Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 
15th September 2014, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,048 Re: Do you list your products on Amazon?
There are some good things about having your own store such as the amount of control over certain things. However I would much rather have the HUGE amount of buyer traffic that Amazon has.
The...
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Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping
15th September 2014, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,048 Re: Do you list your products on Amazon?
I actually don't think there's a real situation in which one of those options is better than the others.
That'll have a LOT to do with what kind of capital you've got access to as you're starting...
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Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping
15th September 2014, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,048 Re: Do you list your products on Amazon?
Having your own store is an investment early on. Having your own store also gives you freedom of expression, makes you look more professional and with the right platform you'll have inventory...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st July 2014, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814  Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter
1. Headline needs to be more compelling. Make it speak to the reader in mind, "Parents, discover the artistic side of your child"
2. Open up your letter with 1 or 2 sentences giving the readers...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th June 2014, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814 Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter
Strategically flawed. No one buys a live art class by mail.
That said, I could encourage you to get people to talk with Jill.
In other words, develop a letter which generates leads for Jill to...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th June 2014, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814 Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter
Mark's got good advice. Chalk this up as a first draft done (many people don't even get that far) and another step closer.
That conversational aspect with your friend - that's the key to capturing...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th June 2014, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814 Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter
It's boring and academic. And it's way too long... because reading the copy is like trudging through sludge.
You've got some good ideas in there. The problem is, they're buried underneath a...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th June 2014, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814 Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter
I'd suggest opening your letter by asking the parent to visualize their child growing up to be self-confident, independent, etc. I think this would help to convey positive imagery up front and...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th June 2014, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814 Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter
1. Headlines and subheads are not compelling.
2. The whole letter is super wordy. Get to the point and avoid unnecessary fillers like the rhetorical questions you've added on the back end of some...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th June 2014, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814 Re: Critique Request: Direct Marketing Letter
From my experience with a private kindergarten, parents are doing this more because they are busy (job, etc) than for the experience itself. So yes, most of what you've wrote there is good (at least...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th June 2014, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 650 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th June 2014, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,547 Re: Headline Critique Needed Please
Here's one that's sure to get attention...
"How A Retarded Kid From Ohio With No Arms Finally Learned How To Play Guitar Like A Pro"
ahahahahahahahahahah
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
21st October 2012, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 357 Re: A quick question...
try Traffic Geyser and go through their quick start guide. It only cost a $1 I think for the first 21 days and there is a lot of training material if you want to educate yourself
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
21st October 2012, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 357 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
21st October 2012, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 357 Re: A quick question...
There is one that I can think of.
It is called:
TubeMogul | Video Advertising Built for Branding (http://www.tubemogul.com)
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Forum: Offline Marketing
3rd July 2012, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 558 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
2nd July 2012, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 558 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
2nd July 2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 558 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
21st June 2012, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 476 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th June 2012, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,693 |
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Forum: Copywriting
11th June 2012, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 881 Re: Be Honest...
If I had to choose between the two, I would go with "Getting Families Fit & Healthy" personally. As far as the slogan being recognized as "cool" to children, I think that both fall short.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th June 2012, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,101 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th June 2012, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 891 Re: A question for Allen, Paul or any other mods
Personally I've always hated having to navigate forums with different sub categories. I also feel (based on my experience) it leaves some "categories" with little to no audience and thus some threads...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th June 2012, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 891 Re: A question for Allen, Paul or any other mods
You can do it yourself without needing to have any more subforums there. Simply scroll to the bottom where it says "Display Options", select the box marked "Prefix", and choose which category you...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th June 2012, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 891 Re: A question for Allen, Paul or any other mods
Prashant,I don't recall it having been suggested before. That said, I doubt it would be considered a great idea. I suspect most of the people looking for something specific will either find it via a...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th June 2012, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 3,092 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th June 2012, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,058 |
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
4th June 2012, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,045 Re: I fought the bear, and the bear won.
That's the beautiful thing about art. We can interpret it as an afro. Doesn't help my situation though, because now it seems that I am facing a bear version of Jules Winnfield.
