocent07" said, are the banners themselves attractive or...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st April 2010, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 801 Re: Banner Ads - Secrets?
Are the banners them selves attractive, and have good sales copy on them? This has a big impact on them
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st March 2010, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,440 YOU GUYS ARE ALL WORKING WAY TOO HARD!!
I got into the online marketing world a while ago and I've been sitting back and reading here for a bit and I'm just astonished at how much labour you're all putting in. You guys are working REALLY...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st March 2010, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 3,443 Are You Using And Abusing Your Filipinos?
I am currently in the process of hiring some Filipinos to help me with my niche site content. After speaking with two of them in more detail I was shocked to hear they both got scammed out of their...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th March 2010, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 676 Re: SocialMarker.com - don't get it!
Social Marker is just an easier way to submit your item to multiple social bookmarking sites, of which Propeller is one. You need to have accounts at all of the social bookmarking sites that Social...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th March 2010, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 676 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
23rd March 2010, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,105 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
21st March 2010, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,565 |
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Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
21st March 2010, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,192 |
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Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
21st March 2010, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,192  Re: How To Create Video Tutorials
CamStudio - Free Screen Recording Software (http://www.camstudio.org/)
CamStudio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CamStudio)
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Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
21st March 2010, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Copywriting
16th March 2010, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,537 15 "Conversion Boosters" You Should Be Using
Hey Warrior,
Over the last few months I've been focusing on selling my own products - and I've come away from the experience with a lot more first-hand knowledge than I had before.
I've decided...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
15th March 2010, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 525 Re: Outsourcing - How?
Checking the Warriors for hire section is good advice.
There is also a great thread on outsourcing. All-In-One: Outsourcing Secrets...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
15th March 2010, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 525 Re: Outsourcing - How?
First, check out the Warriors For Hire section, there's a wide variety or people who you can outsource your tasks too and you'll be able to see references from other warriors.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th March 2010, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 622 Re: Warming Up A Cold List
Honestly, I'd say just a quick e-mail apologising for not being in touch, thanking the list for their patience, and asking saying that you'll be in contact more frequently from now on. You can use...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th March 2010, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 622 Re: Warming Up A Cold List
Sounds like you need Frank Kerns 4 day Cash Machine (its recently been made free)
http://www.listcontrolsite.com/four-day-cash-machine-sp
It's basically his method for warming up lists and...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th March 2010, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 622 Re: Warming Up A Cold List
Well, this is late for you Nathan concerning this list, but I've been there and have lost some great lists and this is what I learned...
Never build a list that you don't automate at least part...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th March 2010, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 622 Re: Warming Up A Cold List
Freebies is always a good idea I think - I get my highest clickthrus from freebies... but I would probably recommend being honest with them, being down to earth, and letting them in a little on your...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th January 2010, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 64
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2009, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 743 Re: Benefits in Non How To
If it was me (with a mild interest and a want to sound more knowledgable around educated company) I'd like to hear something like this,
http://storiestoriches.com/images/wwi.jpg
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2009, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 743 Re: Benefits in Non How To
One more thing: I may be dead wrong, but I believe what may drive most history folks is a strong sense of CURIOSITY. Like, they need to know.
It may be something worth testing. - Rick Duris
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2009, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 743 Re: Benefits in Non How To
This is perfect:
As Alexa pointed out, your market is people who are already interested in the topic. You have to get into their head and tap into the reason WHY they would buy your product. ...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2009, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 743 Re: Benefits in Non How To
Ok, this is an absolutely fascinating challenge and here's how I would solve it:
Instead of first trying to reinvent the process, I would see who was already successful and model their style and...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2009, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 743 Re: Benefits in Non How To
Your target market for a history book is mainly people already interested in the material. With that in mind your approach to identifying benefits would be the same as with any other product, though...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2009, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 743 Re: Benefits in Non How To
Nathan,
Re: "War history":
There are niche markets out there for battlefield tours ("historical holidays") who are really into well-researched info on their chosen campaigns, generals, uniforms...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th December 2009, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,285 How Readers Scan Your Page
Could Changing Your Landing Page Design Double Your Conversion Rate?
http://www.welcometowallyworld.com/storage/f_reading_pattern_eyetracking.jpg
How do readers view your landing page? Do...
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Forum: Website Design
26th November 2009, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,245 Re: eCover design.
