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Forum: Copywriting 18th February 2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,141
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Help with television copy

Hi Sailerie,

You've received some really good feedback already, here are a few other things to consider...

* "The goal of my insurance agency is to help you to understand your insurance."
...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd February 2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Posted By David Babineau
Dan Kennedy, Herds & Balls

If you've got an old copy of Dan Kennedy's "free gift" (the old one with 8 physical CDs, not the newer online one), you might remember his story about a woman's ballsy email.

If not, here's the...
Forum: Copywriting 24th January 2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,233
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic Factors in Copywriting - Your Comments?

Hi Marcia,

Can you use this as a damaging admission to justify a great price (if this is the case) when compared to other rentals?

"...

But first, I need to be real honest with you: This...
Forum: Copywriting 19th January 2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 742
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Throwing Exclamation Points Around Like Darts

Good points.

But what do you make of this?

http://www.hardtofindads.com/home/ad_details/ad_key/1307/type/large/file.html

(Clearer to see in Breakthrough Advertising than here, but...
Forum: Copywriting 18th November 2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,360
Posted By David Babineau
Re: How Claude Hopkins Lived To 144 Years

Great example, Stephen. "My Life In Advertising" is an awesome book - I should pick it up again, too.

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Copywriting 29th October 2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,617
Posted By David Babineau
Re: $50 Contest for Headlines...

Melt Mom’s Heart This Thanksgiving…
“Mom, Sorry I Can’t Make It… Here’s a Piece of Fruit.”
Forum: Copywriting 2nd May 2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,892
Posted By David Babineau
Re: David Garfinkel on storytelling

Great post and info Ross, thanks for sharing.

Thanks to Brian too for posting that email -- definitely a "printer-upper".

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Copywriting 19th April 2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,995
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Specialization: How DO I Specialize As An Opt-in Page Copywriter?

Ronak,

Read the post quoted above several times...

Done? Great. Moving on...

Results aside (which you'll need to become THE squeeze page guru), squeeze pages aren't "easy work".

Good...
Forum: Copywriting 17th March 2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By David Babineau
Cool viral idea...

A friend of mine in Vancouver just sent me a cool website...

The site is for a lawn care company (www.libertylawn.ca (http://www.libertylawn.ca), no affiliation) and once you fill out their...
Forum: Copywriting 10th March 2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,581
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Is my copywriter doing a good job? Should I give him another one?

I have to agree with Kay.

Here's another example in your P.S. - one of the most read parts in any piece of copy...




Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Copywriting 17th February 2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,877
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Have a Happy Period.

Just got back from a trip to Florida and saw a few noteworthy billboards there too...
http://www.atcair.com/images/yourwifeishot.gif


The same company had another one that read "Your husband...
Forum: Copywriting 14th January 2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,806
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Who Are Today's BEST For Hire Copywriters?

You may want to check out Dan Scott. I know he's written a few winning letters in that niche.

Cheers,
David
Forum: Copywriting 9th January 2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,558
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Here's my postcard what do you think?

Nice to see a postcard here... good job! :)

- As previously noted, change "learn" (discover)

- "The First 3 Reasons" sounds weird. How about "3 main". Also, do you divulge other reasons in...
Forum: Copywriting 7th January 2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 988
Posted By David Babineau
Re: [WTH] Expert long salespage copywriter

I know Scott Murdaugh has had success writing for this niche, so you might want to contact him (although you'd have to increase your budget...)

Cheers,
David
Forum: Off Topic Forum 7th January 2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,479
Posted By David Babineau
Re: "Freeze" By Hey Sal and Steven Wagenheim

I like it - great job!

(I actually listened to it twice in a row...)

It's an interesting song; at the start it reminded me a bit of 70s music... then at 1:04 made me think of Jethro Tull......
Forum: Off Topic Forum 19th November 2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Number FIVE

Well said. In that case, maybe after the next letter you can celebrate with a trip to Spain! :)

[Side Note...

