Forum: Offline Marketing 
19th November 2014, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,165 Re: What is the end game for your business?
My end game is to build up an amazing team of talent and purchase or partner with under-optimized companies, overhaul their marketing/business models and either flip them or hold them depending on...
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Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You
30th August 2014, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 582  Re: Adwords Ad Copywriter [NEEDED]
I can get you 10%+ CTR, just let me pick the keywords.
If CTR is all you care about, no problem.
If you want high-CTR ads just hit up Fiverr, get them written and load them up. You'll increase...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th January 2014, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 5,009 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
4th October 2013, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,114 |
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Forum: Copywriting
1st August 2013, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 817 |
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Forum: Programming
8th July 2013, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,397 Re: What CRM do you use and why?
I hate to bump an old thread, but WOW, how did I not know about this before?
I've got my hands on the newest version, and I've played around with it quite a bit. It's pretty intuitive but it also...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th May 2013, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,210 |
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Forum: Copywriting
13th February 2013, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,241 |
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Forum: Copywriting
12th February 2013, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 993 |
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Forum: Copywriting
10th February 2013, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,166 Re: Kill Yourself (Bill Hicks on Marketing)
"If anyone here is in advertising or marketing, kill yourself"...
Says the guy on stage with a mic speaking to an auditorium full of people who paid to see him. You have to be a natural marketer...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th February 2013, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,499 |
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Forum: Copywriting
9th February 2013, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,360 Re: Clayton Makepeace does VSLs....
Like Jason mentioned, video isn't how you sell $5,000 seminars.
I'm not involved with AWAI, I haven't been through the funnel for this. My guess is that this a product at the top of their funnel....
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Forum: Copywriting
17th January 2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,064 |
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Forum: Copywriting
8th December 2012, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,222 |
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Forum: Copywriting
4th December 2012, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,222 |
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Forum: Copywriting
16th November 2012, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,293 Re: Marketers View on Why Obama Won
*Leaving personal beliefs at the door as much as possible*
I think the real marketing lesson here is how you get a group of people to be so insanely passionate over the "red" or "blue" team when...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th October 2012, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 487 Re: How to make the transition?
First of all you don't need a degree in anything.
There are a few ways.
1. If you're writing pre-sell articles for clients, chances are those funnel to a sales page. Offer to help out with the...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th October 2012, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 807 |
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd October 2012, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,183 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st October 2012, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 823 |
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Forum: Offline Marketing
1st October 2012, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 825 |
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Forum: Copywriting
1st October 2012, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,156 Re: A Message from David Ogilvy...
Sorry for blowing the thread up. But I feel this is fitting...
http://www.infomarketingblog.com/images/David_Ogilvy_How_To_Create_Advertising_That_Sells.jpg
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
29th September 2012, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,079 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
29th September 2012, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 678 Re: i hate video sales letters!
You guys can hate all you want.
You realize that's like a fisherman saying he hates the taste of worms, right? It ain't about what YOU like. They're used for a reason.
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Forum: Offline Marketing
29th September 2012, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 523 Re: Four Questions for offline experts
1. I don't know you or your experience. For the majority of those new to the business, I'd say an honest "probably not". What to do? Make yourself valuable to clients. Educate yourself. Learn how you...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th September 2012, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 640 |
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Forum: Copywriting
28th September 2012, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 753 Re: Capslocking for emphasis: Yay or nay?
Caps lock can be great to EMPHASIZE certain words.
Just don't over do it.
In the big picture of copywriting, worrying about capping a word occasionally for emphasis won't make or break you.
...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th September 2012, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 1,952 Re: Why such low prices for WSOs
To build a list.
To get attention.
To get customers into your funnel.
To pitch an up-sell.
To "wow" customers with great content for next to nothing so they stick with you over the long...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th June 2012, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 636 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th March 2012, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 826 Re: A "Killer" P.S
My goal with a P.S. is usually to convince them to go back and read the copy.
From a blog post I wrote...
The reason being is that the majority of people reading your P.S., those you should...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th March 2012, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 711 |
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Forum: Copywriting
12th March 2012, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 766 Re: What Would You Do If...
I think you're referring to price... But I want to be clear I was joking. It may have came off a little harsher than I intended.
Regardless, my advice is the same. Why compete at the ~$100 level?...
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Forum: Copywriting
12th March 2012, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 766 Re: What Would You Do If...
Homeless copywriters have no overhead...
