Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You
5th July 2013, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 565 |
Forum: Copywriting
15th April 2013, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,721 |
Forum: Copywriting
3rd April 2013, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 970 |
Forum: Offline Marketing
26th March 2013, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 896 Re: Are You Hungry?
Bee,
this is exactly what we copywriters do. We don't talk like university professors "Excuse me, I can't help but notice that your skin seems deficient in X,Y,Z. You're simply not getting...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th March 2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 956 Re: The Emotion Thesaurus
Deez,
I'm surprised no one's responded yet.
Finally, an original idea, and a good one to boot. This is a great idea for those who know how to structure their copy, but now need to figure out...
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Forum: Copywriting
14th March 2013, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,616 |
Forum: Copywriting
1st March 2013, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,277 Re: Another boring-ass video?
Mal,
I started watching, stopped after about 10 seconds. Initial thoughts were "yawn!" Guys voice was dull, sounded like another generic offer.
Scrolled down to see what others had said, saw...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th February 2013, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 954 |
Forum: Copywriting
18th February 2013, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 954 Re: What Job Did You Say Cheerio To...
Steve,
I gave up every job where my boss makes more than I do, while doing something I hate. Came straight out of college (that's UK sixth form - pre-uni basically) and started this. It's...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th February 2013, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,615 Re: Would YOU do this if someone didn't pay...?
Thanks for that reply, Moriarty.
Yeah, I have a contract lying around, clearly stating terms of work, payment structures and so on. I use it for higher-paying projects. It's plenty of hassle, but...
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Forum: Copywriting
4th February 2013, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,264 |
Forum: Copywriting
26th December 2012, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 926 |
Forum: Suggestion Forum
18th December 2012, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 792 Copywriting Sub-Forum for Critiques
Every other post on the copywriting forum is a critique request, and it lowers the overall quality of the forum. Any chance of a sub-forum purely for critiques.
Sometimes I just want to come on...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th December 2012, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,020 Re: I may look like a pillock wrapped in barcode
Mark,
you're crazy! I'm after one. Can you imagine sitting there in your office, snuggled up in a onesie writing copy? Get the fire on, get a cup of something (not coffee, 'cos it tastes awful),...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th December 2012, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 624 Re: Copywriting & Musicians Redux
Man,
you've got my respect for being a part of Journey, however brief. I'm only young (19), but Journey are one of my all-time favourite bands. Going to see them in May!
Hah, anyway. I'm not...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th December 2012, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,089 Re: Finding Quick Copywriting Work - Moving On
Mario,
what the hell are you talking about? Of course this post is about him... he's expressing his problems. Still, you do somewhat have a point.
OP, this post isn't doing you any favours....
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Forum: Copywriting
12th December 2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,780 Re: How do you become the best?
Because I asked nicely? ;)
Haha, perhaps NOT the best example then. Yeah, I realise what Edison did, and I totally agree with you; the guy's lower than low. I didn't mean to use him as...
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Forum: Mind Warriors
3rd December 2012, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,884 |
Forum: Copywriting
1st December 2012, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,053 |
Forum: Copywriting
24th November 2012, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 771 |
Forum: Copywriting
20th November 2012, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 38,124 |
Forum: Copywriting
15th November 2012, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 956 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th November 2012, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 541 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th November 2012, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 839 Re: What do you recommend?
Whichever performs better?
And if you're going to use a video, don't make it one of those long boring ones. Make it short, snappy and to the point - just like copy should be.
Ben.
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Forum: Copywriting
10th November 2012, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 923 Re: Can you take a look a my sales page?
Eesh, where to begin?
Echoing others opinions, your opening is pretty poor.
Pre-head, Headline and deck all suck. Lemme give you some pointers to get you headed in the right direction:
1.)...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th November 2012, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 460 Ads of the World
'Sup guys,
not sure whether this will be of any use, but saw Ewen's post packed with case studies and thought I'd like to contribute some ads for you to check out also! (absolute value - check...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th October 2012, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 759 |
Forum: Copywriting
27th October 2012, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 759 Re: Need some opinions on my squeeze page!
Copy Critique
Headline: Generic, boring, heard it all before. What makes you product special? Is it new? Revolutionary? Does it burn fat in new awesome ways? What the hell are ya sellin'?
Copy:...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th October 2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 776 Re: What makes a good WSO thread title?
In my view, there's a few factors that make the WSOOTD what it is (i.e successful)
1.) A big promise (sure, all of them have them, but how can you be seen in that noise without doing a bit of...
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Forum: Copywriting
24th October 2012, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 875 Re: Is your sales letter too skimpy?
Ray,
you're a far more experienced and more skilled copywriter than I, so excuse the cheek, but doesn't this simply just add 'fluff' to the letter? Surely, once all the necessary components have...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th October 2012, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 881 |
Forum: Copywriting
17th October 2012, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,838 Re: I Love You...
