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Forum: Copywriting 12th June 2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,725
Posted By George Hutton
Re: How do You Freakin' Know ????

1) Pick a Clickbank product you know something about.

2) Set up a free blog on wordpress or blogger

3) Write a sales page or two for said clickbank product

4) Write 100 articles for ezine
...
Forum: Copywriting 9th June 2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,069
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Hey George, I've Gotta Tell You About This New Gig I'm Working On...

"Levenson was famous among up-and-coming admen and women for advising them on how to write copy: "Start off with 'Dear Charlie,' then say 'this is what I want to tell you about. Make believe that...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd June 2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Forum: Copywriting 31st May 2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,509
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: Possibly the most important lesson I've learned in this business

Here's the latest. Jason's writing is coming along. This is what I did with it -
Forum: Copywriting 20th May 2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 989
Posted By joe golfer
How to Get Rich in 2013 and Beyond

In April of 2012, President Obama authorized the JOBS Act. (Jumpstart Our Business Startups.)

The Act has several provisions, but one of the main goals is to change existing financial rules...
Forum: Copywriting 14th May 2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By Raydal
Re: Empty words and phrases like "value" are what hold many of you back

Here are some other commonly used words that lack force because their meaning is too ethereal:


“It” – State what “it” is rather than leave “it” for the reader to figure out. This word can...
Forum: Copywriting 14th May 2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By ewenmack
Countdown Conversion Discovery...

Make Them Buy - Best Of (http://www.makethembuy.com/bestof/index04a.php)

Found it at bottom right of page.

Then there is the more standard placement.

Since it's on a page about split testing...
Forum: Copywriting 10th May 2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,203
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: I am pulling all my HAIR off! Wanna See It How I Do It?

I wish you the best of luck in yours.... Considering you advertise your writing services in your signature and you spell "endeavours" with a random apostrophe, you may need it. ;)
Forum: Copywriting 10th May 2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,072
Posted By Loren Woirhaye
Re: Looking for feedback on sales copy and potentially a copywriter with proven track record

Your price is going to restrict the appeal of the
product.

You have layout problems and the sales letter
is not specific enough, but the primary hurdle
I think you'll need to overcome is price...
Forum: Copywriting 10th May 2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Jason_V
Warning: Major Disposable Income Shift Coming Says Doberman Dan

According to Doberman Dan:

By 2017… a mere 3 years and 8 months from today…Baby Boomers and “Sexy Seniors” will make up more than 50% of the U.S. population. More important to us marketers, they...
Forum: Copywriting 9th May 2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By CopyMonster
Re: WHOA! Is this scary or what? ...

Funny indeed Mr Subtle.

And yet here's the thing... what's going on here?

I mean, no question people expect things in an instant these days whether you're talking hot pizza or hot sex. Maybe...
Forum: Copywriting 9th May 2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By Mr. Subtle
WHOA! Is this scary or what? ...

WARNING: This is what happens when Gin makes contact with brain cells:

http://i41.tinypic.com/vh9fdh.jpg
Forum: Copywriting 7th May 2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,638
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: When copying ads by hand - should you be focused?

Before studying or copying successful ads, learn the basics. Otherwise, you might as well copy the Gettysburg Address for all the good it does you.

By learning the basics first, you'll learn...
Forum: Copywriting 7th May 2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By shawnlebrun
To Kenneth Strong

When I was a police officer back in 1995... I felt a closer brotherhood to all my fellow police officers.

These days, as a copywriter and internet marketer... I feel a special bond and almost...
Forum: Copywriting 7th May 2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By mert
Re: I'm a crappy writer

"You can write the crappiest letter in history.. revise it and turn it into a winner. You just need to get your foot in the door."

You got me there!:)

It goes without saying... Just do what you...
Forum: Copywriting 6th May 2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,968
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: How long does it take to get really good at copwriting?

You'll be ready as soon as you understand why this post was a bad idea.
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By Raydal
Re: I'm a crappy writer

When I was in seminary, students would make a play on the
word using "cemetery" instead. Now I get the word play
for "copywriter", "crappy-writer" :)

-Ray Edwards
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By rimam1
Re: I'm a crappy writer

You're a great writer Kunal. Honest and direct.
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By Enfusia
Re: I'm a crappy writer

The magic of copywriting is in the re-writes.

