February 2010

A Little Direct Response Gold

by Ryan M. Healy on February 26, 2010

Do you know Drayton Bird? In direct response marketing, he’s a living legend. After all, not many can say they worked with David Ogilvy. And not many can claim being the top trainer for the biggest direct marketing agency in the world (Ogilvy & Mather). Plus, Drayton’s experience runs the gamut. He’s helped small businesses, [...]



How to Get Your First Real Copywriting Client in 14 Days or Less
I launched my freelance copywriting career on June 13, 2005. Much to my surprise, I landed three clients in the first two weeks. If you'd like to discover how I did it,  then click here now »

Creativity: The Lost Commodity

by Ryan M. Healy on February 17, 2010

Creativity is vital for any idea worker. But it’s easy to let creativity die. We get stuck reading the same things, thinking the same things, doing the same things in the same ways we’ve always done them. Doesn’t matter where you live. A guy in New York can watch the same TV programming in San [...]



How to Get Your First Real Copywriting Client in 14 Days or Less
I launched my freelance copywriting career on June 13, 2005. Much to my surprise, I landed three clients in the first two weeks. If you'd like to discover how I did it,  then click here now »

Adsense Blogging Makeover – Complimentary Interview

by Ryan M. Healy on February 15, 2010

Ever wanted to monetize your blog with Adsense? Then you’ll definitely want to grab the free Adsense blogging interview I’ve linked to at the bottom of this post. I’ve tested Adsense a few times throughout the years with a modicum of success. But lately my interest has been rekindled because of some new plugins that [...]



Free Facebook Training w/ Perry Marshall
Struggling to get your Facebook campaigns to work? Check out Perry Marshall and Thomas Meloche's free Facebook training series. They reveal what you're doing wrong... and the 5 critical stages of a profitable Facebook campaign.  Get Your Free Facebook Training Here »

Hot Date with an Ugly Sales Letter

by Ryan M. Healy on February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine’s Day! Since my wife and kids are sick today — bad coughs because of some respiratory bug — there won’t be a lot of romance going on here today. But I’m not going to let that stop me from cuddling up by the fire with another sales letter… maybe yours! ========================= I’m looking [...]



Need a Copy Critique?
Copy critiques are probably one of the least sexy ways of increasing online sales. And yet a good copywriting critique can pay off in spades, both in lower customer acquisition costs, as well as healthier profits.  Book Yours Now »

Direct Mail Advertising – A Few Observations

by Ryan M. Healy on February 10, 2010

Direct mail advertising is very different than online advertising. With direct mail, you have to find or compile a list of people who will be a good fit for your offer. The people you mail may or may not be interested in your product or service. They’ve never asked for you to contact them. Plus, [...]



2-Step Process for Getting More Clients
Getting booked solid with clients is actually not as hard as it seems. Let me share with you a simple 2-step process that I have used for more than five years.  Click here to read full article »