*ba-dum-tshh*
(sorry).
Seriously though... Charge more. Joking aside, that's good advice. Homeless is no joking matter (if what your sig says is...
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Forum: Copywriting
12th March 2012, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,692 Re: Sales Letter for a video game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Trailer - YouTube
I pre-ordered this 8-months in advance after seeing the trailer. I spend unhealthy amounts of time with it today.
You don't sell video games with...
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Forum: Offline Marketing
24th January 2012, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 614 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th January 2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 615 Re: Unused Domains
Yeah.
If you want to develop them for SEO purposes, as of now (and I'd guess in 2 years) there's a LOT of value in having aged domains with regularly updated content as opposed to undeveloped...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th January 2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 635 Re: Looking for upsell page help
Hey Kev,
A couple of things really quick.
Okay, you introduce the "premium package" - look at your description...
Just a blurb...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th January 2012, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,548 Re: CW Forum regulars who've gone AWOL...
John,
Why is your entire post about copywriters selling themselves in this forum? (I get that I have a sig link).
I don't post here for clients. I've made some incredible contacts, I owe this...
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Forum: Copywriting
12th November 2011, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,547 Re: How Good Are You?
@Max5ty: Gotta roll for now, but happy to reply when I get a minute (fair point, I have an answer for it).
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Forum: Copywriting
12th November 2011, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 760 Re: Entertaining Sales Copy
All of the great ones :)
"You cannot bore people into buying your product; you can only interest them in buying it." -David Ogilvy
I'm a firm believer in rewarding prospects for reading your...
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Forum: Copywriting
12th November 2011, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,547 Re: How Good Are You?
The point is Elvis used the same notes as every other musician on the planet. I'd say it's a safe bet Elvis used an "A-G" at some point.
How good am I?
The only opinion I care about is the...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th November 2011, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 699 Re: Reason Versus Intuition
You may be (IMO) making this more complicated than it needs to be, or maybe not.
Intuition in my mind is that "gut feeling", it's rapport, trust, and being believed and liked and perceived as an...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th November 2011, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,187 |
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Forum: Copywriting
28th August 2011, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 593 Re: Some Tips
I've tried watching women's volleyball for copywriting inspiration but for some reason it's always the last thing on my mind...
I kid. And I agree with most of what you say.
I'd say that...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th August 2011, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,338 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th August 2011, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,144 Re: Tell A Friend Scripts - Got Any Results?
One of my informants just stopped by in a helicopter to tell me someone mentioned my name and website in this thread :p
Just wanted to mention that The Viral Script is no longer available for free...
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Forum: Copywriting
24th August 2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,183 Re: Critique My "Stop Smoking Sales Letter"
The biggest flaw to me is the complete lack of credibility/believability.
You've helped 100's quit?
And not a single case study or testimonial?
Sounds legit, where do I sign up?
-Scott
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Forum: Copywriting
10th August 2011, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,995 Re: Copywriting Is Dead Part One
Even though I disagree with him on this, Harlan is very smart.
He's doing *something* here and I don't know exactly what.
He could be teaching a lesson to his students about how generate a...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th August 2011, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,995 Re: Copywriting Is Dead Part One
Yeah, I agree. It's dead.
I've been combining "The Law Of Attraction" with "Finger Healing" to attract money into my life so I can spend my free time using my NLP skillz to score free happy meals...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th July 2011, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 857 Re: The Power Of CELEBRITY In Copy & Marketing
Celebs are worthless.
Thigh Master would have been fine without Suzanne Summers.
Proactive would be fine without Katie Perry, Avril Levigne, ect.
And the "George Foreman Grill" would have...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th July 2011, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,532 |
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Forum: Copywriting
9th June 2011, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 13,249 Re: Bullet points or paragraphs?
Halbert (of course) had a great newsletter about this.
It really depends on a lot of factors. Primarily, can you make your bullet points compelling? If so, you really can't have too many.
...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th April 2011, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,443 |
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Forum: Copywriting
29th April 2011, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,682 Re: You've Been Lied To
Nice...
Mike, there are a few reasons this forum is still worth visiting.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/manuereva/Orsonclapping.gif
You sir, are one of the best.
Good show!
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Forum: Copywriting
29th April 2011, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,682 Re: You've Been Lied To
I think what you're not getting is that you're talking about two different worlds.
We aren't selling Iphones, but just for laughs...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th April 2011, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,941 |