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Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 13th February 2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,809
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: how do YOU make squeeze / sales / landing pages?

I use OptimizePress and Instabuilder.
Both are OK and I still haven't figured out which is better.
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 13th February 2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,949
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Critiques requested, weight loss food website, poor conversion rate

Hi Don,

I just watched the video - you look good on camera! It will take a little getting used to, but you'll do great.

The biggest issue I see now is that there's no headline or benefit in...
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 13th February 2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,718
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: What are the most ingenious ways to increase website conversion rates?

Don't know if it's "ingenious", but usually the headline(and the offer) is the most important factor.
Once you're done with that, then work on other things. You can't raise your Conv. rate with a...
Forum: Mind Warriors 13th February 2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,866
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: You NEED To Wake Up EARLY

You wouldn't defend an idea that owls are more intelligent if you were a lark.

Night is more peaceful than what? "night" is a long stretch of time. Isn't 4 AM as peaceful as 2 AM?

Thanks for...
Forum: Mind Warriors 12th February 2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,575
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: How to deal with the fear or failure

Yuri posted a good method.

However, what you feel and think usually developed in patterns. So, fear response is a pattern. I think of it as a railroad track. There's a station called "Fear". You...
Forum: Mind Warriors 12th February 2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,866
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: You NEED To Wake Up EARLY

This is interesting. I consider 5:50 late.

ChapLeo, did you understand the reasoning for the "Why night owls are more intelligent", your first link? If you did, could you rephrase it, please?
Forum: Mind Warriors 11th February 2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,055
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Why So Many Fail With Their Online Business

Hey SuperRyan, good post. However, it's not really helping a person to really see how much it takes to create a "job-killing business".

How much do you work nowadays?

What's your day like?
Forum: Mind Warriors 11th February 2015, 11:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,220
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Your business is built on solving a problem or exploiting an idea?

Ok. Now I see the distinction.

It seems that the main difference is the attitude, not the actual business practices.

By the way, Weightwatchers started as a club that helped people lose...
Forum: Mind Warriors 11th February 2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: The answer to the question 'What is my niche?'

I understand your point because I was just like that a couple years ago.

Then I started asking myself "what looks fun to try? what would I like to do more of? What is important to me?" And so, I...
Forum: Mind Warriors 11th February 2015, 04:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,220
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Your business is built on solving a problem or exploiting an idea?

I'd like to answer your question, but I still don't get the distinction between exploiting an idea and solving a problem.

I sell products online. Let's say in weight loss. A product is solving a...
Forum: Mind Warriors 11th February 2015, 04:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: The answer to the question 'What is my niche?'

Well, you don't have to exclusively stick to one.
Imagine, you create a website. You post there once a week, build links. In one year you will have 52 posts. After 5 years - it's 260 posts. It's a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th February 2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 652
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Trip around the world for free?

Look, the amount of "you'll fail" responses in this thread is a great indicator that you have a good idea.

However, what the resorts are looking for is more business. If you can prove that you...
Forum: Copywriting 10th February 2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,681
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Tell me if I'm being too "uptight" here ...

I will answer this from the position of a client.

It's better to be an agency if you're not doing everything yourself.

Here's the reasoning: I once hired a copywriter from WF. You know him....
Forum: Mind Warriors 10th February 2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,102
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Failure leads to success? Reality check

Failure is when you give up.
Until you give up, you're not a failure.

IMO, there's no such thing as success. There are goals accomplished and goals not accomplished.
Forum: Mind Warriors 10th February 2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,271
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Is being a "nice guy" worth it?

If you're being nice consciously(because you choose so), not on autopilot, then why not?

Doing anything consciously is usually good. If it's your choice, then you can also choose not to be nice...
Forum: Mind Warriors 10th February 2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,136
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Everybody Wants to Be a Beast....

So, it means we should stop hanging out around WF and start working? :)) Unless, WF is our job.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th February 2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,343
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Does money make you happy?

This thread belongs in the "Mind Warriors" section.

There was a survey done(in Germany, I think) that measured the level of happiness and matched it with the income levels of the participants.
...
Forum: Pay Per Click/Search Engine Marketing (PPC/SEM) 9th February 2015, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,309
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Need help with Bing+Peerfly

Nobody will tell you about their working campaigns.

It's possible to make it work, you just have to test. Even pros expect to have most of their campaigns to fail.
Forum: Mind Warriors 9th February 2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 942
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Give Yourself A Fresh Start By Unloading The Weight You Carry Around Each Day...