Patrick
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By AndrewCavanagh
Re: I'm a crappy writer

Before I could afford to buy the thousand dollar courses on copy
I had to make some money...writing copy.

So I studied all the great copy I could find online.

I got packets of file cards and...
Forum: Copywriting 1st May 2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By Richard Phillip
Re: I'm a crappy writer

Great post. Thankfully, copywriting, like any skill, gets better the more often you practice it. :)

Richard
Forum: Copywriting 1st May 2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By LastingLifeSuccess
Re: I'm a crappy writer

I liked your post, Simplewriting. You reached me with your honesty and down to earth style.
And you are so right about the power of editing after you have let your piece rest for a while.
The part...
Forum: Copywriting 30th April 2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 540
Posted By gjabiz
A good starting point when staring at a blank page...

Here is a copy starting sentence you may find useful:

It is not about me, my products or services...
It is all about YOU, and your happiness.

I teach the concept of Prospect As Product.
...
Forum: Copywriting 28th April 2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,854
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Stand out in the WSO world & make WAY more money using this...

I'm often surprised by what works in the WSO world.

Copy that quite frankly should never see the light of day converting at 12%.

It's madness I tell ya!

I hear Warriors say all of the time...
Forum: Copywriting 28th April 2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By jjbalagosa
Re: I'm a crappy writer

This is true and good advice.

I just had a thorough read through of Joe Karbo's ad, "Lazy Man's Way to Riches," which is legendary to many copywriters.

To my surprise, it was riddled with...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,577
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: I am looking for a writer

The irony is strong in this one.

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 22nd April 2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By The Copy Nazi
Re: Hello World I'm Coming!

Welcome to the madhouse Angela. Did you bring your flak-jacket? I see you have a way with words. Here's something to start your day -


What some dopes put on their job applications



I am...
Forum: Copywriting 21st April 2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,847
Posted By Enfusia
Re: Where can I find the highest converting sales letters?

IMHO the very best way to find pages that are converting is to Google a KW that has tons of comp like MMO and look over at the adwords. Copy the URLs so they don't pay for you to click on it (no need...
Forum: Copywriting 14th April 2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,272
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: Are Copywriters Cowards?

As you mature in your copywriting career, one of the things you'll learn is that misleading headlines don't help sales. They hurt 'em.

The same thing goes for discussion board post titles. The...
Forum: Copywriting 26th March 2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,041
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: What would you call writers with no formal copywriting experience calling themselves "copywriter

Being concerned about what someone calls themselves (when they're not paying you for your advice) is about you, not them.

Hack writers and cheapskate clients deserve one another.

Brian
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th July 2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,444
Posted By Bruce Wedding
The True Story of 3 Who Made It Big

None of the guys I'm about to tell you about have a clue I'm writing this. I'm not even in regular contact with them, though we're all still friends. I'm writing this for a few reasons; to inspire;...
Forum: Copywriting 27th July 2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By jgrink
Re: What exactly is the format for a copy?

This may be of interest to you. From our well-respected forum friend, Rick Duris...

"21 Incredible Copywriting Formulas" (http://copyranger.com/21-incredible-copywriting-formulas-i-use/)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st July 2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,041
Posted By Rod Cortez
Re: Am I being realistic here? [doing what Eben Pagan to get traffic]

I've been in the dating niche for many years, so I know a thing or two about it. It's one of my favorite markets to be in because it's a market that grows every single year. Don't just rely on...
Forum: Copywriting 18th July 2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,029
Posted By shawnlebrun
Re: How do you attract prospects to take you up as a copywriter?

The best way to attract clients is to be good at what you do.

Proof of results is the single best way to get more jobs than you can
handle. Once you're bringing in results and beating controls,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th July 2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,095
Posted By Richard Pickett
SUCCESS: no list, $9k in 24hr, $25k in 2wk, 2,500+ on list in 60 days

Oh, and my conversion ratio fluctuates between 16% - 19%.

And that was in spite of getting yanked around by paypal right in the middle of the launch...

No paid traffic. No SEO. No ad/email...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th July 2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By Joseph Robinson
Re: What's the Best Free Internet Marketing Book You've Ever Read?

You'll need to opt-in for it, but this one (http://www.talkbiznews.com/) by Paul Myers opened my eyes to a lot of things I never thought about. Oddly, it's also one of two email lists I'm actually on.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th July 2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 811
Posted By Mo Goulet
Re: Entrepreneur with a job!

