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Forum: Copywriting 29th April 2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,825
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: The one TRUE method to making it as a copywriter...

Andy Wilson, master photobomber from that same weekend (with me and the Rayboulds closing down AeroBar...)
...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,825
Posted By angiecolee
The one TRUE method to making it as a copywriter...

...doesn't exist.

Unless you count "writers write" as the essential part of that equation. It IS true, after all...you'll never be a copywriter if you only study, never write.

The funny thing...
Forum: Copywriting 25th March 2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,374
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: Salespage critique request

Having grown up in a very new agey way, I like this. I think it could be effective to call BS on the spiritual community... and expose the frauds just trying to make a buck, while they're really as...
Forum: Copywriting 6th September 2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,255
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: Does Just Being Helpful Sell?

If you have a solution that actually helps people a ton, there's no need to exagerate or kick up some fake scarcity.

Effective copy should be able to say BIG things, without coming across fake.
...
Forum: Copywriting 5th September 2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By joe golfer
Re: I could care less...but really - you suck

It's a mobile world. If you need updated stats to explain what is happening to copywriting clients, this link may help.

Mobile marketing statistics 2013...
Forum: Copywriting 14th August 2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 888
Posted By Pusateri
Re: People are not reading as much.

Part of a writer's job is to present information in a way too interesting to skim.

Most can't do it.

That's all the study shows.
Forum: Copywriting 9th August 2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,754
Posted By Pusateri
Re: Who Do You Rate As The Number One Copywriter Of All Time?

Saul of Tarsus - seriously.

Show me another writer with a control that's been running for two thousand years.
Forum: Copywriting 21st June 2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,649
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Forum: Copywriting 18th June 2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,355
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: Do you do what Ben Settle says?

There's another, arguably more powerful form of proof - but it's a longer ride around the block.

It's demonstration of mastery of the topic.

Imagine a street magician performing an illusion. ...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd June 2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: BS Detector - some of you guys actually write like this

Whatever it is you're selling dude - I'm buying. You obviously know your stuff.
Forum: Copywriting 3rd June 2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: BS Detector - some of you guys actually write like this

Predictive metric quantizing helped me model the ideal psychographic snapshot of this video's core intended influence-base.

Additionally, a single-ended action variable, as in your post, trends...
Forum: Copywriting 11th May 2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,638
Posted By JJaouli1
Re: When copying ads by hand - should you be focused?

I did this with a bunch of carlton's golf and self defense ads, and halberts ads from the motherload collection.

SUPER painful. Legit my hand was killing me by the end.

But I can honestly say...
Forum: Copywriting 30th March 2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 869
Posted By Alex Ceskavich
Re: Feedback on my first sales page

Hey guys,

Hope this helps:

Professional Copy Critique - Make Music.net - YouTube

- Alex
Forum: Copywriting 4th March 2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,964
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Email Copywriting--What's Working Now

You're right on all points, Mark.

- Rick Duris

PS: If copywriters want to understand one of the clinical copywriting things that drives this email's success, count the number of promises. It's...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd February 2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,231
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: Simple Writing System Relaunch - Also Action Seminar

Best line of the thread:



Good one Andy!

Alex
Forum: Copywriting 7th February 2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,122
Re: Bathroom Tip To Keep Your Copy On Point. (And Your Head As Well)

Deez,

Yes, don't jump all over the place.

A few words of caution just to reinforce this for you (and everyone else who has discovered the wonderful world of copywriting).

Don't buy...
Forum: Copywriting 5th February 2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By Bruce Wedding
I'll See You Guys Around, I'm Outa Here!

I've been here for going on 7 years. Hell, I was here when this sub-forum was born and Eric Louviere was made moderator. I've seen so much here, learned so much here.

Honestly, there's nothing...
Forum: Copywriting 1st February 2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,660
Posted By Bruce Wedding
Re: Models for writing bullet points

I put Clayton's 21 bullet types into a spreadsheet so you can evaluate a bunch of types at once for a particular benefit. It ain't perfect. It doesn't understand grammar. But I find it helpful. You...
Forum: Copywriting 1st February 2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,660
Re: Models for writing bullet points

I've posted it a couple of times - but once again here's Team Makepeace's 21 Bullet Formula's.

Thought it might be useful for anyone who hasn't seen it.

It's not swiped from my collection of...
Forum: Copywriting 29th January 2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,656
Posted By Bruce Wedding
Re: VSL (Video Sales Letter) Software: What Tools Are Best/Most Useful?

