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Forum: Copywriting 20th April 2015, 02:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Great copy gigs if you're willing to relocate

By train it's probably not so bad. I knew a guy who did it from PHILLY (only 1.5 hrs each way on train, which isn't amazing, but it could work if you spend the train time writing or do 3 long days a...
Forum: Copywriting 20th April 2015, 02:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,859
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: cost of a copywriting mentor

When I mentored w/ Vin Montello it was $1k a month. I hear Garfinkel is about $3,500 a month now (and I expect Vin has gone up.)

I don't know many other people doing it but I'd imagine around 1k...
Forum: Copywriting 15th April 2015, 05:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,369
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: I'm hiring a copywriter - see inside for info

Pay will be okay but not stellar. Depending on skills etc I imagine you'd walk away with $10 - 20/hr-ish. I'll pay per project but it should average out aroudn that I expect.
Forum: Copywriting 15th April 2015, 05:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,369
Posted By Daniel Scott
I'm hiring a copywriter - see inside for info

Hey all,

The biz is growing and my current copy guy is overworked, so I'm looking for someone to bring on. Initially it'll be on an "as needed" basis, but will (probably, but of course no...
Forum: Copywriting 19th January 2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,281
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Who is THE Top Dating Niche Copywriter?

Brett is running his affiliate promo via his Infusionsoft account I think. You're best off contacting him directly if you wanna get in on it.
Forum: Website Design 8th August 2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By Daniel Scott
Can't find good designer - what am I doing wrong?

Hi guys,

Hoping you can help me out here.

I'm trying to find a badass designer to work for our team on a casual basis and coming up with nada.

We do a lot of sales letters, banner ads, VSLs,...
Forum: Copywriting 19th July 2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,124
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Has anyone here been through Jon Benson's copywriting course?

It breaks down his system REALLY well. I didn't get a ton of value out of it, but I've been writing a LOT of VSLs for a LONG time and had already kinda broken down his system and taking what I liked...
Forum: Copywriting 11th May 2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,281
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Who is THE Top Dating Niche Copywriter?

Vin Montello just messaged me to say he has 2 controls in this market currently. With that said...

1) I don't know everyone and every control - my list was just the ones I know. I don't know which...
Forum: Copywriting 6th May 2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,281
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Who is THE Top Dating Niche Copywriter?

Cashflow,

I'm in the niche and don't think we've met? PM me if you wanna connect. I won't be writing copy for you but can maybe introduce you to some guys who can.

Okay, great copywriters in...
Forum: Copywriting 30th December 2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,313
Posted By Daniel Scott
The biggest things preventing cubs from going pro

As some of you may know, lately I've been hiring cubs.

That means a LOT of looking at samples.

Seriously... I've probably looked at 200+ pieces of copy in the last few days (though I'll admit...
Forum: Copywriting 30th December 2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,266
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: "So You Want to Get Clients and Make Big Bucks as a Copywriter?" [How To]

Bravo Jason.

I don't put the time into freelancing I used to, with several other companies taking up my time...

But I do know what you've described works and works brilliantly, because I have...
Forum: Copywriting 28th December 2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,705
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: What Am I Doing Wrong? Do New Clickbank Products Usually Take Several Years To Pick Up?

Sounds like the copy is working fine. Your problem is traffic...

But jeeze a 3-fold ROI without testing/tweaking? I'd be buying as much media as I could find for this bad boy...

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 28th December 2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,705
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: What Am I Doing Wrong? Do New Clickbank Products Usually Take Several Years To Pick Up?

We actually split tested this recently and it seems to be working very well still. Not sure how long that trend will continue, but for now at least it's solid.
Forum: Copywriting 28th December 2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,705
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: What Am I Doing Wrong? Do New Clickbank Products Usually Take Several Years To Pick Up?

I think you misunderstand...

In most cases, the cost to acquire a customer w/ cold traffic is over $100.

So with your typical funnel (front end, continuity w/ free trial, 3 upsell path)...
...
Forum: Copywriting 28th December 2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,705
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: What Am I Doing Wrong? Do New Clickbank Products Usually Take Several Years To Pick Up?

70% isn't that bad. Most of the time with cold traffic you're either making less on the front end or more commonly breaking even... sometimes even losing money.

HOWEVER, you've got an awesome...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,442
Posted By Daniel Scott
Why So Few Copywriters Are Successful

As some of you know, I recently hired/trialed some cubs.

Out of the 20 - 25 responses I got, I think I got about a handful of people I was willing to give a shot.

One stood above the pack and...
Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You 27th December 2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 729
Posted By Daniel Scott
Badass copy cubs needed for steady work

Hi guys,

I'll keep it short and sweet.

