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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th March 2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,789
Posted By John Krone
Re: Does the length of a sales page affect its conversion?

KK, There is NO bold text in my post. It is standard 4. The book quotes are smaller, due to their length. And to not get them confused with my own. I use size 4 for good reason. Based on a scientific...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th March 2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,789
Posted By John Krone
Re: Does the length of a sales page affect its conversion?

The first marketing book that my brain soaked up was Claude Hopkins. Scientific Advertising. This a quote from his famous work:
"Some say "Be very brief. People will read for little." Would you say...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th March 2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By John Krone
Re: How to generate traffic to a squeeze page?

Thank you for your honesty! I'll give you a thank you for that too.

The biggest names I'm familiar with, names that I subscribe to also --use Solo Ads. They have relationships built with each...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th March 2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By John Krone
Re: How to generate traffic to a squeeze page?

Randall, as true as every word of your post is, the OP is ready to pay for it. That's the problem he's stating though. His paid methods have also been unfruitful. What he's stating is that NOTHING...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th March 2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,789
Posted By John Krone
Re: Does the length of a sales page affect its conversion?

Good question.
If it is educational and uplifting to the reader then it will benefit you. If it's just bragging on the product it becomes a giant banner that says "I don't give a crap about you, I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th February 2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 951
Posted By John Krone
Re: Advice needed on traffic

Hi KR,
Forgive me if I am wrong but how are you able to use celebrities pics and information on your commercial blog without getting sued? Unless permission is given I thought some people have...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd February 2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,634
Posted By John Krone
Re: how NOT to drive traffic to your site

The one method I had some success with in the past, was with display ads. Actually they were a "buy now" type ad, that sold video. It didn't say "buy now", but it was not a freebie type offer or get...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st February 2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,634
Posted By John Krone
Re: how NOT to drive traffic to your site

Great post, and honesty. I almost completely agree with you. Your math however had one fatal flaw. Your value of click, is stated as if you KEEP buying them. A click is like a seed, that grows into a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st February 2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,760
Posted By John Krone
Re: Do you feel TROLLS are ruining wso's

I find the OLD GUARD is threatened by the NEW GUARD. That's where much of it comes from. Just old lions trying to defend their turf from the young hungry lions. Sour grapes is another way to see it...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 15th May 2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 482
Posted By John Krone
Bing Ads "Traffic Source" report. Anyone familiar with it?

When I run a bing ads Traffic Source report , it shows several sites that having nothing to do with my niche. Several from Gamer sites, which are completely unrelated to my niche.

any ideas what...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 12th May 2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,102
Posted By John Krone
Re: 1000 Visitors Per Day Via Blogging In The Next 90 Days

Thanks Spencer, that was a great update!
Helpful information to share.

For this challenge, I started one from scratch and it's been about 1 week so far. I'm still getting it all set up. But I...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 12th May 2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By John Krone
Re: Aweber or GetResponse

I've used Aweber for about a year. Recently I've let them go. Didn't care for the non-delivery of HotMail and AOL emails to my followers. Their entire system always felt antiquated to me.

Since...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th May 2014, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By John Krone
Re: Light box or Pop up, which worked better for you?

Only if you have two pages that both get traffic. Then you can have them both up, and switch them after so many days. Not sure if there's a way to alternate them on the same page automatically

My...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th May 2014, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By John Krone
Re: Light box or Pop up, which worked better for you?

Exactly, for email list opt-in's.
The light box I'm using dims the background a bit, not very much though.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th May 2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By John Krone
Light box or Pop up, which worked better for you?

Hey, thanks for checking this out. Which one have you found works better for you - Light box or Pop up?
I've always preferred the light box (which darkens the background).

Wondering how your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th May 2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 670
Posted By John Krone
Re: To Free or Not To Free?

Paid traffic will also require someone to "Pay". So in order to use that model there would be no choice but to have some paid offers. I think it's more of question of how much you want to be for...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th May 2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,911
Posted By John Krone
Re: My First $100 day From Internet – 5/5/2014

Congrats! Looks like a well rounded strategy, not surprised it worked good for you. Which paid sources are you using?
John
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th May 2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 670
Posted By John Krone
Re: To Free or Not To Free?

Most successful models start out free, and slowly provide an ever higher choice for those that are looking for it. Usually behind the curtain feeling.

