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My Biking Skill Level: 4/10

It has been over 10 years since I put my hands on a bike. Part of the reason why is that I live in New York City. Their public transportation makes it possible for me to go anywhere without a bike no... It has been over 10 years since I...

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My Personal Definition of Happiness

I was having a deep conversation with a couple of my friends one day and we were discussing our personal definition of happiness. So I wanted to share mine. Last night, I was on a voice call with three of my friends. Somehow our conversations transitioned from videogames to asking...

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The #1 Reason Most People Buy Something Is Because....

When I was a child, I used to love reading mystery books. Specifically, the A to Z Mysteries books by Ron Roy. Like the alphabet, there were 26 titles. One title for each letter. I never got to read... When I was a child, I used to love reading mystery...

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Every Introvert's Wet Dream Job

I was recently in a recording session for another podcast interview and the host asked me an interesting question, “Do you think email is great for introverts? If so, why?” My answer? O... I was recently in a recording session for another podcast interview and the host asked me an...

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The Two Different Types of Public Transportation Passengers

If you live in New York City and ride the notorious subway, you’ll most likely relate to what I’m about to say. If you live elsewhere and there’s a public transportation train syste... If you live in New York City and ride the notorious subway, you’ll most likely relate to...

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McDonald’s Failed Willy Wonka-like Food Invention

Here’s an interesting fact I recently learned: Once upon a time, McDonald’s invented bubblegum-flavored broccoli. What was McDonald’s CEO thinking, that he was going to become the ... Here’s an interesting fact I recently learned: Once upon a time, McDonald’s invented bubblegum-flavored broccoli. What was McDonald’s CEO thinking, that he...

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I Wonder If This Is Healthy For Me

I have an unimportant confession to make. Over the past four months, I’ve developed a possibility concerning obsession with sriracha sauce. I used to stay away from spicy food most of the time... I have an unimportant confession to make. Over the past four months, I’ve developed a possibility concerning...

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How to Train Your Brain to Generate Endless Ideas For Writing Engaging Sales Emails

It's amazing to see how some people can pump out so much content so quickly. What's their secret? It's revealed in this article. A couple of weeks ago, one of my readers, Al, sent me a message on Facebook and he said this. ————— I was wondering - How exactly...

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How To Hire a CTO for a Startup

This article describes common duties of a chief technology officer and speaks about when and how to hire a CTO for a startup. Hiring the right chief technology officer (CTO) at the right time is one of the most crucial decisions affecting the growth and evolution of your business. There...

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5 reasons why great content is more than just web traffic

We look at why content isn't just about website traffic, but means so much more to brands and startups. We focus on 5 reasons why it matters. I am going to make an assumption that everyone reading this has heard of content marketing and why they should use it. Every...

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Features vs. Benefits - The Mystery Revealed

Whenever someone mentions ... or sales you can be sure the phrase ... vs. ... will come up in short order. Everyone knows that phrase. Everyone knows that features don't sell, bene Whenever someone mentions advertising or sales you can be sure the phrase "features vs. benefits" will come up...

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Web Legalities: Copyright

... This article contains opinions and ... about ... Keep in mind that I am not a lawyer and have not been a lawyer in anypast life that I am aware of. If you have specific qu Important: This article contains opinions and information about copyrightlaw. Keep in mind that...

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Back to the copywriting basics

You've probably read lots on effective copywriting strategies, how toutilise keywords, and various tricks of the trade for making sure yourcopywriting is as effective as possible. This is good stuff .... You've probably read lots on effective copywriting strategies, how toutilise keywords, and various tricks of the trade for making...

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COPYRIGHT

What is ... No one can ... your work with-out your ... - not even a personal letter. How much of a writer's work can be ... used? A poem of 40-50 words is ... consid What is copyright? No one can reproduce your work with-out your permission - not...

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Copywriting for the Non-English-Speaking Audience

The power of the Internet lies in its global ... It is ... ... People of all ... access the Net from all over the globe. Just think of it as an infinite vastness for y The power of the Internet lies in its global pervasiveness. It is practically everywhere....

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Why Good Copywriting Matters

Whether it is a web page or a brochure or a mailer or a ... your written words decide the ... and ... of your ... The written copy of your message can make or break your bu Whether it is a web page or a brochure or a mailer...

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COMMERCIALS THAT CONFUSE, CONFOUND AND SELL NOBODY ANYTHING


I may be missing ... here, but it seems to me that, ... terms, the loonies have taken over the asylum. Whatis getting me all lathered up is the ... of ... that go I may be missing something, here, but it seems to me that, inadvertising terms, the loonies...

How To Use Testimonials To Increase Your Sales


... are ... from ... ... and clients. They are one of the simplest and most ... ways of adding punch and power to web site sales ... do you get and use testimo Testimonials are quotations from satisfied customers and clients. They are one of the simplest and most...

They’’re Searching So Why Aren’’t They Buying?


by Karon ... ©© ... seems to be a common myth ... site visitors and the buying process these days. I’’ve heard this ... more than a few times over by Karon Thackston ©© 2003http://www.marketingwords.comThere seems to be a common myth regarding site visitors and the buying process these days....

Public Domain Copyrights Rule#1 Rule#2


By ... the simple Rule#1 And Rule#2. You will be well on your way in make History ... Rule One Ane Two Rule #1:What are public domains? Public domains are expired ... from 1923 t By following the simple Rule#1 And Rule#2. You will be well on your way in...

Five Secrets of Writing Great Sales Copy


Why are you reading this ... I’ll bet you a steak at Ruth Chris it’s because of ... promise of the title. That promise – that ... be privy to five well guarded secrets of writing g Why are you reading this sentence? I’ll bet you a steak at Ruth...

Give Me $1 And I'll Have A Powerful Marketing Weapon


One of my most powerful ... weapons actually costs me less than $1. I buy it once and it lasts me a ... I use it over and over again and it never leaves my side. What on earth could it be? One of my most powerful marketing weapons actually...

How to Harness the Real Power of the P.S.


Should your sales letter contain a P.S.? If you aren’t using one, you’re probably leaving money on the table. So the short answer is “yes.” A well written P.S. (for “post script,” ... meaning “a Should your sales letter contain a P.S.? If you aren’t using one, you’re probably leaving...

Three Big Ol' Tips for Better Sales Letters


Growing up in the South, I used the phrase "big ol'" a lot. Big ol' truck. Big ol' house. Big ol' party. The phrase was one we used when the word "big" just wasn't ... enough.I think the follo Growing up in the South, I used the phrase "big ol'"...

Manipulate Your Visitors With Reverse Psychology


Many people say that it is easy to write a sales copy and that there is really nothing to it. Well, all I can say is they are wrong! For many, writing your sales copy is ... Having the ability Many people say that it is easy to write a...

A Copywriter Never Mumbles – and Other Principles of Effective Ad Copy


H.L. Mencken, the author, ... and social critic observed that most people "write badly because they cannot think ... And the reason they cannot think clearly, he went on, is that "they lac H.L. Mencken, the author, jounalist and social critic observed that most people "write badly because they cannot...

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A Copywriter Never Mumbles – and Other Principles of Effective Ad Copy

H.L. Mencken, the author, ... and social critic observed that most people "write badly because they cannot think ... And the reason they cannot think clearly, he went on, is that "they lac H.L. Mencken, the author, jounalist and social critic observed that most people "write badly because they cannot...

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