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Forum: Copywriting 25th July 2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,007
Posted By Traci
Re: Above the Fold? Or do we now scroll?

Meant to say 10,000. Not 100,000.


And I've thought about all of these things and know it's their crappy website. Talked them into a landing page and testing.


Thanks
Forum: Copywriting 24th July 2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,817
Posted By Traci
Re: How to make my copy more interesting with sense of humor ?

It depends on your audience.


I almost always use humor in my copy, with great results. I hate boring, corporate sounding crap, and I write with a conversational tone. Write like you're having a...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd July 2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,007
Posted By Traci
Above the Fold? Or do we now scroll?

It's been a very long time since I've been to the WF. Been so busy actually working! lol.


A question for the veterans here. When I started out, you put the good stuff above the fold. Throw it...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th August 2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By Traci
Re: SEO for E-commerce sites

It's an automotive site with aftermarket parts. It's also a very successful retail business with several brick and mortar stores that have been in business for over a decade.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th August 2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By Traci
Re: SEO for E-commerce sites

The thing is, there are thousands of products, around 15000 I believe. We haven't even made a dent in them yet, but they are being very well written and are easily going to blow the competition away....
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th August 2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By Traci
SEO for E-commerce sites

I have a few questions. Say you've got a huge ecommerce site with lots of products. The only descriptions you've got on these products are the generic manufacturer descriptions at the moment. Would...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd January 2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Traci
Re: Ironic, I Know....But Looking For A Direction

Daniel - would you like to skype with me? ;) I feel like we've been dancing around it for a couple of years and it's long overdue...or maybe it's just me...lol. Feels like I'm missing out on...
Forum: Copywriting 21st December 2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By Traci
Re: Video - to pause or not to pause...

Personally, I feel the exact same way. I HATE videos that start up automatically and have no buttons to pause or rewind and restart every time you load the page...

It's annoying as hell to me.
...
Forum: Copywriting 21st December 2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By Traci
Video - to pause or not to pause...

Anyone test a video at the top of a sales letter with and without the ability to pause or stop the video? I've seen many that you can pause and just read the letter, but lately I've come across a few...
Forum: Copywriting 8th December 2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,774
Posted By Traci
Re: Copywriters Favorite Tool

Google. Quiet space. Caffeine in the form of Cranenergy, plus or minus a shot of vodka, depending on the time of day. Peanut m&ms are an absolute must.

Notes that I've taken for myself over the...
Forum: Copywriting 8th December 2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,393
Posted By Traci
Re: Do you want to know the big problem with new-to-copy ...writers?

Never thought about it like that before. The golf analysis makes perfect since, especially the part about adjusting on the course as you go once you get a little playing under your belt.

I just...
Forum: Copywriting 8th December 2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
Posted By Traci
Re: One thing that confuses me..

You'll know if you know who your target market is. And I'm not saying your general market, I'm talking about that one person who is THE person buying what you're selling.

Say you've got a diet...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd December 2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 801
Posted By Traci
Re: Sort of a survey of pros...sort of advice for new and or younger Copy Guns

Exactly Ross! ;)

Good example...I was approached by a company who had one staff copywriter do all of their copy....websites, emails, product descriptions, sales messages, etc. They wanted...
Forum: Copywriting 1st December 2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Traci
Re: Ironic, I Know....But Looking For A Direction

Yeah, I actually had that on my to-do list a while back, when I was writing sales letters. Definitely need to do that right now. Thanks.
Forum: Copywriting 30th November 2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By Traci
Re: Business Name vs. Personal Name

It's about branding. You are an individual, so don't try to pretend you are a bustling agency with 50 copywriters in a massive cubicle-filled room. Then again, you don't want to put out the image of...
Forum: Copywriting 30th November 2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Traci
Ironic, I Know....But Looking For A Direction

It's been a while since I've been active here. I lurk some but don't have time to contribute much. I've been keeping busy with my automotive clients. Been writing autoresponders, some sales copy for...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd September 2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,068
Posted By Traci
Re: Prom Dress - Any Suggestions For Copy?

