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Forum: Copywriting 19th September 2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,365
Posted By Jennifer Hutson
Re: Please Critique My "Warriors For Hire" Ad

Well, you asked for a critique, so here it is – no holding back.

In your letter, you make claims about being a top email response writer, yet I found myself bored throughout the entire thing.
...
Forum: Copywriting 18th August 2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,711
Posted By MikeHumphreys
Re: A New Description For the Copywriting Forum...

What's to argue about?

This forum is here to help people learn more about copywriting and help copywriters connect with new clients.

That's the main purpose for us to be here.

Would you want...
Forum: Copywriting 16th August 2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,198
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Letter for my copywriting business

I've had to tell this to partners a lot. They had a tendency to want to put every piece of information on every piece of marketing collateral. Well, the audience may be different for each piece. The...
Forum: Copywriting 13th August 2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,529
Posted By Raydal
Re: P.S: Don't Put It At The End of Every E-mail In An AR Series...

As a marketer ALWAYS keep in mind that you are more likely to get
tired of your marketing before the prospect does. Of course you've seen
from the comments how important the P.S. is so why mess...
Forum: Copywriting 13th August 2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,529
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: P.S: Don't Put It At The End of Every E-mail In An AR Series...

Sorry Cam, but to put it bluntly: those of us who are in business to make money don't particularly care what you say annoys you or anyone else as an individual.... we care what makes money. Period.
...
Forum: Copywriting 13th August 2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,529
Posted By shawnlebrun
Re: P.S: Don't Put It At The End of Every E-mail In An AR Series...

Ever since taking Matt Furey's email course back in 2005(??) or around there... I use the P.S. for the following purpose.

First, highlight THE single biggest problem this person is facing... and...
Forum: Copywriting 11th August 2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,355
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: Robin Williams: DEAD

I sense your heart being in the right place about this...

...but I'm compelled to comment that misappropriating a celebrity's name and likeness, even for "the common good", is disastrously bad...
Forum: Copywriting 30th July 2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,753
Posted By splitTest
Re: "Guarantees" and "offers" in selling copywriting services?

I'm on bly's list too. Good stuff. Copywriting guarantees -- last Thursday's post. ;)
Forum: Copywriting 14th July 2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,631
Posted By sethczerepak
Re: a small tip that may help your copywriting.

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Forum: Copywriting 8th July 2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,978
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: Starting out in Copywriting

REFRAME: Wordsmith < Sales Writer

Copywriting is about salesmanship, not prose.

Writing that draws attention to its own cleverness typically flops, badly...
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,631
Posted By ewenmack
Re: a small tip that may help your copywriting.

Exactly.

The master knows which tool to use in the right setting.

Best,
Ewen
Forum: Copywriting 7th May 2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,015
Posted By angiecolee
Re: New to copywriting

Yeah, but everyone operates differently as far as learning is concerned.

His definition of step-by-step process may be completely different from mine, from yours, from Gary Halbert's.

Does he...
Forum: Copywriting 5th May 2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,131
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: Do You Want To Be The Best... Or Not?

It's an unrealistic goal.

And striving for it can cause a lot of unneeded stress and worry.

A better approach is to set an income goal. Determine how good you need to be to attain it.
...
Forum: Copywriting 28th February 2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,080
Re: Benefits-The Driving Force Behind Every Sale

Always worth hunting out the "benefit within the benefit"

If we look at the weight loss niche (I'm surprised there aren't more sites on this...hardly any competition...)

Anyway.

The benefit...
Forum: Copywriting 27th February 2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,080
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: Benefits-The Driving Force Behind Every Sale

Your link doesn't work.

Here's one I did on the subject in a past life. (http://www.warriorforum.com/copywriting-forum/512240-do-you-know-difference-between-features-benefits.html)

Mark
Forum: Copywriting 14th February 2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By Neison
Re: Working for Competing Clients

I'd turn it down AND consider telling the current client that you were approached but declined the work. It affirms they made a good choice by hiring you and will strengthen the relationship.

(It...
Forum: Copywriting 12th February 2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: Working for Competing Clients

I was just put into that situation.

I declined.

Because I get backend royalties from my original client. I don't want to endanger that.

