Forum: Copywriting
8th March 2015, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,769 Re: Brutalize my landing page
Hi Chad,
I really liked your headline, it made me laugh and grabbed my attention. It made me think 'yeah..I can work with him'.
I then went to look for what you could do for me....so I loved...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th February 2015, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,647 Re: How to find potential copywriting customers?
Agree with the above...so much info there.
Also, make the most of social media...now...while you have the time. One thing many people forget is that marketing starts before the product...get your...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th December 2014, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,459 |
Forum: Copywriting
29th December 2014, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,459 |
Forum: Copywriting
29th December 2014, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,459 |
Forum: Copywriting
29th December 2014, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,459 Re: Questions in Copy
Thanks Cam. It is not so much the worry about getting a no...it is just that it might give a generally negative feel to the copy. For example, 'Is your business set to thrive regardless of the...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th December 2014, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,459 Re: Questions in Copy
Thanks for all the responses.
Here's another one :-)
What are people's thoughts on answers which lead to a 'no'. I personally don't like them, as I prefer 'yes' answers which instil...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th December 2014, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,459 Re: Questions in Copy
Thanks guys for all the great advice.
Sometimes in copy I see too many questions which can confuse the reader, but I guess it depends on where they are placed and what their purpose is.
Getting...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2014, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,459 Questions in Copy
Hi everyone,
Just looking for people's opinions on using questions in copy. I personally think that when done properly it can be very effective, but can it be over used? Does asking a yes/no...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th November 2014, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,650 |
Forum: Copywriting
2nd October 2014, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,118 |
Forum: Copywriting
2nd October 2014, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 819 Re: British copyright law
They have the 'right' to retain it, just like in the US I would have thought. It depends on what is in the contract/agreement.
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Forum: Copywriting
24th September 2014, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 941 |
Forum: Copywriting
24th September 2014, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 941 Re: Question about hiring a copywriter.
Is the fact that the copywriter is 'foreign' bothering you?
Like other posters, the copywriter will need to know the product before he/she can write a good sales letter. However, I can...
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd September 2014, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,623 |
Forum: Copywriting
22nd September 2014, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,623 |
Forum: Copywriting
21st September 2014, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,198 |
Forum: Copywriting
19th September 2014, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,198 |
Forum: Copywriting
18th September 2014, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,198 |
Forum: Copywriting
18th September 2014, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,424 Re: Dan Kennedy's salesletters [swipe file]
Wow...glad you got the results you were looking for. :)
Even so, personally speaking, I wouldn't want to 'annoy' prospects into purchasing stuff. IMO it's just not cricket.
It is an...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th September 2014, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 560 |
Forum: Copywriting
17th September 2014, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,313 |
Forum: Copywriting
16th September 2014, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 845 |
Forum: Copywriting
16th September 2014, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,424 Re: Dan Kennedy's salesletters [swipe file]
I am not disputing that it works, and yes...keep in front of prospects, sure!. I just personally didn't like the tone of the letters. Also, and I am sure I will be corrected if I have this wrong ;),...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th September 2014, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,424 |
Forum: Copywriting
15th September 2014, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,424 |
Forum: Copywriting
15th September 2014, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,424 Re: Dan Kennedy's salesletters [swipe file]
I know I am probably committing some form or copywriter treason here...but I really don't like this 3 letter sequence. Especially the 'I'm puzzled' and 'Final Notice' letters. Quite frankly if I...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th September 2014, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 809 Re: Copywriter or Copywriter Plus?
I think that in this day and age, where everything is rapidly changing, one has to be as flexible as possible. Just pure copywriting might not be enough anymore, one has to at least be aware of how...
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Forum: Copywriting
13th September 2014, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 4,176 Re: Looking for a mentor
Just looking back at your original post...you have oodles of experience in theatre fliers etc...then stick with your passion...what you know. You have a niche here...that's a huge head start.
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Forum: Copywriting
13th September 2014, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 4,176 Re: Looking for a mentor
Alberto - you have writing skills, they just need honing in a different direction to be a copywriter.
In actual fact, there are lots of writing jobs out there, it doesn't have to be 'pure'...
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Forum: Copywriting
13th September 2014, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 530 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th September 2014, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,077 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th September 2014, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,077 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th September 2014, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,077 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th September 2014, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 530 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th September 2014, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,386 |
Forum: Copywriting
12th September 2014, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 656 WF Copywriter Directory and Daft Email Offers
I know most people get silly emails sent to them via their websites all the time.
But... what most surprises me of late, is that I have been receiving some ridiculous sales emails with some quite...
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Forum: Copywriting
12th September 2014, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,162 |
Forum: Copywriting
11th September 2014, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,232 Re: Starting Copy With A Question
I agree. Or if it isn't a question they are already asking themselves, then one that they perhaps should be (or one you can persuade them that they should be). Identifying what that is will depend on...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th September 2014, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,162 |
Forum: Copywriting
9th September 2014, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,271 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th September 2014, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 848 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th September 2014, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 848 Re: Ever Contact Silicon Valley Startups?
Hi,
I don't know if you have ever heard of Tech London Advocates (yes I know its UK) but these guys are doing something. Below is a brief clip of Russ Shaw on Silicon Real, you can watch the...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th September 2014, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,014 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th September 2014, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 503 Re: What would you change? Does it draw you in?
I know what lucid dreaming is, but does your target audience? If not, you will need to explain.
I don't think the hook is clear enough i.e. Is this a dream? I don't really care either way. ...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th September 2014, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,386 Re: Should this Brit go Yankee?
This is very true! When you study ads in a different language to your native tongue this becomes all the more apparent.
I remember seeing a popular billboard ad in Hungary and when I translated...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th September 2014, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 4,176 Re: Looking for a mentor
Indeed...I think it is you know. I was just thinking about a guy I used to work for over 20 years ago (yikes!) and he always sent my work back with everything crossed through...at the time it was...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th September 2014, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 4,176 Re: Looking for a mentor
I have been in business for a while, and I know from first hand experience how hard it can be...perhaps I am just naive to think the world works better when we all help each other in a less harsh...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th September 2014, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 4,176 Re: Looking for a mentor
I get where you are coming from...and I am not doubting that the guidance given is useful...but it all seems a bit 'tough love' to me. And 'sticking in there' is imo a message of moral support and...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th September 2014, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 4,176 Re: Looking for a mentor
Jeez guys....cut the guy some slack. He asked a totally valid question and now is getting bounced around the park for it.
Stick in there Alberto, I am sure someone will come along soon to be your...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th September 2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,386 Re: Should this Brit go Yankee?
To be fair, when I first started writing in American English I had to be careful and was always double checking myself, you are right that it doesn't come naturally and you can sometimes trip up. ...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th September 2014, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,386 Re: Should this Brit go Yankee?
Hi Gary,
I use both British and American English depending on the client. Also, because I specialise (specialize ;)) in the Central Eastern European (CEE) market I have to temper my language...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd September 2014, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 843 |
Forum: Copywriting
3rd September 2014, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,631 |
Forum: Copywriting
3rd September 2014, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 741 |
Forum: Copywriting
2nd September 2014, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,631 |