Agree. Almost.

Cleaning, not only your the PC, puts you in an "organizing" state of mind. That helps you see what you really need to focus on. So, it doesn't have to be deleting files. It can be...
Forum: Mind Warriors 9th February 2015, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: The answer to the question 'What is my niche?'

This didn't tell me what niche to go in.

But I had a similar idea before...

Do what you are ready to do for the next 5 years, every day. If you're not ready to commit a big chunk of your life...
Forum: Mind Warriors 9th February 2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,372
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: What Would You Give Up For Success? I've BANNED Beds From My Home...

Why wouldn't you let your family use beds?

Where do you sleep? I haven't had a bed for many years but it hasn't changed my life.
Forum: Mind Warriors 9th February 2015, 12:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,220
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Your business is built on solving a problem or exploiting an idea?

An idea can solve a problem.
I'm sure Google and Facebook will disappear eventually. As will Apple.

What exactly did you mean by "exploiting"?
Forum: Copywriting 8th February 2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,590
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Critique my squeeze page

I'd say split-test it.

My reasoning was that if the book cover looks depressing, then it makes contents look depressing too.
Forum: Copywriting 8th February 2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,590
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Critique my squeeze page

1. I'd recommend split-testing with and without the book image.
2. If you do want to use the ebook, then why not make the cover more "goal-oriented"? A person having fun with a friend in a public...
Forum: Copywriting 7th February 2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By Alex Frei
Your routines?

Hi guys!

I was just watching a record of an old Gene Schwartz's talk at Rodale, and one thing caught my attention.

He talked about routines he used for writing.

In short, his routine was:...
Forum: Copywriting 7th February 2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,047
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Can I take foreign language writen articles and then rewrite them in english on my website?

My point exactly.

The question, however, was "can I?". Technically, it's possible :)) But the consequences are not pretty.
Forum: Copywriting 7th February 2015, 01:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,477
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Gary Halbert Letters

Thanks! I kept bookmarking the pages from the website. Then, they switched the URLs, and half of the links died. Then, they switched back, so half of links didn't work again.

I'm gonna copy this...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th February 2015, 01:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,891
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: The best strategy for beginners to begin in IM ?

If you have a job, learn copywriting. From there you can expand in almost any direction.
If you don't have a job, find a job. It will let you invest money in your online ventures to check what works...
Forum: Copywriting 7th February 2015, 12:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,047
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Can I take foreign language writen articles and then rewrite them in english on my website?

The answer is same as:
"Can I translate Harry Potter into my language and not get sued?"
You can, but you will get caught.
If you really want to do it, do it smart. Rewrite the thing.
Forum: Mind Warriors 7th February 2015, 12:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,210
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Success=Freedom

So far, I've realized that the word "success" has so many meanings that it's practically meaningless.

So, people trying to be successful usually find that whatever goals they set for themselves...
Forum: Email Marketing 28th January 2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 61,339
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: A List Building Strategy that's working extremely well for me.

Hi Frank,

First of all, thank you for the thread. Well, actually, thank you for your time! I'm sure we all will do our best to spread this kindness wave.

I have a question regarding your...
Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You 16th January 2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By Alex Frei
Health niche articles needed

Hello,


I need a set of articles written.

Subject: gluten-free diet
Style: conversational, easy to speak out loud - important.
Size: size of the articles will have to vary since the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th January 2015, 02:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 305
Posted By Alex Frei
Emails via Nextmark - how do they make it work?

Hi!

I've been researching to ways to advertise in emails and I found Nextmark.

An average price I see is 80$/M.
Help me make sense of it. Please.

What are the average/good open rates and...
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 4th October 2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Copy written by a pro, but the squeeze page not converting

haha. Good one earlcash! :)
I'll talk to my female friends. Ask them what they'd want in life. I just hope it's going to be something universally female, and not just a Japanese thing... :)
On the...
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 29th September 2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Copy written by a pro, but the squeeze page not converting

Thanks! I will test with and without "girl" :)
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 29th September 2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Copy written by a pro, but the squeeze page not converting

Hi again guys!

Here's what I came up with yesterday.
--removed old link--
I know, the bullets (and the headline) need more work. I'll be testing more as I come up with them.
At the moment, I'm...
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 28th September 2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Copy written by a pro, but the squeeze page not converting

Thank you guys! This week I'll be working on creating page variations based on your suggestions.
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 27th September 2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By Alex Frei
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 27th September 2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By Alex Frei
Copy written by a pro, but the squeeze page not converting

Hi!

