A few weeks back Frank Kern was causing a bit of a storm with his marketing for his “Mass Control” program. One of the tips he shared was what he referred to as John Carlton’s 3-step copywriting formula. To recap, it’s… 1. Here’s what I’ve got. 2. Here’s what it will do for you. 3. […]
The Secret Copywriting “Code”…
If you’ve been studying copywriting and direct response marketing for any length of time, you’ve probably come across… 1. The technique of using stories in your copy; and 2. The idea that “secrets” are a powerful device to attract the attention of your prospect. I was reminded of these 2 things over the last couple […]
A Simple, But Very Powerful, Copywriting Formula…
…when you know the secret to using it effectively, that is. “Mass Control” marketer Frank Kern is on the loose again! He’s about to launch some sort of membership programme, from what I can gather. In the lead up to that he has a new video which provides some excellent marketing information (as does most […]
Copywriters – You’re Not Selling CDs (Or Whatever…)
A short video from John Carlton’s “Copywriting Checklist” series. It’s titled “The Nitty-Gritty” and the point it’s making is that the features of the product are not what you’re selling. It’s what the customer will get from the product (the benefits) PLUS how they will FEEL about it when they have those benefits.
Copywriting Video – The Power Of The Big Promise
Here’s the next in John Carlton’s “Copywriting Checklist” series, talking about the need for a “Huge Promise” in your copy. There’s an interesting psychological point here. You need to have a big promise but it needs to be believable to your audience. And not just believable in the sense that it seems possible but that […]