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CopyBreeze Now Available (James Brausch Called Me Out)

Remember James Brausch?

I used to mention him on my blog often when he was posting about Internet business regularly. He retired a couple years ago but now appears to be back. I’ve been reading his articles enthusiastically…

…so imagine my surprise when he called me out in a blog post. Doh!

Apparently he noticed that I still haven’t released Copy Breeze after saying I would more than once. Yikes! So I have to thank him for giving me an extra push to get this thing out here…

Let me tell you about it… it’s AWESOME!

I’ve been writing sales copy inside CopyBreeze for YEARS now and I would NEVER go back to WYSIWYG editors like Dreamweaver. Those programs are expensive and drive me absolutely NUTS.

Instead, CopyBreeze removes all the distractions and just allows you to TYPE. You don’t have to worry about formatting or getting your WYSIWYG editor to listen.

Just write copy at the speed of thought.

Then when you’re done, hit “Generate.” Out pops a BEAUTIFULLY coded HTML sales page.

(Copy Breeze comes installed with my carefully crafted sales page template designed to maximize sales, so you don’t even need to worry about designing the sales page at all.)

You can click here to order…

Or click below to read the extremely rushed sales page:

Copy Breeze – Stephen Dean’s WYSIWYG Killer

If you have any questions after ordering just leave a comment on this post. I probably won’t publish it but I will email you back.

Cheers!
Stephen

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How Trained Military Snipers Would Launch A New Offer

Now that’s a snazzy blog title. Let me explain what it’s all about.

Recently on a marketing forum I was in a discussion with other copywriters about how the economy has changed certain behaviors of clients.

One thing we notice is that clients are being a lot more careful with their money. GOOD.

If you’re looking for a copywriter who knows how to save you money (without being cheap), then take a minute to watch this video I put together at my copywriting services page.

It’s called, “A New Approach.” Or as an alternative, “How Trained Military Snipers Would Launch A New Offer.” Click here or on the picture below to watch the video…

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Click Here To Watch “A New Approach”

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What Happens After You Hire Me

I recently discovered that nearly 20% of the people who visit this blog jump over to my copywriting services page.

I love it, thank you.

Many people find the application form at the end of the page. When you fill out an application I’m automatically notified via email. And you’re sent an autoresponse confirming that I’ve received your application.

I simply can’t take on every applicant’s project. But even so I can help you out.

If your budget doesn’t match my rates, I’ll help you find a copywriter who’s a better fit. And if my schedule is full, I’ll point you to a quality copywriter who can do the job.

And what if we’re a great fit? Then we’re ready to rock.

I’ll review your application and respond with some questions.

First I’m going to ask you what your goals are. What would be a “walk-off home run” result from this project?

Then I’ll take a look at your response and quickly craft a battle plan based on my 12 years of experience in Internet Marketing. (And 6 years experience as a copywriter for the likes of Ryan Deiss, Matt Bacak, David Garfinkel, Jim Edwards and Ewen Chia.)

After sending a few emails back and forth, we’ll know if we’re a good fit for each other and ready for a champagne product launch.

Once the down payment is made I’ll send you a questionnaire to work on while I dive in to your product.

If it’s an infoproduct I’m going to read it front to back. If it’s a DVD I’m going to watch it. If it’s software I’m going to test drive it.

Whatever it takes to understand the user experience.

Then I’m going to check out your competiton. I want to find out how they’re similar and how you’re different. I want to see what approaches they’re taking in their marketing (and pay special attention to who’s having the most success).

Then I’m going to check out your potential customers and find out what they’re starving for. I might even check out the magazines they’re likely to read, to see what they’re probably thinking about this month.

Now it’s time to craft an awesome angle and sales argument. I’m likely going to come up with several and narrow it down to my favorite.

Then I’ll run it by you. If you don’t like the angle I’ve taken, you won’t like the copy I write. So it’s important to make sure you’re on board before I really get going.

Once we’re on the same page, BAM. I’m ready to write like crazy on your project. I’m going to pour my soul on to the page representing your product.

  • I’m going to write several sizzling headlines and choose from the best.
  • I’m going to write compelling subheads that stop skimmers and draw them back in to the story.
  • I’m going to craft a strategical, logical sales argument that makes the reader think YOU’RE the person to sell them the ONLY or ABSOLUTE BEST solution to their problem. And that they’ll lose BIG if they don’t buy now.
  • I’m going to write enticing bullets that make people BEG and PLEAD to experience these benefits for themselves.
  • And I’m going to craft an offer that people would consider trading their first born to have.

Once the letter is finished I’ll edit it and send it over. You can take a look at it and jot down some notes. Then send me your feedback. I’ll make any changes if necessary.

Now it’s time to publish the letter and drive traffic. If you’ll let me, I’d love to track the conversion to see if we’ve hit it out of the ball park.

If you’re anything but absolutely thrilled with the results – fear not. Since I’m tracking the results I’ve probably already started testing new approaches and headlines to increase the conversion.

And if a little testing doesn’t do the job, I’ll start over from scratch if need be. My guarantee gives you up to 60 days to ask me to give it another go from the beginning.

There’s just two things left. One, if I’ve done my job and you’re happy, you can send me a glowing testimonial.

