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Forum: Copywriting 12th July 2015, 02:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,574
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: What style of writing does Viralnova (... Upworthy) use for its headlines to make it so effectiv

They're called "Clickbait" headlines. All they're designed to do is get you to click and give websites page impressions and views which fuels their advertising revenue, and they do it by using...
Forum: Copywriting 26th June 2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,152
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Why I Need Copywriting?

You need copywriting because you asked "Why I need copywriting?" and "I worth learning?"
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,829
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Woman quit her job, paid her debts, bought a house thanks to a side job that earns $9,000 a mont

She makes six figures working 30 hours per week, which is better than the vast majority of Americans...how is that a "waste of energy"?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,829
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Woman quit her job, paid her debts, bought a house thanks to a side job that earns $9,000 a mont

I used her for a VSL intro a few months ago; she's fantastic and very accommodating. It's so nice to hear of her success
Forum: Copywriting 13th June 2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,201
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: WF copywriting forum dead?

Been this way for a while. Started before the freelancer takeover and only got slower from there. It doesn't help that 90% of the new threads here are "critique my copy" requests from people who have...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd June 2015, 12:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,722
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: A Dog Walker's Sales Letter

I just chatted with him- he says he gets $20 per dog per walk, and usually walks between 4-6 dogs at a time. Does 3 of these walks every weekday and his nephew does the weekend walks. That is some...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd June 2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,722
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: A Dog Walker's Sales Letter

Oddly enough I just met a guy who makes great money (like six figures/year great) walking dogs in San Francisco's Marina district. Apparently everyone is too busy to walk their own dogs when they're...
Forum: Copywriting 19th May 2015, 05:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,002
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: The Most Powerful Copywriting Secret Ever!

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Forum: Copywriting 1st May 2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,311
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Gary Bencivenga --- I'm not impressed!

http://i.imgur.com/jfffn7I.jpg
Forum: Copywriting 31st March 2015, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,511
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Resources to Improve Email Followups?

No, you can't get his Street Smart Email product anymore... however, Ben has an updated version of that guide called The Email Player's Playbook and it's sent to you when you subscribe to his Email...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th March 2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: I just bought Yogapants.com - What would you do with it?

That's funny OP, because yogapants.com's home page says the site is for sale for over $2 million.

In the immortal words of Ice Cube, "You ain't gotta to lie to kick it."
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 25th March 2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 27,876
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Anyone Using Russel Bronson Click Funnels?

Lol get over your poverty mind sets people. I'm HAPPY to pay LeadPages what I do because not only do they make things simple for me, they also HOST the pages, which, when you run a ton of traffic as...
Forum: Copywriting 24th March 2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,990
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Who are the top copywriters of today?

Lol well apparently Clayton is a master scientist/researcher/genius considering he knows the secret, little-known cure to just about every malady known to man AND he can help you get women, attract...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd March 2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,990
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Who are the top copywriters of today?

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Memory Healer (http://memoryhealer101.com)
Weight Destroyer...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd March 2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,452
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th March 2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,210
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Stop deceiving and telling me there is money in the list.

OP, your join date says 2009. If after 6 YEARS all you've managed to do is put together a list of 300 freebie seekers, then you're right: there's not ever gonna be money in the list FOR YOU.
...
Forum: Copywriting 19th March 2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,640
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: How I found email subject lines that doubled the open rates....

Good thread Shawn. I write in the female health, fitness, and beauty markets quite a bit now and am constantly looking at the covers of magazines with huge circulation numbers in these markets for...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,196
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Strategies of top affiliate marketers

Please tell me no one thinks this is actually a reputable source or that there is ANY way to compile earnings stats from ALL affiliate marketers.

I mean, really?
Forum: Copywriting 18th February 2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,428
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: What Do You Think Of This Headline

I think you need to post the full letter, details about the product/service, and the target market at the very least if you expect people to give you an actual answer.
Forum: Copywriting 7th February 2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Your routines?

I read the transcript to his Rodale chat not long ago, it's a little bit of a hidden gem.

I think more than anything, scheduling time to write and do nothing else is key. I'd be nowhere if I...
Forum: Copywriting 4th February 2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,478
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Perry Belcher The World's Greatest Copywriter?

I heard it was robots who were taking over copywriting?
Forum: Copywriting 24th January 2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,565
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Who Wrote The Current Pimsleur Approach VSL?

You're... unsure if you wrote a promo that's been doing millions of dollars in sales for more the last few years?

Lol I'd love to see what you actually know you've written.
Forum: Copywriting 10th January 2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,212
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: How to download a VSL?

Literally all of them are on youtube. Find them, then use one of the bazillion youtube vid rippers to download them.
Forum: Copywriting 15th December 2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,026
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Is it fair to critique copy found randomly on the web?

This x 1,000,000

This forum would be a lot more engaging if people were into discussing obviously SUCCESSFUL copy instead of just picking apart the amateurs begging for critiques. Seems like...
Forum: Copywriting 5th December 2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,026
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Is it fair to critique copy found randomly on the web?

Lol that company is making MILLIONS right now. They have income claims on a few of their affiliate pages and listings and you can email Clickbank to confirm their numbers.

Critique away, just know...
Forum: Copywriting 13th November 2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,135
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Titans Of Direct Response Seminar Notes

Lol what? If you think that's even close to being an apt analogy then then you missed the point.

Massive, detailed, thorough research into the market/product is one of the most neglected parts of...
Forum: Copywriting 10th November 2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Is there any way I can get out of this one?

I don't get it. You signed an NDA. A standard NDA does not ever mean you can't have other clients.

What's missing from your story, OP?
Forum: Copywriting 25th October 2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,691
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: What do you think of princesses who swear like sailors?

