Forum: Copywriting 
22nd January 2014, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,742  Re: Any feedback on this video salesletter?
Tell me this...
Is the long vsl the proven best way to sell a weight loss product?
Sometimes when I see the brief explainer videos along with a bit of text copy, I wonder if it would be...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
2nd August 2013, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 346 Video hosting stats help??
I've been using Vimeo for a while now, and while it gives basic stats, I'm wondering if there's a self-hosted solution that gives more in depth stats, such as when people leave.
This is for sales...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
2nd August 2013, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 216
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Forum: Copywriting
15th June 2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Copywriting
12th June 2013, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,920 Re: What's working now for Agora VSL's
Right, I watched this last night and wasn't sure I got it.
Now I'm watching it again and I'm still confused.
So he acknowledges it's a VSL at the start using a sales video format, but says we...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th May 2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 489 Re: Lies. When is it too much?
It isn't that big a deal in terms of the other lies that are spouted.
In my eyes, though, changing those sort of details could be detrimental to your credibility if people find out.
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Forum: Copywriting
30th May 2013, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 489 Lies. When is it too much?
Interesting observation I made just today.
A very successful weight loss product on Clickbank has made a few changes in their 'story' the last year or two.
The woman who was once the 'Drs'...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th May 2013, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,950 Re: Does Accent Impact Sales?
Thanks, guys.
Just watched Andy Jenkins say that you should never do direct to camera for longer than 15 seconds at a time....
...My video is 29 minutes direct to camera!!
Woops!
We're...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th May 2013, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,950 Re: Does Accent Impact Sales?
Yeah, you're right. The NZ accent does have very different vowel sounds to much of the english speaking world.
Most of the videos I see are done by male voiceovers. Do people prefer male voices? I...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th May 2013, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,950 Re: Does Accent Impact Sales?
That's a pretty significant difference. Although perhaps it doesn't account for ability as well as accent?
Do you remember what type of product they were selling?
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
27th May 2013, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th May 2013, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,648 Re: Need a Microphone?
I use the Zoom H1.
It's much handier than some of those mentioned and the sound quality is fantastic.
The only negative is the plastic build quality which might make the h4n worth the extra if...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
9th May 2013, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Copywriting
9th May 2013, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,950 Re: Does Accent Impact Sales?
@Steve
lol... yes, true. However, my accent isn't just as pleasant as a soft Scottish accent, and is a bit more unfamiliar to the ear. I've just noticed that sales so for (though I haven't enough to...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th May 2013, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,950 Re: Does Accent Impact Sales?
That's all very positive to hear, guys.
Yes Jason, it's Northern Irish, which has a close Scottish connection (Ulster Scots).
English speaking TV the world over is dominated by American...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th May 2013, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,950 Does Accent Impact Sales?
I'm wondering if anyone has tested this.
I'm just in the process of editing my latest VSL, and I'm wondering if my accent turns the American market away.
I know testing is necessary to be...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th May 2013, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 913 Re: Naming Products.. Any Tips?
It's more about legalities.
I'm not sure how Adobe take to their product name being used in URL's, etc. If they're anything like ebay, you'll have a C&D letter on the way within no time.
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Forum: Copywriting
6th May 2013, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 184
Views: 14,921 Re: Is NLP Utter Hogwash?
After reading most of the posts here, would it be true to say that NLP advocates have failed to nail down a specific example of NLP in copy?
Something that can be clearly identified as NLP, rather...
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Forum: Copywriting
6th May 2013, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 913 Re: Naming Products.. Any Tips?
I'd be careful about using 'Photoshop' in the product name or in the URL.
I'd stick with PSD. Something like UltimatePSD or whatever.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
22nd January 2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th January 2013, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,596 Re: Aweber is stressing me out
Aweber booted me before I got the chance to implement changes like that, but I should have implemented it earlier.
While I know I breeched their spam levels, I can't help but think they wanted an...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th January 2013, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,596 Re: Aweber is stressing me out
I just realised that SES was an option for DAP and was thinking about doing that Ravi, but would I be correct in saying you can't use DAP just as an email provider without having people as 'members'...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th January 2013, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 588 Re: Auto Responder
Hi Ryan. What bank are you using for your business account? I've never run into any issues like this, except fees for foreign cheques (that's 'checks' for the rest of you ;)).
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th January 2013, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 777 DAP With Amazon Simple Email Service?
Anyone using this for email?
Seems like an excellent option, and I'm already using Digital Access Pass for one of my products.
It appears this solution may give a little more control, without...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th January 2013, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,596 Re: Aweber is stressing me out
I can't speak for others, but I'm about as far away from a spammer as could be. My problem is having a niche of non-technically minded people.
Anyway, since I've already got DAP, I've thought...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th January 2013, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,596 Re: Aweber is stressing me out
I value your opinion, Alexa. Thank you.
I was booted from Aweber the other day. They had asked us to implement some stuff like adding unsubscribe links at the top of emails, but over the holidays...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th January 2013, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd November 2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,062 Re: Adwords services: Is this the new normal?
@Rick
Hiring someone like that makes no sense to me. Surely the ad and copy have to dance to the same tune and work together like a perfectly choreographed display of Torvill and Dean?
@Mark
If...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
3rd November 2012, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,454 Re: Is a blog's theme important?
When starting, you don't need to spend a penny.
Lots of good quality themes are available that are free. In fact, the theme you have when you install WordPress is great, and with a unique header...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd November 2012, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088 Re: Squeeze page holes
No need to apologise to me, Mark. A mistake was made by both of us, and some here appear to want to rub it in :confused:
We get it. Give over, Mal.
