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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd August 2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,845
Posted By imogenhobbs
My 5 basic, never-fail steps to start a consistent income flow

I'm no billionaire, but I do have a consistent income flow from a few streams. I thought I'd contribute something since I'm relatively new to the community. Here's my basic thought process when I'm...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th October 2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,294
Posted By James Fame
Do You Make These 14 Fatal Mistakes In The Law Of Attraction?

Absolutely nothing for sale, no products and just helping out...

Do You Make These Fatal Mistakes
In The Law Of Attraction?

What I'm going to talk about here is going to be controversial. But...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th September 2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,200
Posted By James Fame
Why Is The Money Never In The List??

"Oh why, why is the money NEVER in the list no matter how hard I try?!"

The money is in the list, the money is in the list, the money is in the ___?

If you've been around the online sphere of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th August 2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By James Fame
Chrome Browser Addons For Serious Internet Marketers to Speed Up & Be More Productive

Sometimes, we as internet marketers want to capture a page/elements of it to store as a "swipe". I've lately found some extremely powerful tools to do that exact task easily on Google Chrome.


...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th July 2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,298
Posted By James Fame
Re: "How come the Law of Attraction doesn't always work?"

Ohcreate, thank you for reading. That's definitely an imbalance. The point of obsession merely means that you've been shifting the balance of your Centers towards your Emotional Center (Remember that...
Forum: Mind Warriors 17th July 2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,298
Posted By James Fame
Re: How come the Law of Attraction doesn't always work?

Grain:
Thank you for the kind words, Grain. That's right, forgetting is a very crucial step. Really, everything in there is crucial, nothing should be left out. Let me know if this distilled method...
Forum: Mind Warriors 16th July 2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,298
Posted By James Fame
"How come the Law of Attraction doesn't always work?"

I've always been asking that question...

..And you probably already know the answer, even if you do not realize it yet. Let me explain...

Why does it work for some, and not for others?

Why...
Forum: Copywriting 16th July 2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 943
Posted By BrianMcLeod
The public's fascination with doomsday events...

Oncoming crisis of cataclysmic proportions..

..the end of ____ as we know it...

...the DEATH of ____...

The public can never get enough of these types of doomsday prophecy memes.

The...
Forum: Copywriting 15th July 2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,323
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: Blast your ratings away on my sales page!

Firstly, they aren't "weird" secrets. Don't use techniques that aren't applicable.

Secondly...

You need to flesh out your secrets (and make them factually correct.)

Right now...

You're...
Forum: Copywriting 13th July 2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,447
Posted By Memetics
6 techniques from rhetoric to supercharge your conversion rate (and why they work)

Rhetoric...Rhetoric has had a very long and very illustrious history in the art of persuasion. Dating back and beyond the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans whom we now associate with its...
Forum: Copywriting 12th July 2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By Mr. Subtle
Forum: Copywriting 10th July 2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: Are you tough enough?

WTF. Are you drunk? The point of good copy is to be ON TARGET. It's a Craigs List ad. It sticks out like dogballs. He's right on the money.

You don't think he focuses on the benefits? Go and read...
Forum: Copywriting 1st July 2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 994
Posted By max5ty
Re: What do you think of this letter?

After reading the headline, I thought: Most ill people usually do lose weight.

The headline isn't good.

I thought the story could have started off with a big bang. It didn't seem to flow...
Forum: Copywriting 1st July 2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 994
Posted By DavidG
Re: What do you think of this letter?

The headline is for prospects who are sophisticated. And the Big Idea seems to attract those who already know whats up. People who understand their problem but only need a solution.

The Story is...
Forum: Copywriting 5th July 2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,831
Posted By Loren Woirhaye
Re: How Do You Slow Down The Sales Letter Skimmer?

Multi-page letter. Make them click.
Forum: Copywriting 13th April 2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,314
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Does 100% honest copy work?

Alright, cat's outta the bag. Might as well post this and make it official:

Men's $58,500.00 ROLEX 18K Gold Diamond Presidential Watch--MUST SELL | eBay...
Forum: Copywriting 12th April 2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,701
Posted By Paul Hancox
Re: When are you ready to launch a copywriting career?

You're suffering from JUSGOTTA SYNDROME.

"I've JUS-GOTTA learn one more thing, and then..."
"I've JUS-GOTTA do this one more thing, and then..."

Copywriters are never finished learning....
Forum: Copywriting 20th March 2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,396
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: How to start copywriting business up?

Ah... that first date with copywriting.

Beautiful, isn't she?

Freelance copywriting is all three of those things...

