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Forum: Copywriting 20th July 2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,213
Posted By savidge4
Re: Roast My Landing Pages - Need help with CB Landing Pages

I work with CRO all day every day... The one thing I see the MOST with people trying to optimize their funnels, is they focus in the wrong place at the wrong time.

So there are generally 3 steps...
Forum: Copywriting 18th July 2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,408
Posted By Rose Anderson
Re: How to write creative content?

This is your answer to how to write creative content? "Make your content creative"

BTW, the last thing you should want to do is make your content verbose or generic. And a little jargon go a long...
Forum: Copywriting 12th July 2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 670
Posted By SARubin
Re: Does copywriting require research or expertise for the products you are going to promote?

Really? So tell me... why would I want to come to your store and buy that banana?

There's 3 other stores about the same distance from my house, and two of them sell bananas for a lower price.
...
Forum: Copywriting 12th July 2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 670
Posted By AlanCarr
Re: Does copywriting require research or expertise for the products you are going to promote?

Why would you need a picture in the store?

And researching the product is one of the most important parts of copy, right after researching the intended buyer.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st July 2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 886
Posted By Sid Hale
Re: Affiliate Marketing: Do You Still Promote The Products If It's Already Very Famous In The Market

Why would you even consider promoting anything that wasn't a great product? (Either by virtue of your own experience, or based on the reputation of the product creator)

How do you think the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st July 2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 600
Posted By yukon
Re: Read Me First...For Extra Sales!

I use my server logs for tracking the actual file downloads/counts, it's easy and already done on the webhost.

I track the offline links/URLs that use hashtags with Google Analytics.

Here's how...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th June 2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 201
Posted By Oziboomer
Re: Who's should I use... My Aweber Account or The Clients?

Apart from questioning your choice of provider you may want to consider what will happen in the long term.

I would suggest a separate account for each client and you can either set up and account...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th June 2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,127
Posted By sethczerepak
Re: Does not anyone need articles anymore?

This become my practice about 18 months into being a writer. Especially since most of the time, people are asking you to "rewrite" PLR garbage content. Rewriting that junk is about as practical as...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th June 2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By tyronne78
Re: How to learn market research?

Here is some great information about how to do market research:

https://www.digitalmarketer.com/lp/market-research/
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th June 2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 600
Posted By yukon
Re: Read Me First...For Extra Sales!

I've been including Read Me files for at least 12 years on thousands of files and millions of downloads but I use it for a traffic source.

I want people to share all my downloads because when they...
Forum: Beginners Area 28th June 2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By ChrisBa
Re: how to not get sued

Honestly, in the end - people can and will sue for stupid reasons. To best protect yourself, make sure you don't copy/steal any intellectual property and just use "common sense", if you buy a domain...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th June 2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,502
Posted By Kay King
Re: More than 6 years of trial and error but I finally did it...

Refreshing!

You don't blame the gurus or anyone else. You don't complain about how hard it is or no help or no money or that you were bored or any of dozens of other excuses.

What is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th June 2018, 03:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,502
Posted By Walt SEO
More than 6 years of trial and error but I finally did it...

A different kind of a success story. A boring one. Didn't turn filthy rich overnight like every WSO promises here.

Let me start of with a quote that hooked me into this 6 years ago and still holds...
Forum: Beginners Area 25th June 2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 1,656
Posted By Rose Anderson
Re: Not cut out for marketing...can I still make a living online?

The minimalist movement is very popular right now. This is your chance to jump on that band wagon. Don't think about what hasn't worked and why you shouldn't - just do something.

Take that passion...
Forum: Copywriting 25th June 2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,213
Posted By SARubin
Re: Roast My Landing Pages - Need help with CB Landing Pages

OK, at least you're aware that 50 visitors is hardly enough to get any kind of real averages.

Unless you have a highly targeted audience, and you know them intimately, the stats from that few...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd June 2018, 09:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,540
Posted By jbsmith
Re: If you could offer a first-time entrepreneur only one piece of advice, what would it be?

Study the market - look at what is selling and ask "why"...never listen to what guru's are saying, instead look at what they are DOING!
Forum: Beginners Area 23rd June 2018, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By Kay King
Re: how to not get sued

You protect yourself by LEARNING about copyright and trademark...abut how to register a trademark if you need to - how to find out whether a word/name you want to use IS trademarked and protected.
...
Forum: Beginners Area 23rd June 2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 1,656
Posted By Kay King
Re: Not cut out for marketing...can I still make a living online?

