They say “content is king”. Is it true? If you’re fairly experienced with websites, search engines and traffic in general, you might have heard this before. If you’re really into internet marketing, you’ve heard this time and again.And I will wholly and totally confirm it: Content IS king. Stop using gimmicks and META tags and sneaky tricks that “guarantee” traffic explosions...
Those of us who regularly shop on line are familiar with the array of free gifts, free bonuses and just plain freebies that are offered to a visitor to a website to encourage them to buy. How could you collect, select and offer free gifts, which will be valued as much as the original merchandise that is being purchased, put these gifts together and add them to your E-book? There are just three st...
When you want to become a writer, you must be able to do everything to keep that fountain of ideas. This is where this article will come in. So, be informed with the following tips and slowly know what your expertise will be. In that scenario, you can finally be in a career that you really like. You should start increasing your range of knowledge. Cordy Fitzgerald often tells new writers to be...
You’ve just finished a project. The client loves it, the invoice is paid in full, and for a few glowing seconds, all seems well in life. Then, suddenly panic sets in. Where am I going to get my next project from? I have some clients now, but maybe I need to get more? Then, a single thought runs through your head: “MUST. WORK. NOW!” If you’re a freelancer, you’ve probably had one o...
Writing up a good ad is only half the battle of getting business. A clever marketer can write up an eye-grabbing ad and be able to place it in a prime location. Last week, I was looking at several low-fat dinner recipes online when I came across this: Oh Sees... why must you be so cruel? Those sneaky son-uva-guns. Hiding amongst all the weight loss ads is an ad for ‘Sees Candy an...
I will be trying out Videos for next week’s conversion critique. For this week however – we will go ahead with the old format. Today we’re cracking down on two different sites at once… Bamboo sites to be specific. So grab your favorite panda and let’s get started! Today’s Focus: Front page sales content and how to make your text convert better The purpose of the sales copy is...
When it comes to running a business, there seems to be a vast and endless universe of methods and techniques. The most daunting task is sorting through the massive amounts of information you get. Should you start a website? Do you sign up as an LLC? Do you run ads in the paper or try mailers? It can be overwhelming. I know – when I started out as a copywriter, I felt crushed under t...
Also known as “Dammit, my Hand Hurts!” So we’ve let our muscles get a bit flabby… but no more! Time to hop onto this horse and keep going. You have a nice collection of swipe files at this point I’d hope. If you don’t, that’s okay, I’ll be providing some material for you to use in the next workout. “Writing it Out” Time Required: 30 minutes to a couple hours, de...
This post is almost as short and sweet as this gnome - and only half as scary. For lack of more time, this week’s post is short and sweet. Some hot-shots like to frame copywriting as the magic tool that instantly generates sales. While I appreciate the bid of confidence, I’m sorry to say that copywriting itself won’t help you make money. You need several factors working together. ...
In novels including a thriller, the struggle is the homicide which the protagonist has to remedy; in a thriller, it’s the ticking bomb below the White House that the hero wishes to defuse. And the identical struggle is the basis for a number of the first-class video game memories. Because the video game participant has picked to make, you will need to create go with the flow charts that show...