And two, you keep me in mind for your next project. :)

If you’d like to experience a champagne product launch for yourself, fill out an application here now.

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Ryan Healy Asked Me To Give You A Free Gift

Last month Ryan Healy asked me if I’d like to share an .mp3 Interview Ken McArthy did with Drayton Bird and Bob Bly. (I am one of thousands who have huge respect for those 3 names.)

You can find out more about it and download the MP3 interview here (opt-in required).

I wanted to give the interview a listen before I promoted it on the blog – not so much to make sure it was quality (I knew it would be) – but so that I could give you an idea of what was in it.

Unfortunately I never found time in my schedule to do it. BUMMER for all of us, as I highly recommend visiting the site and downloading the MP3 while it’s still available. (The event the promotion was intended for has already past, so it may not be available much longer.)

So I want to apologize to you for not giving you the heads up on this awesome opportunity.

And because I have a ton of respect for Ryan, I wanted to take the opportunity to promote him and his work in general. His blog is top notch and has been for years. I’ve bought products simply based on Ryan’s recommendation, even without reading the sales letter – and have never been let down.

I highly recommend his business growth strategies blog and suggest checking out his new site at the Copywriting Code.

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Free Gift: Think And Grow Rich

It’s been quite a while since I’ve sent a free book in the mail. And I’ve got one staring me in the face.

Leave a comment if you’d like a chance to win “Think And Grow Rich,” Andrew Carnegie’s book that has sold over 30,000,000 copies. I’ll randomly choose a commenter as the winner and ship them the book.

If you’re new to posting at this blog, please take the opportunity to introduce yourself.

Cheers!

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Hiring A Copywriter In A Recession

Seems like the economy has people tightening their belts. It’s not as easy to throw money at business opportunities these days.

And one thing I’ve noticed for sure is that people are being more cautious before hiring a copywriter.

Good.

One question I get a lot is, “Are you sure you can improve my conversion rate?” Or, “Can you promise a 2% conversion rate?”

Sounds to me like many online marketers are getting burned. And while I tend to agree with Bob Bly who says it’s dishonest to guarantee a conversion rate, I refuse to be a copywriter who turns his back on a client after handing over the copy.

So when you invest $4 to $6k with me for your sales copy, I’m ready and willing to help you test and track your copy for 30 days. With software I even customized myself to get results as quickly as possible.

Often times underperforming copy can be fixed with just a tweak here and there, and multivariate testing can help you find it.

So if your new copy is missing the mark a bit at first, I’ll be tweaking the copy to fix the problem maybe even before you notice!

This makes it easy for potential clients to decide…

…which copywriter should they hire in a recession when every dollar counts?

The copywriter who sticks around to test and track your copy to make sure it’s a winner? Or the copywriter who hands it over and is done with you.

The answer is clear, and you can fill out an application here: Copy Productions.

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Faux Copywriters Vs. Pro Copywriters

I recently was reminded of a quote from Michel Fortin that I blogged about once before. In one line, he sums up the problem with many of the new copywriters sprouting up on the web:

“The biggest error that most people commit when they write copy is that they try to be clever, trying to ‘WOW’ people with every sentence.” ~ Michel Fortin

EXACTLY. Here’s an example to show his point.

The prospect asks himself…

“How can I retire at 50 on my current income?”

The faux copywriter writes this headline for the prospect…

Attention! You Are About To Discover How You Can Unleash A Flood Of Interest-Generating Cash In To Your Bank Account So You Can Retire Young And Never Worry About Money Again!

The pro copywriter writes this headline for the prospect…

“How To Retire At 50 On Your Current Income.”

Copywriting isn’t about trying to impress the reader, it’s about connecting with the reader. While it’s important to get the prospect excited, it’s just as important to make your ideas as exciting as your words… or maybe more so.

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Free Copywriting Consultation ($100 Value)

Do you have a blog? Do you have a question about writing sales copy, designing squeeze pages, creating products, getting traffic… or just want some advice on a headline?

Then leave a comment to this post with your question (and make sure to list your blog as your website in the comment fields).

If you’ll agree to post my answer to your blog with a link back to here, I’ll answer your question at length. That’s worth at least $100, so I highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity.

If you don’t have a question but do have a blog, how about swapping guest posts? Either way, leave a comment!

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Recommended Products

Check out these 4 products I’ve personally checked out and love…

All 4 of them are worth at least double the asking price, so I decided to see if I could highlight them here.

Each product owner gave me permission to do so, and even decided to give me a commission for any sales I send their way. Cool!

If you purchase one and are not happy with it, you probably shouldn’t trust my opinion again. It’s with that understanding that I highly recommend these products.

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Kaviraj Kodai Testimonial

Two of my big first winners were for Kaviraj Kodai at UltimateMarketingCenter.

My copy skyrocketed his income for years after making the smart decision to fill out an application for my services.

“My Conversion Rate Has Skyrocketed!”

“I have two words about the sales letter. Mind blowing! You’re a genius copywriter.”

“Business has been doing great. My conversion rate has skyrocketed ever since you wrote those sales letters for me. I can’t thank you enough for doing such a marvelous job. You’re the first person I’m going to think about every time I start a new project that requires copywriting.”

Kaviraj Kodai, ultimatemarketingcenter.com

You can hire me to write your sales copy at Copy Productions.

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