I thought this looked familiar - so perhaps the question the OP needs to answer is this:


Has ANYTHING changed since you you posted the thread below 3 years ago? If so, what changes have you...
Forum: Beginners Area 23rd June 2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 1,656
Posted By OptedIn
Re: Not cut out for marketing...can I still make a living online?

This isn't about a reluctance to market, It's about an aversion to work.

I suggest you dig up some of her old threads from a couple of months, ago. One word: illuminating.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd June 2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,540
Posted By Kay King
Re: If you could offer a first-time entrepreneur only one piece of advice, what would it be?

Sometimes it's the headlight of an oncoming train....


Another platitude: honesty is the best policy.

Hint: location, location, location
Forum: Beginners Area 22nd June 2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 1,656
Posted By Kay King
Re: Not cut out for marketing...can I still make a living online?

What are you willing to trade? If you don't want to spend time, you'll have to spend money. If your approach is "I won't 'supply' anything to do this" - no, it won't work.


I know a man who...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 424
Posted By Sid Hale
Re: Client Has Asked Me To Translate Website Into Other Languages- Don't Know How

As John McCabe said, you don't need anyone with web design skills. You need someone with language skills.



Automated translation (i.e. WPML or Google Translate) won't do a professional job. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 845
Posted By GordonJ
Back in the day when words cost money.

The default in Mail Order, for about a century was FREE INFO. That got you a folio, report, brochure, publication, hotsheet, Chart (forerunner to infographic), circular, flyer, handbill, booklet,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 845
Posted By jbsmith
Re: "Report" vs "Book"

Putting on my marketing hat I tend to call written works these days "Guides", "Systems", "Checklists", "Cheat Sheets", "FAQ's", "Programs", etc... depending on the exact content. I always like my...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 845
Posted By yukon
Re: "Report" vs "Book"

I said that because a lot of people around here act like all content is equal... or worse, everyone needs to write articles. Which is wrong.

Each niche has different needs, webmasters need to be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 845
Posted By Sid Hale
Re: "Report" vs "Book"

If it is organized into "chapters"... it's a book.

Otherwise, it's a report.

An appropriate cover (IMHO) is needed for either. In my mind, if it isn't worth the effort for you to create a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 569
Posted By yukon
Re: Collecting payments without first registering your biz name

Ok, I doubt you can get by with any personal account, not even for a single sale.

Maybe contact a local SCORE office (https://www.score.org/) and they'll probably be able to hook you up with...
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By Kay King
Re: I need a feedback

The header graphics take far too much space and are slow loading. That means most of the time (not all) what I see it the word 'about' in the middle of my screen - and have to scroll down to find...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 569
Posted By MikeFriedman
Re: Collecting payments without first registering your biz name

As a former banker, yes you can collect payments before you register a business entity or DBA, but you cannot collect payments in the name of that business. Only your personal name.

No bank would...
Forum: Beginners Area 19th June 2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,858
Posted By Enfusia
Re: If you had $1000 and you wanted to start a small business on the internet, what would you do?

IMHO you're asking the wrong question.


You should go take a walk and ask yourself what are you passionate about?


List the top 3 things that you love so much you'd do them for free.

...
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By marciayudkin
Re: I need a feedback

Hi Tamara,

It looks like you are brand-new to the profession and maybe not even qualified to be a VA, because your About page offers no credentials, no experience, no testimonials - not even a...
Forum: Beginners Area 19th June 2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By yukon
Re: Do you guys think that dropshipping is dead?

Do you think traffic knows the meaning of drop-shipping?

People still buy online regardless what you call it.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,498
Posted By .
Re: I'm thinking of creating my first $500 course...thoughts?

I find it a bit weird that the title is about the pricing of the course

In reality when I launch a course the last thing is pricing to be honest....

My course is more than $500 but I don't...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 814
Posted By GordonJ
A tad bit more due diligence.

Ryan Biddulp, a prolific Warrior should be someone you study.

As you also want to look at Natalie Sisson, the Suitcase Entrepreneur.

Matt Karsten, the Expert Vagabond.

And that barely...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th June 2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By writeaway
Re: Best ways to do b2b digital marketing campaign to small winery retailer?

Do outreach marketing using Linkedin

The best part about LI marketing is you get to identify who the movers and shakers in an industry is

I wouldn't blast them immediately with an offer. Offer...
Forum: Email Marketing 16th June 2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,045
Posted By OptedIn
Re: Buying Email Lists

Or he enjoys parroting things he reads about, but has no actual experience with, himself. I see a lot of that, here.