Sometimes, clients will put a no-complete clause in...
Forum: Copywriting 11th February 2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,117
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: Two Psychological Weapons to Hold Prospects 'at Ransom' With

Yes... exclusivity.

In 2008-2009, I offered a tightly-niched lead generation service... only one broker per area was allowed to participate. It was a very successful promotion.

Another...
Forum: Copywriting 20th January 2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,249
Posted By MikeHumphreys
Re: Bob Bly: Cold-calling potential clients is a "terrible idea"...

Right. As a sales TRAINER. As a TELEMARKETER. As a COLLECTIONS manager.

Where is your credibility as a COPYWRITER for any clients besides yourself? Do you have any client testimonials on the...
Forum: Copywriting 20th January 2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,249
Posted By MikeHumphreys
Re: Bob Bly: Cold-calling potential clients is a "terrible idea"...

How would you know what I've tried or not tried? Do you have my office bugged? Ever talked to me by phone or email? Hell, have you ever even ASKED me?

The answer to all of the above is no, you...
Forum: Copywriting 16th January 2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By wrcato2
Re: Write like them, Speak like them --- Be like them.

Hmm. I have found that the practice of hand writing out a sales letter is helpful as far as learning the structure of a sales letter. The way I use to do this was read the sales copy several times (3...
Forum: Copywriting 15th January 2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By TatiW3B
Re: Write like them, Speak like them --- Be like them.

Aside from idioms and colloquial sayings, some of the best copy I've ever seen revolves around story telling. Become a good story teller and your copy becomes golden.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th January 2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By writeaway
Re: How Does One Create an Effective Squeeze Page?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach. There is no template. Instead, your squeeze page must fit the needs of your actual traffic base. No theory. No top-down solution. No off-the-shelf solution....
Forum: Copywriting 8th January 2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 894
Posted By steven8433
Re: How an Emotion-Packed Sales Copy Increases Conversions

I love lemonade. but your sentences are too spaced out from each other - it makes this hard to read.
Forum: Copywriting 8th January 2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 894
Posted By sanf0rd1
Re: How an Emotion-Packed Sales Copy Increases Conversions

LOL i like the lemon example. great post btw! =]
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th January 2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,943
Posted By JohnMcCabe
Re: What should I put in my signature?

If you started the thread (you are post #1):

The easiest way is to simply navigate to the thread page and copy the URL from your browser. Use that URL when building your link.

Linking to a post...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd January 2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
Posted By shawnlebrun
Re: "Content is King --- Context is Queen"

Not sure if you wanted it to... but your signature just goes to the main Warrior Forum page, just in case you were wondering!
Forum: Copywriting 31st December 2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
Posted By wikishare
Re: "Content is King --- Context is Queen"

Great saying man but content should be quality
Forum: Copywriting 30th December 2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Forum: Copywriting 24th July 2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,883
Posted By shawnlebrun
How to Write a Proposal that Lands Copy Clients

At the request of some of the copywriters who have PM'd me for help on getting clients, I've decided to put together a "how to write a winning proposal" report for them.

After all, doing this for...
Forum: Copywriting 19th July 2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Raydal
Re: Creating 'fear' in a copy where none exists

If your target market is not aware of the dangers that your
products eliminate, then you would have to create that fear
in them. For example, your prospect may not know that
a fireplace can give...
Forum: Copywriting 19th July 2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: Creating 'fear' in a copy where none exists

You're not creating fear where none exists.

You're targeting the imbedded fears someone has for NOT being able to achieve what they REALLY want...

...or continuing to fall deeper into some sort...
Forum: Copywriting 19th July 2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By ThomasOMalley
Re: Creating 'fear' in a copy where none exists

Focus on the fear of loss if your prospect didn't buy the product...the loss of the key benefits.

Read any good sales letter to find how the copywriter handled the fear of loss component of the...
Forum: Copywriting 19th July 2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By OutOfThisWord
Re: Creating 'fear' in a copy where none exists

Fear of missing out.

Fear of never getting rid of a problem.

But, you only want to address that emotion if you know it is a dominant emotion of your target market.

If it is not, your copy...
Forum: Copywriting 18th July 2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: Which of the two heasdline types performs better?

