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Forum: Copywriting 19th February 2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,707
Posted By marciayudkin
Re: "Reason why" in copywriting

Thanks, Andrew.

I found a copy of John E Kennedy's book online (it's public domain) at bluelynxmarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/reason_why_advertising.pdf

What I am looking for is a...
Forum: Copywriting 16th November 2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By Raydal
David Ogilvy on Pricing and Value

An army marches on it's stomach, so does a copywriter. You starve him
and he'll starve you.

By the legend himself.

David Ogilvy on Pricing and Value - The Selling Essentials Minute -...
Forum: Copywriting 6th November 2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By Bill Jeffels
Re: looking for a gary halbert swipe.

“NOW YOU CAN ACTUALLY CURE BALDNESS! (EVEN IF IT
RUNS IN YOUR FAMILY!) “

Closest I could find...

Vincent James Swipe...Vincent James - The 12 Month Millionaire - 77 Million in 24 Months...
Forum: Copywriting 20th October 2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: what is real copy writing?

Real copywriting is a lot like real mayonnaise. Tastes great compared to the fake stuff (salad dressing).

Alex
Forum: Copywriting 15th October 2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By ChadHaynes
Your input matters—thank you

Hey copy connoisseurs,

I've noticed that some of the higher level folk around here have complained on more than one occasion about newbies taking advice but failing to report back on their...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd August 2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,694
Posted By marciayudkin
Re: With the rise of mobile, are long sales letters still in?

From a fact-filled article in Marketing Profs:

Read more: Content - Your Customers Like Long-Form Content Much More Than You Think They Do : MarketingProfs Article...
Forum: Copywriting 1st August 2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,694
Posted By RickDuris
Re: With the rise of mobile, are long sales letters still in?

On Android phones with the Lollipop Update, there's a setting for that: Quick Settings --> Preferences --> Long Form Sales Letter
...
Forum: Copywriting 31st July 2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,694
Posted By Andrew Gould
Re: With the rise of mobile, are long sales letters still in?

Now radio's arrived, do long form sales letters still work?

TV's shortened everyone's attention, do long form sales letter still work?

No one reads on the internet, do long form sales letter...
Forum: Copywriting 31st July 2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,694
Posted By angiecolee
Forum: Copywriting 28th July 2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Posted By Raydal
Re: So, I was going to share some news...

To be fair, I saw your post and it was a SPAM post. Why would you think
that you could post a clear advertisement with an affiliate link and it not
get nuked? So the moderator made a fair call in...
Forum: Copywriting 29th June 2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By copyassassin
FREE! Master swipe files -- See what's working NOW

If you want to improve your sales copy skills, and are in need to know what's working NOW, I have a solution for you.

Airline Magazines.

I travel around the world on a fairly regular basis, and...
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,501
Posted By DanSharp
This letter pulled 100% response

This letter was sent to 24 people. All of them replied with $1000 -- this back when it was a huge sum of money.

SOFII · Deerfield Academy: the Bruce Barton classic long copy letter from 1925 that...
Forum: Copywriting 17th June 2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By colmodwyer
Re: Another for the swipe file...

One of Bill's sons wrote this... it's doing very well.
Forum: Copywriting 17th June 2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By shawnlebrun
Another for the swipe file...

Just happened to see this one circulating around a lot online... wonder how it's doing.

Not sure if Bill wrote it himself, but it's a doozy... it's one that if I was just starting out and was told...
Forum: Copywriting 14th June 2015, 07:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,193
Posted By RickDuris
Re: WF copywriting forum dead?

I've made some really great friends here. When I launched my little "how to get clients" report last year, I was amazed at the outpouring of support from practically everyone. When I think about all...
Forum: Copywriting 10th June 2015, 03:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,665
Posted By RickDuris
Examples of Great Content

Yeah, I know this is the copywriting forum. But you really ought look at the examples these guys have assembled and see how you can incorporate elements into your copywriting work. I am.

Great...
Forum: Copywriting 20th May 2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By Cam Connor
1,000th Post: The Lamest 1,000th Post Ever... But a Good Quote.

I was going to do a pretty epic 1,000th post, but I realized that that would be a huge waste of time, and I'd never be able to invest the time into a truly awesome 1,000th post, like Joe Golfer's...
Forum: Copywriting 18th May 2015, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,807
Posted By HelenSt
Re: organizing copywriters software

I was looking for a similar software a few months ago and after having tested Wrike, Basecamp, Podio and Trello I ended up using Comidor (http://www.comidor.com). I am really satisfied so far,...
Forum: Copywriting 22nd April 2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,301
Posted By chillheart
Re: Financial / Bizop Copywriter Needed

Hey wizard,

First person who popped into my mind was Len Bailey. Don't know if he still posts here or not.

