Comments on: If You Can’t Write Words That Sell You Don’t Make Money http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/ Internet Marketing Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:02:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Matt Kinsella http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-69281 Matt Kinsella Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:58:31 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-69281 Loads of useful info, thanks. I am not afraid to sell, in fact sometimes I worry I am over selling so I will definitely try and follow your advice of being myself so I am not over doing it when writing sales/marketing copy in future. Loads of useful info, thanks. I am not afraid to sell, in fact sometimes I worry I am over selling so I will definitely try and follow your advice of being myself so I am not over doing it when writing sales/marketing copy in future.

]]> By: Misbah Mumtaz http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-59834 Misbah Mumtaz Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:21:16 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-59834 I absolutely agree with “being yourself”. Keep it up Thanks Misbah Mumtaz I absolutely agree with “being yourself”. Keep it up

Thanks
Misbah Mumtaz

]]> By: Sell My No Plate http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-51423 Sell My No Plate Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:17:08 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-51423 Nice post. I think the key point is Be Yourself, no one likes going on a site that is filled with corporate mumbo jumbo. Being yourself means you engage your readers far more, after all people buy from people! Nice post. I think the key point is Be Yourself, no one likes going on a site that is filled with corporate mumbo jumbo. Being yourself means you engage your readers far more, after all people buy from people!

]]> By: Mathilde http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-51123 Mathilde Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:56:03 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-51123 Dear Yaro, Thank you so much for the great insight. I truly think you are right to say that you have to be ready to sell to succeed and to put your self into what you write. If you think about it that is true in many contexts: if you're applying for jobs you have to sell your skills, if you need help you have to sell something by promising you'll do your best with that help, you never really get anything for free if you don't show up for it. I think innovation and ambition should go in that list too though, creativity is good but it sounds a more passive way to do things, something readers would only discover if they already take the time to get to know the services you provide....just a thought. Best regards, Mathilde Dear Yaro,

Thank you so much for the great insight. I truly think you are right to say that you have to be ready to sell to succeed and to put your self into what you write. If you think about it that is true in many contexts: if you’re applying for jobs you have to sell your skills, if you need help you have to sell something by promising you’ll do your best with that help, you never really get anything for free if you don’t show up for it. I think innovation and ambition should go in that list too though, creativity is good but it sounds a more passive way to do things, something readers would only discover if they already take the time to get to know the services you provide….just a thought.
Best regards,
Mathilde

]]> By: Nadia at Easy Freebie Trading http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-50755 Nadia at Easy Freebie Trading Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:38:23 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-50755 I agree somewhat that you have to be able to sell to succeed online. However, I do think that if you come across as genuine and build a relationship with your target customers, you may not even have to write up a sales pitch. People like to buy from those they know and trust - a lot of the time without being pushed to do so. Of course, they must know the product exists - and you'll have to tell them about it - but the majority of your work is done once you've forged a relationship with a potential customer. I agree somewhat that you have to be able to sell to succeed online. However, I do think that if you come across as genuine and build a relationship with your target customers, you may not even have to write up a sales pitch. People like to buy from those they know and trust – a lot of the time without being pushed to do so. Of course, they must know the product exists – and you’ll have to tell them about it – but the majority of your work is done once you’ve forged a relationship with a potential customer.

]]> By: pj: autoresponder junkie http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-47910 pj: autoresponder junkie Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:26:44 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-47910 it's ironic.... many people turn to the web to avoid having to sell..... (you know - all those ads: "no selling, no prospecting, no....") and eventually they end up learning how to sell... the joke is - with what i had to learn to survive online, i'm a better salesperson now that i ever used to be offline....;) not that i'm going back... so yes - at the end of the day, it still comes back to selling.... even if you are an affiliate using pre-written emails, you still need to "sell" to get people on your list... just seem to be able to get away from it... it’s ironic….

many people turn to the web to avoid having to sell…..

