Forum: Copywriting
30th July 2010, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Copywriting
20th July 2010, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,243 Re: How much does the average sales copy cost?
Jborowy, you probably won't find a good copywriter to work for some money now plus a profit share unless you have a serious track record of successful sales. And even then, copywriters prefer to...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th July 2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,790 |
Forum: Copywriting
14th July 2010, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 778 |
Forum: Copywriting
6th July 2010, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,986 Re: Why does copywriting seem so scammy?
I think it depends on how many sales pages you've seen. I had this argument with an acquaintance a few years ago, he was a web developer who argued that one of my sales pages looked "too scammy." ...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st July 2010, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,324 |
Forum: Copywriting
16th June 2010, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,167 Re: Chat--love it or hate it?
I have to say, RickDuris' advice makes the most sense to me, along with what Mr. Enthusiastic and Brian McLeod had to say.
I need to remember that chat is a form of marketing, and to a certain...
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Forum: Local Meetups, Mastermind Groups and Warrior Events
14th June 2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 110
Views: 7,783 Re: Calling ALL Warriors In TEXAS!!
I'm in Austin...if you'll do it in Austin, I'm in!
Hey all y'all from Austin/Round Rock/San Antonio...how about getting together sometime soon?
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Forum: Copywriting
10th June 2010, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,167 Re: Chat--love it or hate it?
I know! I guess part of what I don't like is that it puts you on the spot to come up with an answer right then and there...when sometimes it's best to take time to think things over.
On the...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th June 2010, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,167 Chat--love it or hate it?
This may seem slightly off topic, but I wanted to get other copywriters' feedback on internet chat.
I hate it.
When I'm working, there's nothing more annoying than the little box that...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th June 2010, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 3,649 |
Forum: Copywriting
9th June 2010, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,735 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th June 2010, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 852 Re: Rip My Copy To Shreds
I'd swap your current headline out for the subhead that begins with "You can now EXPLODE..." THAT should be the headline, leading with the biggest benefits.
+1 on what RickDuris said about your...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th June 2010, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 9,096 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th June 2010, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 979 |
Forum: Copywriting
7th June 2010, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,660 |
Forum: Copywriting
7th June 2010, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,660 |
Forum: Copywriting
2nd June 2010, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,890 Re: How do I learn copywriting?
Just because something is legal does not mean it is the right thing to do.
For example, let's say you spent hours writing articles and then sold them to get money and publicity for your...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th May 2010, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 859 |
Forum: Copywriting
11th May 2010, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,754 |
Forum: Copywriting
11th May 2010, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 714 Re: Is this copy good?
...and since John brought up header graphics, when yours is viewed left-to-right (as people read), the 3 human silhouettes get SHORTER, which is bad for what you're selling. If you want to keep that...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th May 2010, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 825 |
Forum: Copywriting
11th May 2010, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 714 Re: Is this copy good?
Amen to what Paul said, it is a VERY tough sell. My own sales letter in this market is here: hxxp://growtallerin6weeks.com/index.php
I'm not even sure the product works or CAN work, and that...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th May 2010, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,120 |
Forum: Copywriting
7th May 2010, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 874 |
Forum: Copywriting
6th May 2010, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,201 |
Forum: Copywriting
6th May 2010, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,062 |
Forum: Copywriting
5th May 2010, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 948 Re: Identifying with your audience?
I think you should weave your story into the sales copy if you've got a compelling story that pertains to your product, or a compelling angle. People LOVE reading stories! Story-based copy sells. ...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd May 2010, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,338 |
Forum: Copywriting
29th April 2010, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,227 |
Forum: Copywriting
27th April 2010, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,627 |
Forum: Copywriting
27th April 2010, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,172 |
Forum: Copywriting
23rd April 2010, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,688 Re: Wishing Mark Andrews A Speedy Recovery
I wish you a quick recovery that's as pain-free as it can be, Mark! Soon you'll be back to grousing about clients again and that will be a good sign.
I'm glad you live and I pray you'll heal up...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th April 2010, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,066 Re: Calling all Copywriters!
Winebuddy, please check your pm's. I've made homemade wine before and I'm familiar with a lot of the emotional triggers for this market.
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Forum: Copywriting
11th April 2010, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,053 |
Forum: Copywriting
6th April 2010, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 703 Re: Critique Please
The headline is a little too indirect for me--I'd like to see more of an obvious benefit, such as being able to talk close to someone without them pulling away. Don't assume the reader will make the...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th March 2010, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,096 |
Forum: Copywriting
16th March 2010, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 916 |
Forum: Copywriting
16th March 2010, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,016 Re: Graphics for copywriters?
Thanks, everyone! From what I'm hearing, outsourcing is probably my best bet. Heck, I can't even SKETCH, so from what John_S said, I shouldn't expect Adobe PhotoShop to turn me into a decent...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th March 2010, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,016 Graphics for copywriters?
Can anyone recommend a graphics package or piece of software to use for adding graphics to sales letters/pages? I already have copydoodles and love them, but I'm looking for more. Would Adobe...
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Forum: Copywriting
14th March 2010, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,228 Re: Copywriter recommendations for a sales page?
YseUp, here's how you should look at this sales page project--the more money you spend, the higher your conversions should be.
Here's a very rough example with made-up numbers to illustrate my...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th March 2010, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 2,775 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th March 2010, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,257 Re: This Should Be The Best Sales Page I Guess!
In addition to Gould's good suggestions, I would add that the top subhead is weak..."Let me show you?" Need a stronger qualifier of the reader.
2nd subhead (below headline) is just too long, as...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th March 2010, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 4,009 |
Forum: Copywriting
5th March 2010, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,708 |
Forum: Copywriting
3rd March 2010, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,294 Re: Faux Copywriters Vs. Pro Copywriters
Thanks, Stephen (and Nathan, for reinforcing the point)! You made the 100-watt lightbulb in my head click on. You're answering the question that the reader has in his head, and that works...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
3rd March 2010, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 850 |
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
3rd March 2010, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,572 Re: THE TEXAS WEALTH CLUB
Their promo video looks good to this newbie IM lady! I'm moving back to Austin in 2 weeks (from an hour away in the hill country), and that's where they're at, so I'm in. (I'm not new-new...I've...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st March 2010, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 570 Re: How to "Start IM"
Yeah, I'd like to hear the experts chime in, too! Especially for those of us who are copywriters and only know some basic html...I need a newbie friendly way to build sites for IM, and of course,...
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Forum: Local Meetups, Mastermind Groups and Warrior Events
1st March 2010, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,720 Re: Central Texas anyone?
Emily, Consultant and other Austinites--I'm moving back to Austin in 2 weeks, would y'all like to do a meetup last week in March? I'll be in northwest Austin.
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