If you need someone who hits a bit harder, try contacting Doug D'Anna. I KNOW he's...
Forum: Copywriting 13th April 2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By Raydal
Re: Great article by one of the best copywriters alive: getting into the head of your prospect

This is more of a sales letter than an article but he made some good points.

-Ray Edwards
Forum: Copywriting 13th April 2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By shawnlebrun
Great article by one of the best copywriters alive: getting into the head of your prospect

Gary Bencivenga praises Doug D'Anna and vice versa... and I loved Doug's 24 Hour Cash Flow Miracle book on licensing,

As a copywriter, well worth checking out, in terms of licensing out winning...
Forum: Copywriting 5th April 2015, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,006
Posted By MichelFortin
Re: RIP Sylvie Fortin

Here's a special tribute to Sylvie.

Special Traces In Memory of Sylvie Fortin (http://www.armandmorin.com/special-traces-in-memory-of-sylvie-fortin/)
Forum: Copywriting 3rd April 2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,006
Posted By joe golfer
Re: RIP Sylvie Fortin

Here is an interview Michel did which gives you more background.

Bust a Move - Michel's Story - YouTube
Forum: Copywriting 2nd April 2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,060
Posted By MontelloMarketing
Re: How to find a mentor?

You're not ready to get the full benefit of a mentor.

Master the basic skills on your own, THEN shop for a mentor.

Buy books... read great copy... write a bunch of copy... and after you've had...
Forum: Copywriting 17th March 2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,006
Posted By shawnlebrun
Re: RIP Sylvie Fortin

My heart breaks for Michel....

I've known of him since 2001 when I started and
got SO much value from him and his critiques.

When he met Sylvie... you could just tell the happiness he felt,...
Forum: Copywriting 17th March 2015, 07:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,006
Posted By joe golfer
RIP Sylvie Fortin

A note of sympathy and condolence for Michel Fortin. His wife Sylvie passed away after a long battle with breast cancer.

I Died Today - Michel Fortin (http://michelfortin.com/died-today/)

I...
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,096
Posted By Inline
Re: BEST Paid At-Home Copywriting Course?

Thank you Len Bailey, and for what ever it's worth, I started with AWAI's course and it led me down the path Len describes.

Developing some copy chops is an ongoing journey. Study what you...
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,096
Posted By MikeHumphreys
Re: BEST Paid At-Home Copywriting Course?

I've been through dozens of courses, books, and video training on copywriting and Clayton's system is the best and most in-depth I've ever seen by a wide margin.

It's unfortunate that he opted...
Forum: Copywriting 4th March 2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Re: 1st, 3rd, or Does It Matter?

Yeah, I also agree that you test it.


Because from what you are saying. Your website is the authority that is representing other websites. So the authority of your website gives other websites...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd March 2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Re: if I copy some body content ???

That is a much safer way. Even though you think they will be cool with it, its better to be on the legal side 100%.
Forum: Copywriting 23rd February 2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,682
Posted By MontelloMarketing
Re: Anyone got any ideas how to get more action on my email?

Sometimes a post comes along that compels me to write...

I'll be brief.

A couple good ideas here, but man o man... a bunch of amateur answers too. People coming for answers really should expect...
Forum: Social Media 22nd February 2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By alxtatik
Re: what are the Best strategies for newbie using LinkedIn

First make sure that your profile is complete with resume, contact info, and portfolio.

As a new user on LinkIn I would recommend you do the following:

1. Join as many groups as you can...
Forum: Copywriting 16th February 2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,625
Posted By brute77
Re: 15 Effective Copywriting Formulas

I just wanted to share this, though I've moved on from Copywriting.. but have used my version of Frank Kern's formula with great success

A + (ID X 3) + (B/T//P/S) + DG

A - Grab attention

ID...
Forum: Copywriting 13th February 2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,063
Posted By shawnlebrun
Anyone read John's Reece's Spy for Profit copy?

I've learned a lot from John Reese over the last 14 years... his Traffic Secrets courses changed my businesses forever.

Anyways, anyone read his latest sales letter for Spy for Profit?

There's...
Forum: Copywriting 11th February 2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,682
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Anyone got any ideas how to get more action on my email?

Agreed with all the points above.

Asking "how can I get more people to respond to my emails/make my emails better?" without context is kinda like asking "how to I get good enough to compete in the...
Forum: Copywriting 10th February 2015, 03:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By The Pines
Re: Makepeace-Bly swipe for your collection...

The Book of Copywriting Lessons
- Chapter 1
- - Paragraph 1
- - - Line 1


"Copy can never be too long, only too boring"
Forum: Copywriting 10th February 2015, 01:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By ewenmack
Re: Makepeace-Bly swipe for your collection...

The person who has a nagging ailment,
who hasn't found the answer to fix it
and desperately wants it fixed...just maybe?

Best,
Doctor E. Vile
Forum: Copywriting 6th February 2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,528
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Good Sales Copy Needed For Forex product launch!

This post is over 6 years old.

