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Forum: Copywriting 11th December 2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 725
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Does "charity" help sell?

You can even sell tissue paper for charity.

Did That Really Just Happen? Yep. This Guy Pulled Down His Pants, On Stage, During His TED Talk....
Forum: Copywriting 10th December 2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 725
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Does "charity" help sell?

It also kinda plays on people's desire to be a hero.

Making the 'buying' deed a heroic act.

Just like what happened after the calamity here.

A lot of people pitched in with the donations and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th December 2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 370
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: If you could get any information from your mailing list what would it be?

I'd ask what their goals are and what's stopping them, problems, barriers, etc.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th November 2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: how do you find My Squeez page ?

How about changing it to:

Free Presentation: Copy, Paste And Share Your Way To Your First $1,000... In As Little As 30 Minutes!

CTA: Show Me The Video Now
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th November 2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,502
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: What to sell to Christians?

Bible quotes on tshirts, mugs, glasses, bags, etc...

Laptop and tablet cases/covers with bible quotes, bible graffiti...

Tshirts printed with stuff like "Ask me about my God..." or "Ask me...
Forum: Copywriting 29th November 2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Will Home Buyers Fill out the Form or Call? Please Critique!!

You can also try guiding them to visualize the place with you and taking them there inside their mind.

Sounds "out there" I know, but getting the reader to "see, feel, smell, hear and touch" it...
Forum: Copywriting 29th November 2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: What’s The’ Best’ Email Layout Format

If your list knows, likes and trusts you, email format probably wouldn't matter.

Most marketers write emails a certain way,
Like this...

When clients ask me to write emails for them
I do it...
Forum: Copywriting 27th January 2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,112
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: How to come up with your "pen-name"?

Use Joe Falconburg.

Your brand logo could be a bird clasping a pen in its talons.
Forum: Copywriting 21st January 2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 822
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Review My Landing Page*** Free For All!!

If I close out of the page and choose to click the "stay on this page" popup button, the exact video for the tao of badass copy comes up.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st December 2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By Wytnyt
Something new for marketers

Facebook is testing a new feature where you can send a message directly to the Facebook inboxes of people you don't know... for a dollar.

And you can continue sending messages directly to their...
Forum: Copywriting 18th December 2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,046
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: I may look like a pillock wrapped in barcode

I think Piff the Magic Dragon inspired that.

Easily the funniest magic trick i've ever seen - penn and teller - YouTube (http://youtu.be/kk5xfK0ovrk)
Forum: Copywriting 22nd September 2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Nikola Tesla saved by the written word...

The guy behind The Oatmeal is a copywriter?
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,050
Posted By Wytnyt
Forum: Copywriting 17th September 2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,194
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: A new unique original word to replace copywriting

Why not just use the most simple combination of words that describe what copywriters do?

Saleswriter.
Forum: Copywriting 14th June 2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Painting themselves as morons

There's also the "this video (which will not be online for long)..." and the 24-hour offer expiration.
Forum: Copywriting 13th June 2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,911
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Anyone Know The Elements of an Offer that Frank Kern suggests?

Read Cialdini's book Influence... It has some if not most of the things Frank does on his launches.
Forum: Copywriting 11th June 2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 898
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Be Honest...

Fitness, Family, Fun
Forum: Copywriting 28th May 2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: An ad if you like Pokemon...

I can go catch my own Rattata, thank you. If you give away a Drowsee then it's a whole different story.
Forum: Copywriting 15th May 2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: PEER GROUP: concerns

Having a peer group is a good idea.

It would be much better if one member is leagues above the rest, to serve as the "guiding light" of the bunch.

The downside of a peer group that consist of...
Forum: Copywriting 14th May 2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,241
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: How to Find More Clients

There's a goldmine of advice in this thread. Such a sudden spark of generosity from several of the top guys in this subforum is greatly appreciated. Sexy even.
Forum: Copywriting 14th May 2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,164
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Where Egos Dare

Keep doing what you're doing guys. I appreciate everything I learn every day in this forum.