We have a publishing business with clients in the dating, relationship, golf, and dog training market.

I'm a badass copywriter looking for cubs/junior...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,705
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: What Am I Doing Wrong? Do New Clickbank Products Usually Take Several Years To Pick Up?

Steve,

Thing is traffic generation is a whole 'nother skill...

And not an easy one (it costs a LOT of money to get it right... and a lot of time.)

That's why affiliates are great. They know...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,409
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: My POF Ad Bombed HELP!

Dave is a freaking badass when it comes to this market. My advice is... to heed his advice.

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 4th December 2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Which headline converts best?

Without a LOT more information on where the traffic is coming from and who the market is it's just a lucky guess.

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 21st November 2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 700
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Sales page - performing very well - Payment page not so (i think)

That's about right for a first effort. Keep split testing both your letter and the order form and you'll see things improve.

Remember most people skim sales pages so they will think free means...
Forum: Copywriting 15th November 2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: What to look for in a GOOD Copywriter?

Something I haven't seen mentioned...

A guy who sees the big picture of your business.

It's not just one piece of copy or email...

It's about taking in your entire business and where you're...
Forum: Copywriting 15th November 2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Great R-rated copy. Served fresh daily on Facebook.

Controversy is where I've been taking the businesses I'm involved in lately.

And it's working REALLY well.

Of course, you can't make it up. You need to be real, authentic, and not afraid of...
Forum: Copywriting 13th November 2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,565
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Looking For Copy Cub Recommendations

Actually dude it wasn't you!

Yes, you told me about your conversion rate (and maybe that's where I pulled the 10% from? When you get 30 applications in 24 hours, remembering specific numbers is...
Forum: Copywriting 12th November 2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,565
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Looking For Copy Cub Recommendations

To add to this...

Selling a WSO doesn't mean shit.

Anyone can sell a ton of WSOs with crap copy. It's a market that's ready to buy any BS you feed them.

Not exactly what we call a balanced...
Forum: Copywriting 12th November 2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,565
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Looking For Copy Cub Recommendations

And while I may not have Ross' charm, dry British wit, or sexy body...

I do have hair.

So there's that, too.

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 11th November 2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,565
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Looking For Copy Cub Recommendations

HAHAHAHA.

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

There isn't enough props in the world for that statement.

To everyone else...

DAMN... this blew up. I'm flattered so many of you would be...
Forum: Copywriting 10th November 2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,565
Posted By Daniel Scott
Looking For Copy Cub Recommendations

Hey y'all,

Been a long-ass time since I've posted. So... hey.

Basically several businesses I've part of are growing crazy quickly (natch) and me trying to write all the copy myself is killing...
Forum: Copywriting 6th November 2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,798
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: NLP and other psychological tactics in sales copy

I just love how NLP takes things that have been around forever and slaps a name on it to "make it NLP."

Notwithstanding NLP as a science has been widely discredited by tons of respected scientific...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd September 2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,328
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Video Sales Letters: Do you see people leaving once the "pitch" begins?

Dave, I know your offers are killing it with cold traffic, so please know this comes from a place of respect.

However, I think for some offers longer vids work better.

In our market, the two...
Forum: Copywriting 20th August 2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 963
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Am I an idiot, or am I an idiot?

Hope you learned from this.

You have no idea where their traffic is coming from, what their market is, or who you're selling to.

Easy "newbie" mistake to make.

There are 2 main types of FX...
Forum: Copywriting 4th August 2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,378
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Best (relatively) new copywriters?

My 2 cents...

A lot of the "names" out there aren't "names" because they're amazing copy gods...

They're "names" because they're good at making people THINK they are.

Big difference.
...
Forum: Copywriting 4th August 2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: I almost did it... just for the Lolz.

Dude, he's not called "The Godfather" for nothing.

The fact you avoided doing that means you value your life.

Good for you.

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 4th August 2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 845
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Email Marketing - Average Open and Click Rates

Those Mailchimp stats seem crazy high for "averages".

The other two links seem more in line with what I'd expect.

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 20th July 2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Chump to Champ

Bill Phillips is a goddamn monster. I worship that dude.

Actually I think Tom Venuto might too (BurnTheFat.com), because they're remarkable similar in their marketing.

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 18th June 2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 722
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: The Big Alternative Health Lists

Mark, hit me up on Skype and we'll chat about it. I've got some good sources for you (and ones to avoid, which is why I'm not posting it in a public forum.)

