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Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Copy Suggestions Please...

I was sold on your product based on your opening post.

But your sales page (if that's all I saw wouldn't have sold me - it's too much like every other ad and as such makes me suspicious, it's too...
Forum: Copywriting 17th June 2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 819
Posted By creativeblogger
Lightbulb How to avoid mistakes people make when writing sales copy

It's not unusual for people to write their own sales copy whether it be for a website or a paper flyer. Some strike lucky and get the mood just right and others bomb out despite having great literary...
Forum: Copywriting 28th April 2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I finally got around to changing my site (after advice here) so now it's only two columns instead of three and far less cluttered.

I think it's looks far better.

http://www.creativeblogger.org...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: What is your USP?

I think its' hilarious.

You'd think they would be queuing up to promote their obvious and unique talent.

I had no idea a USP was such a closely guarded secret. I thought the whole point was to...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

This isn't my main business, I'm just dabbling.

I like to write on this topic and it doesn't make sense not to make a few quid in the process.

The first ad I wrote never included a product, but...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,702
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Does humor sell more than serious dry copy?

That wasn't a bump it was a genuine reply.

I have been accused of ignoring advice afterall. Can't ignore all these replies can I ?

Maybe I should answer them all individually?

Nah ;)
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,702
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Does humor sell more than serious dry copy?

:) yes but the negative comments have no impact as you may have noticed.

I have the hide of a Rhino and it amuses me to see everyone in a lather while my threads viewing figures beat the pants off...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I have another site that's less busy on another platform

X-Posed - Secrets of Great Sex (http://www.girltalk-ladiesonly.blogspot.com)

Is this less a better layout?
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to be so great in bed she's the one falling asleep afterwards.

I can do 'nasty' but that's as a ghost writer. I can't have 'porn' on my blog.

Maybe I should aim this advice at women instead

'The way to keep a man is to spit on his.....'

Hmmm, I can...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to be so great in bed she's the one falling asleep afterwards.

Ad has been sliced.

I agree, reads and looks far better.

Thanks Kevin.
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to be so great in bed she's the one falling asleep afterwards.

I agree

My gut said 'short ad' too after the re-write, but I keep seeing these mega marathon long ads, so thought I'd give it a shot.

I'll trust my gut and chop it all up!

Thanks Kevin.
...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to be so great in bed she's the one falling asleep afterwards.

Not sure where the pregnant man thing is supposed to fit in?


I did a re-write, it's a blog post so I just injected myself into it more
...
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

hi Anne E

on your advice I've removed the category section and cloud so you can't see any of those sexy topics or find them unless you 'search' the blog or land on the article via a Google...
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I agree, it's confusing.

I'll work on it some more

Meanwhile a recent sample of copy for an eBook can be seen here
X-Posed - Secrets of The Sexes!: How to be so great in bed she's the one...
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By creativeblogger
How to be so great in bed she's the one falling asleep afterwards.

Please critique my ad here for

The best sex advice you'll ever receive...free!


X-Posed - Secrets of The Sexes!: How to be so great in bed she's the one falling asleep afterwards....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,037
Posted By creativeblogger
Can people make money just by writing headlines or slogans?

If so what would be the going fee for the headline or slogan that was accepted?
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I haven't ignored it. I didn't ask for advice from an identikit ad author. It was a general question.

My self promo ads have altered radically, not based on advice on this thread but on advice...
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2009, 07:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

You are correct.

My site doesn't reflect my higher end market type of copy.

It does reflect intelligence though, which these identikit ads totally lack.
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I’ve listened almost patiently while some say that my sales copy is bad. Funny given they’ve never seen any of my direct response sales copy which I labour over until it’s guaranteed to be a success....
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2009, 05:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I never said that did I? Where did I say that?

Listen

People check ad against ad these days, they hit 'buy' on the first ad they read, some may but many are savvier than that. They make...
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2009, 04:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I don't consider 1.5% a great conversion rate. I wrote a sales letter to promote a brick and mortar business of my own and it converted 25%.

I have another business (offline) that I only promote...
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2009, 04:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I checked out your ad, you are selling a low priced product.

Try selling something that costs £15,000 and see how far your copy style gets you.

Do you see any high value item advertised this...
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2009, 04:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

This is a new site but I have many sites.

I've been getting work offers weekly for the last two years.

(When I was posting regularly on the cw that is, as I did take a break)

I still am.
...
Forum: Copywriting 24th April 2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I agree and don't agree, I've toyed with this many times.

The sexy articles are funny rather than pornographic and as humor and good story telling is hard to find with a writer it does set me...
Forum: Copywriting 24th April 2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

I get offers to do copy that relates to women related products and dating and so on, so it relates.

I don't want to sell fridge freezers!

My biggest client contacted me after reading a post...
Forum: Copywriting 24th April 2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By creativeblogger
What is your USP?

What is your USP?
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,702
Posted By creativeblogger
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to use SEO to pull punters without ruining your creative copy!

I'm grateful you did, someone replied to the same effect.

I have since deleted the post.

Meanwhile

If the bulk of the copy is genuine related content and the invisible words are written into...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,704
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to Get a Job As A Copywriter

I'm not sure?

I guess it depends how you do it. If the bulk of the copy is genuine content and the invisible words are written as part of basic sentences it may be undetectable to a bot.
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By creativeblogger
Lightbulb How to use SEO to pull punters without ruining your creative copy!

Edit:

Apparently this invisible keyword thing is penalized by Google so I've deleted the info.
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,704
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to Get a Job As A Copywriter

It needn't be a nightmare

I have a very cheeky little trick to bypass spoiling copy in favour of popular keywords and the trick is simply to include all the best keywords but make them invisible...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to stand out in a crowd - advice for cw's and marketers

I don't like the sites either, but they are successful, especially the annoying guy in the kilt. He's a 6 figure (or was) copywriter.