...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st June 2012, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 4,846 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2012, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 770 Re: ARTICLE POSTING STRATEGY
Yes, definitely. In the beginning, populate your blog with a lot of good, informative, readable content. You need to establish some authority at the start.
In fact, I wouldn't advise that you...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2012, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,699 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 770 Re: ARTICLE POSTING STRATEGY
Whenever I start a new site, I put 5 posts up to start with. I'm not trying to create an illusion of being active (what is the point of that? They still know it is a new blog, and if your content is...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2012, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,728 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2012, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,728 |
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Forum: Copywriting
23rd May 2012, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,367 NLP copywriting power words
Interesting new study on NLP power words:
Persuade with Silky Smooth Copy | Neuromarketing (http://www.neurosciencemarketing.com/blog/articles/metaphor-marketing.htm)
- Rick Duris
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Forum: Copywriting
14th May 2012, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,994 Re: How to Find More Clients
Really? You know what the breakdown is? The first three are getting most of the action. The rest hardly count.
#1 on Google gets around 42% of the traffic. #2 12% , #3 8.5% and then it falls...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th May 2012, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 735 |
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Forum: Copywriting
10th May 2012, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,105 Re: A Gary Halbert Tip
Hey Prashant,
Have a look here:
For Copywriters | Ryan McGrath (http://theryanmcgrath.com/for-copywriters/)
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Forum: Copywriting
7th May 2012, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 614 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th May 2012, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 614 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th May 2012, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th May 2012, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 Re: Anyone written ads in the F&B industry?
The best copy ever for a food product was written by a copywriter who's trademarked his name so I can't mention it.
He wrote (and later denied) writing a sales letter for a ham.
Perhaps someone...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th May 2012, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 3,568 Re: Would You Pay Me $0.04 Per word per article?
Wrong question.
Wrong audience.
The 'right' question is: "How much do you currently make from top quality
articles you have had written for you by article writers you've hired in the
past?"...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th May 2012, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 Re: Anyone written ads in the F&B industry?
Double your money back if not satisfied. I'll bet nobody else in your niche is making that guarantee.
A guarantee like that could easily increase sales by 30%. Sure, you'll get a few low-lifes...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th May 2012, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,064 |
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Forum: Copywriting
4th May 2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 Re: Anyone written ads in the F&B industry?
Check out the online J. Peterman catalog. They've had great success selling every-day items (in this case clothes) by telling a little story about each.
Here's an example...
Dresses > Women |...
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Forum: Copywriting
4th May 2012, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 |
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Forum: Copywriting
4th May 2012, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 Re: Anyone written ads in the F&B industry?
As Marketeer said,
sales copy IS needed. Most people think 'cos it's long, it's boring. I used to think the same. Now it seems I've drunk from the copywriting fountain, and my beliefs have all...
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Forum: Copywriting
4th May 2012, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 Re: Anyone written ads in the F&B industry?
Do some more research on cupcake/cake websites.
The copy they use on these types of sites is more subtle than for e.g. IM Products. Although they could use some stronger calls to action.
The...
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Forum: Copywriting
4th May 2012, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 Re: Anyone written ads in the F&B industry?
Sales copy of some form IS needed. It doesn't have to be long. A short targeted one will do along with compelling desciptions.
Besides the pictures, words are the only other "stimulant" that will...
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Forum: Copywriting
4th May 2012, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 |
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Forum: Copywriting
4th May 2012, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 988 Re: Anyone written ads in the F&B industry?
Prash,
found this: http://www.wordfeeder.com/SeasonsTreatings.pdf
Might be worth looking at. Look at how they entice the customers with vivid details, describing their shortbread. Not only...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th April 2012, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,353 |
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Forum: Copywriting
5th March 2012, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 14,960 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
22nd February 2012, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,539 |
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Forum: Copywriting
27th October 2010, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 881 Re: Need Help with Name of Service
You are making a mistake with SniperLeads.com.
Just because "the name is available" is just the silliest reason I have heard to name your company.
Get in the head of your potential Client.
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