More than 6,000 words and phrases that make the difference between "yadda-yadda-yadda" and copy that sells
Looking for a better way to say "authentic?" Words That Sell gives you 57 alternatives. How about "appealing?" Take your pick from 76 synonyms. You'll even find more than 100 variations on "exciting." Fully updated and expanded, this edition of the copywriting classic is packed with inspiration-on-demand for busy professionals who need to win customers--by mail, online, or in person.
More than 75 lists of powerful and persuasive words and phrases, including 21 new lists for this edition
Cross-referencing of categories to jump-start creative thinking
A crash course in basic copywriting techniques
Helpful lists of commonly misspelled words, confusing words, pretentious phrases to avoid, and more
Roget's is fine for writing term papers and letters to the editor, but when it comes to the business of writing copy that translates into sales, there is no substitute for Words That Sell.
Find the perfect words and phrases to win over customers
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About this product: Great copy is the heart and soul of the advertising business. In this practical guide, legendary copywriter Joe Sugarman provides proven guidelines and expert advice on what it takes to write copy that will entice, motivate, and move customers to buy. For anyone who wants to break into the business, this is the ultimate companion resource for unlimited success.
About this product: Content Rich: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web is the definitive search engine optimization (SEO) copywriting guide for search engine rankings and sales conversion. As the first book to cover the entire spectrum of web copy, it introduces new ways of looking at online content and provides key illustrations that show how copy influences search engine rankings and sales conversion in unique ways.
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If you are a small to medium sized business looking for a way to maximize online marketing activities, Content Rich will show you how it can be performed for a fraction of the traditional cost and in ways most companies never consider.
Content Rich also discusses the future of online content and examines ways to leverage the combined power of all types of web copy including site, landing page, blog, article, email, newsletter, PPC ad and press releases to give your business a clear competitive advantage.
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Overwhelmingly acclaimed by business leaders, Internet gurus, best selling marketing authors, top copywriters and the search marketing industry, Content Rich redefines the importance and use of copywriting for the web in a time of shrinking corporate budgets. Using simple examples, case studies and documented research, it gives you all the tools you need to start improving your online presence--today.
About this product: A companion to the bestselling Words that Sell, the next definitive advertising word-and phase book
More Words That Sell is packed with 3,500high-powered, idea-generating words, phrases, and slogans, arranged by category and purpose (example categories include Power Words, Sounds, Technology, Youth Market, and dozens more). Containing checklists and other helpful features like its bestselling predecessor Words That Sell--but with literally no overlapping words--it will be valuable for devotees of that classic book and new fans.
More Words That Sell includes:
Power words for heightening impact
Positive personal qualities for selling oneself
Cliche's to avoid
Color names beyond just red, white, blue, yellow, etc.
Words that reflect current trends in popular culture
With all words reflecting current use in advertising and media, and sections covering internet marketing and advertising, More Words That Sell will be a must-have word and-phrase reference for writers of all types.
Direct marketing has grown beyond its roots in traditional mail order to embrace a host of new technologies, customer relationship-building techniques, and performance measures. Today, businesses and nonprofits of all kinds use direct marketing, which now garners 25% of the U.S. marketer's budget, surpassing newspapers and broadcast TV.
Hailed as the “bible” of direct marketing for over 30 years, Successful Direct Marketing Methods has been completely updated and expanded with all the latest tools and techniques needed for success in today's digital, multi-channel marketplace. Written by world-renowned direct marketing experts Bob Stone and Ron Jacobs, the Eighth Edition of Successful Direct Marketing Methods contains major revisions to chapters on the creative process, fully covering the development of direct mail advertising, catalogs, and print advertising. The Eighth Edition also explores such new topics as:
The expanding objectives of direct marketing in the digital age
Techniques for optimizing customer acquisition, up-selling and cross-selling, reducing defections, extending loyalty, and improving retention
CRM applications, data mining, call center, campaign management, and sales force automation
Customer experience management--connecting customers and brands at every touch point
Brand building with direct marketing tools and techniques
The growth of direct marketing in Europe, Asia, and Latin America
Methods of international marketing--both direct and telemarketing
Successful Direct Marketing Methods offers professionals a comprehensive roadmap for direct marketing success across today's multiple marketing channels.