Curiosity-only headlines rarely work well.

Benefit-only headlines do better, but on the internet, they're not the cat's meow.

Headlines w/emotion and implied (or expressed) benefits work well....
Forum: Copywriting 18th July 2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By AstonCopy
Re: Which of the two heasdline types performs better?

Why do you have to choose?

You should be able to write a headline that raises curiosity AND conveys the benefit of the product. Check it out:

"New Car Runs On Water"

Curious...with a clear...
Forum: Copywriting 25th March 2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By fated82
Re: Most Efective Way to Get Copywriting Clients

I focus mainly on local offline businesses. You have to have a marketing plan or at least some sort of strategy to market your copywriting business.

I started off by joining Business Network...
Forum: Copywriting 24th March 2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Most Efective Way to Get Copywriting Clients

There have been two methods that have gotten me like 90% of my work...

Networking and referrals.

For the first two years of my career, the only reason I got work was because I was good and...
Forum: Copywriting 24th March 2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By UtopianWriting
Re: Most Efective Way to Get Copywriting Clients

Great thread idea.

I'd appreciate it even more if those who respond could also include the answer to the following question: how did you find your *first* client?

I'm looking forward to...
Forum: Copywriting 16th March 2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By Daedalus15
Re: Research...What exactly are you researching?

The approach I have taken is as follows:

1. Research the market before reviewing my clients product. Search forums, books, articles, magazines, and anything that I can find that will give me a...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd February 2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,278
Posted By Mark Pescetti
How Well Do You Build Emotion? (With Superbowl Commercial Video)

In copywriting...

You're very often NOT just selling the product.

You're selling inspiration.

You're selling an idea.

You're selling an ideal.
Forum: Copywriting 23rd December 2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,971
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: How To Make Money Off Copywriting?

I made 6 figures with my own products before I even knew what the hell copywriting is.

I was following rules I didn't even know existed.

If you want to start making REAL money sooner, rather...
Forum: Copywriting 17th December 2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,231
Posted By Mark Andrews
Re: Need a good coppy man who doesn't charge a fortune

Hang on a tick Tim, let me get this straight...

You want to pay peanuts for your sales copy claiming you're on disability - correct?

This being the case, doesn't this somewhat contradict your...
Forum: Copywriting 13th July 2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,691
Posted By shawnlebrun
The Most Expensive Piece of Copy

I've noticed recently that since I've started posting here on
the forum, I get a lot of people asking me for copy quotes.

And the one thing I've noticed in this short time here is
how many...
Forum: Copywriting 13th July 2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By arfasaira
Re: A Little Help To Make You A Better Copywriter

Ewan, you're always full of good stuff - so keep it coming!!

Where clients have found value in me is when I've moved from being 'just a copywriter' to someone that can identify holes and profit...
Forum: Copywriting 13th July 2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By ewenmack
A Little Help To Make You A Better Copywriter

First a little story to set the stage for your benefit...

I had a chance meeting this week with a guy who is part of a
network of websites with traffic amounting to 30 million monthly visitors....
Forum: Copywriting 22nd June 2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,561
Posted By Raydal
Re: What's The Best Way To Find Your Hook?

The "hook" of "lead" for your copy can come in a few different flavors:

1. You can make it 'newsy' so you tell the prospect something that
is in the "man bites dog" department.

2. Use an...
Forum: Mind Warriors 13th April 2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,423
Posted By Gerald Arno
Re: Change Your Mindset Make Money

You outlined really good points above!

I think the more you love what you do, the less it will seem to be hard work.

You really only work hard when you are under pressure or too focused on...
Forum: Mind Warriors 12th April 2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,423
Posted By Judge Groovyman
Re: Change Your Mindset Make Money

Great post!



This is very common. I've heard it broken down like this.

1. Target. This is the ultimate goal which you are striving towards, though you may have no idea how to make it...
Forum: Copywriting 21st March 2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,829
Posted By RickDuris
Re: How To Get Business Right Now

First, respectfully, don't make it harder than it needs to be. You're just having a conversation. It isn't a job interview.

Very simple. When you find a clearly underperforming piece...

DO...
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