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42 Deadly Ad Copy Sins That Ive Made


I have read thousands of ad copies online and offlineover my lifetime. I have read excellent ad copies thatmade me buy right away and some that may have hada decent product, but had a poor ad copy that turnedme away.

Freelance Copywriting Advice #1: Take the Scary Jobs


From time to time you will be faced with an opportunity that looks downright scary.The temptation is to think, "Hey, that's way outside my level of expertise.

Copywriting FAQs


One of the biggest challenges a copywriter faces is to make future clients feel confident in his or her ability. You know you can deliver, but your clients don't know that.

3 Keys to Better Online Copywriting


Doing the copywriting for your own website without the proper knowledge and tools is pretty much like flying blind in a snowstorm without piloting experience or instruments.It doesn't work too well.

Sell Anything To Anyone On The Internet With Hypnotic Writing


I imagine you are the type of person who really wants to make your idea a reality. I also think that you fall into one of two groups; the first is a person who WANTS to succeed but does not know how.

Should You Use Testimonials When You Create A Web Site?


You've probably seen web sites with testimonials - they can add legitimacy. But sometimes they are believable, and sometimes they are not.

Magic Words That Sell and What Words to Avoid


We all know words are powerful. Whether written or spoken, according to advertising legend David Ogilvy, some of the most persuasive words to use in marketing are:Now Announcing Introducing Revolutionary Offer Quick Easy Compare HurryTry to incorporate these powerful words into your brochures, web content, and however else you communicate with customers.

Writing Great Website Sales Copy


Many small businesses fail because their owners don't pay enough attention to marketing and sales. Part of the effectiveness of a marketing effort is directly related to the sales copy you produce.

How To Really Connect With Your Customer In Your Copywriting


One of the least talked-about areas in copywriting education isvoice. This is probably because it's tough to set general rulesfor something that's so personal to each of us.

What a Ghostwriter Can Do for You


Do you ever have brilliant ideas for articles, books or a website, but never get around to doing anything about them? Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. Trust and credibility are vital in creating consumer confidence.

SEO Copywriting: 7 Tips


So you finally built a website for your home-based business. How exciting is that!? Now you just have to let people know you're out there.

Copywriting Makeover: Search Engine-Friendly Can Also Mean Visitor-Friendly


When it comes to search engine optimization, copywriting plays a big role. You want to have excellent copy that appeals to both your visitors and the engines in order to create pages that will rank highly.

To Start Making Cash from Your Online Writing, You Must Draw Blood First


Writers write just like painters, paint on canvas. This is one of the reasons why it is important that you launch your writing career by getting some freelance writing work that you can get paid for doing.

How You Can Proofread Your Own Work


Putting out a high quality product is a given these days. With all the competition out there, you have to look great in every aspect.

Getting Over Copy Shock


A few weeks ago I wrote some copy for a business owner "Marvin." My copy was hard-hitting but honest and down-to-earth.

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