(you know – all those ads: “no selling, no prospecting, no….”)

and eventually they end up learning how to sell…

the joke is – with what i had to learn to survive online, i’m a better salesperson now that i ever used to be offline….;)

not that i’m going back…

so yes – at the end of the day, it still comes back to selling….

even if you are an affiliate using pre-written emails, you still need to “sell” to get people on your list…

just seem to be able to get away from it…

]]> By: SA Music Man http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-43339 SA Music Man Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:35:19 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-43339 I love that you've expanded on the "be yourself" advice here.. It's easy advice to give and to follow, but it only works to a certain extent and only if you're a specific kinda person. Thanks I love that you’ve expanded on the “be yourself” advice here.. It’s easy advice to give and to follow, but it only works to a certain extent and only if you’re a specific kinda person. Thanks

]]> By: Simon http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-43140 Simon Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:15:30 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-43140 This is a pretty good article. The importance of using words that sell can never be over-stated. I was at a fair the other day, looked at a few brochures some caught my eye simply because of the writing on them. This is a pretty good article. The importance of using words that sell can never be over-stated. I was at a fair the other day, looked at a few brochures some caught my eye simply because of the writing on them.

]]> By: Vic-BusinessAccent http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-40848 Vic-BusinessAccent Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:11:52 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-40848 Found this great post browsing over your blog. Nice article. What I can only say is that....we should be ourselves if ourselves are good. But if e are not good. Let's change first our selves to goodness. After this we can already say...be your self. Found this great post browsing over your blog. Nice article. What I can only say is that….we should be ourselves if ourselves are good. But if e are not good. Let’s change first our selves to goodness. After this we can already say…be your self.

]]> By: Articles http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-34283 Articles Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:58:53 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-34283 I agree. I'm constantly amazed at how many webmasters fail to A/B test marketing copy. Thanks for the piece. I agree. I’m constantly amazed at how many webmasters fail to A/B test marketing copy. Thanks for the piece.

]]> By: Peter Cameron http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-34096 Peter Cameron Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:02:54 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-34096 It is amazing and useful post for those who are still in search for these proper words leading to big sells. Any potential customer needs to be convinced in the right choice he makes. Writing the very words can make wonders as it is an art indeed. One can master it for years, other need just a short period of time. It is great that now there are a lot of opportunities to borrow these very words that sell from various marketers that succeed. It is amazing and useful post for those who are still in search for these proper words leading to big sells. Any potential customer needs to be convinced in the right choice he makes. Writing the very words can make wonders as it is an art indeed. One can master it for years, other need just a short period of time. It is great that now there are a lot of opportunities to borrow these very words that sell from various marketers that succeed.

]]> By: Internet Age http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-34020 Internet Age Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:56:57 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-34020 I have to admit that I'm oe of those "softies" who struggles to make the push to writing in such a manner that I may come across as pushing a sale.. It's ridiculous considering the industry I'm in, but I always feel uncomfortable asking for people's money.. On the other hand hough, I feel even more uncomfortable not being able to feed myself, so a touch of cold reality generally sorts me out I have to admit that I’m oe of those “softies” who struggles to make the push to writing in such a manner that I may come across as pushing a sale.. It’s ridiculous considering the industry I’m in, but I always feel uncomfortable asking for people’s money.. On the other hand hough, I feel even more uncomfortable not being able to feed myself, so a touch of cold reality generally sorts me out

]]> By: Mike Collins http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-34007 Mike Collins Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-34007 Learning how to persuade your readers to open their wallets is definitely a skill worth learning...it can be the difference between making a few dollars here and there and making a living with your blog. Learning how to persuade your readers to open their wallets is definitely a skill worth learning…it can be the difference between making a few dollars here and there and making a living with your blog.

]]> By: Vincent http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-33849 Vincent Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:08:19 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33849 I personally face this problem too. I find it hard to sell to my readers and I believe I need to put in some effort on this point if I still want to have my bread on the table. Cheers Vincent Personal Development Blogger I personally face this problem too. I find it hard to sell to my readers and I believe I need to put in some effort on this point if I still want to have my bread on the table.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

]]> By: Articles http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-33823 Articles Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:22:46 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33823 Commercial or marketing writing is always hard but, as you wrote, you guys have a down-to-earth sensibility that speaks to your readers. I'm learning a lot about writing by reading your blog. Thanks. Commercial or marketing writing is always hard but, as you wrote, you guys have a down-to-earth sensibility that speaks to your readers. I’m learning a lot about writing by reading your blog. Thanks.

