Google “[keyword] we hate spam as much as you do” to find newsletters related to your area of specialist knowledge. 2. Signup to their newsletter and see if their thank you page takes you to an affiliate offer 3. If not, send them an example of an advertorial you’ve written and explain how turning their […]
Blogger in chief at The Copywriter's Crucible. A blog focused on helping other copywriters to enhance their skillset and be of more value to clients, and thus push up their pay grade. Also dabbles in internet marketing, cycling and jaunts abroad, in no particular order.
Mass Hallucination
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://copywriterscrucible.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/FB_IMG_1549881211102.jpg” _builder_version=”3.17.6″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″] I’m guy wearing the hat second from the right back row [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]Last weekend I attended Project Persuasion Goes Dark in Phuket. Over 3 days I was lucky enough to rub shoulders and grab quick chats with legendary marketer […]
FTC Compliance Guidelines for Natural Health Supplements – Turn a Minefield into a Trust Tree
From the way Facebook is bashing down on supplement ad campaigns with its banhammer, like a frenzied game of whack-a-mole, it’s clear supplement ads have to be whiter than white to stay alive. No longer can you make unsubstantiated claims or stretch the truth until it snaps. And this applies to the presell pages used […]
Big 3 Copywriter Traits to Go from Good to Great
In our line of work, there are no diplomas, certificates, or league tables to tell you when you’ve made the grade. There’s no board of examiners to say when you’ve progressed from competent to craftsman. Sure, praise from clients and conversion stats helps. But if you want to feel confident you’ve got the chops to […]
My Advice to a Copywriter Starting from Zero
A couple of days ago I got a letter from an aspiring copywriter. I sent him an email back with advice on what to do when joining the game from square one. I thought it might be helpful for others in the same situation, so reposting it here: Hey Joe, Thanks for your letter. I’m […]
2 Pro Level Tactics for Busting the Feast/Famine Cycle in 2018
How did the freelancing life treat you this year? Get a steady flow of clients to keep amassing your cash pile, Scrooge McDuck stylee? Or find yourself scrambling for change on freelance bidding sites just to cover the rent? If it’s the latter – I hear you. I’ve been through more famines than I care […]
Next Week Only – Free Live Training from John Carlton and Colin Chung
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.89″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.89″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”http://copywriterscrucible.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_20171011_140653.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.89″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.89″] At Copy Chief Live 2017 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.89″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.89″] You’ve heard of the legendary John Carlton, right? One of Gary Halbert’s original “road dogs” who’s known as the “most ripped off copywriter” on the planet? The brains behind the one legged golfer […]
Onboarding Process for Copywriting Clients – Set the Ground Rules from Day One
When working with a new client it’s wise to set some ground rules. Outlining how you work will establish yourself as the adult in the room. It will also avoid mission creep and “just touching base” emails gobbling up your time. Clients like boundaries too. If they’ve never worked with a copywriter before (or been burned […]
Copy Chief Radio Appearance – The YouTube Remarketing Generator
How much are you paying for clicks these days? A dollar? Two dollars? Even higher? How about your cost per lead? If you’re paying less than $3-5 you’re doing better than marketing heavyweights like Russel Brunson. The fact is that millions of marketers have entered the marketplace over the last couple of years. And click […]
Copy Chief Live 2017 Takeaways
Kevin Rogers – Copy Chief supremo and one of my mentors Living legend Mr John “One Legged Golfer” Carlton When was the last time you unshackled yourself from the desk and met fellow copywriters in the flesh? In my case, hardly ever. I decided to rectify that by jumping on a jet plane to […]