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Re: People Do Judge Authors By Their Covers

The5sisters — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:11:35 -0000

I no longer look at your site here for neat or clunky and it is neat,but for content.I started reading your articles based on a different first impression garnered from the honesty in the book by your wife, Sylvie, in "Internet Marketing Sins" .This lead me to your site here and at first felt it to be a bit sparse or plain.Nonetheless your article title and first paragraph had me hooked on following you.
I've always tried to overlook first impressions of other sites that use poor English or videos with unattractive speakers,realizing that some of the most successful marketers are not all good looking.
My primary turn off for a site is poor navigation and clutter .
To emphasize first impressions,I try to go by content but distractions do not make it easy.

Re: Problogger Darren Rowse – Is Filing for Bankruptcy! What are we to do?

The5sisters — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:12:23 -0000

And the excerpt is still making the rounds out of context.I posted the correction, using this page link, on a forum .Tweet http://www.theresabloginmys...

Re: Want 500,000 Clicks? Try Giving Away 10 Macbook Pros

The5sisters — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:06:40 -0000

A half million unique hits is more than worth it .It would cost a lot more than $20,000 using adwords or any other form of advertising.Brilliant.

Re: All change

The5sisters — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:52:00 -0000

Your @vashonme link brings me to a 404 page of your Justin Wheeler site--thought you would like to know
A good idea to separate your blogs.However don't forget to insert your own personality into your other blog for better "copy".You will get amazing results.

Re: Pain in The Butt Forces Free Interview

The5sisters — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:06:36 -0000

I was wondering why I saw no new posts by you added to my blog feed from your blog.
I won't add any suggestions for pain relief.Other comments and your doctors suffice.And I do know some of what you feel,daily.
So in light of all you are going through your link to an SEO pdf of such great value is doubly appreciated

Re: Are Bottlenecks Clogging Your Sales?

The5sisters — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:31:01 -0000

Again an oldie but a goodie,as the saying goes.Bottlenecks in sales pages are all too common and frequently are compounded by unnecessary explanations,repetitive point making,or testimonials that really have nothing to add.I have come across many a sales page written by affiliates that is better than that of the product producer in pre-selling.

Also your points regarding headlines,process and sale apply to any article written for a blog.It must capture interest and retain interest to the end to warrant comments.The secret to copywriting in a nutshell. I bow to a master.

Re: A Low-Tech Way To Boost Response

The5sisters — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:13:47 -0000

Couldn't agree more.Added some pictures and videos to my blog.The pictures on top also contain 'Alt' attribute and descriptions related to the blog theme.The videos relate directly to the topics.Still working on adding more of my own posts and pages.The RSS feeds certainly help.
Headlines are Eye candy also if they stand out sufficiently to get the visitors to read onward.You usually nail that.
PS: Saw your guest post on The Friday Night Traffic report.;great.

Re: Digital Scarcity: Does It Still Convert?

The5sisters — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:55:25 -0000

Has this post really been available for a year as the comments suggest?
Well good to see it again,for those of us who didn't read it the first time and have it sink in.It is quite obvious that you are a pro in marketing and blogging.The advice is timely and priceless for those trying to establish themselves as authority figures along side pros and gurus,real and/or perceived.
Having read many of your posts in the past is one reason your RSS feed is on my blog.
Keep these great posts coming and bring back some more jewels in between.

Re: Flustered by Fake Friendly Comments

The5sisters — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:33:01 -0000

Reading the post and comments I have to add that Intense Debate or Disquus [would have to actually check which on] allow you to block certain commentators My comments thus far on several blogs and forums have brought me very little traffic although they are picked up by Google,Yahoo and Bing.Makes me feel as if my comments were worthless.I very seldom leave only one sentence comments and even those are relevant.My forum gets more spam than my blog and people are reading my posted articles according to stats but rarely comment.
So Michel,weed out those gratuitous comments,for sure,but be grateful for the volume of followers
at the same time.

Re: Apply The Law of Contrast to Build Desire

The5sisters — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:53:43 -0000

Re: comment of mine below;
Fixed the 403 page backlink problem by correcting the htacess file.
Backlinks now work,if anyone should happen to click on one of my links here or Twitter or Feedburner etc.
I know it's off topic and I do appreciate all your articles.

Re: 60-Minute Naked Truth Salesletter Formula

The5sisters — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:20:20 -0000

You nailed it on the bottom end too.It's not just getting off one's butt but writing without the interruption of self editing so that you feel you are finally getting somewhere.The more often you use this method and apply the 10 parts of letter wring where applicable, sales will increase,blog articles will be written and read ,and you will have more free time without guilt of not getting anywhere because you know its done and you can do it anytime again [caveat: stick to some schedule ].

Re: Breaking This Copywriting Rule Boosts Profits

The5sisters — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:16:17 -0000

Joined Disqus ,that I have,that I might comment in many venues at the same time.
That is not exactly passive writing but more Star Wars-like ,but similar and more pronounced.
On many blogs have I posted as well as forums ,and since I have a blog,web site and forum also,
I will make more use of passive and active voices when appropriate.
Forcing passive voice is less natural than when I write normally, but looking at past writings my usage has been sparse in short entries but more prevalent in very long [ 1500 words ] essays.
That you pointed out the proper usage and timeing of each type of voice leads me to reiterate someone else's coomment on why you have become an excellent copywriter

Re: Breaking This Copywriting Rule Boosts Profits

The5sisters — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:27:04 -0000

Odd though that we normally do not talk that way [except for royalty ] but we alternate our writing that way; at least I try.

Re: Apply The Law of Contrast to Build Desire

The5sisters — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:52:05 -0000

Normally I am a good story teller and essay writer but a lousy salesman.When it comes to copywriting I will have to use new methods such as yours to use successfully for any internet marketing I am involved in.Gap Analysis might be my answer.Paying for copywriting course,like I have been offered via e-mails ,is not in my budget;and I am stubborn about using my own talents yet willing to learn tweaks.Keep up with these great articles.This one and the previous one "I get".

PS: if you happen to look at my website blog ,the 'Tweet This" function is leading to a 403 page when the post is clicked on in Tweeter ;working on the solution.

PPS: Have 2 linkbacks on my sites to your blog..

Re: To Up Sales, Up Words!

The5sisters — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:00:43 -0000

BUT , I can tell great stories.Now if only I could write as well as I sometimes talk.All kidding aside the ideas of great copywriting are manyfold and as always ,your copywriting in articles is both descriptive in brain visuals and informative even to experienced writers who sometimes forget these principles to keep readers reading and perhaps involved in some way ,emotionally or in the "I Want "mood.