Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
23rd March 2012, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 507 Re: Is An Idea Enough?
Hey fellas,
Apologies for the delay, got caught up in what not and such...
Dadelius - That's exactly what I was hoping to hear man, thanks. The more I think about it, the more content I come up...
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Forum: Copywriting
17th October 2011, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,967 Re: Psychic Predictions for 2012
Ha.... I liked that :)
But what I'm really starting to pay attention to is Max's thanking habits...
Mal pokes Max with a stick.
Max thanks Mal for the poke.
... like Kevin Bacon:
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Forum: Copywriting
16th October 2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,967 Re: Psychic Predictions for 2012
You know for some reason, when I read that through I kept thinking:
http://www.astrocrack.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ds-russell-grants-astrology.jpg...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th October 2011, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,244 |
Forum: Copywriting
11th October 2011, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,838 |
Forum: Copywriting
11th October 2011, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,244 |
Forum: Copywriting
9th October 2011, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,463 |
Forum: Copywriting
8th October 2011, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,114 Re: Which copy is better?
Good man :)
Gotta say as well, Kite... thought you were being kind of an arsehole in the beginning when you just slammed the copy (:p) but you turned out to be giving some really thoughtful...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,463 |
Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,463 |
Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,463 |
Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,114 Re: Which copy is better?
So EasilyDoable had a conversion rate of 3.5%
And MyBalloonBiz had a conversion rate of 3.4%
There are some circles that would say this kind of conversion rate for untargetd traffic was pretty...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,463 NEW TITLE: When Copywriters Write Love Letters...
(Formerly this post was titled: The First Time I Truly Realised The Power Of Copywriting... adjustments made after post #4, #6 and obviously #10 and #11...)
The First Time I Truly Realised The...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,155 Re: Not my cup of tea
"Not my can of Relentless..."
If I ever hear that phrase I'm going to find the nearest tea bag and choke someone with it... jesus I can see it happening already...
But yeah man, 'not my cup of...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,114 Re: Which copy is better?
That's not bad advice if I do say so myself :)
Having the chance to look inside the product itself, with thanks to Samir... the system is actually incredible! :D
Honestly (and Samir won't mind...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2011, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 859 Re: My site isnt converting
I have to agree with Mark (oh look... again :rolleyes:)
However I think our cross-atlantic cousins have flea markets and garage sales as their equivalent... thrift stores...
I watch too much...
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Forum: Copywriting
5th October 2011, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,467 Re: Video Copywriting So Bad it's Good
You did that on purpose, right? :)
Alright so...
First I wanted to punch his computer face for talking to me in that tone and pitch and grate of voice....
Then I thought 'mate this is...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd October 2011, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,300 |
Forum: Copywriting
3rd October 2011, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,069 Re: For The Smokers In The Lounge...
I don't know any Eve, Steve...
Only a polish girl called Eva and that was only about 2 years ago :p
Alright, seriousing up :)
I figured that it wouldn't... I mean the biggest advance in...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd October 2011, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,114 Re: Which copy is better?
Ok now I've actually taken the time to read through the copy (sorry I didn't do it earlier :p) I have a few other pointers you might be able to make use of:
I like the vibe of myballoonbiz better,...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd October 2011, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 842 Re: The Commanding General or CEO Mindset
Yeah I think there's something about the 'I'm paying you to do something for me' mindset that makes clients think of us as employees...
... and when has a lowly 'employee' ever known better than...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd October 2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,069 Re: For The Smokers In The Lounge...
Good stuff there Gents, thank you kindly :)
Although man you KNOW just this week I realised smoking was the key to all my copywriting inspiration :p
However... I want to say extra thanks for...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd October 2011, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,300 |
Forum: Copywriting
30th September 2011, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,300 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
29th September 2011, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 961 Re: Facebook So Much HATE!
Hey thanks man :D
And totally yes.
Twitter... doesn't upset me as much. I don't use it but... you know, seems like the lesser of two evils.
Although what I remember about Twitter when I...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th September 2011, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,216 |
Forum: Copywriting
28th September 2011, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,327 Re: The Ideal Copywriting Book For Beginners?
I see where you're coming from Dean (excuse me as I include myself in the conversation ;))... and I'm always a fan of walking the path less travelled...
But wouldn't the result be the same? Or...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th September 2011, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,327 Re: The Ideal Copywriting Book For Beginners?
I was in the same position once :D
There is a BIG difference, so you'd be right to get studying... you'll be amazed at how your regular writing improves as well.