There is an old saying that goes like this...

"You work your job to maintain an income and focus on your business in your off hours to build your fortune."
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd July 2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 819
Posted By E. Brian Rose
Dear _____, I made this post for you.

I wrote this letter to an online buddy earlier today, but it might also apply to you.


Dear ______,

We have been online friends for a while, so I wanted to come to you and ask about a few...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd July 2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,255
Posted By Richard Van
Re: Turning $60 in traffic into 6 figures by doing the opposite.

Cheers, I couldn't quite figure that one out.



That's why I was asking.

Actually you can easily loose money with AdSense. Try randomly using the display network in AdWords.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th June 2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,096
Posted By travlinguy
Re: DO I SMELL??

It's an election year. Hire out as a speech writer. For both sides. No one will know the difference. :rolleyes: Cool thread title, BTW...
Forum: Copywriting 26th June 2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,839
Posted By gjabiz
Let's kill this SOB for being such a cheap AZZ, shall we?

My snarky reply to members of the forum.

I think this is a great opportunity. But before I tell you why, a little history lesson.

A few months ago a guy came to the forum with a 10,000 buck...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th June 2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By ClickMonkey
Re: Diversity Equals Security - Moving Beyond SEO Traffic.

That's SO true and yet it's sooo insanely easy to get complacent. Imagine raking in $25k+ for a few months, doing ALMOST NOTHING, because of a site's position in a search engine... suddenly the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd June 2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,498
Re: Can you make $4k/month from article writing?

Hi 1Dina,

In this marketplace among similar marketplaces, it could most likely be difficult, especially because you can just offer your own time and services. In these marketplaces, many content...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd June 2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By coalminer
Stop Wasting Your Time

Seo - too slow
Social media - people dont go on social media platforms to buy.
make a decent give away, use good paid traffic to send to your give away and build list.
Survey your list, make the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,726
Posted By drmani
Re: Writers: If You Think You're Good Enough, Charge What You're Worth

After posting this, I thought it might sound to some as if I'm
trying to boast.

No. I'm trying to INSPIRE writers to think BIG.

Years ago, when I was middling along and had my first big day,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,726
Posted By stong
Writers: If You Think You're Good Enough, Charge What You're Worth

I've never truly believed in this, until it was proven to me very, very recently.

Here's what happened, in chronological order:

24 Hours Ago: I officially launched my freelance writing service...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By tsx
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

I think that everybody is giving really good advice. What I would emphasize is choosing the right niche. She should find out what areas she is knowledgeable about, what experience/skills she can...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2012, 03:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By onlinebizgiant
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

I would say, first of all one should have a right mindset to succeed online otherwise everybody who struggle financially would have came and make huge moneyonline, right? so make money online is not...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By Ross Petal
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

I would personally stay away from clickbank due to the high refund rates in most niches. I would get into a super niche, maybe an Authority site, premium theme, plugins, add unique content, get some...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By williamk
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

I would go with a more experienced warrior and do a JV. But if you think you can make decent money than you should go buy some tools and try and get good with them.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th June 2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By Des Lau
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

Save the $350.

Tell him/her to use the next month to research research and more research on exactly what model they want to apply. After that, they will have more money, and a part of that can be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th June 2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By blillard
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

I second the starting a service here on the forums or a number of them for that matter. It is REALLY easy to confuse someone new to this game due to all the methods.

Me personally I would drip...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th June 2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By Randall Magwood
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

Get a website and domain name, create a sales letter website with strong copy, develop a product, get an ebook cover developed, and use the funds for advertising to bring instant targeted traffic to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th June 2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By PuraVidaProfits
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

If I knew then what I know now I would have just invested $20 on this How To Make Money On Craigslist | Make Money Craigslist (http://www.realprofitjackpot.com) and get busy posting on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th June 2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By PRBandit
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

Who says it has to be affiliate marketing/clickbank?

Sign up for leadimpact ($200) and a CPA Network and get to work on PPV advertising!

If your lucky, you will make the money back in a day or...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th June 2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By Ken Hoffman
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

Asking this question is a great way to blow $350.

The better question to focus on is what Internet marketing strategy/business do I want to get into?

Focusing on spending a certain dollar...
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