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P.O.W.E.R. Copywriting: Write Simple Ads in 5 steps

Good read.   The how-to create marketing and advertising copy by step process to help everyone and particularly the newbies and entrepreneurs.  The list will help you to think through the process, taking it one step at a time, rather than being overwhelmed at the big picture result desired.

Excerpt: …… in order to make the copywriting process a logical and painless operation, I devised a simple method for writing ad copy for novice writers. I called it POWER Copywriting, an acronym for the five steps in the copywriting process: Prepare, Organize, Write, Edit, and Review.

This represents years of copywriting experience boiled down to the basics. I won’t promise that this will help you create a masterpiece of copywriting brilliance. But it can help guide you toward better and more effective sales writing.

Read full article via P.O.W.E.R. Copywriting: Write simple ads in 5 steps. From Direct Creative Blog

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2011’s Hundred Top Links, Posts and Articles for Marketing Copywriters

Following the previous post……this article gives you terrific information also…… 100 top filtered list of links, posts and articles for marketing, copywriters and content ….

Excerpt…….A new year gives you a golden opportunity to look backward in order to move forward with confidence.

Need a little with the backward glance? Take a look at 2011’s Hundred Top Links, Posts and Articles for Marketing Copywriters, below.

Selected from my Twitter stream, Google+ and RSS feeds, the list is cherry-picked for copywriters, content marketers and content strategists.

Read full 100 list and links…….via 2011’s Hundred Top Links, Posts and Articles for Marketing Copywriters | MarketCopywriter Blog.

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Brian Clark Interview – Guide to Copywriting & Content Marketing

Great tips and advice…… recommended read.

Excerpt………In this interview you’ll learn . . .

How Brian Clark Created a Multi-Million Dollar Software Company from Scratch

The Art & Science of Crafting “Eye-Ball” Grabbing Headlines

What Small Business Should Know About Content Marketing

Why You Should Build And Audience Before Creating a Product

3 “Rules of Thumb” to Writing Compelling Headlines

How Writing “Guest Posts” Can Help You Grow Your Blog Audience

Read full interview………via Brian Clark Interview – Guide to Copywriting & Content Marketing.

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Why SOPA and PIPA Are Bad for Small Business

More today on the legislative bills and what they represent in our small business day to day.

Excerpt…..The House of Representative’s Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Senate’s Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) have been the subject of extensive online activism in recent weeks, with websites going dark for a day in protest over the bills. It isn’t just social networking sites and copyright infringers that would be inconvenienced by the bills, but company websites, blogs, and intranets could be affected if either bill made it through.

Read full article……via Why SOPA and PIPA Are Bad for Small Business | PCWorld Business Center.

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The Impact of U.S. Internet Copyright Regulations on Early-Stage Investment A Quantitative Study

It is a long read PDF…you can download paper for when you have time to read it………  Good read.  Legal

Read full 28 page study here……..http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo-Impact-US-Internet-Copyright-Regulations-Early-Stage-Investment.pdf From Booz & Allen

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2012 Is the End of the Beginning: SEO, Social, Search, Copywriting, Et All

Interesting read and reference to previously published articles….what has changed, what has increased, what will tomorrow be/need.   Marketing and social media…content and brand.

Excerpt…..Are you ready to delve into 2012’s planning, marketing and magic? I don’t know about you, but around the office here, we’re ready to do more with less. We’ve taken a step back – but not a backwards step. – And if that isn’t enough double speak, I don’t know what is. 2012 Happy New YearIt’s 2012 – Are You Ready?

Read full article……via 2012 Is the End of the Beginning: SEO, Social, Search, Copywriting, Et All.  From Levels 343

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Introducing The 6 + 1 Model For Effective Copywriting (Better Than AIDA!)

Great how-to copywriting and for all marketing

Excerpt….AIDA. Attention, interest, desire, action.

It’s the classic copywriting formula, studied and used by almost every copywriter on the planet.

Well, I’m not a fan.

Read full article….via Introducing The 6 + 1 Model For Effective Copywriting (Better Than AIDA!) – Smashing UX Design.

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6 Steps to Selling More – the Infographic

Marketing with sales increase by quality content.