And I'm pretty sure there are lots of other people who are equally as grateful for all the stuff they've...
Forum: Copywriting 13th May 2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,465
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Copybogger Headline Swipe File

Thanks, Joe. Most of their headlines are also swipes of successful ads, so you can't go wrong with adding them to your collection.
Forum: Copywriting 12th May 2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 883
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: You Can't Ever Run Out...

That's how I see it as well, Steve.

Every business needs to advertise their goods and services. Copywriting will never go away. Whether it be online copy, space ads, TV/radio scripts, whatever....
Forum: Copywriting 11th May 2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,164
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Where Egos Dare

To be honest, I was actually attracted to the ego wars when I first came to the warrior forum. I saw how some of the people harassed and flat-out destroyed the critique-asking posters, I felt...
Forum: Copywriting 11th May 2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Why your post has been deleted...

Early college years I was mod and then promoted to admin of a forum for fiction/fantasy writers. I had to deal with with a lot of spam-like posts. Some of them weren't actually spam. Received quite a...
Forum: Copywriting 11th May 2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,768
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Marie's Interesting Launch Sequence...

I've heard a lot about her back when I first got into blogging a year ago, and I've visited her blog before. She looks like she's got huge authority.
Forum: Copywriting 11th May 2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: How to make outsourcing sexy?

What's the issue on everyone's minds when it comes to outsourcing? Tackle that.
Forum: Copywriting 9th May 2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 848
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Please poke 3 HOLES in my copy

Your first paragraph is just one sentence.

It also sounds like something you'd hear on the news.

Lesser words. Simpler words.

People won't hire you because you're a graphic designer.
...
Forum: Copywriting 9th May 2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,355
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Please Critique My Book Title

What I know about Lucid dreaming is that there's a way you can condition yourself to be sort of conscious during your dreams. You'll have complete control of what's going to happen. Fly away. Swim...
Forum: Copywriting 7th May 2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 834
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: There's Scarcity, and then there's stupid scarcity.

I know, right? I haven't been here for long, but I've seen toooo many of the same lines used again and again, with the same words.
Forum: Copywriting 7th May 2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 834
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: There's Scarcity, and then there's stupid scarcity.

I know several people who offer their courses twice a year. Yes, that's a very good way to add scarcity to a product/service/course.
Forum: Copywriting 7th May 2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 834
Posted By Wytnyt
There's Scarcity, and then there's stupid scarcity.

A lot of the VSLs I see use a lame kind of scarcity (well, I find it lame... dunno with the rest of you guys, I'll tell you why in a bit). I see it everywhere. It's not true for all of them, but...
Forum: Copywriting 6th May 2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,062
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Are You a Chicken with its Head Cut Off?

Thanks for the great insight. This reminds me of my current client. He initially wanted 10 letters done ASAP on our first conversation together, until I gave him a little "talk". Wow. How do you like...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd May 2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,777
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Frank Kern's closing sequences

Wow, this forum gives me the chills just being here with all the greats around.
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: PAS/AIDA not so much anymore?

Yes, I do. Thanks. Although I've heard about what you've said somewhere before, it wasn't for the product itself but for the price of the product.
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,372
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Is Video beating old fashion copywriting?

Whatever format is used, copy is still the oxygen that your marketing needs to survive and thrive.
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Brew Your Own Beer and other examples of using images the right way...

My last client insisted on bombarding the first part of the letter with 6 of his videos. I tried, but I couldn't change his mind. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: PAS/AIDA not so much anymore?

I totally get your point, Ben. Thanks for bringing that up.

It would make sense if your prospects have been primed to wait in your list for your product launch (or something similar) that the...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By Wytnyt
PAS/AIDA not so much anymore?

Once a month I reread old ads and a random copywriting/marketing/sales book in my collection, and then the next week I try to look for present-day sales letters that impress me enough for me to add...
Forum: Copywriting 25th April 2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,230
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Here's what's really happening with the long sales letter..