True. My broker will rent you a list, but you never actually see it. They...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 232
Posted By Charles Goodnight
Attention Internet Marketers: You Need To Up Your Game

Hey folks,

Long time lurker here. I am a website owner, and author who frequently visits but rarely adds to the discussion. My website is an online trade magazine in my niche. I've been publishing...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By agmccall
Re: How To Pick A Niche (MINDSET)

Sorry to say, but this post gives nothing anyone needs to pick a niche

al
Forum: Email Marketing 15th June 2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,045
Posted By OptedIn
Re: Buying Email Lists

I always paid top dollar to acquire the absolute best lists that money could buy. For my entire business career I always operated with obtaining the best of anything I required being my first...
Forum: Email Marketing 15th June 2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,045
Posted By IGotMine
Re: Buying Email Lists

Data buyers should not be confused with spammers.

Data buyer:



Spammer:
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th June 2018, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 569
Posted By nicoli
Re: Selling a website that's used some stock images

OK so I finally got through to somebody in upper management. Here are the key takeaways from the exchange and more importantly saved in writing:

"Please note that you may sell the website with our...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th June 2018, 02:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,256
Posted By Tony Marriott
Re: ClickBank - Can someone explain this to me?

Short answer.



If it worked and was profitable the first time why would you NOT do it again?


A rule that many IMers totally ignore. If it works .. tweak -repeat -scale.

Rather than...
Forum: Copywriting 13th June 2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,329
Posted By Enfusia
Re: Best Course to Practice Copywriting?

Hi John,


Yes, that's what I really meant was what you said at the end.


People read course after course, buy WSO after WSO. But, in the end, there is nothing like getting your hooks wet as...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th June 2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,256
Posted By Sid Hale
Re: ClickBank - Can someone explain this to me?

C'mon... you're smart enough to figure this out for yourself.

First, different affiliates may promote "3 week diet", "2 week diet", and/or "red detox". One may choose to promote all 3 products at...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th June 2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,540
Posted By MikeFriedman
Re: If you could offer a first-time entrepreneur only one piece of advice, what would it be?

I would say the opposite. Don't assume you know less than the talking heads on a forum just because they have a lot of posts or have been a member for a long time. Most of them still don't know what...
Forum: Beginners Area 8th June 2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 153
Posted By ryanbiddulph
Re: can I get free help on this site

Welcome to IM :)

Research the person in the video offering how to make 500 daily. What do they do? What free, in-depth advice do they offer? Who are they? Are they transparent? Before you trust...
Forum: Beginners Area 8th June 2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 153
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Re: can I get free help on this site

That is not a business.

That is one technical idea. Probably unproven.

The title of the video is clickbaity and the kind of thing experienced people frown at.

You can make $500 today fast...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th June 2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,127
Posted By Kay King
Re: Does not anyone need articles anymore?

If someone sent me articles to 'rewrite' - I would turn down the work.

What you should provide to a writer are the keyword phrases or sub-topics you want covered by the articles you are ordering. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th June 2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,127
Posted By Rose Anderson
Re: Does not anyone need articles anymore?

To take one article and simply rewrite it is called a derivative work. I'm not saying people don't do it, or that you'd ever get sued for doing so -- but any writer who agrees to do that is admitting...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th June 2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,127
Posted By Improveimpact
Re: Does not anyone need articles anymore?

I'm the angry, resentful person you mentioned. The OP asked why aren't people using article writers like they used to on this forum. My reply was not a rant. it was the truth. Too many people have...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th June 2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,127
Posted By andrealouisechang
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th June 2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,127
Posted By Rose Anderson
Re: Does not anyone need articles anymore?

There are people who still care enough about their readers to pay for well-researched, engaging articles. Sadly, you won't find a lot of them here on WF. The ones that are here, often have writers...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th June 2018, 08:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,127
Posted By Steve B
Re: Does not anyone need articles anymore?

Could it be that marketers are finally realizing that "content churner" articles are garbage and not worth the price?


High quality, original, and professional articles on the other hand, still...
Forum: Copywriting 4th June 2018, 04:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 670
Posted By marciayudkin
Re: Does copywriting require research or expertise for the products you are going to promote?

It depends on who your audience is. If the client is highly technical and the customers are also highly technical, you will definitely need to know the niche ahead of time to do a decent job in a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd June 2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 332
Posted By Princess Balestra
Re: I'm trying to put together two disciplines I've studied for years, copywriting and martial arts.

Yeah, cos we STILL THERE.


tbh I heard there's sum gals from like way back hangin' out for 57lb weaklings got FLATTENED.


Best deal you got gowin' is to write for the gal market.


TIRED...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd June 2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,075
Posted By agmccall
Re: Has Internet Marketing Really Gotten This Bad?

They are not having problems with email. They just want to build up their followers on youtube. You, and many others have fallen for it

al
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