Embedding hidden commands in copywriting
July 27th, 2007 | 7 Comments | Tags: Copywriting · Internet Marketing · Persuasion & InfluenceWithout a doubt, one of the most powerful skills you can develop as a hypnotic copywriter is the ability to embed hidden commands into seemingly harmless sentences.
This effective copywriting technique can give you virtually unlimited selling power.
Just take a minute to imagine being able to command your readers to do anything you want just by using the right words.
An introduction to hypnotic copywriting
July 24th, 2007 | 10 Comments | Tags: Copywriting · Internet Marketing · Persuasion & InfluenceWhenever I hear the word “hypnosis” a clear visual image is projected in my mind’s eye. A smooth-sounding and gentle fellow, maybe holding a shiny pocket watch, whispering to me: “Your eyelids are starting to feel really heavy, you are comfortable and relaxed and you are longing to fall into a deep and completely restoring sleep.”
And that’s probably the same image (or pretty darn close) to the one playing on your mind’s eye too. After all, we all know that the concept behind hypnosis is to get you into a relaxed state of mind that allows the hypnotist to embed commands and suggestions directly into your subconscious mind.
Warm & personal copy works
July 20th, 2007 | 8 Comments | Tags: Copywriting · Persuasion & InfluenceHave you noticed that while surfing the web, some websites make you feel warm, cozy and welcome while others just feel cold enough to freeze a brass monkey?
Wouldn’t you love it if your website (or any piece of copy you’re working on) could have that warm and touchy feeling on command?
Here are 3 quick tricks that can instantly add warmth and personality to your copy:
Copywriting swipe file tutorial
July 18th, 2007 | 8 Comments | Tags: Copywriting · Internet Marketing · SEO CopywritingYou’ve heard it before: “If you want to succeed, all you must do is copy those who’ve already succeeded”. For copywriters, this advice works exceptionally well and if you’re serious about learning how to write great copy that generates results, you MUST start your own swipe file today.
But not all swipe files are created equal, some actually work better than others. So today, I’ll share with you some tips to start your own swipe file and how build it up to be one of your most powerful copywriting tools.
Writer’s block is dead. You killed it.
July 13th, 2007 | 12 Comments | Tags: Blogging & RSS · Copywriting · SEO CopywritingHow many times have you sat down wanting and willing to write only to end up staring at a blank screen for hours before giving up? Writer’s block is a problem that haunts the most prolific copywriters and bloggers more often than they care to admit.
So here are 7 easy-to-follow techniques you can use to get rid of writer’s block, get those lazy fingers of yours moving and kick-start your brain into writing again.
10 headline formulas that work like magic
July 11th, 2007 | 18 Comments | Tags: Blogging & RSS · Copywriting · SEO CopywritingBob Stone, one of the world’s best known copywriters said “Your first 15 words count more than the 15,000 words that follow!”
Any serious copywriter (and most successful bloggers out there) agree with the statement and actually put the advice to use every day. Why?
Because it’s the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Those first few words that you start with (your headline) are often written in haste. Yet, they count for 50% of the success of your entire copywriting project.
Fuel your blog’s readership with MS Word
July 6th, 2007 | 4 Comments | Tags: Blogging & RSS · Copywriting · SEO CopywritingIf you want to build up your blog’s readership quickly and easily, one of the best things you can do is make sure your blog posts are, well, readable. You’d be surprised at just how many blogs out there make it hard for visitors to read and assimilate its content.
So today, I’ve decided to share with you a little-know way to make sure your blog posts are more readable using MS Word. Here’s how it’s done:










