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Forum: Artificial Intelligence 15th December 2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 507
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: does anybody use AI to write their email copy?

Now THAT I agree with. I find it great for generating concepts and ideas. I've used it to create a few sentences for an email, onto which I layer my own take on the prompt I give it. Good prompts are...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 4th October 2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 628
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: I just don't get it with creating content with AI

Absolutely, I'm getting some amazing content and graphics. It's all about the quality of the prompts its given. I'm writing a product, 3 actually, about how and where to use it
Forum: Off Topic Forum 2nd October 2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,300
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Not So PC Blonde Jokes

Years ago at work, I sent the blonde (male) apprentice to the stores for a bag of sparks for the grinder.

Thing is, he fell for the same thing the following week, and went for a long weight
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd March 2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 290
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Do people in IM still buy training in text format?

Text is as strong as anything else.
I rarely invest in video or recorded training because I dislike it; I also like to scan content.
I DETEST recording video, and being on camera, so all my info...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd January 2022, 05:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 999
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: You Are Granted 10 Wishes

I'd take 8 of the best from above

9. Purge, then ban, political correctness
10. Ditto "woke"
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd January 2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,585
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Facebook ads vs email marketing

Email every time.

Why?

Ownership.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd January 2022, 03:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 191
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: facebook blocking account due to ads

My niche lends itself very nicely to Solo Ads (list building), the only paid advertising I will entertain.. What I spend is 100% within my control, compared with FB/PPC etc having the shirt off my...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd January 2022, 03:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 191
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: facebook blocking account due to ads

"Please" might help.

"tell me what to do" is a (rather rude) statement, not a question.

What is your niche?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th December 2021, 02:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,416
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Russell Brunson Acquires Dan Kennedy's "Magnetic Marketing" Company

Deep respect, but what's there to talk about?
Take overs happen all the time.
In terms of the training, Russell/CF is not my thing. I joined a couple of years ago to see what all the fuss was...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th December 2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 477
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: My e-bike adventure

I'm about as "green" and pro-electric as a lover of historic/classic cars and motorcycles can ever be but here's my 2c...
Since you're touching on investment (financial & knowledge) I'd suggest you...
Forum: Offline Marketing 8th November 2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: How can I sell 3d printed parts?

Some good advice above re the legals

Having had exposure in this field from a techy point of view... I would add that perhaps you need to consider speed (or lack thereof) of manufacture of parts...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 800
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: $300 to $700 per 1K word writers? Oops! Why that's the case?!!!

Learnt.... "Learned"
I myself - "I" ("myself" is superfluous)
;)

Write for yourself; I have see dreadful grammar accepted on "top" ezines and directories, and investigated article spinners...
Forum: Email Marketing 6th June 2021, 01:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: What is the best lead magnet (or a bonus) when promoting Gold IRA Companies?

Create a lead magnet for each of the ones suggested by TobiMDD, then test each one a few times... which one performs best?

There is no single answer, except to test, and keep testing. Subscribers...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st May 2021, 02:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,554
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: The psychology of a "sale"

People respond differently at different times, as I have found in my list. I don't even try and second-guess subscriber's mindsets now... too challenging!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th May 2021, 04:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 254
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Testing a new funnel with Google Ads or Solo Ads?

I'd go with Solos because I like the speed with which I can evaluate/adjust/edit my message accordingly. As with any method, there's good and bad, and everyone experiences both... that's business.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st August 2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Microsoft has a new dual-screen phone

I'd be much happier if they focused on providing me with a reliable, better signal, than gimmicks I have managed to live without
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th March 2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 396
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: More consumers are becoming comfortable buying through social media

The downside being that you're building your business on a 3rd party platform.

I prefer to own my assets and maintain 100 % control
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th December 2019, 02:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 919
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Tesla announces Cybertruck

If that's the future, I'll stick to the past.
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/ford-escort-rally-car.html
Forum: Email Marketing 7th October 2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,297
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Using a DFY email sequence?