AND it's also extremely pressure-filled, high-intensity WORK... for long...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Posted By Roger08
Re: 22 'Nearly Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

It such a long note huh.. i enjoy reading it..so informative!
Forum: Copywriting 17th March 2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Ballsy Branding that works (and those that bite back)

Inspired from a post on Copyblogger and spun into a Copy Nazi note on copywriting. Roger Sterling MAD MEN

Have you thought about who you want reading your salespage?
And perhaps more...
Forum: Copywriting 16th March 2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By MichelFortin
The Power of The Written Word (Video)

Thought you guys might like this. This cartoon/drawing company asked me for my permission to use my interview with the late, great Gary Halbert. Here was the result (pretty cool, too!).

A Tribute...
Forum: Copywriting 15th March 2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Posted By alfid
Re: 22 'Nearly Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

I know it's a subjective question, in the case of writing but:

Who has completed the puzzle?
Forum: Copywriting 13th March 2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Danielle Lynn
Re: Want a World Class Copywriter's Brain?

Drat.

I thought you meant the real thing... I had a nice jar picked out and everything. :p
Forum: Copywriting 10th March 2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Posted By SpankinNewbie
Re: 22 'Nearly Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

Hey Grain,

Here's one Newbie who really appreciates you taking the time to write such an informative post.
Forum: Copywriting 10th March 2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: COPYWRITERS! I Have A Business Opportunity For you!

You're out of order Arfa. You're presuming this dude is looking to take advantage of you. You need to negotiate with him first. Could very well be he'll pay a fee plus a healthy percentage. You don't...
Forum: Copywriting 8th March 2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Posted By notek
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,810
Posted By Pusateri
Re: $10,000 Prize To Beat This Control

Sorry, Dan. I may have been a wee bit harsh. That 'character' crack got under my skin.

A little story:

One day Mrs. Carrington announced to her first grade class that Douglas the Magician...
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 14,810
Posted By Pusateri
Re: $10,000 Prize To Beat This Control

Know what REALLY builds character? Paying your own way.

You are the entrepreneur. The rewards that come from your efforts are yours to enjoy. And the risks are yours to bear.
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,507
Posted By Harlan
Re: Remember 'Breakthrough Advertising'? You might have missed this out...

I'm sure that's only there so they can claim the price for a new republication of the book.

I searched and found the PDF.

It is NOT a simple read.

It's long, boring, and not so simple to...
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By MontelloMarketing
RIP John Ritz...

A mutual friend just pm'd me to let me know we lost one of our own a couple days ago when John Ritzkowitz passed.

He'd been a talented man facing health concerns and his own demons the 6 years I...
Forum: Copywriting 4th March 2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,527
Posted By Robert_Rand
Re: Bill Jayme Ads?

More of his work can be seen cited in this report:

http://www.andyowen.co.uk/pdfs/copywriting_andy_owen_bill_jayme_the_greatest_copywriter_of_them_all.pdf
Forum: Copywriting 4th March 2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 935
Posted By ewenmack
Re: Review Request: Critique My Headline Please

Derek,

I don't see you or anybody here mention that the best headlines come from your buyers.

None of us have bought your membership, so what do we know
about the reason why anybody will buy?...
Forum: Copywriting 4th March 2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Posted By JohnWiz
Re: 22 'Nearly Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

Hi Grain,

That's a killer post!

I particularly like how you quickly built a rock-solid foundation for your message with...

"If you're a pro copywriter, then I can't share
anything new with...
Forum: Copywriting 4th March 2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Posted By Mark Andrews
Re: 22 'Nearly Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

You've excelled yourself Grain and I mean this with all sincerity.

I took issue with a couple of the points but you bloody well socked some right crackers out there too. Really good nuggets,...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd March 2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,990
Posted By Bruce Wedding
Re: Ads, flyers and sites

I kept my kid in diapers and formula with flyers back in the mid 80s while I was in college. I could work 3 days a week making around $300-400. I got a better response than direct mail post cards...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd March 2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Re: Nearly 'Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

I agree Max, a "Buy It Now" button sends shivers down the spine.

Worst still when a prospect reads a piece shouting and screaming on every 2nd paragraph howling "Buy It Now" - it means it's much...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd March 2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Posted By max5ty
Re: Nearly 'Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

Thanks for taking the time to offer this information.

One thing that always stood out to me about those selling online is that they have big buttons that say "Buy Now" or they'll say something...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd March 2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Re: Nearly 'Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

And here's a contribution - it's John Carltons nice and easy template -





Mini Headline
Forum: Copywriting 3rd March 2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Re: Nearly 'Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

Yea, will "new" copywriters bother to read your post and everything else they need?