Designing an ebook isn't something that can be explained on a forum post. If you use a generator, it's probably going to look pretty crappy and unpro. Look at some basic design tutorials on the web...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th November 2009, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 643 Re: That's a HUGE unsubscribe rate
Your unsubscribe rate is about 17 percent which is actually very low if you ask me. Mine is much higher.
People unsubscribe for many reasons that have nothing to do with your emails. They often...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th November 2009, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 643 Re: That's a HUGE unsubscribe rate
"And I don't get it"
But you need to figure it out fast if you are hemorrhaging subscribers like that. Have a couple people sign up for your list. Then sign up for your own list on a different...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th November 2009, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 643 Re: That's a HUGE unsubscribe rate
Are you offering a free report or product in exchange for the opt-in? If so, people are probably opting straight out.
Do you use AWeber? If so I think you can see the opt-out rates for the...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th November 2009, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 643 Re: That's a HUGE unsubscribe rate
A lot of it is probably on account of the source
of your subscribers.
You're most likely getting a bunch of freebie
seekers that'll probably never buy anything
so I wouldn't worry about it too...
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Forum: Website Design
26th October 2009, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 486 Re: Mad Page! Help!
G'day, Nathan.
Your problem is that you can't use centre align with bullet points because the command overides the <li>your text</li> command which creates the bullets. Bullets are always indented...
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Forum: Website Design
26th October 2009, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 486 Re: Mad Page! Help!
It looks pretty good, but you have this url string (http://effectivehypnosis.com:2082/frontend/x3/files/editit.html ) right after the title tag. It's in the header section. Don't know how that...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
23rd October 2009, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 208
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th August 2009, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 560 Re: Do You Admit Your Affiliate Links
Funny you ask.
This last 2 weeks I have been testing a page where I say.
"Below are 2 buttons. The top one is my affiliate link while the bottom one is a direct link to the site. Take your pick"...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th August 2009, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,504 Re: Rapport Strategies
Listen to your market. Find out what they consider important to their lives. Uncover their true needs and desires. Truly understand where they're coming from.
The best "empathy copy" is written...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th August 2009, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,504 Re: Rapport Strategies
Thanks Brian.
Chris Haddad has a good article on the subject too ...
The Hard-Working Words Blog Blog Archive Do You Feel What I Feel? How To Build Empathy Into Your Marketing...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th August 2009, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,504 Re: Rapport Strategies
Hadn't read that before... thanks, Alex.
Here's another good blog thread from on of our own, Kevin Rogers:
Important Lesson on Empathy In Copywriting (http://thecopywritersedge.com/?p=112)
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Forum: Copywriting
15th August 2009, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,504 Re: Rapport Strategies
Empathy is another good tactic for building rapport.
Here's a helpful article on the subject by Daniel Levis ...
The power of empathy to increase sales | The Total Package...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th August 2009, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,504 Re: Rapport Strategies
Find a common enemy and demonstrate your solidarity with the prospect by thrashing that enemy mercilessly.
For example, in financial markets, taxes (and government) are an easy target.
...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th August 2009, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,504 Re: Rapport Strategies
This sits in amongst the areas you have mentioned but I think copywriters will agree, language - specifically, knowing and using the words and phrases your prospect uses in their head in their...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th August 2009, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,105 Re: Feelings and Emotions
In my experience, people are more likely to want something that's missing from their lives entirely rather than want more of something they already have.
The trick then is to paint a picture of...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th August 2009, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,105 Re: Feelings and Emotions
Nathan, I know you're a student of Igor Ledochowski, like me, and have gone through his conversational hypnosis self-study program. Much of what he teaches in that can be directly applied, I think. ...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th August 2009, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 503 Re: Click Bank HopAds
You may want to check where was the Ad placed and whether it is relevant to that page. Both are possible factors affecting your click-through.
Thereafter, after the click-through, you still need...
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Forum: Copywriting
6th August 2009, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 727  Real Leaders Tell Good Stories
Not that this is new to copywriters but just thought I'd share this short article (from Harvard Business) about stories for those aiming to influence.
How a 2-Minute Story Helps You Lead...
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Forum: Copywriting
4th August 2009, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 758 How to get GREAT Copywriting Clients Easily
Hey Guys,
A couple of days ago I posted on here that after
writing copy for myself for a long time I was thinking
of breaking into writing for others and was not
really sure how to get...
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