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Ian Bretana posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago · updated 4 years, 2 months ago
Hello guys and gals.
Newb here. Been dabbling with copywriting for a few years now. But nothing to show for it.
And so I joined. Found this little corner of “ask john“ and said I should post here.
I have the kickass copywriting book. It was the best as far as I have read from other copywriting books.
So heres the thing, I wan…Read more
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Jose Lopez posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago · updated 4 years, 3 months ago
Hello All, new member.
new to copy writing; joined to learn, and develop new skills I can use in business and career. My background is in construction; been a Superintendent for the last 10 years; my experience has been that it takes more of leadership, management, and communication; this group of soft skills to be effective. I feel learning…Read more
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Welcome, Jose to the Club and to the Simple Writing System Coaching Program! I know you will learn a lot. Colin is a wonderful teacher with lots of experience.
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Federex1 posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago · updated 4 years, 3 months ago
Hello, a new member here.
I joined because I want to improve my email marketing skills and hopefully sell my own products in the near future.
I’ve had some success and lows in the email marketing scene. But lately I’ve seen that most of my emails (for client) is not providing the result that I used to have.
Though, I must admit that we…Read more
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Hi Federex1: It is kind of hard to give advice without knowing a lot more about what you are doing.
I suggest you apply for a hot seat and have John and Stan review your email marketing. You would get a lot out of that.
There is a link to request a hot seat in the right column under Hot Seats and Consulting.
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Kathleen Killins posted an update 4 years, 4 months ago
…Question regarding marketing an E-book using PPC ads…
Do you have to go to a blog article from the PPC ad?
or…
Can you click the PPC ad and go directly to a straightforward sales page like John was talking about?
Thanks,
Kathleen
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Hi Ian: Are you trying to write for companies in the Phillippines or in the US? If in the Phillippines, you could start by going to some local businesses and offering your services to them.
If you want to work more online, you could offer your services either on the Phillippines Craigslist or on an online writer’s service website. One service…Read more
might help. but specifically, in the kickass book. there’s a section for newbies. specifically, I’d like to start with information business. for one, it helps with harnessing my skills as copywriter and with the benefits of going all-in.
but John mentioned the use of SRDS. Does that apply outside of US also?
How can I apply he information about…Read more