Forum: Offline Marketing 
22nd December 2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,161 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
22nd December 2012, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,283 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
13th November 2012, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,932 Re: Critique my telemarketing script - PLEASE!!
By now you probably already figured this out...
If you hire a telemarketer you absolutely WILL burn through your contact list...fast.
Why?
They will need a script because they aren't as...
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Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You
22nd August 2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 651  Re: Sales Copy for Craigslist
If you need copy that produces leads, you might want to stay away from general content writers who charge by the word, rather than by the project.
Check out my thread below to see how I can help...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th July 2012, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,680 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
1st July 2012, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,384 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
1st July 2012, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 4,307 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
1st July 2012, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 4,307 |
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Forum: Copywriting
30th June 2012, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,453 Re: Looking to Hire a Copywriter
You have absolutely no reason to apologize. It's amazing how quick people are to jump all over a potential prospect criticizing that they are paying too little, asking for too much, etc.
Perhaps...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th June 2012, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,453 Re: Looking to Hire a Copywriter
You probably can do the copywriting yourself, but you are making a pretty large mistake by choosing to NOT seek professional counsel. (To use your words.)
It's very, very easy to screw up direct...
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Forum: Copywriting
24th June 2012, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,997 Re: A Gary Halbert Tip
What's drivel is being so close-minded about something that more than one person who's massively successful has advocated doing to improve their copywriting.
Why?
Just to be contrarian?
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
23rd June 2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 540 Re: Direct Response Marketing Advice Needed
Often times there are unlooked opportunities to leverage what you are currently doing. Banner ads tend to be wasteful and email marketing too, unless you have someone's endorsement to their list.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
23rd June 2012, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 674 |
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Forum: Copywriting
21st June 2012, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,027 |
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Forum: Copywriting
20th June 2012, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 595 |
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Forum: Copywriting
20th June 2012, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 579 Re: Critique My Squeeze Page
Not bad. But you are trying to say too much. You need to simplify and focus on one thing. The biggest problem I see is the headline. It's confusing and non-compelling at first glance. I would go with...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th June 2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,035 Re: Plz critique my salespage
The two biggest problems I see are 1. Headline has zero impact. 2. The copy does not address any of the typical objections of someone in this market. Why is this course different than the rest? Why...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th June 2012, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,198 Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?
Asking this question is a great way to blow $350.
The better question to focus on is what Internet marketing strategy/business do I want to get into?
Focusing on spending a certain dollar...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2012, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,506 Re: Copywriting for around $200?
If it helps to make the world a better place, why wouldn't you want that for yourself too?
The world changes from one person's transformation at a time.
"You can can light a thousand candles,...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2012, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,506 Re: Copywriting for around $200?
This thread could have been answered in one comment:
No one should be struggling to find a copywriter. There's tons of them out there for just about every budget. Just look under Warriors For...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2012, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,506 Re: Copywriting for around $200?
Darin-
I see that you promote a self-development course for:
"The Creation of An Enlightened Planetary Civilization"
But based on all the negativity, assumptions, and limiting beliefs of...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2012, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,506 Re: Copywriting for around $200?
The problem with this approach is unless someone has some skin in the game, they tend to not follow your advice, not implement quickly, and generally have less incentive to see things through.
I...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2012, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,027 |
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2012, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,506 Re: Copywriting for around $200?
I had no intent to insult anyone. I was merely expressing my opinion about his beliefs and thoughts.
I think Mark's comments were accurate and fair considering TheSalesBooster attempted to damage...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th June 2012, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 927 Re: How do people trust a copywriter?
I agree that sometimes it's good to go against the grain, but when every single top copywriter in the business (Without exception)uses testimonials on their site, I think it's a mistake to not use...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th June 2012, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 597 |
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Forum: Copywriting
17th June 2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,027 |
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Forum: Copywriting
17th June 2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 927 Re: How do people trust a copywriter?
A lot of it has to do with YOU. And having the ability to convey certainty to your clients that you can get results for them. That has to do with Mr. Confidence as John Carlton says.
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Forum: Copywriting
17th June 2012, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,506 Re: Copywriting for around $200?
Ironically, YOUR post sounded defensive, not mine.
You didn't say overnight, but you implied that it could easily be learned quickly from books. (Like many others think)
My post was based on...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th June 2012, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,506 Re: Copywriting for around $200?
I'm not aware of any copywriter that thinks their clients have unlimited amounts of money to burn.
No copywriter will (Or should) guarantee you a winner because the copy is only one element of...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th June 2012, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,506 Re: Copywriting for around $200?
This kind of thinking is responsible for the massive amount of bad copy on the web today.