I mean... from a marketing standpoint I'm sure it's working well.

From an ethical standpoint, it seems a little screwed up to have children swearing all in an effort to sell shirts.

From a...
Forum: Copywriting 10th September 2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,849
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Tear My Sales Letter To Shreds

So is your poor attitude and lack of gratitude for those here who are telling you an uncomfortable truth that you desperately need to hear.

Good luck man, you're gonna need it if you ever want to...
Forum: Copywriting 8th September 2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,849
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Tear My Sales Letter To Shreds

Ya know I generally avoid Steven's "woe is me" threads and really don't have the desire to get into it, but these seem to be his problems:

*He's trying to sell something no one (or very few...
Forum: Copywriting 8th September 2014, 03:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,018
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Good sources for words that influence specific demographics?

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Forum: Copywriting 6th September 2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 946
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: How Did YOU Come To Be A Copywriter?

Necessity.

I recognized the importance of great copy (something which I'm still shocked many on this forum and elsewhere don't get) and realized that NO ONE was going to care about writing copy...
Forum: Copywriting 28th August 2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,390
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: How do y'all form your customer avatars?

Shawn, you're the man. Anything Schwartz is absolute gold in my book, and anything Schwartz that I haven't seen in a while is Platinum. I totally forgot about that famous speech but I'll be poring...
Forum: Copywriting 26th August 2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,390
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: How do y'all form your customer avatars?

Thanks Rick!

I definitely get the importance of using your customer's words and language and it's one of the reasons why my biggest success so far (in the women's health niche) came about...
Forum: Copywriting 26th August 2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,390
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: How do y'all form your customer avatars?

Thank you Seth because this is exactly what I'm talking about...

The avatar is so crucial yet so little is made of it by so many copywriters that it's hard to get a beat on the best way to do...
Forum: Copywriting 25th August 2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,387
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: copyrwritting: how to start learning

Lesson #1- How to spell copywriting
Forum: Copywriting 25th August 2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,390
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
How do y'all form your customer avatars?

So after years of study, practice, and lots of trial and error, I've been getting pretty solid results copywriting for certain markets now, yet there are still certain aspects of the art that I feel...
Forum: Copywriting 25th August 2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,467
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: SURVEY: Are most copywriters married.

It reminds me of that ol' chestnut about correlation not implying causation. ;)
Forum: Copywriting 25th August 2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Scientific Advertising - Claude C. Hopkins

This kind of genuinely valuable contribution is one of the reasons I dig this forum so much. Nice to have these digital versions of all the print books/courses on my shelf.
Forum: Copywriting 25th August 2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,266
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Can I make it as a copywriter?

Lol what? You have no experience copywriting but you're already cold-calling businesses offering copywriting services?

That is, to say the least, ballsy. Further, it seems unethical (and possibly...
Forum: Copywriting 25th August 2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,467
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Forum: Copywriting 23rd August 2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,606
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: A guarantee backfire?

This. The guarantee had nothing to do with it. The claim wasn't believable for you, which is why you weren't sold as a customer.
Forum: Copywriting 13th August 2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,534
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: P.S: Don't Put It At The End of Every E-mail In An AR Series...

Sorry Cam, but to put it bluntly: those of us who are in business to make money don't particularly care what you say annoys you or anyone else as an individual.... we care what makes money. Period.
...
Forum: Copywriting 12th August 2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,380
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Robin Williams: DEAD

Cringeworthy and scummy.
Forum: Copywriting 5th August 2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,535
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Ancient Stuff...

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Forum: Copywriting 5th August 2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,535
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Ancient Stuff...

http://cdn01.cdnwp.celebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/14/jennifer-lawrence-10.gif
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,709
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: If It Was So Easy Everybody Would Do It

If that was a real movie, this would be me on opening night:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VCAAmTrptuw/Uo_B3DnJNPI/AAAAAAAAFA0/Fmw4Z3GBBow/s1600/Popcorn.gif

...and yes, I'd be wearing a red leather...
Forum: Copywriting 19th June 2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Kindle Mystery

Steve,

Would your client trust you to hire a professional to do it? Because if so, you can get formatting done right for something like $20 on eLance.
Forum: Copywriting 13th June 2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,595
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Should the Copywriting and CRO forums be merged?

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Forum: Copywriting 13th June 2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,926
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: To all you so-called "Copywriters" in here...

This. The OP is making the same mistake of that infamous failed ad agency that would start out their copy with a headline like "HOT SEX AND BEAUTIFUL WOMEN!" and then immediately following that would...
Forum: Copywriting 30th May 2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,384
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th May 2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,648
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: It's Been About Six Weeks Since Freelancer Took Over. How Are They Doing?

Terrible new design.

Also, where's the copywriting forum now?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th May 2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 894
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Somebody cloned my website, now he ranks better!

Lol there's so much wrong with this post that I wouldn't even know where to begin dissecting it.

OP-ignore EVERYTHING written by the individual above, primarily because your creative content is...
Forum: Copywriting 20th May 2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,281
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Are you seeing higher conversions with your copy - using this?

Mark, I would HIGHLY suggest getting Russell's Proven 108 Split Test Winners book here:

https://www.dotcomsecretslabs.com/ (not an affil link)

It's $10 for shipping but I would have honestly...
Forum: Copywriting 16th May 2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,598
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Could I make a deal with a copywriter?

We're definitely on different wavelengths here because I don't think a great product has to be a completely original one with totally unique info; it just has to have excellent, actionable info that...
Forum: Copywriting 16th May 2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,598
Posted By Cool Hand Luke
Re: Could I make a deal with a copywriter?

I never said you could have a product that "is a load of shit", I said the marketing of said product is more important.

Don't believe me? Just look at Clickbank right now for proof. There are a...
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