The serious ones will.

It's a shame the others probably won't.

Anyway keep writing your "techniques" so...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd March 2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Re: Nearly 'Fine' Insights For New Copywriters To Complete The Puzzle

Grain,


An excellent post for our friends who are just starting out in the fascinating world of copywriting.

Be great if you would write out out the other 90% (or put it all into a WSO).

We...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd March 2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,282
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: Seen any good copy lately?

Seen any good copy lately? No but I saw something that's right up your alley Dave -
Terrific site talking about some of the wrong fonts and signage used in MADMEN - Mark Simonson Studio / Notebook:...
Forum: Copywriting 1st March 2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Bullets In The Head

A while ago Team Makepeace gave out this Easy Writers Edition on Bullets.

21 of the very best ways in writing them.

You can get a copy here –
...
Forum: Copywriting 28th February 2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,299
Posted By EricMN
Brilliant Strategy Right Here

Caught this when I was doing some research . . .

Molsons Divergent Marketing (http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2011/11/29/molsons-divergent-marketing-cosmo-vs-playboy/)

Clever way of...
Forum: Copywriting 28th February 2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,775
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Sick Sales Video

"You must be a teacher...because you've got a lot of class"

You think this guy can sell or what?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAo-DmzdvK0...
Forum: Copywriting 27th February 2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: This Photo Helped Sell ...

Dude, know how I keep dragging my arse across the carpet a lot lately?

Two words - "Anal Glands".

Yeah it's time I went in for my yearly "anal gland express" service.

Or you could do it. If...
Forum: Copywriting 26th February 2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,390
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Reverse Engineering A Sales Letter...TRY THIS

Good ideas, Max5ty.

Here's a provocative article on COSMO headlines as they relate to personality temperaments:

The Hidden Key to Cosmo Headlines: Sex and the City? | Copyblogger...
Forum: Copywriting 26th February 2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,390
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: Reverse Engineering A Sales Letter...TRY THIS

If you Google "Cosmopolitan swipe file" you can download 980 of the *******s for free. Somebody put the link up here couple of years back but looks like its been removed -...
Forum: Copywriting 26th February 2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Re: Grabbers In Internet Copy

Now that is the perfect definition of a grabber.



I'm not an internet expert - but if I was to have a go at "web grabbers"

I might try an animated graphic - possibly with sound.

Say a...
Forum: Copywriting 26th February 2012, 04:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By Pusateri
Re: Grabbers In Internet Copy

The function of a grabber is not to get attention, but to change attention.

Here's the deal: the human brain can only hold one thought in conscious awareness at a time. When Mr. Brain picks up a...
Forum: Copywriting 26th February 2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,390
Posted By Mark Andrews
Re: Reverse Engineering A Sales Letter...TRY THIS

It's an old tactic Simon, well known in copywriting circles. Marcus did explain it very well though I thought.

Tickety boo,


Mark Andrews
Forum: Copywriting 25th February 2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 865
Posted By OliviaHoang
Lightbulb Re: Copy or Graphics, which one is the better option?

I know exactly what you mean.

I often see rehashed subjects and debates on "this and that" in copywriting...

Only to find that if these people actually internalized what the masters have taught...
Forum: Copywriting 25th February 2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,390
Posted By max5ty
Reverse Engineering A Sales Letter...TRY THIS

Here's how to come up with an idea...let's say an ebook...and you haven't written the book...I'm going to show you how to come up with the material by first writing the sales letter...

I got a...
Forum: Copywriting 25th February 2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,597
Posted By RickDuris
The South Park Guide to Storytelling

Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of South Park, offer their strategy for telling stories:

| Video | mtvU (http://www.mtvu.com/video/?vid=689002)

Can anyone else see this strategy working...
Forum: Copywriting 19th February 2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,096
Posted By RickDuris
Copywriting Project Intake Survey

One of the things you can learn a lot from is the information other copywriters initially request from a prospect or Client. It's extremely insightful.

Here's a quick search on Google of...
Forum: Copywriting 18th February 2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By RickDuris
Re: What They Had To Say About Design

Someone posted this recently for a critique:

Make Money Self-Publishing (http://www.squidoo.com/make-money-self-publishing)

I like it for several reasons:

Looks like an informative article....
Forum: Copywriting 18th February 2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,920
Posted By RickDuris
Re: The sheer number of critique requests is getting ridiculous

Replying to a request for a critique on copy that's half baked does no one any favors. It's a waste of time, creativity and opportunity for learning.

Overeager copywriters and copywriters new to...
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