Copywriting is deceptively simple. It's very easy to think you know what you are doing from reading a...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th June 2012, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 981 Re: Are you a copywriter?
It's amazing to me the insignificant things people spend their time and energy arguing about. Then again, when you start a thread with an ultimatum with no authority, I guess people will respond....
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Forum: Copywriting
29th May 2012, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 21,159 |
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Forum: Copywriting
28th May 2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,084 Re: Classic copywriting books. Any ideas?
For someone just starting out I would recommend Vic Schwabs How to write a good advertisement and John Caples Tested Advertising Methods. Also, Joe Sugarman's Adweek Copywriting Secrets. After all...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th May 2012, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,321 Re: NLP copywriting power words
One other thing I'll add. People sometimes forget that the words alone are only 7% of the communication. So as a copywriter that leaves out 93% of the communication.
Most of the value of NLP...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th May 2012, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,774 Re: 5 minutes with A Level copywriter hirer
I will not dispute what Harlan has said. I will add this though. There was a time for every A-list writer, when they were NOT an A-list writer. Yet, every one of them found a way to the top.
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Forum: Copywriting
28th May 2012, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,892 Re: Looking for feedback on AWAI's Bootcamp
Be careful! They try to lure you in with a few success stories of people who landed clients there. But look at the numbers. If 500 people attend...how many of those are copywriters? And how many are...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th May 2012, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,321 Re: NLP copywriting power words
There is so much to NLP that it is easily misunderstood and distorted, even by people who think they know what it is.
You really can't make an evaluation on it until you have experienced it first...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th May 2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,981 Re: Looking For a Coach
I'm currently being coached by Mike Humphreys. I can't say enough good things about him Improved my copywriting, helped get clients and more. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th May 2012, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 21,159 |
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Forum: Copywriting
20th May 2012, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 9,385 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
20th May 2012, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 1,902 Re: Are coaches/mentors really even necessary?
Most of the really succcessful people have had or continue to have a coach. What's unnecessary to some degree are all the info courses. You only need more information, if you've already applied...
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Forum: Offline Marketing
19th May 2012, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,890 Re: 2,000 Cold Calls and Email Leads..No Sales
Lots of good points here. Bottom line. If you are offering something of value that people want, AND you are good at selling, you'll get some business. 2000 calls is NOT a lot. Especially doing that...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th May 2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 946 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th May 2012, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,774 Re: 5 minutes with A Level copywriter hirer
Amen. There will always be naysayers telling you what's realistic and finding a million reasons why something can't be done. Who knows. Maybe he's right. But all it takes is ONE person to disprove...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th May 2012, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,774 Re: 5 minutes with A Level copywriter hirer
I'm not certain that's an absolute truth. That they won't consider even looking at your stuff unless you're copy cubbing underneath a A list writer. Obviously, that makes it much, much, easier.
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Forum: Copywriting
17th May 2012, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,504 |
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Forum: Copywriting
17th May 2012, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,820 Re: What is the Very Best Copywriting Course
You're not going to be better than 95% of the writers out there simply by studying a few courses. No matter how good those courses are. Get a coach. That's the only way to catch the mistakes you...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th May 2012, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,875 Re: How to Find More Clients
Ultimately, that's the real test of your chops. NOT whether you can use your copywriting skills to market your own copywriting service. (Self-marketing is different than marketing a product) But can...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th May 2012, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 79,512 Re: help with dental office name!!!
I don't know that ANYONE speaks for most people, including myself.
My comment is not based on my opinion. It's based on what actually works in marketing professional practices, such as dentists....
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th May 2012, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,692 Re: Any tips for converting cold traffic?
I agree. Without seeing the actual page it's all speculation. However, based on what you've said, I believe that it's likely the copy on your squeeze page. It's good enough for the warm traffic, but...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th May 2012, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 2,778 Re: Why Sellers like Fiverr soo much? Here it is..
Yes, but you pay a huge price for not having to worry about the "usual hassles." Your logic is similar to the person wanting a job instead of having to work so hard on their own being self-employed....
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th May 2012, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,028 Re: Mentor program for newbies i.e. (internship)
I think there's a lot of wannabes out there. So I think you'd need to prove yourself first. Pick someone you want to work for. Research them extensively. Then find a way to demonstrate value to them...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th May 2012, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 79,512 Re: help with dental office name!!!
It needs to sound professional to have any credibility. Dentists are professionals. I wouldn't never go to a dentist that had a cutesy or clever name.
The name of the business should ideally...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th May 2012, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 796 |
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Forum: Copywriting
5th May 2012, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,743 Re: What do you think of Ted Nicholas?
This is facinating to me. If you read through all the threads there is a common theme that I think we all agree to, yet the debate on the tiny part we disagree on continues.
One thing I...
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