Forum: Copywriting 
19th July 2012, 07:08 PM
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Forum: Copywriting
13th July 2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 814  Keep Your Eyes Peeled
I have a customer in the aviation industry. I've completed maybe 5 or 6 sales letters for them.
Yesterday I read an article on Gawker about the massive shortage of pilots worldwide:
Are You...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th July 2012, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,841 The Mentality of Choosing Your Price Point
What you charge for your product or service is a HUGE indicator of how much you believe your solution is worth.
It’s also going to establish the perceived value your potential clients or...
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Forum: Copywriting
21st May 2012, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 4,706 |
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Forum: Copywriting
20th May 2012, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 946 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th May 2012, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 946 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th May 2012, 03:56 PM
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Views: 946 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th May 2012, 06:25 AM
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Forum: Copywriting
16th March 2012, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 751 The Power of The Written Word (Video)
Thought you guys might like this. This cartoon/drawing company asked me for my permission to use my interview with the late, great Gary Halbert. Here was the result (pretty cool, too!).
A Tribute...
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Forum: Copywriting
28th February 2012, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,790 Sick Sales Video
"You must be a teacher...because you've got a lot of class"
You think this guy can sell or what?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAo-DmzdvK0...
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd February 2012, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,207 What is Direct Response Marketing?
Sometimes less is more...
It's about working smarter in business, not harder.
In this case, I want you to commit just 3 very simple words to your mind...
Direct Response Marketing
Those 3...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st February 2012, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,448 How the P90X Guys Got Rich
Paul Gram posted on the main forum how the p90X company made all their dough. The guys behind it are direct marketers who partnered with a personal trainer. I'll just link to Paul's post and you can...
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Forum: Copywriting
24th January 2012, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,094 |
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Forum: Copywriting
14th January 2012, 07:07 PM
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Forum: Copywriting
13th January 2012, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,848 Re: Making $3,000 In 30 Days From Copywriting…
This may not be of much strategic or tactical help, but from a mindset perspective, it could make all the difference.
When confronted with financial obstacles, here's what I've done:
I...
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Forum: Copywriting
13th January 2012, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,848 Re: Making $3,000 In 30 Days From Copywriting…
Assuming each "assignment" only earns $750.00.
This lets them target virtually any business. And get quick decisions. And it won't takes ages to do the research, write and edit the promo's.
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Forum: Copywriting
13th January 2012, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,848 Re: Making $3,000 In 30 Days From Copywriting…
@theOP: do you have a website? If you don't, consider making one with Google Sites, which is Free. Mine is on there and I keep it because it shows prospective clients that if I can save them a buck...
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Forum: Copywriting
12th January 2012, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 987 So you wanna be a copywriter huh?
Have a look at this. Q & A yesterday.
This is an English group but a lot of this stuff pertains to the U.S. and elsewhere.
Live Q&A: Routes into copywriting | Guardian careers | guardian.co.uk...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th January 2012, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 945 |
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Forum: Copywriting
9th January 2012, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,200 |
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Forum: Copywriting
8th January 2012, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,035 Re: Tim Ferris - 300 word rule
Ginny,
Don't assume shorter copy means less writing.
As Mark Twain used to say after delivering a very long letter to family and friends... "Sorry this letter was so long. If I had more time...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th January 2012, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 805 |
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd January 2012, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,589 Re: CW Forum regulars who've gone AWOL...
Is it true?
Has a marching army of know-nothing knuckleheads invaded our tree fort?
Lord knows I understand how you feel.
Sometimes the posts here make you want to reach through the computer...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd January 2012, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,836 |
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Forum: Copywriting
23rd December 2011, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 650 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th December 2011, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,000 Re: 4 Lessons I Learned From Joe Sugarman
Your reboot has been a success, Adil. :)
Powerful.
Fear of criticism, ridicule or looking like a fool has killed more profitable opportunities than imperfect marketing ever could.
I...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th December 2011, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 644 Are Ya Hungry Kid?
I’ve mentioned it here before… that I was homeschooled from the 4th grade on.
In fact, I was self-schooled.
I was unconventional for the unconventional.