Excerpt……..Properly written e-commerce copy can make a HUGE difference on your website. It’s not uncommon to see proper copywriting increase search traffic by 50% and conversion rates by 30%.

Quality e-commerce copywriting is vital to the success of any online business. Remember, if you’re selling something online, potential customers can’t see or touch your product — they can only read about it. Keep this in mind when crafting product descriptions and writing copy in general.

Read infographic……….via 6 Steps to Selling More – the Infographic.  From KissMetrics

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23 Posts Today, 9.30.11 Small Business News to Use

The last day of September ends with a business mix of sales, metrics, budgeting, marketing, copywriting, content, leadership …plus more.  As in past years, September heated up with more serious focus by many on business and the beginning of  bettering their race to yearend numbers.  Are you in this groove yet?

Enjoy today’s, this week’s, this month’s and all past and current posts for entrepreneurs and small business owners.  I have shown the number of posts from which to search for topic or word… on this page.    If there is a topic or subject that you / we need to know more about……please let me know.

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The 4 Keys to Writing Persuasive Copy Without Hype, BS, or Other Icky Gimmicks

Good information and how-to from KissMetrics.   It is all about content and copywriting for sales.

Excerpt…….You should already know that clarity trumps persuasion for making sales. In fact, to borrow a metaphor from direct-response expert Dean Rieck, your copy should be like a shop window—completely invisible, affording a perfect view of the thing you’re selling.

But as with most important things in life, that’s easier said than done.

Read full article…….via The 4 Keys to Writing Persuasive Copy Without Hype, BS, or Other Icky Gimmicks.  From KissMetrics

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Five Copywriting Errors That Can Ruin A Company’s Website

Good read, great information and points for everyone with or creating a website…..  the need-to-know…..

Excerpt…….No matter how brilliant a website’s design, no matter how elegant its navigation, sooner or later visitors will decide whether to take action because of something they read. In the end, the effectiveness with which a website converts visitors hinges on words. If a new website is going to hit all the right notes, its content must be just as well crafted as its design and programming. However, as you might imagine, there are many ways to go wrong with content in a Web development project.

Read full article………via Five Copywriting Errors That Can Ruin A Company’s Website – Smashing Magazine.

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P.O.W.E.R. Copywriting: Write Simple Ads in 5 Steps

Classroom type of lessons in writing good ad copy……good read for marketing, advertising, content and sales.

Excerpt……So, in order to make the copywriting process a logical and painless operation, I devised a simple method for writing ad copy for novice writers. I called it POWER Copywriting, an acronym for the five steps in the copywriting process: Prepare, Organize, Write, Edit, and Review.

Read full article……via P.O.W.E.R. Copywriting: Write simple ads in 5 steps.  From Direct Creative Blog

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Five Copywriting Errors That Can Ruin A Company’s Website

This is a fabulous article for points, explanations and corrections….recommended read.   Filed under website.

Excerpt……….No matter how brilliant a website’s design, no matter how elegant its navigation, sooner or later visitors will decide whether to take action because of something they read. In the end, the effectiveness with which a website converts visitors hinges on words. If a new website is going to hit all the right notes, its content must be just as well crafted as its design and programming. However, as you might imagine, there are many ways to go wrong with content in a Web development project.

Read full article and examples here……via Five Copywriting Errors That Can Ruin A Company’s Website – Smashing Magazine.

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How to Write A High Converting Sales Page

Great read …..since most small business owners are doing their own copywriting, these tips should be able to help you write a strong sales copy.  Marketing and website

“Designers and developers can work wonders with how a site looks or behaves, but it’s up to you to hand over great copy in order to get a high conversion rate and return on your investment. High quality copywriting is a skill in great demand these days, and not every business or non-profit is able to pay a skilled copywriter. So, if you’re getting by writing your own sales copy and web pages, here’s a checklist of 10 copywriting basics that every piece of sales copy should contain, especially if the goal of the site is to make sales or drive leads”.

Read full article here…….via How to Write A High Converting Sales Page.  From Virtuousi Media

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10 Super Easy SEO Copywriting Tips for Improved Link Building

Easy list to help you with your blog and sure to attract search engines.

10 Super Easy SEO Copywriting Tips for Improved Link Building | SEOmoz.

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