This ^^^

By the time you've modified or re-wrtten DFY stuff, you might as well write from scratch. Maybe start with related case-studies; not ones already written, but ones based on your own...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th October 2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 205
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: 50 Worst Cars of All Time

Most of today's "cars", i.e.the post-classic Era

Ugly, soulless, characterless...

CAD/CAM produced computers-on-wheels

:(:mad:

Hideous, the lot of them
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th October 2019, 01:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 508
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Ethics Question as a Freelance Writer

I agree.

I think it would be a bit naive of your client if they didn't think or assume you'd be expanding your business/website to catering to and for a wider audience.I'd hazard a guess there are...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th September 2019, 04:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,322
Posted By Ian Jackson
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th August 2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,024
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: How to market a product that costs less than $2?

Make it worth $17 or $27,

Repurpose it, offer it with PLR.

Or give it away as a free incentive instead... for a opt-in / list build
Forum: Pay Per Click/Search Engine Marketing (PPC/SEM) 23rd November 2018, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Facebook Ads Tax in UK?

You don't say whether or not you're employed, self-employed, or Ltd.

I'm Ltd. so I just document it in my Y/E accounts, PPal or bank account. For my SA1 I just make reference to my Ltd. and my...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd November 2018, 05:53 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,345
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor?

Eh?............................................
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th October 2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,926
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Article Spinners

It was invented a few million years ago... it's call a BRAIN ;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th October 2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 192
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Advise on very new product and getting affiliates or sales?

Your Q is a bit disjointed, but

Ask them why they have not secured their domain/site. Should be https, not https

Is it a viable, hungy market?

Build you own site (so that YOU have...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th September 2018, 04:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 477
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Advanced article spinning question - The Best Spinner

I just tried the first page that came up from KW search "article spinning tool", checked though each result, and the results...

All I can say is, what a load of utter garbage

And one even had a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th August 2018, 04:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 982
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Best ways to make money online in 2018?

There are too many variables involved

Unspecific questions get unspecific answers

You do understand that to make money, first you have to invest some? Some, or a lot.
Forum: Website Design 23rd August 2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 98
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: What would be the first steps in starting a Blog , comparisson site, "best 10 ... "websites?

The first thing I woul ddo is verify there is a market of buyers for the niche(s) in which you want to compare products.

I'd look to a free WP/theme, but spend a few dyas on YouTube, where you'll...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,058
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: What are Good Tasks to Hire Virtual Assistants for?

Anything that doesn't require the input of your personality.

i.e. If you want to build relationships (writing, recording, video) with potential subscribers and clients, a VA cannot "be" you, you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th August 2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,303
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Best Step-By-Step "BIZ BLUEPRINT" Course?

Making as they "claim" $25k is an empty statement. Do they tell you what their profit is?

How much do they spend on marketing etc to make $25k ?

Making is vanity, profit is sanity
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th April 2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,571
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Why rich peoples advice isn't for you

OP:

I suspect you forgot "IMHO"
Forum: Warriors For Hire 7th October 2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 34,444
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: COPYWRITING >> Sales Letters, Squeeze Pages, AR's, Video Sales Letter Scripts And Much More!

Here's one...

Cesar Galano | Professional Copywriter | Copywriting Services | Copywriting | Expert Copywriter | Sales Letter Copywriter (http://cesargalano.com/)

;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th September 2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 523
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Fellow Warriors What is the correct way to promote a MMO Product?