How about you up your post count on other threads until you can send them PMs yourself, rather than resurrecting long-dead threads?
Forum: Copywriting 4th February 2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,295
Posted By TakenAction
Gary Halbert Letters

Hey all,

I have been trying to find a full list (in order) of all the Gary Halbert letters to date

I finally found a source below with the PDF of the letters in order!
...
Forum: Copywriting 28th January 2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,041
Posted By marciayudkin
Re: Can I take foreign language writen articles and then rewrite them in english on my website?

That's certainly a creative legal theory.

It's like saying that if someone doesn't answer their front door, you can waltz right in as long as you leave a note saying you were there and you came...
Forum: Copywriting 30th December 2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,807
Posted By James Fame
Re: organizing copywriters software

I second Trello.

I used to use Asana but I really liked how you can brainstorm more easily in Trello. It's a matter of taste, but I'd choose Asana for small and more individually-focused projects...
Forum: Copywriting 30th December 2014, 06:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,807
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Re: organizing copywriters software

Try Trello:

http://trello.com
Forum: Copywriting 26th December 2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
Posted By joe golfer
Ghost of Sketchy Client Past

Ever had a client that was your best bud until it came time to pay for the great work you did? Well, your new phrase for 2015 is "cash in advance." Or, you can try some 3D mail like this chap:

Ho...
Forum: Copywriting 20th December 2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,395
Posted By Alex Cohen
Jim Rutz

Jim Rutz passed away on December 10 at the age of 76. (http://www.wnd.com/2014/12/house-church-proponent-jim-rutz-dies-at-76/)

He was considered one of the very top A-List copywriters in the...
Forum: Copywriting 9th December 2014, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Posted By The Copy Nazi
swipes'R'us

Mike Schauer's new swipe site (http://swiped.co/) has just launched. Here are the first offerings. You may need to "Request an Invite" to see these.



The Breakthrough Ad That Helped Sell 20...
Forum: Copywriting 24th October 2014, 03:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 732
Posted By joe golfer
Copyblogger's Ultimate Copy Checklist

I don't know about "ultimate," but it has some good things to think about:

The Ultimate Copy Checklist: 51 Questions to Optimize Every Element of Your Online Copy [Free Poster] - Copyblogger...
Forum: Copywriting 25th September 2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By RickDuris
Re: new book ..... Help !

If you're serious and you have a budget set aside for marketing, I'd bring in someone who has done it before successfully in the market.

I've done it before, but I'm not the guy. No offense, but...
Forum: Copywriting 11th September 2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By RickDuris
Titans of Direct Response Streaming Live on Twitter

Not sure if others are aware. Ken's doing copywriters a great favor:

https://twitter.com/KenMcCarthy
Forum: Copywriting 10th May 2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,425
Posted By joe golfer
Carline Anglade-Cole interview

Copywriter Wesley Murph (no connection) scored a rare interview with Carline Anglade-Cole. Here is more about her from her site:

Carline Anglade-Cole (http://www.carlinecole.com/)

"For the past...
Forum: Copywriting 19th March 2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By joe golfer
headline smasher

Get some inspiration for headlines with the Headline Smasher--it smooshes headlines from Buzzfeed and Upworthy-type sites:

Headline Smasher | Stupidly Funny Computer-Generated Fake Headlines...
Forum: Copywriting 13th March 2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,286
Posted By gjabiz
Attention content writers, creative writers, English majors and newer copywriters...

You've been had.
Tricked. Had one weird, albeit effective, move made on your wallet. Skunked.

Psyched. Faked out. But there still may be hope.

I can best explain via a story borrowed. ...
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,369
Posted By joe golfer
Re: NEW Gary Bencivenga swipe file!

Thanks, Ray. Great copy on the click through as well.

https://www.freshpressedoliveoil.com/a/SAJWA21_ILN_Q114
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,369
Posted By Raydal
NEW Gary Bencivenga swipe file!

Just learned that this new copy came from the hands of
the master himself. May do yourself a favor and save
this one.

https://www.freshpressedoliveoil.com/a/SAJWA21_ILN_Q114/dl

-Ray Edwards...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd March 2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By Treborrevo
Free tool for more powerful copy

If you want to write powerful copy, more easily, here's a great free tool...

Hemingway (http://hemingwayapp.com/)

Cut and paste your copy (or a client's copy you're editing) into the app - and...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd January 2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,471
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Interview with Bob Bly: How New Copywriters Can Land Clients

Bob Bly and I discuss:


What 'bait' you can use to attract potential clients, and how to get traffic to it
How to make sure your first clients can afford a $1000 or more sales letter
What...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd November 2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 948
Posted By Mr Bill
Re: Check out this cool "Multi-Skype" trick...

Here's another little trick I just picked up and tested. I'm not only running multiple skype accounts at the same time on the same machine but now I'm also running Skype v3.8 (portable) which was the...
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