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Forum: Beginners Area 5th September 2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 323
Posted By Frank Donovan
Re: Experienced Info-Product Sellers, How Do You Prevent Getting PayPal Problems?

I think what many people forget is how difficult it was in the early days of eCommerce for newcomers to get started selling online. It almost always involved going to their bank and trying to explain...
Forum: Beginners Area 5th September 2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 323
Posted By GordonJ
With info...I do blame the seller.

Right, not on seller. However, the OP asked about info products, since I've never sold furniture, I defer to your expertise on the subject. I remember almost everything, except very recent shows on...
Forum: Beginners Area 4th September 2023, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 323
Posted By Mark Singletary
Re: Experienced Info-Product Sellers, How Do You Prevent Getting PayPal Problems?

The safest thing to do to avoid problems is to just work a job and forget doing anything online. If it's not PayPal doing something it'll be a host or an affiliate or some forum member or a customer....
Forum: Beginners Area 3rd September 2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 323
Posted By Monetize
Re: Experienced Info-Product Sellers, How Do You Prevent Getting PayPal Problems?

The problem with PayPal is that they make it super
easy for customers to file a complaint or chargeback
against sellers.

I once had $3,000 frozen because the customer said
the color of what...
Forum: Beginners Area 3rd September 2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 323
Posted By Kay King
Re: Experienced Info-Product Sellers, How Do You Prevent Getting PayPal Problems?

Take the time to read the terms of service on the paypal site. Paypal has some good advice on its site, such as


https://www.paypal.com/us/brc/article/understanding-account-limitations


I've...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd September 2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 347
Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: Video Reviews on Amazon

The reviews are done by purchasers of the book. They are customers. Lots of video reviews are done every day by the readers.

These reviews are not paid for.

For whatever reason, some people...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th August 2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 554
Posted By Frank Donovan
Re: Are College Textbooks Any Good? Anybody Know These Guys?

College textbooks are intended to provide the material that will be tested for in the exams leading to a specific qualification. They're not life guides or roadmaps to making money.

Paying $150...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd August 2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 6,285
Posted By GordonJ
People, people who love people...are...

...are not me. Not a people person, per se, observational and sometimes upclose, but not intimate.
First ? about websites. MacTac is/was a Fortune 500 corp, and after Burt left...sort of what I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st August 2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 6,285
Posted By GordonJ
Full transparency...

gjabiz was my avatar before I "quit" the WF, the second time. So, yea, hopefully they sound similar, same person wrote them...I've been here since the beginning, and I think have had 3 or 4 "user...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd July 2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,796
Posted By GordonJ
Great, thanks, NOW we can help you...Maybe.

Certainly more straightforward than before. Here is what I see.

And I am currently working with probably my last batch of marketers to help them reach their goals...and guess what...they ALL have...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd July 2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,796
Posted By kalki411
Re: .Somewhat contrarian...somewhat?

The what and why are staightforward to me.


What: I want a medium to low effort system of repeatable income.
Why: So I'm not dependent on my job so I can ensure security for my family.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,796
Posted By SARubin
Re: What tactics are working these days?

Insightful as always, Jason.

And when it comes to advertising I try to combine lead generation and qualifying as much as possible, right up front. I first learned this lesson from Dan kennedy...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,796
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Re: What tactics are working these days?

Yup: ask a better question, get a better answer.

No magic bullets.

Just a target market, an offer, and you assessing how good that match-up is.

I've been saying what I'm about to share next...
Forum: Offline Marketing 24th May 2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,371
Posted By Claude Whitacre
Dan Kennedy wants me to speak at his event?

Guys;

I got this e-mail today..

So there’s been a big announcement going around at Brunson’s empire ClickFunnels and his widely known event called Funnel Hacking Live.

And the announcement...
Forum: Mind Warriors 13th April 2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 804
Posted By GordonJ
The mind set of TITHING, yourself.

Tithing is putting away 10% of your gross earnings, to give away to your religion, to pay taxes, whatever the dictionary says.

Tithing yourself is not a new concept, but we don't often see it in...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By max5ty
Re: why do we look for the full story through research?

When you say "full story of the market" I'm assuming you mean who your customers are and what their thoughts already are about your product (if any)...and what the feelings and climate are in that...
Forum: Copywriting 13th January 2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,696
Posted By Johnny12345
Re: Copywriting For Absolute Beginners

SA,

I did mention research (in paragraph 11). But only in passing. As I noted, I glossed over a lot. It's just not possible to get granular in a single post.

In a nutshell, research is...
Forum: Copywriting 5th January 2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,696
Posted By Johnny12345
Copywriting For Absolute Beginners

I've now been a freelance copywriter for the last 11 years. If you're a brand-new copywriter, I'm going to try to give you a tiny peek at the art and science it involves.

So, here it is... my...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th December 2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 740
Posted By savidge4
Re: Books for Client Attraction For New Web Design Firm?