Raised by an...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th December 2011, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,674 If You Read Nothing Else, Read This...
Today I thought I'd give a few quick tips on "super charging" your sales pieces.
I'll get to the title of my post in a minute...and remind you of an old technique that works everytime.
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Forum: Copywriting
15th December 2011, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,160 Re: Copy Cub FAILS the Gordon-test but
I didn't read the replies so I'm sure this has already been covered. I'll make it short and sweet: Get to the point already. That's it. You're not a bad writer so tell them what they need to know...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th December 2011, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,160 In the interest of helping all newbies out...
Well, I'm going to assist with your learning lesson.
First thing, I was never tired of entertaining questions. I told EVERYONE up front, and in subsequent emails and PMs...to be fair...you got...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th December 2011, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,160 |
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Forum: Copywriting
15th December 2011, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,160 Re: Copy Cub FAILS the Gordon-test but
Its nothing to do with Dirty Headlights or safety or any of that. Its everything to do with a way any Bozo can make cash money without investing a lot. You don't want to even reveal what the product...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th December 2011, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,160 Re: Copy Cub FAILS the Gordon-test but
Eric,
It isn't that bad.
Mal and Mark pointed out the necessary improvements.
The headline is too long and probably without you meaning it to be - it came across as a touch insulting.
It...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th December 2011, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,160 Re: Copy Cub FAILS the Gordon-test but
Good morning Eric,
The most important thing is, you tried. And the more you keep on trying, the closer this trying brings you towards your ultimate goal. In business there will always be...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th December 2011, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,160 Re: Copy Cub FAILS the Gordon-test but
I had to force myself to get past your headline, for starters. Try putting it in lower case and you might have a chance of people reading it.
Discover the cash-creating monster idea a retired,...
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Forum: Copywriting
14th December 2011, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,272 |
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Forum: Copywriting
4th December 2011, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 817 |
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd December 2011, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,016 |
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Forum: Copywriting
23rd November 2011, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,690 |
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd November 2011, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,690 Re: What's your copywriting history?
Hey Ben :D
Here's my lowdown:
-How you got to be a copywriter
I was sick of earning a pittance as a content writer...having been published in mainstream fiction before, I knew I had a talent...
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Forum: Copywriting
20th November 2011, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 792  How To Get Paid For Your Copywriting
Alright, I never have embedded a youtube vid in the forum but here is the video:
http://youtu.be/VR8DGg6h6EQ
It is worth watching if you are past the just starting stage and want to start...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th November 2011, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 557 Re: Headlines
You can use a "heatmap" to see what people are doing onsite...or...even better, watch a video of what they are doing with ClickTale, The leader in Heatmaps, Usability & Web Analytics...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th November 2011, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 841 |
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Forum: Copywriting
17th November 2011, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,155 21 Stunning Copywriting Quotes You Need to Know
Both veteran and newbie copywriters can immensely benefit from these quotes...
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1. “On the average, five times as many people read the headlines as...
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Forum: Copywriting
12th November 2011, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,027 Re: Suppose the copy fee was $15,000...
Absolutely not.
I don't care what someone's willing to pay:
If what they're offering isn't legit, if I don't believe in it myself, if I can't get behind it 100%... I won't write.
Guess I'm...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th November 2011, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 684 |
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Forum: Copywriting
10th November 2011, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 684 |
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Forum: Copywriting
9th November 2011, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 684 |
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Forum: Copywriting
9th November 2011, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,135  Re: Who Else Studies Psychology?
I'm not suprised that copywriters study psychology,
but I'm amazed at the number of formally trained
psychologists who are so bad at marketing their
practices.
Many start by talking about...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th November 2011, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 636 |
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Forum: Copywriting
8th November 2011, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,135 Re: Who Else Studies Psychology?
Studying academic psychology is overkill if you want to be
a good copywriter. If that was what it took then more
psychology majors would be making a killing as copywriters.
You need to study...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th November 2011, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,174 |
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Forum: Copywriting
8th November 2011, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,174 |
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Forum: Copywriting
6th November 2011, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 587 |
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Forum: Copywriting
6th November 2011, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,245 |
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Forum: Copywriting
5th November 2011, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,028 |