I've seen Ramit Sethi (iwillteachyoutoberich.com) write massive blog posts that are chock full of information and content. I've read them in the past, and if it weren't for my lack of funds at that...
Forum: Copywriting 21st April 2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,234
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Long Copy Sales Letters-Do they really Work?

Short copy works. Long copy works. Both work. Both are effective.

Why does it have to be an issue which one is better?

OP's just trolling everyone.
Forum: Copywriting 20th April 2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,234
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Long Copy Sales Letters-Do they really Work?

Gary Halbert's own example (written in my own words, of course, I couldn't remember everything he said exactly):

"One day, God gives you the opportunity to choose the woman of your dreams out a...
Forum: Copywriting 20th April 2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,028
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Video Ads as sales copy...

What I don't like about video, however, is that instead of just reading the text in your video people will just go open another tab and do something else while listening to the voiceover.
Forum: Copywriting 19th April 2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Nice : Second Hand Car Copywriting.

Nicely done, man. Your approach on it reminds me of when Joe Sugarman wrote copy to sell one of his airplanes. Something that sounds like "parting with a long-time friend." :)
Forum: Copywriting 18th April 2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Biz op sales letter samples?

I think the client mentioned a little about that too, but I didn't think anything of it. I think we're going to have to talk a bit more about it then. Thanks for mentioning that.
Forum: Copywriting 18th April 2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By Wytnyt
Biz op sales letter samples?

Hi guys,

I'm working with a client on our fourth sales letter, and we're now working on sort-of like an upsell business opportunity by getting a full set of his individual products along with...
Forum: Copywriting 17th April 2012, 01:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,009
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Sales Page Review Please

I'm not a pro, but here's my 2 cents.

I find the more hype you put into your copy makes it sounds scammy. Mostly because the product is a way to change your life through one's spirituality....
Forum: Copywriting 12th April 2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,677
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Match a Copywriter to Their Racing Car

When I turn pro copywriter, I guess I'll be on a Harley instead of a car. Laid back, buffed up and damn rebellious.
Forum: Copywriting 11th April 2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: What Would Be A Good Headline For...

Instead of wording it as blogging, call it by its new "fancy" brother name "Content Marketing." Sounds more business-ey, and might get your company execs accept the idea. Blogging, although it's more...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th April 2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 559
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Aussies deliver mail a little different over there

"Your mail gets to your home no matter what. And neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, nor the winds of change, nor a nation challenged, ... Rain or shine, snow or sleet, we deliver...
Forum: Copywriting 10th April 2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,406
Posted By Wytnyt
Traffic system sales page

Hi guys,

I just stumbled on this sales page a couple of days ago. The video and the graphics look really well-done, the copy looks okay for me as well.

My only beef with it is that half of...
Forum: Copywriting 8th April 2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: 27 "Pearls Of Wisdom" from Gary Halbert

The 10k hours one is my favorite.

"10,000 hours… that’s how long it takes to become really good at something. That’s 2,000 hours per year for five years. It can take doctors and other...
Forum: Copywriting 7th April 2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,735
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: Hypnotic Copywriting Example...

Sounds like what Sugarman said about creating the perfect buying environment. Turning off all the lights in the room and having only one spotlight on a piece of artwork with some relevant music in...
Forum: Copywriting 30th March 2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,033
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: What are the emotional triggers that will guarantee the sell?

You mentioned in your post that people buy to avoid pain and discomfort over gaining something good.

How about if you're selling something to contractors? This item will make their jobs a hell of...
Forum: Copywriting 29th March 2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 994
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: I have a wild idea... please tell me what you think.

Thanks, Steve. Wow, a different point of view this time. Tough.
Forum: Copywriting 29th March 2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 994
Posted By Wytnyt
Re: I have a wild idea... please tell me what you think.

Thanks. You stress a good point there. Now the hard part would be to get the jeweler to agree. Hah

Anyway, thanks, everyone, for your opinions on this crazy idea.
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