Of all the people you have contacted, what percentage of those have you given your link to your website ( verbally or in e-mail etc )? I am going to guess if not 100% then damn close to it. In your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th December 2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 740
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Re: Books for Client Attraction For New Web Design Firm?

It's not about sales. FILTER.

"Have you ever hired an outside consultant before?"

"Do you have any feelings or impressions about hiring a consultant/designer outside of North America?"

"Are...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th December 2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 740
Posted By savidge4
Re: Books for Client Attraction For New Web Design Firm?

If you are having to "Convince" then what you have done before that point isnt working. You are communicating with a poorly targeted prospect, OR you have not developed enough trust. Its that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th December 2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 740
Posted By DABK
Re: Books for Client Attraction For New Web Design Firm?

Why would they not be relevant to you?


What do you mean, people ask for too many testimonials?


You do not have credibility. Lots of testimonials would help with that?


You seem to have...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 8th December 2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 658
Posted By GordonJ
I would tell him to retire.

My first retirement was at 22, after four years of US Naval service. I spent almost four years traveling North America having adventures. I would tell my younger self to REPEAT that experience.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th November 2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 378
Posted By savidge4
Re: Question About Google My Business...

A postcard or a call - in BOTH cases it is sent to the business, or calling the business number.

in order to sell Google my business services you are relying on the business owner ( or person...
Forum: Copywriting 20th November 2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By max5ty
Wow...

Here's a simple outline if you want to write an ad...

Wow! Here's the pictures...
(headline that gets attention)

You have this sh*t going on every day and it's a problem...
(state the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th October 2021, 12:31 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 14,111
Posted By savidge4
Re: Making money, 101 to 999...your thoughts?

The book that was the catalyst for me way back in the day was "How To Master The Art Of Selling" by Tom Hopkins. In many ways I still practice many of the principles I learned from reading that...
Forum: Offline Marketing 27th September 2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By DABK
Re: How Do I Get Free Clients For Experience

Animal is right.

If you came to me with your free offer, I'd think you're an idiot.

Your offer is not free.

You're not charging a fee, but I still have to pay Google for the ads. If the...
Forum: Copywriting 30th December 2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,032
Posted By GordonJ
I don't teach the craft anymore, but when I did, ASSIGNMENT ONE was...

Back in the day, when I did teach writing copy, the first thing I had my students do, was write a promotion for a PRODUCT, they would create.

I made them write the PROMOTION FIRST, once we kicked...
Forum: Copywriting 30th December 2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,032
Re: The Catch 22 for new copywriters. How to get work.

Well...you're at the begginning of your illustrious career in the wonderful world of copywriting (keep studying, and practising the craft).

Do shedfulls of prospecting - worry not someone will...
Forum: Copywriting 27th December 2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,032
Posted By 1Bryan
Re: The Catch 22 for new copywriters. How to get work.

What I was hinting at is the pay isn't low. Part of knowing how to sell is knowing how to position and package an offer. And then finding who'll pay a premium for that.

Way better than trying to...
Forum: Copywriting 26th December 2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,032
Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: The Catch 22 for new copywriters. How to get work.

I would just figure out what niche I wanted to start working in, and do the first job without an up front fee, and just work on increase in sales. Then get referrals from them (assuming you are...
Forum: Beginners Area 16th September 2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,991
Posted By GordonJ
Here is my best advice.

Thanks johndoer for giving some more info. First, I'm blunt, an old man with not a lot of time in my tank, some might say brutal...but I'm not mean. OK?

I highlighted in red the red flags you...
Forum: Beginners Area 12th September 2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,991
Posted By GordonJ
How to choose someone to learn, grow and expand your business.

You only gave us two options johndoer, and although they are good ones, neither one may be suitable for you, because we don't know what YOUR biz is, or where and how you want to grow it.

See,...
Forum: Offline Marketing 7th February 2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 332
Posted By AdmanMrWoo
Bedell's First Scientific Principle Of Selling

He has six principle, ya know.
And for years, I've personally focus on the 4th principle... that "Prospects, Not 'People', But Prospects, Will Read Any Amount of Ad Copy, As Long As It's...
Forum: Copywriting 31st December 2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 747
Posted By max5ty
Re: Some stuff to think about...

Sounds like you tested things till they worked which is good.

My lawn guy says he never advertises but can't keep up with the work because all of his business is from referrals.

I like the...
Forum: Copywriting 31st December 2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 747
Posted By ewenmack
Re: Some stuff to think about...

I did the info angle, did the letterbox drop off
for lawn care.

Couldn't get them to pay.

What did pay was running ads in newspaper classified ads
in the lawn care section.

.
Forum: Copywriting 30th December 2019, 05:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 747
Posted By max5ty
Re: Some stuff to think about...

The problem (one of them) with websites is nobody cares about them.

We went through a glorious age when everyone was selling websites. Now they're built and nobody cares.

We have all these...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th October 2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 687
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Re: I need advice, i am tired of reading blogs and threads. Please help me. sincerely

This is going to sound mean, but my intention is to illuminate. Fire burns.