A few years ago, a friend of mine imported some illegal & highly-potent (95%...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 19th November 2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,398
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Number FIVE

Congratulations!

"Le gout de la lucidité inspirée" --> The Taste Of Lucidity Inspired... Must be tasty! :)

Cheers,
Dave
Forum: Copywriting 13th November 2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
Posted By David Babineau
Re: "It's Just a Small Job"... Beware Of Clients Price Conditioning YOU!

I think you can thank Tim Ferriss and his "4-Hour Workweek" for that one :) That was one piece of advice he gave on outsourcing...
Forum: Copywriting 9th November 2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By David Babineau
Free Issues of BlackBelt Magazine [Great Swipe Copy]

Hey there,

Ah the beauty of Google... Free access to a bushel of past issues of "Blackbelt Magazine":

Black Belt - Google Books...
Forum: Copywriting 4th November 2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,614
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Hypnotic copy! DUH!

Ronakshah,

Unless you are personally delivering your salesletter by hand and forcing your prospect to buy or else you'll kill them... I don't see how you can force your will on someone in print....
Forum: Copywriting 1st November 2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 833
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Please Critique My Sales Page

Hi Craig,

A lot of great points have been made already, especially by Gil-Ad.

Again, you have way, way too much highlighting!

Besides that, a few minor things...

- The first quotation...
Forum: Copywriting 27th October 2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,413
Posted By David Babineau
Re: The Lazy Man's Way To Riches

Wow Jason that's an amazing story! Can't wait to read it...

Judy - no problem :)


For further Karbo reading here's an interview with him...

The Lost Joe Karbo Interview…Was He Really...
Forum: Copywriting 13th October 2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,413
Posted By David Babineau
Re: The Lazy Man's Way To Riches

Sugarman dissects this ad in "The Adweek Copywriting Handbook". As Mr. Subtle states, it was written in 1973 and he attended Sugarman's seminar in 1978. It sold 3 million books - anyone ever read the...
Forum: Copywriting 13th October 2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,413
Posted By David Babineau
The Lazy Man's Way To Riches

Hi Fellow Warriors,

Many of you have probably already seen Joe Karbo's legendary ad, "The Lazy Man's Way To Riches":

http://www.teddersrandomnotes.com/bl..._Karbo_Ad1.jpg...
Forum: Copywriting 7th October 2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,411
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Are many testimonials fake?

NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER Make up testimonials. Did I mention Never?

"How important are testimonials to the sales letter?" --> Extremely important. People will believe others...
Forum: Copywriting 26th September 2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Good Warrior, Please comment on AbMyths.com .. my re-written squeeze page ..

I love "The Truth About Abs" -- great eBook to promote..

Anyway, regarding the LP looks goood. Try to bring the contact info boxes higher up so people don't need to scroll down to fill in the...
Forum: Copywriting 25th September 2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 707
Posted By David Babineau
Re: I think I Did a Better Job?

Hi there,

Overall looks good.. Here's a bit of feedback:

-Pre-head- highlight "warning" and add colon: --> Warning: The Internet..

- Headline: changed a few spelling mistakes and made a...
Forum: Copywriting 25th September 2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 44,365
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Use This Checklist Before Asking For A Critique

Great list!

Here's a few more points I can think of:

1. Read the letter out loud. You'll discover where things don't flow as well
2. Vary sentence and paragraph lenghts. Don't make...
Forum: Copywriting 25th September 2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Amazingly talented copywriting geniuses

Hi Susan,

Of the list you gave I like "The Success Center" the best. Vin Montello's "Your New Life" is excellent and the idea regarding the receptionist is just brilliant.

A few more ideas...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd September 2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 739
Posted By David Babineau
Re: Critique Request: Squeeze Page

Hi there,

Here are a few comments:

1. The "pre-headline" is in the blue part of the page and difficult to read (and distracting). Put it in the main body (white background) in italics.

2....
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