I look to hire a mentor or coach if I were you.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th September 2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 383
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: I am a new and i want to win money to start investing

So what if they DO feel offended? Tough. TBH theirs is an attitude that offends me :smilies_rolleyes:.
Forum: Suggestion Forum 29th June 2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Question/observation about the WSO forum

It's worse than trying to read through the Local Planning rules where I live.
Forum: Offline Marketing 11th May 2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,625
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Can't decide which flyer to go with!@#$##

THIS is good, sound advice. It adds well-articulated flesh to what I was thinking...

which was "there's no way I'd go anywhere near you because you look like nothing more than a couple of punks"...
Forum: Suggestion Forum 11th May 2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: an explanation please

Sounds like good news! I await in eager anticipation, thanks :)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Local marketing

I suggest you join a few specific real estate forums, blogs, social media (FB pages/groups) sites, and find out what's going on there in terms of what and how they (other members) position themselves...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,484
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: How to Make Real Money with Affiliate Marketing

I've tried (without success) to ask the Mods about this, but end up going down convoluted inconclusive rabbit-holes, via Freelancer and back here again. I cannot get a straight answer
Forum: Mind Warriors 28th December 2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,696
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: The "Secret" In Think And Grow Rich

Study the Abraham/Hicks books.... all you need to read to be able to understand, and know is told within their pages

- if you let them tell you
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th December 2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,041
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Where to start, What to do.

Forget what YOU are passionate (Ugh... I loathe that word) about.

Dig to find out what the needs of "market" are; you should n't have to look far - the answers are allover this forum, and beyond....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th December 2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,638
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Is it too late to start at 55 years?

Your problem is that you feel you have to ask the question.

If you hadn't told us, how would anyone have known your age anyway?

Can you put an age on ANY member of this forum, myself included?...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th November 2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,884
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: How To Make Money Fast

According to your signature, you have all the answers already
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th November 2016, 04:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,785
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: There is no such thing as EASY money... why does everyone keep on going on about it?

Who do people "keep going on about it" - I assume you mean selling it?

Simple - because there always will be enough people who are stupid and naive enough to buy it, and psychology works.

There...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th October 2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 785
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: You can't give $1 to get $100, or can you?

quote=neshaword;10890651]You need to invest to be the best! Is this true? Is it possible that our unrealistic expectations are preventing us from achieving a success?

> Yes, because the way people...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th October 2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 785
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: You can't give $1 to get $100, or can you?

In other words, you are permitted any 2 from 3;

good, quick, cheap.

All 3 is not an option.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th October 2016, 01:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,224
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Start an online buisness?

18 months on... how are you getting on?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 30th September 2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,077
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Forex trading VS internet marketing

Your problem is not IM, it is that you are susceptible to being seduced by shiny objects, apparent easy money. For starters, Forex - any trading - is not about money, it is about psychology, which is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th August 2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Can you recommend a program that teaches how to do marketing consultant for clients, not yoursel

Perhaps you need to promoting your service around the place a bit?

Elance.com, Guru.com, Odesk.com

Have you tried searching for freelancing sites?

Use the WF advertising facility

hth
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th August 2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 613
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Cautions of Consulting and coaching programs

Indeed, I should have suggested that they should be taught that money is the by-product of successfully helping people... it's a long road for most!

:)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th August 2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 613
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: Cautions of Consulting and coaching programs

I agree, and it's a shame that >99% of the marketing of this business is money-focused, not help-focused. In just the few OPs I've read over a 48 hour period, the Newb questions are money money...
Forum: Suggestion Forum 16th August 2016, 01:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 138
Posted By Ian Jackson
Smiles icons

The "smiley" icons were updated/edited when the forurm changed ownership.

They're awful! The yellow one is hardly visible :(

Please go back to the previous ones, or better still offer a choice...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th August 2016, 01:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 284
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: This MUST be the BEST formula for making $ with IM

You are missing two crucial points:


Regardless of their own "passion" (aargh! I detest that word) the experts find where the needs are within the market - and feed them.

Your prime...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th November 2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By Ian Jackson
Re: advise for better book sales

I would suggest Facebooks groups, LinkedIn groups, and researching where else your target market spend it time (and money).

Also YouTube... some 5 minute recorded powerpoint presentations would do...
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