Branding yourself as generous is a key trust...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 6th May 2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,102
Posted By John Krone
Re: 1000 Visitors Per Day Via Blogging In The Next 90 Days

Alright it's a go. Up and running my steps the distance, on this 1000 visits a day challenge.
My signature contains the link for this report article launch. Had to fire it off quickly, from the...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 5th May 2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,102
Posted By John Krone
Re: 1000 Visitors Per Day Via Blogging In The Next 90 Days

That's my domain syntax also. I like it that way, more personal than corporate.

John
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 4th May 2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,102
Posted By John Krone
Re: 1000 Visitors Per Day Via Blogging In The Next 90 Days

I'll be joining for sure. It's a solid thread, no B.S. just good supportive content.
I'm hoping by the end of this week I'll have things ready to go.

Get response sprouting some of the...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 4th May 2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,102
Posted By John Krone
Re: 1000 Visitors Per Day Via Blogging In The Next 90 Days

It's a powerful idea Spencer. I'll be joining the challenge in a few days. Don't stop the updates.

John
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd May 2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,252
Posted By John Krone
Re: Getrespense Is DDos Attacked Again, stop your campaigns for a while

I've been trying to join GetResponse for the past two weeks, but tapped the brakes, after these shocking service collapse incidents.

Damage it does to the down day is one thing, but damage to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd May 2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,088
Posted By John Krone
Re: Best book on marketing you ever read?

Seth Godin, was excellent - my favorite take-away line of his "If failure is not an option, neither is success".

Demonstrates the kind of independent thinker he is.

John
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 3rd May 2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,102
Posted By John Krone
Re: 1000 Visitors Per Day Via Blogging In The Next 90 Days

Hi zuberr, I didn't see your blog link in your signature. I would have liked to check it out. Maybe your next post it could be shared?


John
Forum: Copywriting 3rd May 2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: How Would You Name This?

At least you can take comfort in the fact that ".com" was already taken, and you had to settle for ".info"..

John
Forum: Copywriting 3rd May 2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: How Would You Name This?

First of all I AM that age, and I would never let the word "swagger" in my brain, much less out of my mouth. The whole concept as you present it is condescending. To fix that....

I'd ixney the...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd May 2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,522
Posted By John Krone
Re: Why didn't this ad work ?

Then length of your headline was good, the colors were also very good. "we need a small number" was also a good point. (scarcity)
The rest gets crumpled up and tossed for a 3 pointer, to the trash...
Forum: Copywriting 28th April 2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,265
Posted By John Krone
Re: Writing Compelling Landing Page copy without hiring an expert copywriter

Dude! Don't put me in with this crowd!

I want zip to do with that rather large growing pile, of brain clouding ego spiced with sarcasm. How can it not seep into their copy too?

You made...
Forum: Mind Warriors 28th April 2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,018
Posted By John Krone
Re: Taking action

Dude! Another Eric Thomas fan that rocks!
I've got him on my mp3 recordings, listen to him on my workouts, walks and rough time.s

For the Original poster- Taking action is a result of decision. ...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 783
Posted By John Krone
Re: critique my copy please

Hi Aaron,
The best part for me was your story of your son. It seemed real, compelling and not sales like. Ben Franklin was a nice toss-in too.

In general, the wordage should be fresh, if you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th April 2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By John Krone
Re: Pricing Psychology

Interesting question and answers.
Looking at it from a different approach. The subconscious could interpret several things from the 9.99 versus the round number 10.
Such as an attempt to sell...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th April 2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,707
Posted By John Krone
Re: Writing style / bad form

Hi Johnny, glad you wrote your ebook! Congrats.

The reading experience is what the reader cares about. If greater impact can be delivered by breaking rules then it's good. If it diminishes...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,265
Posted By John Krone
Re: Writing Compelling Landing Page copy without hiring an expert copywriter

Alex, your first statement "if an offer is good enough" implies that an offer's value is agreed upon by both writer and reader. Value is based on perception. Good enough in who's eyes? The true...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,265
Posted By John Krone
Re: Writing Compelling Landing Page copy without hiring an expert copywriter

Hi CN,
Not sure what parts are unclear to you. His original message was also long and that must be clearly understood first. In order to see how the two fit together.