I'd put the talk about pricing and how inexpensive the dresses can be at the end of the video. A girl want's to feel like a princess in her prom dress, even if she ends up getting a red silky dress...
Forum: Copywriting 22nd September 2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,373
Posted By Traci
Re: What percentage of copywriters also play the guitar?

I don't play the guitar or any other type of musical instrument. I've never had any interest at all in playing a musical instrument, thought I've enjoyed writing my entire life. I've always been very...
Forum: Website Design 20th August 2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,188
Posted By Traci
Re: How to make a PDF into a link?

Nevermind, got it. Thank you!
Forum: Website Design 20th August 2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,188
Posted By Traci
Re: How to make a PDF into a link?

I can attach it to the email sent out from aweber?
Forum: Website Design 20th August 2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,188
Posted By Traci
Re: How to make a PDF into a link?

You lost me at download directory.....
Forum: Website Design 20th August 2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,188
Posted By Traci
How to make a PDF into a link?

I'm really bad at anything technical, and cannot figure out how to make my PDF into a link.

I made a free report for users who sign up for my report and newsletter through aweber, and now need...
Forum: Copywriting 28th June 2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By Traci
Re: Thank You Daniel Scott!

I'll join in the ass-kissiness of this thread and say Dan is the man! Not only is he a dang good copywriter, he takes time out to help others with pointers and suggestions. He always gives...
Forum: Copywriting 25th March 2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,357
Posted By Traci
Re: Copywriting Mentors

That's the most kick-ass testimonial I've read in a while Kevin, lol.

I'm also in the vote-for-Vin camp. I'd very highly recommend him and his mentoring/torture. ;)
Forum: Copywriting 8th January 2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By Traci
Re: Calling all copywriters looking to specialize...

Hey Chris,

Where do I send the "that quote is WAY more than I had planned on spending" clients?

;)

Traci
Forum: Copywriting 12th October 2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By Traci
Re: To hire or not to hire?

Copywriters who write by the hour don't write sales or landing pages. They write articles and other content. It's confusing, but they really should be called content writers, not copywriters....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st September 2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,217
Posted By Traci
Re: Local Corporate Tycoon Offers Partnership... To Be Or Not To Be?

I didn't write this (I think Bruse Wedding put it up on his board at one point) but it's something to think about in your situation.

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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th September 2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By Traci
Re: Best eCommerce site - for physical products?

Looks like it works with WordPress. Even better. Thanks!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th September 2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By Traci
Best eCommerce site - for physical products?

I'm looking for a solution to setting up an eCommerce site for selling physical products. I want it to be an easy, plug-n-play type deal. I've heard good and bad about using yahoo storefront, but...
Forum: Copywriting 13th September 2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 742
Posted By Traci
Re: Radio commercial

Most of the ones I hear for local businesses are all crap. They are mostly trying to brand the business, and not going a very good job. These businesses are probably paying good money for the...
Forum: Copywriting 13th September 2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,153
Posted By Traci
Re: Selling to B2B market vs B2C market...

Power words and hype only work if they're true. I don't believe "outlandish" guarantees sell much of anything.

B2B is is selling to business professionals, not someone looking for a quick...
Forum: Copywriting 10th September 2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,536
Posted By Traci
Re: Michael Masterson's SECOND copywriting course?

Don't quote me, but I believe there is a second course for Master Copywriters, or something like that. Still through AWAI, but more expensive than the regular Accelerated course.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd September 2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By Traci
Re: Email Marketing

Visit the copywriter's section of the WF to find copywriters, not content writers. I'm also offering a great deal, check my signature.
Forum: Copywriting 27th August 2009, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 901
Posted By Traci
Re: Email Autoresponder copywriter Required(Ghost Writer) [30+ emails]

Is it possible to hire a person for this? Yes

Is it possible to hire a copywriter for this? No

Most copywriters charge between $30 (on the very low end) and $500 for 1 single email. I believe...
Forum: Copywriting 21st August 2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,718
Posted By Traci
Re: Specializing in writing autoresponder copy?

I've done sales letters and autoresponders. Like Raydal said, it takes the same skills to write either, they're just structured differently. I like doing a full series of autoresponders because I...
Forum: Copywriting 18th August 2009, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,203
Posted By Traci
Re: Deciding how much to charge for copywriting services?

Holy freaking-long-headlines Batman!!

