Tag Archives: copywriter

Persuasion Copywriting Video Series Part 1

Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by admin.

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As I progress on my copywriting journey I am venturing into the video and more technologically advanced arenas. Today I am posting my first ever video presentation about copywriting using techniques of persuasion. There are a few bugs, but I suspect that as I do more of this that the videos will get better.
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Copywriting Tips

Posted on 30. May, 2009 by admin.

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Here are a couple of interesting learning techniques or tips that are used by newer and older copywriters alike.
The first trick is to identify sales letters that spark an interest or an emotional response and thus are income producing. Take the letter of your choice and first copy it in your own handwriting, line by [...]

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What’s In It For Me?

Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.

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You’ve heard the saying that first impressions are everything? Well, the headline of your copy is certainly no exception. You only have a few seconds to make a great first impression. A great headline creates an emotional charge and ultimately answers the question:
What’s in it for me?
The very first thing you want to do [...]

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Know Your Assignment ©

Posted on 13. May, 2009 by admin.

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The other day I was asked to put a landing page (also known as a squeeze page) together for a cosmetics company. The owners of the web page gave me only minimal information about what it is that they wanted in the way of a viable landing page. It turns out that the intention for [...]

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How To Influence Your Prospect With Keywords

Posted on 06. May, 2009 by admin.

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When approaching a copywriting project we oftentimes focus on the “buzz” words or the “action” words in order to influence the prospect’s brain to switch gears, and move into the buying mode. We may also use exciting, descriptive phrases to get the prospect into that mode as well. Some copywriters may use whatever literary devices [...]

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Writing Copy that Aims for the Heart

Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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Whether reading literature, news reports, or advertisements, everyone has had those moments of reading an unexpectedly powerful passage that moved us deeply and emotionally by causing shivers down the spine, lumps in the throat, or a swooning heart. Writing copy that aims for the heart, or the emotional response, is the number one way to [...]

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The Copywriting Process

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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Each year, the demand for copywriters grows at an exponential rate. Companies and individuals scour the Internet looking for a suitable copywriter for whichever projects they may have at hand. Knowing this, there are many looking to get into the field of copywriting. While it can be tricky to understand the enntire copywriting process, with [...]

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Some Copywriter Rates are Higher than Others

Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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The Internet is full of open space that needs to be filled with words. The copywriter is the one who takes on the challenge of filling these pages with relevant information that is catered to the search engines and the clients – both potential and current. Setting copywriter rates will often depend upon the subject [...]

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What is a Copywriter?

Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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A copywriter is a specialized writer who works mainly on creating sales oriented messages. The career would fall under the general category of writer, but being a copywriter is different than being a general writer or reporter writer. Copy refers to text in advertisements, especially in the newspaper business, or radio and television. The media [...]

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Copywriter~Defined

Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by admin.

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Copywriting is one of those careers that requires excellent communication skills, particularly in the areas of grammar and spelling. Many people think they can do copywriting, but soon discover that to do this as a business requires a lot of knowledge, time, and tenacity that not everyone can muster.
There is ample opportunity for work as [...]

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