People get into "business" without the faintest idea of what's required. They think just putting out their shingle (the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th October 2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 687
Posted By OptedIn
Re: I need advice, i am tired of reading blogs and threads. Please help me. sincerely

Is this possible. Certainly. Is it likely for someone starting from where you are, anytime soon? Absolutely, not.



It is beyond, "saturated." It is extremely, over-saturated. Here's the...
Forum: Copywriting 31st March 2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,390
Posted By GordonJ
Different types of copy writing.

You bring up a good lesson. Up until the 21st Century, the creative professionals who wrote copy were known as Copy Writers. The Gary Halbert Gang and that whole 70's entourage came up with...
Forum: Copywriting 4th January 2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,514
Posted By GordonJ
You're hilarious...with this:

GS would not be investing 30 Million into the technology to just make short ads.

HA, ha and ha. The biggest losers in history are the guys who look at what some stupid company like GS does with...
Forum: Copywriting 26th July 2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,008
Posted By 1Bryan
Re: To All The Broke Copywriters...

There's a fairly good reason why broke copywriters are broke:

They can't sell.

It really is that simple.

If you can't sell?

It's like, if you can't hit or pitch ...
Forum: Copywriting 26th September 2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,346
Posted By IDoTheLegWork
Re: On the trail to becoming a high paid in-demand copywriter...

Do you think this signals a broader shift in copy writing?
Should we now study the classics not just for a solid
foundation in the fundamental principles, but also for
tone and structure?

I ask...
Forum: Copywriting 26th September 2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,346
Posted By DougHughes
Re: On the trail to becoming a high paid in-demand copywriter...

Good points Gjabiz.

El Dorado is out there but no one says you may have to go the Via Dolorosa to get there:)

It seems to me that one of the problems is that copy is very hyped up in this forum...
Forum: Copywriting 26th September 2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,346
Posted By gjabiz
On the trail to becoming a high paid in-demand copywriter...

Meanwhile, back at the ranch:

Copywriting as a Biz-Op? I thought they were crazy, hated the idea.

But now, 20 years later, the Biz-Op of Writing Copy from any beach in the world on a yellow...
Forum: Copywriting 9th September 2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By gjabiz
It seems every question you have asked...

...has been answered here recently. So, a week digging through this sub-forum would give you a couple of books of ANSWERS. That being said...

good on you for doing something and getting started....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd July 2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,256
Posted By gjabiz
The best business model that will last for decades is...

I remember Archie, Veroica and Jughead. And Gopher. Napster. And even before those, the bbs and usenet. We started selling online in 1985, with what was allowable back then, computer pieces, parts...
Forum: Email Marketing 4th May 2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,449
Posted By datingworld
Re: All-In-One: List Building

Keep the following points in mind while building a list

- Never build a list in a niche if you don't have interest in it.
Don't simply build a list in a niche because it's too lucrative. If you...
Forum: Email Marketing 3rd May 2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,449
Posted By lotsofsnow
Re: All-In-One: List Building

It's great that you started a thread on list building but an all in one thread should show ho it is done and not start out with an invitation to discuss.

It's nice to have a quality list for sure...
Forum: Copywriting 24th January 2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,557
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Re: Interview with Bob Bly: How New Copywriters Can Land Clients

There is no 'magic button', which unfortunately 99.9% of the people on this forum are looking for.

The 'secret' is hard, consistent, persistent effort. You can't be a copywriter one month and an...
Forum: Offline Marketing 8th March 2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,230
Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: To All The Poor Salespeople...

Max; A few things.
1) It was actually a fine idea, and I'm glad you shared it.
2) This isn't really an alternative to selling. This is simply a better way of selling. A better approach. The...
Forum: Copywriting 13th December 2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,112
Posted By shawnlebrun
How to Sell Anything to Anyone - Why I Think Copywriting is Easy...

Due to some health issues I've had over the last
month or so, I took a wife-and-doctor-mandated
vacation.

If you're like me, anytime you take a vacation
or any large amount of time off, your...
Forum: Copywriting 28th July 2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,611
Posted By gjabiz
How to become a highly paid Independent Marketing Analyst...

Just do what many copywriters do...just call yourself one.

First, I don't care for PM, prefer email, only because I don't always sign in here everyday, so your PM may sit in my inbox for days and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th February 2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,905
Posted By WillR
Re: Why do people think they own you for $7?

I do not agree with your attitude that things should be different whether the product cost $7 or $97. A customer is a customer and should be treated as such. To hear you say "over such a piddly...
Forum: Copywriting 29th August 2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,173
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: Where Exactly Did You Get Your First Copywriting Job?

This is what worked for me:

1. Create your own product or service.
2. Write the copy for it.
3. Market the product yourself.
4. Tweak until your conversion rate is respectable.
5. Based on...
Forum: Copywriting 29th August 2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,173
Posted By gjabiz
BrianMcLeod is right on...print out his reply.

Do exactly as he sez.

Here's a little additional how to.

START with your local weekly newspaper. Go the library if you have one and look at the past few months.

NOW here is a MILLION...
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