I'm sure I know how that split test went.....;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By Traci
Re: Best way for customers to dowload an ebook?

It's not for me, but the guy needing this is using aweber to get email addresses. He wants a way to give the customers a secure download. I'll let him know about e-junkie and DL Guard.

Thanks!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By Traci
Best way for customers to dowload an ebook?

I'm looking for the best type of program or system to use for delivering an ebook. I'd like it to be automated so when they pay for the ebook, it can be instantly dowloaded through a link in an...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By Traci
Re: How many links in e-mail marketing?

It depends on who you ask. Some say you should only place a link when it's relevant and fits with what you are saying. Others throw links in every couple paragraphs, between the paragraphs, just to...
Forum: Copywriting 15th August 2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,017
Posted By Traci
Re: The word crap?

What Vin said.

I've written "crap" several times, lol.

It's actually on my own sales page and in the WSO I'm running... I don't see that word as being offensive to the people I am...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th August 2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,466
Posted By Traci
Re: Why do you want to make money online?

I have a few reasons. One, I get to spend way more time with my family than if I had an outside job. Two, flexibility. Where else can you sleep late, work at night, work in your pajamas, or take a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th August 2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 728
Posted By Traci
Re: I'm Desperatae For Quality Original Content, Any Recommendations?

For the absolute best quality, go for someone with acutal experience in your niche. I know there are writers out there with great research skills, and that can work too, but you'll see the difference...
Forum: Copywriting 14th August 2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,088
Posted By Traci
Re: The Optimal Length for an Email

Most of the autoresponder emails I write are between 250 and 500 words. MOST, not all. It really does depend on the reason for the series, what kind of style you're writing in and what you want to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th August 2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By Traci
Re: Quick WSO question

Mine was turned off......:o

Thanks!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th August 2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By Traci
Quick WSO question

I've never posted a WSO before, but have one ready to go. I'm a little technically challenged, but I cannot figure out how to change any of the text. I have my WSO written in Word using a different...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd June 2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By Traci
Re: Need manufacturer rewrites done

Descriptions of products fall into the copywriting field, but it depends on what you want to pay as to what you're going to get. When you say "cater to the bulk rewriting market" it's going to scare...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 7th June 2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By Traci
Dial-up alternative??

I've enjoyed DSL for the past 10 years. But now we are finally moving onto our land, which is in the middle of nowhere. There is only one phone company available and of course, all they offer to our...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th March 2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,161
Posted By Traci
Re: Can't download Kompozer....

Nevermind. Got it. Thanks!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th March 2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,161
Posted By Traci
Can't download Kompozer....

I've been trying to download Kompozer for a couple of days now, and something just isn't right. Am I crazy? ;) I download it, then I go to open it and it says there is nothing there. I have Windows...
Forum: Copywriting 21st January 2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By Traci
Re: Do I Need A CopyWriter For This? If So Are YOU That CopyWriter?

I think you need two writers - one copywriter for the sales page and another to write the articles you need.
Forum: Copywriting 5th January 2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By Traci
Re: Catalog product copywriting or yellow page copywriting?

I would definitley recommend Jay White's catalog copywriting course. He lays it out there for you and it's easy to understand.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th December 2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By Traci
Re: EXPERT OPINIONS PLEASE: Pay $600+ for Article Re-writes -- or Buy Article Spinner Software??

Get a better writer. I know lots of writers who charge in that price range that would NEVER consider sending a client duplicate work. I also know some who don't think twice about sending duplicate...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd December 2008, 11:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By Traci
Re: Need some help with this PDF...

I have them outsourced, lol. The one I'm doing myself is simple site that I have hosted with Godaddy. I'm just using their site builder. WYSIWYG type thing.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd December 2008, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By Traci
Re: Need some help with this PDF...

Yes, I have quite a few websites. I know what ftp is, but don't have much experience working with it.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd December 2008, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By Traci
Re: Need some help with this PDF...

Yes I understand that. But where do I "upload it to the net" at?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd December 2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By Traci
Need some help with this PDF...

Second post I've made lately explaining that I am in no way a technical person....

I am wanting to put a link to a PDF file on a website, but don't even know where to start. There are plenty of...
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