As the title says, I had a copywriter (from WF) write a squeeze page.
Traffic comes from FB. The ads are relevant (the titles say "Weight loss for moms"). The images are relevant too....
Forum: Local Meetups, Mastermind Groups and Warrior Events 27th September 2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 814
Posted By Alex Frei
Anyone from Japan?

Hi guys/gals!

I'd like to create a mastermind group to share our IM-related experiences and by that help each other make more money. So, if you live in Japan (preferably, Kanto) or South-East/East...
Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You 3rd September 2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By Alex Frei
Email copy + squeeze page needed

Hi guys!

I need 5 emails written promoting a weight loss product (I'm an affiliate). Also, I need a squeeze page for that email sequence written.

When contacting (via PMs, please) provide...
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 31st July 2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Please, critique a squeeze page

Hi!

Thank you for the advices!

I've selected some backgrounds and I will test them.

As for the headline wording, a major part of it is dictated by the search terms, so changes there could...
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 31st July 2014, 02:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By Alex Frei
Please, critique a squeeze page

Hi guys!
I think I'm horrible at this, so need your help.
I send Bing PPC traffic to this page(and others like it):
Insomnia remedies - TOP 5 Quick Fixes!...
Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You 29th April 2014, 01:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,074
Posted By Alex Frei
Post Lots of short articles needed

Hello,

I need many people-oriented(as opposed to search robots) articles written.
An article should not exceed 110 words, be very to-the-point, and provide reasoning for suggestions.

Most...
Forum: Copywriting 15th June 2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Idiot's question about training as a copywriter

Joe! That's an aaaaawesome link there. Thank you very much. That's what I'm doing right now and now I know how to amplify my efforts. Thanks!

Shawn, I was thinking of this before. And I've heard...
Forum: Copywriting 15th June 2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Idiot's question about training as a copywriter

Thanks for the suggestions!

RuthRNM, thank you for a very good point! I'm leaning towards this option right now.

Writing by hand will make me a good copyrewriter. :) I tried it, got some...
Forum: Copywriting 15th June 2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Alex Frei
Idiot's question about training as a copywriter

Hello guys and gals,

I've been training my copywriting skills and I encountered a problem.
Namely, I don't have products in some niches I want to practice. For example, I have no product in...
Forum: Copywriting 25th May 2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Destroy my mojo again - need critique

Hi Art!

Thanks for the input.
It seems, I messed up with the coma. $5,5 meant $5.50. I'll fix it right now.

I wish I could charge only once, but PayPal doesn't seem to allow that. The type of...
Forum: Copywriting 25th May 2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Destroy my mojo again - need critique

Having re-read your post about 5 times, I see your point, Dante. At least, I think I do. Thank you.

I will work on "my calculations". I had a strange feeling about that sentence, and now I finally...
Forum: Copywriting 25th May 2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Destroy my mojo again - need critique

Understood.

Thanks Ewen!

The reason I went that way is because the market of people who already want to create a product but can't do that right now if very small compared to people who want...
Forum: Copywriting 25th May 2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Destroy my mojo again - need critique

Stephen, travlinguy, Mark and Ewen, thank you for the critique.
It will take some time to digest, I will do my best.

Stephen, your comments are very useful. Thank you.

Ewen, do you mean that...
Forum: Copywriting 24th May 2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Destroy my mojo again - need critique

Hi Mark!

Good point concerning the bonuses.
I was thinking about adding more of them before, but thanks to your idea I'll kill two birds with one stone: create more urgency AND make the whole...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd May 2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Can I get some copy feedback?

I guess, this is one of your early attempts. it will get better and easier with every sales letter you write.

I'm not a copywriter - I'm a writer and I know how you think!
We have so many words...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd May 2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: Destroy my mojo again - need critique

Hi Scott!

Thanks for the ideas.
I'll definitely split-test against the capitalized version.

I will also cover the other two suggestions (now I also see it): clarify the "lead magnet" thing...
Forum: Copywriting 22nd May 2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 831
Posted By Alex Frei
Arrow Destroy my mojo again - need critique

Hello everyone!

After the last critique I made a few (many) corrections to both my approach and the "style".

I feel that this variation of an OTO sales page is less crappy than it was before....
Forum: Copywriting 17th May 2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 721
Posted By Alex Frei
Re: How do People want things?

Hi Art!

Thanks for the link.
Those sample questions make the whole sales process much simpler. I've heard everything before, but in these words, it's very clear.

So, it seems that... to make...
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