Forum: Copywriting
3rd July 2013, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,641 Re: GRAPHIC DESIGN QUESTION: Does butt UGLY sell?
Doesn't it boil down to your market?
Would you sell a photography marketing planner to a bunch of photographers on an "ugly" site?
I do think there needs to be a distinction between "ugly" and...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd July 2013, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,993 Re: Advanced Copywriting...Lesson 1..."Proof"
One thing I've learned as I'm sitting down to write copy is to just strike the concept of "proof" from my mind entirely.
Proof = Logic
Integrity, Believability, Credibility = Emotion
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Forum: Copywriting
10th June 2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 619 |
Forum: Copywriting
7th June 2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 862 |
Forum: Copywriting
11th April 2013, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 922 |
Forum: Copywriting
10th April 2013, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,695 |
Forum: Copywriting
31st March 2013, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,024 |
Forum: Copywriting
26th March 2013, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,024 |
Forum: Copywriting
21st March 2013, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 998 |
Forum: Copywriting
17th March 2013, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,251 Re: Copying Copy, has it helped you?
I'm lazy and I don't have a whole lot of time on my hands. I wanted to write out some ads in longhand because I've heard that it can be beneficial, but my hands get tired easily and my handwriting...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th March 2013, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 987 Re: Embrace that sh*t...
I'm kinda like Bruce, in that all the distractions get in the way of writing. I have to write in my office without music, preferably without Facebook, Reddit, or Skype running in the background :)
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Forum: Copywriting
15th March 2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 627 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th March 2013, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,695 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th March 2013, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,695 |
Forum: Warriors For Hire
7th March 2013, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 964 |
Forum: Copywriting
6th March 2013, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 569 Re: A different kind of campaign
Amanda Palmer is an absolute master at internet marketing. I can't say I agree with her business model (in fact, I tend to look at her as a wolf in sheep's clothing), but she's certainly been...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th February 2013, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,283 |
Forum: Copywriting
18th February 2013, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 957 Re: What Job Did You Say Cheerio To...
I wonder how many people out there finally get the chance to do the job of their dreams when they suddenly realize they have nothing to lose? I found myself in that situation twice!
Ever since I...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th February 2013, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,620 Re: Would YOU do this if someone didn't pay...?
This guy Frank reminds me of Nedry in Jurassic Park.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure that defacing their website involved some sort of hacking into the system, even if he had access to their control...
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Forum: Copywriting
14th February 2013, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 708 Re: How can this commercial script be improved
I couldn't figure out what it had to do with SEO at all. Was the guy waiting at a Drs office, and worried about his SEO while he was waiting? What does that have to do with SEO? Or is this some sort...
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Forum: Copywriting
13th February 2013, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 981 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th February 2013, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 979 |
Forum: Copywriting
13th February 2013, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,327 Re: the elusive USP....
Good shark tank analogy Shawn. When I'm doing an initial review with a client, I'll ask them directly, "What makes your product/service different from everything else out there right now?" It's...
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Forum: Copywriting
31st January 2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,091 |
Forum: Copywriting
30th January 2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,859 |
Forum: Copywriting
30th January 2013, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,604 |
Forum: Copywriting
28th January 2013, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,093 Re: How to come up with your "pen-name"?
Very true...I used my first and middle name to market a music release last year (see sig LOL), as my full name was very closely associated with a certain musical act. Since my original tunes sounded...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th January 2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 658 |
Forum: Copywriting
23rd January 2013, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,059 |
Forum: Copywriting
23rd January 2013, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,059 |
Forum: Copywriting
23rd January 2013, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,059 |
Forum: Copywriting
16th January 2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,174 Re: John Caples Interview: Finding The Appeal
LOL thanks for clearing that up! To be honest I did not know who Daniel Levis was when I read the interview....it wasn't until I saw Rezbi's post that I looked him up and thought WTF?
Some great...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th January 2013, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,202 Re: My First 600 Words Are Garbage!
Yes, it was Carlton that said this...he said it again to me personally earlier today! :D
Did a virtual hot seat with Carlton & Stan Dahl today on developing my USP (from my sales & songwriting...
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Forum: Copywriting
16th January 2013, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,174 John Caples Interview: Finding The Appeal
Maybe this has been posted in the past, but came across a great interview with John Caples this evening.
There's bullets upon bullets of incredible wisdom and power...check it out here:
Daniel...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th January 2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,202 Re: My First 600 Words Are Garbage!
Highlights From The Rick Duris Copywriting Instructional DVD Series Vol 1:
Funny Clips From Bas Rutten Lethal Street Fighting DVD - YouTube
:D
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Forum: Copywriting
10th January 2013, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 847 |
Forum: Copywriting
9th January 2013, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 809 Re: Women's C-Section Scars
LOL, I feel like I just outed myself in some way by sharing that on my wife's Facebook page....couldn't help it though, funny stuff! :)
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Forum: Copywriting
9th January 2013, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,293 Re: Crititique Plz... So close to walking away.
What is a "Comprehensive Literature Review? Is that what you are calling this page? Are you referring to a published article or scientific report? Prospects won't have any clue what you are talking...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th January 2013, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,497 |
Forum: Copywriting
6th January 2013, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 604 |
Forum: Copywriting
5th January 2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,023 Wisdom from Jimmy Curley - Who ARE You?
Was doing some reading this morning and came across this old blog post from Jim Curley...Discussing how it's a delicate balance when writing to discuss who you are and most importantly - essentially...
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Forum: Copywriting
4th January 2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 847 |
Forum: Copywriting
4th January 2013, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,029 |
Forum: Copywriting
4th January 2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 847 |
Forum: Copywriting
1st January 2013, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,518 |
Forum: Copywriting
31st December 2012, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 957 |
Forum: Copywriting
31st December 2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 957 Re: Rockin in the new year copywriting style...
Pretty awesome tune right there...Went to their website and saw this quote in their bio, which made me realize why I like their sound so much:
"While contemplating the next studio sessions, Ian...
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Forum: Copywriting
31st December 2012, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 957 Re: Rockin in the new year copywriting style...
Here's one of my favorite party-night tunes...
The Outfield - My Paradise - YouTube
And I've been listening to a lot of The Police over the past couple of weeks while traveling. This one is a...
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Forum: Copywriting
31st December 2012, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,381 |
Forum: Copywriting
31st December 2012, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 957 |
Forum: Copywriting
31st December 2012, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,609 |
Forum: Copywriting
31st December 2012, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,381 |
Forum: Copywriting
23rd December 2012, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,639 Re: Please Help Critique My First Sales Copy
Chike,
Here are some things you should address in your copy...They don't pertain to your "personal style" of writing, but things that you are NOT utilizing to sell your product. Because if you...
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Forum: Copywriting
23rd December 2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 535 A Christmas Tune For My Fellow Copywriters
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone here who has helped me along this copywriting journey over the past 3 months or so. When I arrived here I had no direction or clue, only a burning desire to...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th December 2012, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,023 Re: I may look like a pillock wrapped in barcode
Funny thing, Mark, not too long ago I was dressing my boys in onesies and I said to my wife, "You know, I bet some day in the near future, we're going to see a bunch of idiots walking around in broad...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th December 2012, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 895 |