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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Questions in Copy

Yes, poorly worded I agree. I like your style. Thanks.

Forum: Copywriting

29th December 2014, 01:36 PM

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Views: 1,459

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Questions in Copy

I like that, thanks :D

Forum: Copywriting

29th December 2014, 01:35 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,459

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: To question or not to question, that is the question?

I agree, but I like to test and question :)

Forum: Copywriting

29th December 2014, 01:33 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,459

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

29th December 2014, 05:23 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,459

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

28th December 2014, 03:23 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 1,459

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

27th December 2014, 09:55 AM

Replies: 20

Ten Golden Secrets For Killer Web Site Copy That Pumps Money Into Your Business

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Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

8th November 2014, 12:58 PM

Replies: 14

Is it just me, or is this advertisement terrible?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Is it just me, or is this advertisement terrible?

I thought the product itself was pretty terrifying. Some gadget in your house picking up on everything you do? Come on!

As for the vid, I thought it explained everything quite well, although I...

Forum: Copywriting

2nd October 2014, 06:48 AM

Replies: 13

Looking for a little help in choosing specialties.

Views: 1,118

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Looking for a little help in choosing specialties.

Hi Jon, I agree with the above.

You might find also that the niche finds you, not the other way round :)

I totally 'get' what you mean by not wanting to add more noise to the world and about...

Forum: Copywriting

2nd October 2014, 03:15 AM

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British copyright law

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Posted By KreativCopy

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.

Forum: Copywriting

24th September 2014, 12:10 PM

Replies: 17

Question about hiring a copywriter.

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Question about hiring a copywriter.

And what Angie just said....we must have cross posted :)

Forum: Copywriting

24th September 2014, 12:08 PM

Replies: 17

Question about hiring a copywriter.

Views: 941

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

22nd September 2014, 04:10 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,623

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Ten Golden Secrets For Killer Web Site Copy That Pumps Money Into Your Business

Um..not quite sure who that is directed at.

Anyway, although I agree that BS should be called out...and 99% of the 'feedback' I have read here is of value...perhaps sometimes being a bit too...

Forum: Copywriting

22nd September 2014, 03:13 AM

Replies: 19

Ten Golden Secrets For Killer Web Site Copy That Pumps Money Into Your Business

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Ten Golden Secrets For Killer Web Site Copy That Pumps Money Into Your Business

Yes, but the content is nothing to do with your catchy headline. There is nothing here which tells me how to write killer copy or have money 'pumped' into my business. And what is my business?

I...

Forum: Copywriting

21st September 2014, 10:32 AM

Replies: 27

Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

I think that is the key here...do what works for you! One of the best bits of advice I was ever given...over 20 years ago...was 'never run with the pack'. I took that and run with it!

Okay...it...

Forum: Copywriting

19th September 2014, 01:41 AM

Replies: 27

Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

It depends. But I always show the client exactly what they are getting and the value to them. It is a good way of managing everyone's expectations too.

Forum: Copywriting

18th September 2014, 01:57 PM

Replies: 27

Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Do you use psychology when pricing your copywriting services?

Absolutely. But it is more about breaking down the fee and showing what value you are providing to the client. Just saying my fee is blah blah is not enough...even if it does end in .99.
...

Forum: Copywriting

18th September 2014, 01:49 PM

Replies: 18

Website Copy Critique/Trouble with getting messages across

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Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

17th September 2014, 01:07 PM

Replies: 2

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Website Copy Critique/Trouble with getting messages across

The first thing that came up when I clicked on your site was 'Look in the mirror - that's your competition'. I liked that....and oh how true it is...and quite relevant to some of the 'guidance' you...

Forum: Copywriting

17th September 2014, 11:00 AM

Replies: 22

The 3 words that can increase the conversion rate of your copy almost instantly!!!!

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: The 3 words that can increase the conversion rate of your copy almost instantly!!!!

Not only their young ;)

Forum: Copywriting

16th September 2014, 01:51 AM

Replies: 6

Do you use the term copywritier when advertising?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Do you use the term copywritier when advertising?

I agree with the above, or even 'business communications', but I think 'business writing services' is an attractive proposition to firms that don't know what copywriting is.

Forum: Copywriting

16th September 2014, 01:46 AM

Replies: 18

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Posted By KreativCopy

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 ;),...

Forum: Copywriting

15th September 2014, 03:49 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 5,424

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Dan Kennedy's salesletters [swipe file]

Whatever works for you bud :D If you get results then you are clearly doing something right.

Forum: Copywriting

15th September 2014, 03:35 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 5,424

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Dan Kennedy's salesletters [swipe file]

It might be my Britishness ;) Don't know why you would want to rattle a potential client though :P

Forum: Copywriting

15th September 2014, 01:14 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 5,424

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

15th September 2014, 03:39 AM

Replies: 6

Copywriter or Copywriter Plus?