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd November 2012, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088 Re: Squeeze page holes
@Brian
I didn't know it was an explicit rule. Sorry.
I didn't intend to name them initially, but since I can be conclusive about the fact that it will never be resolved, then I figured Mark might...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd November 2012, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088 Re: Squeeze page holes
I've tightened the whole thing up.
Thoughts? The Big Fat Cure - The Revolutionary Video Coaching Weight Loss Program (http://thebigfatcure.com)
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd November 2012, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088 Re: Squeeze page holes
Taken on board.
As for the slag off... who's slagging off? I stated a facts (apart from disappearing off the planet, since I've no idea where they went).
There's absolutely nothing personal...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd November 2012, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088 Re: Squeeze page holes
Some good points which I'll take on board. You're talking like it's useless, when it's pulling at well over 40%.
I could always talk about a 28 year old man who lost 15.9lbs in under 5 weeks, but...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd November 2012, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088 Re: Squeeze page holes
@Mark
Thanks for that. I needed to hear your support of what comes natural to me.
@Ewen
Thank you. This is helpful.
This is my first launch, which is fairly small. I'm planning on making a...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st November 2012, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088 Re: Squeeze page holes
@Mark
You're right. I have a natural inclination to help other women. It's not that I don't want to help men, but it's just how I naturally lean. I'd need the help of a copywriter or something to...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st November 2012, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,088 Squeeze page holes
After hiring a certain copywriter, and after paying to help me with my video scripts and squeeze page, I was left hanging, wasting 3 months of my time and running off with my cash.
(MOD EDIT: Rule...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st November 2012, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,083 Re: Brad Pitt Chanel #5 Stinker
lol... I'm still getting through the bottle my husband bought me.
You probably can't get it easily outside the UK, but you don't have that excuse, Steve :)
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Forum: Copywriting
1st November 2012, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,083 Re: Brad Pitt Chanel #5 Stinker
Of course, if your wife/girlfriend can get past the marketing, she'd probably enjoy a bottle of Jo Malone Pomegranate much more than No.5 ;)
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Forum: Copywriting
1st November 2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,526 Re: FREE Infographics Maker
Like other infographics, people will come across yours and take it as fact.
I'm sure these stats will be resurrected some day.
:)
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Forum: Copywriting
1st November 2012, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,083 Re: Brad Pitt Chanel #5 Stinker
It has to be that bad on purpose.
No?
I mean, it's got us talking about it.
I can see the proposal to the marketing department. Whatever happens, get people talking about this.
Okay....
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st October 2012, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,644 Re: Clickbank cookie question
@Alexa
I've heard this before, Alexa, but it's really enlightening to read it again.
I've set up my product to pitch it over several days after they opt in, but if reliable affiliates are put off...
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Forum: Copywriting
31st October 2012, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,704 Re: The Truth About "The Truth About Abs"
I really enjoyed this interview.
Brought a lot of things I already know home to my heart.
I've been late getting into weight loss, even though I've been publishing about health since 2007, but...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st October 2012, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,139 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st October 2012, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,419 |
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Forum: Copywriting
13th October 2012, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,571 Re: British and Aussie Words Invading The U.S.
True.
However, in my experience it was more often 'snag' that was thrown on the barbie!!
And Mark is right about British usage of the word 'dude'. Some say it, but it's a fairly rare...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th September 2012, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,307 Re: Seen any good copy lately?
The best copy I've seen lately is a WSO: http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-special-offers-forum/601897-2-left-killer-sales-letters-guaranteed-conversions-hes-insane-act-now-miss-out.html
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th September 2012, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 397 Re: Any AWeber Experts?
Eventually found an answer of sorts: https://help.aweber.com/entries/21767237-how-can-i-trigger-a-lightbox-form-with-a-link-or-button
Not sure if it stops all lightboxes from appearing, though.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th September 2012, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 397 Re: Any AWeber Experts?
Is that just a guide to get an automatic lightbox, popup, etc?
I want a form to appear, but only after the visitor has clicked a link to subscribe.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th September 2012, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 397 Any AWeber Experts?
I'm just wondering if anyone can quickly tell me of a way you can get a subscription box to pop up when the user clicks a link?
E.g. They click a link 'subscribe to this side' and the pop up...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th September 2012, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,650 Re: Any tips on hiring copywriters?
I don't want to use the pressure of the community, though.
I think I'm going to resort to the copy my husband did for me but didn't feel confident enough to try it. When it was read over by a...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th September 2012, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,650 Re: Any tips on hiring copywriters?
@Mark
Oh, it's someone you all know alright. Absolutely certain.
On the topic, though, if I hire a builder he doesn't require 100% financial commitment up front. He gets paid in instalments,...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th September 2012, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,650 Re: Any tips on hiring copywriters?
My advice, for what it's worth, is to pay in two to three instalments.
Don't give them 100% at the start.
I recently hired a well known copywriter and a student of his and they've run off with...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st June 2012, 03:11 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 4,070 Re: Will you help me with my slogan, please?
The one thing I didn't like about this one was that it may give the impression that it's 'done and dusted' in a week.
But you raising it to my attention again, has helped me reword it.
Feel It...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
30th May 2012, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 584 Re: Refunds because of iPads?
My files are actually zipped.
The zip file is meant to be downloaded and opened. Then they get access to the pdfs.
Is that problematic?
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
29th May 2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 584 Refunds because of iPads?
Is anyone getting refunds because buyers can't download pdfs on their iPads?
I've had two people with this problem recently.
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