I think the majority of the ads don't work and the ones that...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,702
Posted By creativeblogger
Does humor sell more than serious dry copy?

I am always bemused when someone offers me a serious project after reading a funny article I wrote about penis size or similar.

Maybe it's the humor in the post that convinces them I have...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to stand out in a crowd - advice for cw's and marketers

I agree, and I have done :)

I actually find the

'write naughty articles' along with a nice picture against a pink background, works for me. But I'm not sure that's something that can be...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to stand out in a crowd - advice for cw's and marketers

This CW I just found actually weaves in her experience with the benefits but the bulk of her opening lines (header) and paragraphs is about her experience and credentials.

(as you noted me own...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to stand out in a crowd - advice for cw's and marketers

If your tried and tested ad is the only one a client will see, it's gonna work, but what are the chances of that these days?

I myself always check out three or four people before I settle on one...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd April 2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Talk is cheap - marketers who are all hype and no substance

Great feedback chaps, I wasn't sure how this post would be rec'd.

thanks :)
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

Hi all, thanks for the advice, twitter etc icons restored to normal size.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd April 2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By creativeblogger
Talk is cheap - marketers who are all hype and no substance

We’ve all seen self promotion ads from marketers and copywriters selling their wares.

Some talk up a great storm with their jazzy headlines, street lingo, and lengthy text which can’t fail to...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By creativeblogger
Lightbulb How to stand out in a crowd - advice for cw's and marketers

Marketers and copywriters who promote their services usually do so following a tried and tested formula which involves listing benefits to the client at the start of the sales letter or Ad.


Can...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,704
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: How to Get a Job As A Copywriter

Hi Mike

I was offered writing work and that's how I got started.

People read my work and then emailed me with their offers.

The result is that now I make it clear (via my website) that I am...
Forum: Copywriting 22nd April 2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Any copywriters in the health/weight loss niche

I have two blogs in health and weight loss niche and when I wrote content for them, they drew traffic rather nicely. I am cheap as chips but a tad busy at the moment, depending on what you want and...
Forum: Copywriting 21st April 2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 576
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Read this before you ask for a critique - some friendly advice :)

Very well considered post and apt.

I myself follow the links to the persons website before taking the advice and if the advice is from someone who clearly stinks, I'll listen and check but I'll...
Forum: Copywriting 19th April 2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,067
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Need your help improving my conversion rate!

I think the problem is that you're not offering value for money rather than the copy itself.

Bearing in mind other sites offer complete project writing services which include research and writing...
Forum: Copywriting 19th April 2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By creativeblogger
Fierce B*tch or lame dog? Critque my site please

My site (despite appearances due to imported content) is just a few weeks old.

www.creativeblogger.org (http://www.creativeblogger.org)

Please offer your critique on:



appearance
...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 19th April 2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 830
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Getting high ranked in google?

Harry

What Winebuudy said is 100% correct and WILL work

when you have created your blog then you need to register it with

mybloglog.com and blogcatalog.com

Then start 'making friends' and...
Forum: Copywriting 19th April 2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,186
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Anyone want to give me some feedback on my 1st landing page?

Hi Jason

You inspired a post! I just added it as a new thread.
http://www.warriorforum.com/copywriting-forum/76371-big-mistake-marketers-make-when-selling-technical-products.html

You are not...
Forum: Copywriting 19th April 2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 564
Posted By creativeblogger
Lightbulb BIG mistake marketers make when selling technical products

One of the biggest mistakes marketers who sell technical products make is that they litter the sales copy with techno-babble.

Techo - babble is lingo and terminology that only an expert in the...
Forum: Copywriting 19th April 2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,186
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Anyone want to give me some feedback on my 1st landing page?

It's not great in terms of how it's worded.

I figure if I have to read something twice to understand it then it's not crystal clear.

What you need to be aware of is that wedding planners are...
Forum: Copywriting 18th April 2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 842
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: What Is Your Favorite Headline of All Time?

My favorites are ones I've written

I know it's a bit sad, but seriously I get pleasure reading my own. I'm one of these sad people that laughs at her own jokes too!

My all time favorite is
...
Forum: Copywriting 18th April 2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Need help with a tagline...are you up for it?

I wrote a weight loss article once and the title was:

'Lose weight without losing your mind'

It's short and sums up the concerns I feel.

Meanwhile when I read your 'beer and weight loss'...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th April 2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Do you have a review blog? Potential changes in US liability law.

"But the concern is about those instances when [testimonials] are delivered and it is not made obvious that it's an advertisement for a company."

Sponsored Ads generally need to be identified as...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th April 2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,593
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Be honest w/ yourself...What do you SUCK at?

I really suck at reading hideous 'indentikit' sales letters that are churned out by the bulk of direct response copywriters.

I have tried and tried to get through at least one, but I can't manage...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th April 2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Google Groups?

Yes

I was once marketing a crossdressing eBook and via the group I was able to attract a ready made target audience and was also able to drop some links in some existing crossdresser sites.

As...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th April 2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Why is Wordpress So Difficult ?

Dave

when you are in your word doc

Alter all text so it is 'normal' and select your font/size etc.

If you select 'normal(web)' this is when it gets messed up in transfer (so I've found).
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th April 2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By creativeblogger
Re: Any Tips On Marketing Personal Development Products?

Why don't you track down other self help/improvement blogs and websites and do some link swapping, banner ads etc. If you're not in direct competition it could work well for you both.

If the sites...
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