]]> By: Puspanjali http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33791 Puspanjali Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:19:42 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33791 Yaro do you have any copy writing course online that you recommend or is it included in "Mastermind" course.I need to hone my writing skill first. Yaro do you have any copy writing course online that you recommend
or is it included in “Mastermind” course.I need to hone my writing skill first.

]]> By: Reyn Aria http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-33772 Reyn Aria Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:16:47 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33772 Excellent point. Copywriting is an indispensable skill every marketer must learn. But many just don't think this way. If only they understand, then maybe we will no longer hear the word "SPAM" ever again. Spammers are basically marketers who suck at copywriting ;) Excellent point.

Copywriting is an indispensable skill every marketer must learn. But many just don’t think this way. If only they understand, then maybe we will no longer hear the word “SPAM” ever again. Spammers are basically marketers who suck at copywriting ;)

]]> By: Niche Blueprint http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-33761 Niche Blueprint Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:50:42 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33761 Great post Yaro. It is definitely an important skill to have. Great post Yaro. It is definitely an important skill to have.

]]> By: Clayton | Wynne http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-2/#comment-33736 Clayton | Wynne Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:07:08 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33736 True. One of the best ways of learning is finding someone who's successful at what you want to do, then do what that person's doing. One of the hard parts though is finding someone worth emulating. True. One of the best ways of learning is finding someone who’s successful at what you want to do, then do what that person’s doing. One of the hard parts though is finding someone worth emulating.

]]> By: Marvin http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33690 Marvin Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:06:38 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33690 Hi Yaro! Because of the many emails I get everyday, I tend to picky about the topics I read, but this is one I read from start to finish, without skipping. My reason is, I'm not necessarily shy about speaking; but I tend to oversell. With writing, I could tone down the temperament of my pitch. At this time, I'm not selling any product for money; but I am selling Christian Fatherhood in my blogs as my contribution to the world. If I can sell that to many, then I think I can sell anything :) Thanks for your tips! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009! Marvin Hi Yaro!

Because of the many emails I get everyday, I tend to picky about the topics I read, but this is one I read from start to finish, without skipping.

My reason is, I’m not necessarily shy about speaking; but I tend to oversell. With writing, I could tone down the temperament of my pitch.

At this time, I’m not selling any product for money; but I am selling Christian Fatherhood in my blogs as my contribution to the world.

If I can sell that to many, then I think I can sell anything :)

Thanks for your tips!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!

Marvin

]]> By: Dicki http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33685 Dicki Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:24:32 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33685 After having the copy written we really must study how to speak Marketese to be successful in getting money. After having the copy written we really must study how to speak Marketese to be successful in getting money.

]]> By: The Bad Blogger http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33663 The Bad Blogger Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:06:21 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33663 Just like what John Carlton said, " Nothing Happens Until The Copy Gets Written." Just like what John Carlton said, ” Nothing Happens Until The Copy Gets Written.”

]]> By: Mario Morales http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33608 Mario Morales Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:10:10 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33608 It's a very tough thing to learn ... whether in writing or in person ... to learn how to take on a new persona for different situations. But of course, we all do it all the time. The "me" who interviews for a job is different to the me that hangs out watching TV with my mates, and is different to the me that plays with my kids. But they are all ME, different and yet the same. It’s a very tough thing to learn … whether in writing or in person … to learn how to take on a new persona for different situations. But of course, we all do it all the time.

The “me” who interviews for a job is different to the me that hangs out watching TV with my mates, and is different to the me that plays with my kids.

But they are all ME, different and yet the same.

]]> By: Dan Massicotte http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33594 Dan Massicotte Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:42:34 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33594 Hehe, I can certainly relate to having the double personality when it comes to e-mail marketing. I think I could pull it off on a video too, that is, if I told myself that it was marketing enough. Good point though. If there are no sales, there is no business. Marketing is marketing. Hehe, I can certainly relate to having the double personality when it comes to e-mail marketing. I think I could pull it off on a video too, that is, if I told myself that it was marketing enough. Good point though.