I'm biased, but if you're after...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
27th September 2011, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,806 |
Forum: Mind Warriors
27th September 2011, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 3,022 |
Forum: Copywriting
26th September 2011, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,306 Re: Best TV Ads Ever
There was... so much wrong with that salem cig advert by today's standards you could write a dissertation on it... wow :D
Loved the cadbury's Gorilla... the cadbury's kids FREAK ME OUT though.
...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th September 2011, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 902 Re: Is there a Hook for any offer?
I might be biased here, but I think that was an excellent first post :p
I like the idea of choosing someone like David Cameron (he's on my hate list ;)) and I see where you're coming from... but...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th September 2011, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 902 Re: Is there a Hook for any offer?
There is always a hook for anything.
Sometimes though, you gotta find the hook yourself.
Other times... you kinda gotta 'make' one ;)
But in this instance... I think competition would work...
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd September 2011, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,273 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
21st September 2011, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 868 Re: Shouldn't I Be Busier?
Hey Gen :)
Thanks for the well wishes, I am indeed fairing after quitting my job :D
(They locked the thread because it was becoming a kind of 'follow me' you see... they don't like that :p)
...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
20th September 2011, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 868 Re: Shouldn't I Be Busier?
It actually sounds like you might be working a little too much mate, as nuts as that sounds :)
If you're really getting exhausted, your productivity will be in the toilet.
Give yourself a...
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Forum: Copywriting
20th September 2011, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 952 |
Forum: Copywriting
20th September 2011, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 776 |
Forum: Copywriting
20th September 2011, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,830 Re: Basic grammer question
I might be able to help... ;)
Ok here's the thing... there's English Language Grammar and there's Sales Copy Grammar.
Sales Copy Grammar is literally written the way we talk, and breaks many...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th September 2011, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 603 Re: Just venting at my own stupidity.
Oh where were you guys when I was still writing articles... :D
Hey Diana... that's a grind you had to go through that. Although folks don't need to be nearly as scared of the internet as they are,...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th September 2011, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,081 Re: The page went BALLISTIC when I made...
We're talking about Unique Selling Propositions essentially here, right?
I was in the process of writing the intro to the copy of a product I'll be putting together in the near future (long-winded...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th September 2011, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,456 Re: All of the Copywriters on This Forum Suck
Hey there Lady ;)
YES... I figured it's about time to spread my wings... y'all seem pretty unusual too. I feel at home here :D
Although this isn't 'quite' how I meant to introduce myself :p
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Forum: Copywriting
18th September 2011, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 945 |
Forum: Copywriting
18th September 2011, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,456 |
Forum: Copywriting
18th September 2011, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 638 Re: Written Testimonial or Video?
Just like info products... Video will have a higher value.
Audio... I think it's a non-starter... people just don't seem to like it regardless (giving or listening) and I don't think it would...
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Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
18th September 2011, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,762 |
Forum: Copywriting
31st August 2011, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,222 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st July 2011, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 749 |
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
12th June 2011, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,511 Re: New to this forum, UK based
One thing I'd suggest is talk to as many people as you possibly can. You'd be amazed at how much awesome info people are willing to share here.
And the Brits really do seem to stick together as...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th May 2011, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 9,975 Re: Want to succeed? Quit your job.
Ramone-Johnny - Alright... The JUICE... let's save it 'til the end ;) Also... agreed. I'm hoping reading through this post (leading to my ultimate success) will allow other people to knock their...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
9th May 2011, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 9,975 Re: Want to succeed? Quit your job.
coalminer - Hey nicky, absolutely friend I used to work at Verdi's so I'm sure I could swing us a cheeky espresso :D It's a risk that's paid off, though I still wouldn't recommend it to anyone who...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th May 2011, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 246
Views: 9,975 Re: Want to succeed? Quit your job.
Well I'm not sure what else to say... for now, leaving my job to pursue my plan has been an incredible decision for me and my life and relationships and everything is just growing and growing.
I'm...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th April 2011, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 9,975 Re: Want to succeed? Quit your job.
OK... so here's the update.
WHERE AM I NOW?
I've started writing. As you can see in my signature at the time of writing (and that's the last active promotion I'll do in this thread), I am...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th April 2011, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 9,975 Re: Want to succeed? Quit your job.
Wow... there's been a few replies since I last checked in!
Well I have news... but first thing's first ;)
(I'm sure I could boost my post count if I replied individually :p No accounting for...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th April 2011, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 246
Views: 9,975 Re: Want to succeed? Quit your job.
stesnees - I kinda want to see that too... hell maybe in a few years I'll try the opposite and tell my (then) wife I'm quitting IM to go back to telesales :D
jbsmith - Jeff, you are totally right...
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