I'm really happy with the Video Scribe Desktop by sparkol.com if you want hand scribed VSLs, which I think outperform PowerPoints in some niches. For around $20/month, it's hard to go wrong.

If...
Forum: Copywriting 25th January 2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,739
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: $10,000 Copywriting Challenge

Although Bruce already knows this, for those who don't...

There is a LOT more to being a successful vendor than simply good copy. There's networking, making connections, dealing with payment...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd January 2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,739
Posted By Bruce Wedding
Re: $10,000 Copywriting Challenge

Actually, Ryan Deiss DID come in here with a chance at future employment around 2 years ago.

There is no group line to be drawn. We all draw our own lines, Ken. And if someone draws theirs in a...
Forum: Copywriting 22nd January 2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,739
Posted By Harlan
Re: $10,000 Copywriting Challenge

Guys, if things are slow and you can use 10K join.

What's the worst that can happen? You get some practice.
Forum: Copywriting 17th January 2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 681
Posted By joe golfer
Re: How a 30-second "change" doubled my client's sales

I agree. I usually give them 5 extra headlines to test. Now if I could get them to test them...
Forum: Copywriting 14th January 2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By ewenmack
Re: Hybrid News/Sales letter?

Best,
Ewen

http://i47.tinypic.com/4lrkfp.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2mxr9c9.jpg
Forum: Copywriting 13th January 2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,461
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: Copywriting mastermind?

Mark,

Please tone it down.

You're acting like a pit bull guarding this section of the forum from all newcomers.

YOU were new here once... did we treat you this way?

Thanks,
Forum: Copywriting 10th January 2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,305
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Crititique Plz... So close to walking away.

Jono,

I'm not going to get into whether or not the copy you got was decent here. IMHO, about 1k clicks is a good INITIAL test - to see whether or not it has potential to end up working or not.
...
Forum: Copywriting 8th January 2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By joe golfer
Re: How TO WRITE sales copy when you don't NEED to?

Have you ever gone into a shop and the owner or salesperson is super knowledgeable and enthusiastic? They don't slap items on the counter like some retail salespeople. They bring out each item like...
Forum: Copywriting 6th January 2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,510
Posted By Andrew Gould
Re: Simple Insight Into The Difference Between Copy that Sells and Copy that Doesn't

If that's your attitude to sales and copywriting, you need to find a different field to work in.
Forum: Copywriting 21st August 2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,125
Posted By Pusateri
Re: The Long Sales Letter Is Dead

Not only does that discount the number of niches that exist in this world, it totally ignores the various ways of reaching the target audience online.

You have to take into account HOW they find...
Forum: Copywriting 21st August 2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,877
Re: Sex doesn't sell: tell me why my dating copy sucks

I'm familiar with this niche and the sales copy within it.

First off, your writing style is very good. I like it quite a bit, it's a pleasure to read.

But, I think your results are going to...
Forum: Copywriting 17th August 2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,879
Re: Disturbing trend in the copywriting world

I remember reading about 19 years ago - Kennedy saying to Halbert (it may have been vice versa) that 1 in 3 promo's bomb.

Knowing this I always offer 3 rewrites it puts the odds back in my favour....
Forum: Copywriting 17th August 2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,879
Posted By davemiz
Re: Disturbing trend in the copywriting world

this was an awesome article.

finally you get to see things from our side (the customer who's shelling out all this money).

Of course, many copywriters are going to disagree, but the article...
Forum: Copywriting 18th July 2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,071
Posted By Ross Bowring
Re: Best Place to seek High Caliber Copywriting jobs?

I've found the Warrior Forum to be a surprisingly good source of five-figure gigs.

Stick around. Give value. Don't get into dumb slanging matches. And clients who are "lurking" will be quick to PM...
Forum: Copywriting 29th June 2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,839
Posted By Harlan
Re: I'll Pay You $2,000 To Write Me This Sales Letter...

Thanks for shopping in the Warrior Forum.

The only place in the world where you can be abused for hiring someone.
Forum: Copywriting 28th May 2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: An ad if you like Pokemon...

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=258
Forum: Copywriting 25th May 2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,342
Posted By Ken Strong
Re: NLP copywriting power words

"I was once giving a public presentation and found a volunteer with a phobia of baked beans."
Forum: Copywriting 20th April 2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,636
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Copywriters Are To Blame for the Ignorance Taking Over the Planet!