Hey, can we move this to the Motivational and Self-Improvement section? The way these guys are going, we've got two self-improvement gurus in the making! That sub-forum will have a field day! ;)
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Forum: Copywriting
17th October 2012, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,838 Re: I Love You...
Haha!
I goddamn LOVE this forum! Still, I have one problem....
I can't seem to figure out whether Mark likes or dislikes Maxty. I mean, one post he's calling for him to come back, the next he's...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th October 2012, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 822 When's the best time to send your email?
Found this:
Best Time To Send Email [INFOGRAPHIC] | Email Marketing Tips – Blog GetResponse (http://blog.getresponse.com/best-time-to-send-email-infographic.html?a=erjdavis&c=infographic)
...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th October 2012, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 880 Re: How can I improve my sales page?
Aww man..
Where to begin?
1.) Your fonts need changing. They're random, and make me think "Who is this guy? DId he just find photoshop and go crazy?" Make it simple and easy to read.
2.)...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th October 2012, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,613 Re: Thoughts on Blind Copy.
Reeks of shadyness if you ask me. Doubt I'd ever use 'blind' copy' - think about it from the prospect's POV:
"Hmm, so I know NOTHING about the product, and they want me to front cash? No thanks"
...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd October 2012, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 567 Re: Hi
Hey!
Welcome to the forums! Check out: http://www.warriorforum.com/copywriting-forum/52476-top-copywriting-books-ever.html
That should be enough to get you started for...well, the next...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th September 2012, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 859 Re: I would like to get my website reviewed!
Hey Heretic,
I'll be blunt and to the point:
1.) Your theme is terrible - it's like a sickly beige. Get rid - swap it out for something more elegant and professional.
2.) The 'click here'...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th August 2012, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 765 |
Forum: Copywriting
18th August 2012, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 904 Re: How's my sales page?
Bart,
some quick improvements I spotted as soon as I jumped on your page:
The BIG one:
You're trying to appeal to everyone. Who is your target market? Who are you trying to sell to? I...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th August 2012, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,865 Re: Disturbing trend in the copywriting world
I can definitely see where Daniel is coming from. I get that vibe.
Still, it has an element of truth to it. The copywriter job market is over-saturated with people who think copywriting is easy,...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th August 2012, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 752 Re: Rate my Copy
Only looked at it for about 10 seconds, before I decided it looked boring.
First tip: Make it interesting. Do this by putting bigger gaps in, subheads, a decent headline, and better tone.
...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th July 2012, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,093 |
Forum: Copywriting
17th June 2012, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 926 Re: How do people trust a copywriter?
Sounds like you're forgetting one basic element: testimonials.
Get some solid testimonials (preferably with pics if possible) and show off. Remember, you're competing against other people for...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
10th June 2012, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 528 |
Forum: Copywriting
10th June 2012, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 906 Awesome print ads
Post your top ads:
Can be graphics, or text based. Doesn't matter - share your greats. Here's a few from me (not made by me, but my favourites ;) ):
...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th June 2012, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,378 |
Forum: Offline Marketing
3rd June 2012, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,804 Re: STOP Selling Features and Benefits!
You've discovered (well, rediscovered) one of the core principles of copywriting - buying is an emotional process backed up by logic.
For anyone whose reading this, forget features. Features mean...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th May 2012, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 629 |
Forum: Copywriting
28th May 2012, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,084 Re: Classic copywriting books. Any ideas?
Classic books you say?
Eugene Schwartz - Breakthrough Advertising
Claude C. Hopkins - Scientific Advertising
David Ogilvy - Ogilvy On Advertising
The Robert Collier Letterbook
Also try...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th May 2012, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,377 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th May 2012, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,126 Re: Where Egos Dare
Mal,
yeah I was. I was an eager guy, ready to learn from one of the copywriters I knew to take their jobs seriously and not mess around. I apologised for my over-excitedness, but whatever.
I'm...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th May 2012, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 925 Re: Sales page help?
Kyle,
I expect you're going to hear the following response, in several different ways.
"Our time isn't for free - hire a copywriter."
I don't know whether you were simply asking for...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th May 2012, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 828 Re: Please poke 3 HOLES in my copy
Kosta,
first post of the day. Let's begin.
Allow me to start the ****storm that is set to happen (we're ruthless here - watch out for Mal - he'll eat your heart and your kids.)
Your...
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Forum: Copywriting
6th May 2012, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,320 Re: Please Critique My Book Title
"Ready to take full control of your dreams? Find out how, and experience improved health, wealth and happiness as a result!
Make your lucid dreams, a lucid reality.
Just throwing a few ideas...
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Forum: Copywriting
6th May 2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,537 Re: Be Yourself!
Steve,
I'd quite like one of those chateau thingy-me-bobs you're on about. Can I have one next to Mal's bunker? :D
Ben.
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