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 3rd June 2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,808
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: My First Experience With Copywriters

Not all clients are bad. I know it's fashionable to do the whole Halbert-esque "clients suck" thing, but one of the reasons I continue to work freelance is because you meet some awesome people doing...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd June 2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,808
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: My First Experience With Copywriters

I get it. But which one do you think the good writers will gravitate toward?

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 26th May 2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,620
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: How to Write Good Copy Fast

I am usually the first guy to hate formulas and templates. Still am. But...

I like this.

Do I think it's god's gift to copywritng? No. Do I think it's all-inclusive? Nope. Will it work n a...
Forum: Copywriting 26th May 2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,333
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: How did you get good at writing copy?

Here's my 3-step formula:

1) Become an avid student of human psychology. Figure out why people take the actions they do. Look for "cause and effect" in human behavior. Study frames, perceptions,...
Forum: Copywriting 26th May 2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,808
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: My First Experience With Copywriters

It's fascinating to me to see the different price expectations different people have.

Most big mailers I've worked with (or know people who have or work there) look at about $3 - 5k + 2 - 3% for a...
Forum: Copywriting 26th May 2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,051
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Dealing with burnout/lack of creativity?

For me, burning out means I'm working too hard.

Scale it back, and take more chill time...

OR change some of that writing to other stuff (consulting, partnerships, etc).

Ultimately, it's up...
Forum: Copywriting 26th May 2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 972
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: What do YOU hate most about the copywriting industry?

That's your issue, bro. A lot of copywriters are kicking ass and taking names.

The trick is to find the clients who understand good copy costs money...

OR, don't talk in terms of copy. Talk in...
Forum: Copywriting 17th May 2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: whats wrong with my money losing farticle and sales funnel

Traffic is a HUGE factor in conversions. I've had things convert less than .5% and up to 12% - in the same piece of copy, depending on traffic source.

And this was a campaign with a guy who knew...
Forum: Copywriting 12th May 2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 981
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: My Squeeze Page is converting Terribly.. Any Advice???

As a pibble-lover (just look at my FB), there are several issues here.

The first is it screams "insincere". People who buy dog training products are crazy into it. I recently worked with who I...
Forum: Copywriting 12th May 2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,107
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Looking for feedback on sales copy and potentially a copywriter with proven track record

No offense, but it was a terrible headline. I don't think it got across the point you were trying to make at all.

Not trying to be mean here, but if you offer advice that isn't rock-solid, you...
Forum: Copywriting 12th May 2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: whats wrong with my money losing farticle and sales funnel

First of all... what did your copywriter say? I'm hoping if you paid beaucoup bucks for copy whoever you hired is giving you some support on this.

Now, having said that, I've had some experience...
Forum: Copywriting 12th May 2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,237
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: I am pulling all my HAIR off! Wanna See It How I Do It?

I think we can safely say marketing is not your strength at this stage.

Nor is being motivated enough to learn, and ballsy enough to get out and do it.

You can get all the advice on a forum you...
Forum: Copywriting 5th May 2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 14,977
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Is NLP Utter Hogwash?

Colin's a very insightful guy when it comes to bullshit, and I think he's hit the nail on the head here.

Don't really know the guy, but from being in his "Cult of Copy" I can see he knows social...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Was it worth the $$$? could I get some critiques?

The comments in this thread did not prepare me for how bad this copy is.

I have to go scrub myself now.

To answer your question, I can't see any element of this page - offer, credibility, copy,...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 736
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Have you had more success with blind or transparent emails?

It depends on the market and the list.

More conservative markets (investing, health) usually need more substantial copy.

Other markets (seduction, weight loss, biz opp) can usually get away...
Forum: Copywriting 27th April 2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,591
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: I am looking for a writer

The irony is strong in this one.

-Daniel
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Stupid agencies that don't know nothin' about conversions

Branding and ineffective advertising are two different things.

Branding gets a bad rap from parasitic "all show and no substance" guys, while direct mail gets a bad rap because of all the scammers...
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,038
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Where can I find the highest converting sales letters?

I'm in a wordy mood today, so wanted to make a lot of replies...



Most affiliates lie straight out their asses. Even when the numbers are "true", they're almost always massaged. E.g. "Top...
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Any copywriters with TV experience?

My guess is he's no longer in the copy biz, self-employed in another way.

I know Matt O'Connor (Matt James on the forum) has a huge background in direct response TV. He's expensive, but worth it....
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By Daniel Scott
Re: Version 1 or Version 2? Pulling hairs out of my head!

I guess this doesn't really relate to copywriting, but if you aren't expecting to make enough money that $400 to do a split test is negligible, why are you wasting your time?

For the same amount...
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