About this product: * Learn the secrets of freelance copywriting * Earn top income working from home * Put your creativity to use
Corporations and agencies outsource most of their copywriting and need copywriters more than ever today—including for Internet marketing. Most copywriters cannot keep up with the demand for their services, and many make between $50,000 and $150,000. Start & Run a Copywriting Business is your essential guide to getting started and prospering in an industry that offers substantial income, flexible hours, and stimulating work.
This book will provide new copywriters and old pros alike with proven, step-by-step strategies on how to find and keep clients, complete common copywriting tasks, set up an effective office, and overcome the unique challenges inherent in this business.
Topics covered include: * Deciding if copywriting is for you * Mastering basic copywriting techniques * Getting started in the business * Setting rates and quoting on assignments * Tapping into top markets * Effectively marketing your services * Managing your work, time, and money * Troubleshooting and getting help
Turn your talent into dollars by learning to write ads, brochures, direct mail, websites, and business-to-business and e-mail marketing materials. Start & Run a Copywriting Business will show you how to write copy your clients will love.
The worksheets and checklists on the CD-Rom are included in MS Word and PDF formats for use on your Windows-based PC.
Don't Just Say It - Sell it! You don't need a professional ad agency or copywriter to create kick-ass marketing copy. This hands-on guide takes you step by step and shows you how to create marketing messages that capture attention and boost profits.
"Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps is a must-read for any small to midsized business owner. It translates difficult writing ideas into everyday language and empowers the average business owner to write more persuasively in a simple, step-by-step process. My advice? Buy this book-and read it twice!" -Dean Reick, direct marketing copywriter, DirectCreative.com
" ...Susan's warm, engaging style and emphasis on real-world specifics will make even the most writing-phobic business owners feel more confident in their advertising efforts. Susan packs plenty of useful copywriting tools, illustrations, and checklists between the covers, too. Her full-featured 'Copywriting Outline' is surely worth the entire price of admission. Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps is a superb addition to any small-business owner's ready-reference shelf." -Roberta Rosenberg, "The Copywriting Maven" and President, MGP Direct Inc.
“Susan Gunelius has created a simple-to- understand guide to writing effective and hard working copy for nonprofessionals such as small-business owners and others who recognize they need to develop this essential skill to promote their business. Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps covers virtually every topic the aspiring copywriter needs to know, from the crafting of impactful copy, to where best to run it. Ms. Gunelius' book should be on every small business owner's bookshelf.” -George Parker, creative consultant, author of MadScam, and advertising blogger at Adscam and Adhurl
About this product: Barely one in a hundred businesspeople knows these facts about creating powerful advertising. Do You?
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Cashvertising teaches you the tips, tricks, and strategies that New York's top gun copywriters and designers use to persuade people to buy like crazy. No matter what you sell--or how you sell it, this practical, fast-paced book will teach you: * How to create powerful ads, brochures, sales letters, Websites, and more * How to make people believe what you say * "Sneaky" ways to persuade people to respond * Effective tricks for writing "magnetic" headlines * What mistakes to avoid...at all costs! * What you should always/never do in your ads * Expert formulas, guidance, tips and strategies
About this product: Here's the do-it-yourself guide to creating your own success story with new technologies: the book that is helping thousands of authors and publishers to make a smooth and profitable transition to the digital publishing future, by Stephen Windwalker, the man who has learned from his experiences as an author, bookseller, and publishing executive to sell more copies than any other author in Amazon's Kindle Bookstore. Chapters include: A Step-by-Step Approach to Publishing a Kindle Edition of Your Book or Document, Publishing Your Fiction on the Kindle Platform, Start Earning a Living Today Writing Articles for the Kindle, The Business Side of Kindle Publishing, and Rebel Distribution and Amazon's Marketplace of the Mind: Why You Need a Publisher Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle. This handy manual runs 142-pages in print-length; 41,000 words.
About this product: Copywriting That Sells High Tech is the definitive guide to writing powerful promotional materials for technology products, services, and companies.
Ideal for both novices and experienced communicators, Copywriting That Sells High Tech provides valuable insights and practical advice on writing clear and compelling promotional materials for technology products and services. The book is full of hundreds of ideas, examples, and techniques for improving the content of print and online materials.
Use this book every day to get valuable ideas for specific materials, to expand your knowledge into new areas, and to find resources for detailed exploration.