Feel free to specify. ...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,265
Posted By John Krone
Re: Writing Compelling Landing Page copy without hiring an expert copywriter

Alex, your numbers are true, in the "traditional" sense. Gio's point I believe was challenging the premise of tradition. He was focused on the "50% research", being his main point. The remainder of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th April 2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,521
Posted By John Krone
Re: Is GetResponse offline?

Is this common for them. I've been trying all day and can't get on getresponse. ? Is it just me or is it them today? 04.26.14?
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,265
Posted By John Krone
Re: Writing Compelling Landing Page copy without hiring an expert copywriter

Fiver dude! Nail was smashed on head.
It's about connecting to the reader, (not your English teacher or math teacher).
John
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th April 2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By John Krone
Re: What's the best process to sell an Ebook?

I'm about to launch one too. I believe there's 2 scenarios. One, if you already have a following. Two, if you don't. Completely different strategies imo. My ebook is on - writing secrets of the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th March 2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

Thanks Travlinguy, weak spell checkers (such as in warrior forum or in my browser) prompts a one word spelling as an error. Same as advisor (versus adviser). I just prefer to get rid of the red...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

Thanks Ryan, I want to check out your blog when I shave off a few minutes of my precious little time. I like your "cash with a true conscience" line. Says a lot.

John
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

I agree, real is the deal, at any price. Getting existing systems to work or work better, (different people have different needs) as opposed to yet another "system" I think is a much stronger...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

Thanks hpgoodboy,
It's true what you say about the value of a known name. Trust and familiarity are sometimes "hand in hand". However the very challenge a "regular guy" not being able to build...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

Thanks Abhinavt94. Interesting, your idea about maybe a similar book with tailored content and price just for Amazon.

Best Selling aurthors, have said Amazon/Kindle are successfully used for...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

Thanks Mike, perception is reality (for the perceiver). We agree. No need to devalue prized content for sake of timing. Just let it fly when it can deliver the greatest bang to the most people.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

Yea David, I get what you're saying. 1st/2nd stage of funnel is best for low barrier of entry. The monstrous content in the ebook flips that funnel. cart before the horse. I'll have to release some...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th March 2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Re: Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

Thanks BlackliOn. wise words. It will have the value, which is why kindle bothers me. But you made a good point, of piecing sales for kindle and full book on my site. I believe , that would not...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th March 2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 743
Posted By John Krone
Re: 5k for Kindle project, need some guideline

Myself, I'll be publishing one soon myself-non fiction. A comment on here stated non-fiction is 75-80% of sales. I see Amazon kindle has more non-fiction books for sale. 1,500,000. So I'm not sure...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th March 2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By John Krone
Ebook- Price Point and Selling Location

If you'd like to give your opinions on these, I'd love to hear them. Thanks

1. Do you have an opinion, on what you'd pay for an ebook from unknown author, that could noticeably improve your copy...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th August 2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 651
Posted By John Krone
Re: Why no sign ups on my page?

You are right. but balance thats not what makes the sale. though it can kill the sale
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th August 2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 651
Posted By John Krone
Re: Why no sign ups on my page?

I pm'd you with the link
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th August 2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 651
Posted By John Krone
Re: Why no sign ups on my page?

Thanks John. very helpful to see where your mind went as you were reading it. Skepticism quickly rose to the top of your concerns.
That helps.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th August 2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 651
Posted By John Krone
Re: Why no sign ups on my page?

Your' guys awesomeness is overflowing. Thanks for giving me your valuable time. I'm taking it all as golden.
John
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th August 2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 651
Posted By John Krone
Re: Why no sign ups on my page?

Thanks Alexa. Funny you think I'm not English ;), though I can relate to the types of syntax you associated me with. Crappy typist, yes, in a hurry yes, constantly reworking copy, yes. foreign- nope....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th August 2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 651
Posted By John Krone
Re: Why no sign ups on my page?

awesome response thanks, bells are ringing already, as I am fully aware of the importance of things you mentioned- And they are missing from the page..I was thinking the "free" content would require...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th August 2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 651
Posted By John Krone
Re: Why no sign ups on my page?

Thanks Michael Levandustki. Actually I spend many, many hours studying copy writing and opt in styles, and tried many forms of web pages, complex and simple. Looking too slick is something I guard...
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