I was watching Good Morning America while working out to wake up my sludge-brain…

…And a segment came on that was headlined by, “controversial children’s book” about how animals are treated...
Forum: Copywriting 17th April 2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,963
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Wanted! Best Warrior Copy Writer

So, you're...

... a newcomer to Internet marketing (which probably means you have no traffic, leads or prospects)...

... looking for the best experienced Warrior copywriter (obviously because...
Forum: Copywriting 11th April 2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,660
Posted By Pusateri
Re: Match a Copywriter to Their Racing Car

Don't know which copywriter goes in which car, but I did see a dozen $5 article writers on a short bus.
Forum: Copywriting 9th April 2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,090
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: Do Hot Sexy Women Help to Sell Products?

Sex sells...

...But only when used correctly, in a market that's receptive.

Last year, I did a marketing campaign for a neighborhood bar in San Francisco to help them regain their previous...
Forum: Copywriting 7th April 2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: 27 "Pearls Of Wisdom" from Gary Halbert

2 "Pearls of Wisdom" I've grown fond of are...

...his sons Bond and Kevin Halbert.

;)

Not what you were after? Tough titty said the kitty.

Haw!
Forum: Copywriting 7th April 2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By Steve Hill
Re: I Need A COPYWRITER For A Postcard Campaign - HELP!

And if few people are doing it, the message will stand out, won't it? :D
Forum: Copywriting 7th April 2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By YourZulu
Re: I Need A COPYWRITER For A Postcard Campaign - HELP!

Possibly because you are looking at it from a marketer's perspective, Kimbo.
If you weren't, you may be more receptive.
Forum: Copywriting 5th April 2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,349
Posted By colmodwyer
Re: Vin Montello copywriting

Results are more important than reputation. I know a handful of copywriters who've crushed selling penny stock services, but their names don't mean squat here.

You should speak to current/former...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd April 2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Pusateri
We write ads or people die...

...and your logo doesn't sell product...

A few Good Creative Men - YouTube
Forum: Copywriting 30th March 2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 915
Re: In Search of "Green" Copywriter

Mark - whatever you do - don't sit on the fence - tell them how you really feel...


Steve


P.S. Mutiny didn't give us a budget to work with.

Hoping it is more than a fiver...
Forum: Copywriting 30th March 2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 915
Posted By Mark Andrews
Re: In Search of "Green" Copywriter

For pete's sake! How is the OP going to go to Fiverr.com of all places to look for what he needs? :rolleyes: I mean come on, have you got a screw lose or something?

He's looking for a sprecialized...
Forum: Copywriting 29th March 2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,526
Posted By Raydal
Re: Should I outsource copywriting, or should I to learn to DIY?

I always recommend that a marketer should learn copywriting
even if he doesn't plan to be a copywriter. At least you know
how to judge the copywriter you outsource your work to.
Can't hurt at...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th March 2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,750
Posted By Raydal
Re: Do Long Sales Pages Make You Buy?

Anybody would read a 1000 page novel if the subject is you.

I read many letters and articles if I'm interested in buying
a product. If the product is not for me, then I don't read
beyond the...
Forum: Copywriting 21st March 2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,560
Posted By maximus242
Re: The copywriting process?

It would help if you knew how to write copy...
Forum: Copywriting 20th March 2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,149
Posted By maximus242
Re: My salesthread here converts bad - while my services work really great, pls leave your opinion

It still sucks, but its improved.

Now if you have a problem with what we say get out of our forum. If you come here for a critique request, EXPECT TO BE CRITIQUED.

We are not here to pat you on...
Forum: Copywriting 19th March 2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By Scott Murdaugh
Re: A "Killer" P.S

My goal with a P.S. is usually to convince them to go back and read the copy.

From a blog post I wrote...



The reason being is that the majority of people reading your P.S., those you should...
Forum: Copywriting 17th March 2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,037
Posted By Doceye
Re: So my work has been plagiarized by another copywriter

Find them. Hit them hard in the face. With a shovel.

Then bury them with said shovel.

Problem solved.
Forum: Copywriting 16th March 2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: RIP John Ritz...

Remembering John at The Warrior Event 2012 in Raleigh March 11, 2012

#WE2012 Remembering JohnRitz (RIP John Riskowitz) - YouTube
Forum: Copywriting 16th March 2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 963
Posted By RickDuris
Re: The Art of The Offer

Actually, while you're correct Mark, it sounds as though you're saying successful copywriters are blessed with products that sell themselves.

What I'm saying is irresistible offers are (or can be)...
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