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Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

13th September 2014, 03:32 PM

Replies: 75

Views: 4,176

Posted By KreativCopy

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.

Forum: Copywriting

13th September 2014, 03:17 PM

Replies: 75

This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

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Posted By KreativCopy

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'...

Forum: Copywriting

13th September 2014, 09:57 AM

Replies: 4

Anyone else not seeing signatures here?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Anyone else not seeing signatures here?

Can it be changed in Chrome settings?

Edit: Just changed to Firefox...can see the sigs now....wow something more to read. Loving some of them!

Forum: Copywriting

13th September 2014, 07:21 AM

Replies: 24

Views: 1,077

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

I agree, I am the same. The thing with the Hoover fiasco was that this was back in the day before budget airlines were the norm...at first the take up was slow when it was just the European flights...

Forum: Copywriting

13th September 2014, 03:30 AM

Replies: 24

This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

I agree with you there. I think it worked well at first...but now who doesn't offer a free report?...Well...apart from me I guess :cool:

Even if in the report you are giving away something useful,...

Forum: Copywriting

13th September 2014, 03:21 AM

Replies: 24

This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

Views: 1,077

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: This Is a Great Video On The Shortcuts To Effective Persuasion.

I like snail mail too, only because I only seem to get bills through the post...so anything else is a bonus :). Graze - I like what they do...and its a good method imo....I know plenty of people who...

Forum: Copywriting

13th September 2014, 03:10 AM

Replies: 4

Anyone else not seeing signatures here?

Views: 530

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Anyone else not seeing signatures here?

I don't see signatures on my laptop either (again using Chrome). So it is not just you. :smilies_confused:

Forum: Copywriting

13th September 2014, 02:34 AM

Replies: 18

My Reputation Is More Important Than Hype - Can You Help?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Should this Brit go Yankee?

Good luck...I am sure it will be fab...let us know how you get on :)

Forum: Copywriting

12th September 2014, 07:59 AM

Replies: 3

WF Copywriter Directory and Daft Email Offers

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Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

12th September 2014, 07:48 AM

Replies: 30

Student asks me: "What if I don't have a phone?"

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Student asks me: "What if I don't have a phone?"

Ain't that the truth!

Once he gets over his initial fear, he might find that he is actually good at it...you never know! When making sales calls for the first time it is daunting, but you soon...

Forum: Copywriting

11th September 2014, 12:33 PM

Replies: 21

Starting Copy With A Question

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Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

11th September 2014, 09:32 AM

Replies: 30

Student asks me: "What if I don't have a phone?"

Views: 1,162

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Student asks me: "What if I don't have a phone?"

My first thought was that he is starting out with one hand tied behind his back, however times are changing...rapidly. I agree with other posters that you can get clients with email and Skype...

Forum: Copywriting

9th September 2014, 10:46 AM

Replies: 46

Views: 1,271

Posted By KreativCopy

Re: My Reputation Is More Important Than Hype - Can You Help?

To be perfectly honest, I think you have just written it (well...part of it)! 'Bookies chasing you with pitch forks' made me laugh out loud. You were being honest, great...people love that!

I...

Forum: Copywriting

8th September 2014, 11:38 AM

Replies: 10

Ever Contact Silicon Valley Startups?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Ever Contact Silicon Valley Startups?

Jared Leto! :D Get me a plane ticket!!

Forum: Copywriting

8th September 2014, 10:30 AM

Replies: 10

Ever Contact Silicon Valley Startups?

Views: 848

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

8th September 2014, 05:21 AM

Replies: 19

Good sources for words that influence specific demographics?

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Posted By KreativCopy

Re: Good sources for words that influence specific demographics?

'
I don't know if Ray Kroc, Ronald Reagan, Colonel Sanders or countless others who 'made it' in their 'more wiser years' would agree with you there, OK so Reagan was a successful actor prior to...

Forum: Copywriting

8th September 2014, 12:49 AM

Replies: 3

What would you change? Does it draw you in?

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Posted By KreativCopy

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. ...

Forum: Copywriting

7th September 2014, 02:10 AM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,386

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

5th September 2014, 04:21 PM

Replies: 75

Views: 4,176

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

5th September 2014, 04:02 PM

Replies: 75

Views: 4,176

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

5th September 2014, 03:58 PM

Replies: 75

Views: 4,176

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

5th September 2014, 03:27 PM

Replies: 75

Views: 4,176

Posted By KreativCopy

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...

Forum: Copywriting

5th September 2014, 03:10 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,386

Posted By KreativCopy

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. ...

Forum: Copywriting

5th September 2014, 12:44 PM

Replies: 18