Tuesday’s post about attracting local prospects online and becoming an industry expert with special reports resulted in several questions from subscribers on my e-mail lists. That’s exciting because it shows me people are anxious to take action on this simple strategy. (If you missed Tuesday’s post, you can view it here. In addition to addressing questions, I’m [...]
Continue reading...15. March 2010
Recently, I came across a startling statistic from a study about U.S. Internet users’ searching habits, conducted by BIA/Kelsey and ConStat. According to their new “User View Wave VII” report, nearly all consumers use online media for shopping decisions. More specifically, 97% of consumers research products and services online. And of these Internet users, a whopping [...]
Continue reading...4. March 2010
If you recognize the saying “Don’t sell the steak, sell the sizzle,” then you’ve had an introduction to Elmer Wheeler. A master salesman and pioneer of persuasion who rose to prominence in the 1930s, Wheeler came up with the seven-word phrase to explain the importance of demonstrating benefits in selling situations, instead of describing details and [...]
Continue reading...8. February 2010
During this FREE workshop by Tom Trush, direct-response copywriter and marketing strategist, you’ll learn how to harness the true power of the Internet for your business and discover … 4 online resources you can use to uncover your prospects’ strongest desires about your product or service — and how these discoveries can help you quickly [...]
Continue reading...2. February 2010
There’s no denying the selling power of infomercials. The direct response and infomercial industry is a growing $150 billion market. If you watch television, you’ve likely been lured in by a late-night pitch for something you never wanted but now can’t imagine living without. Although several persuasive elements make infomercials effective, there’s one selling secret that puts [...]
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17. March 2010
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