If there are no sales, there is no business. Marketing is marketing.

]]> By: Cashmere Lashkari http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33573 Cashmere Lashkari Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:33:42 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33573 My strength is being able to write. I love to write, I just don't know how to translate that into profits on a blog. I have no products to offer, no technical background, no money to spare and no time as I have a three year old to care for. Still I learn a lot from you and I may get to stage where I have studied enough to be technically competent enough to make money online. As of now I'm happy doing my blog posts and a bit of ghost writing on the side. My strength is being able to write. I love to write, I just don’t know how to translate that into profits on a blog. I have no products to offer, no technical background, no money to spare and no time as I have a three year old to care for. Still I learn a lot from you and I may get to stage where I have studied enough to be technically competent enough to make money online. As of now I’m happy doing my blog posts and a bit of ghost writing on the side.

]]> By: Earn Extra Money Online http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33568 Earn Extra Money Online Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:16:19 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33568 I think that whenever we write our blog posts, we tend to slip into over thinking everything. When that happens, we don't sound like ourselves any longer, so we just need to step back, take some deep breaths and find our center once again. I think that whenever we write our blog posts, we tend to slip into over thinking everything. When that happens, we don’t sound like ourselves any longer, so we just need to step back, take some deep breaths and find our center once again.

]]> By: Donna | Eat Healthier http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33519 Donna | Eat Healthier Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:22:15 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33519 Writing to sell is definitely one of my weak areas. I'm not a natural salesperson, quite the opposite. But I know it's essential to making a living online the way I'm trying to do it, so time to learn & practice! Thanks for your advice, it really takes some of the fear and resistance out of the process for me. Writing to sell is definitely one of my weak areas. I’m not a natural salesperson, quite the opposite. But I know it’s essential to making a living online the way I’m trying to do it, so time to learn & practice! Thanks for your advice, it really takes some of the fear and resistance out of the process for me.

]]> By: Robin Pike http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33516 Robin Pike Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:43:21 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33516 Hello Yaro Wow!! What great content. Reading this post reminded me of some of the things I know but some how get pushed to the back of the brain. A few big points that you reaffirmed for me are: 1) be myself it has to be there or people will see through you which will destroy you credibility. 2) you are not going to hit everyone at their most opportune time, expect that and be ok with it. 3) Mentoring follow, read, and talk to those who are successful with what you are trying to do. Often, as you have done here, they will give you good insight as to what works and what doesn’t. Thank You Robin :-) Hello Yaro

Wow!! What great content. Reading this post reminded me of some of the things I know but some how get pushed to the back of the brain. A few big points that you reaffirmed for me are:

1) be myself it has to be there or people will see through you which will destroy you credibility.
2) you are not going to hit everyone at their most opportune time, expect that and be ok with it.
3) Mentoring follow, read, and talk to those who are successful with what you are trying to do. Often, as you have done here, they will give you good insight as to what works and what doesn’t.

Thank You

Robin :-)

]]> By: Nigerian Entrepreneur http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33462 Nigerian Entrepreneur Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:15:28 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33462 Since readers do not have the opportunity of reading your facial expression they simply judge by the written words. I am still learning how to put all the gestures I make while speaking into written words. Not quite an easy task, but I am learning. Thanks for sharing the tips. Since readers do not have the opportunity of reading your facial expression they simply judge by the written words. I am still learning how to put all the gestures I make while speaking into written words. Not quite an easy task, but I am learning. Thanks for sharing the tips.

]]> By: Otel Şikayetleri http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/words-that-sell/comment-page-1/#comment-33413 Otel Şikayetleri Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:19:19 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1024/if-you-cant-write-words-that-sell-you-dont-make-money/#comment-33413 Good information, and success comes from many different areas, not just some get rich quick schemes! Good information, and success comes from many different areas, not just some get rich quick schemes!

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