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Flattery from a Stranger

by Ryan M. Healy on January 20, 2012

So I got this little gem of an email in my inbox this week. GREETINGS MY NAME IS ANGEL AND I AM THE DIRECTOR OF MEDIA REPRESENTING VISUAL MEDIA IMPACT IN TARRYTOWN, N.Y. I AM EMAILING YOU BECAUSE I SEE POTENTIAL IN YOUR TRAFFICKING DUE TO MY EXPERTISE OF SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZING. I HAVE OVER [...]



Which Half of Your Advertising Is Wasted?
John Wanamaker once said, "Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half." But thanks to technology, it's now easy to know which half of your advertising is working... and which half isn't. That's because LinkTrackr reveals the profitablity of ALL your advertising.  Start Tracking Now! »

Is It Ever a Good Idea to Mix Politics and Marketing?

by Ryan M. Healy on November 8, 2011

Everybody is talking about the merits and disadvantages of mixing politics and marketing, and by “everybody” I mean two people in particular. On Google+ Travis Campbell asks: Are you willing to put your brand at risk to stand for what you believe in? Aaron Wall does great work, and is someone I’ve learned a lot [...]



Web Copy That Sells! How to Write Direct Response Copy for Online Sales
Discover how to write web copy that increases online conversions, sells more products, and fattens your profits -- no matter how little writing experience you have.  Click here to get more details about Copywriting Code »

Boiler Room Scams: How They Work

by Ryan M. Healy on July 27, 2011

Boiler room scams are on the rise, so I feel it’s important for you to know how this type of scam works. Step 1: You buy an inexpensive product or accept a “Free plus Shipping” offer from an infomercial or similar marketing medium. Step 2: Get a call from a boiler room where you are [...]



How to Break Through Writer's Block and Write Winning Ads
Even the best copywriters sometimes get stuck for words and struggle to write winning ads. But what if there was a surefire way to smash through writer's block and write winning copy almost every single time? Good news -- there is.  Click Here to Read the Complete Article »

Why Your Online Reputation Is More Important Than Ever

by Ryan M. Healy on January 21, 2011

In December, there was one story I followed that completely fascinated me. It all started with a November 26 New York Times article my dad forwarded. The article was “A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web.” The article detailed the business practices of Vitaly Borker, a man who essentially misrepresented his products and then [...]



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 »

Last week, I watched the season premiere of The Middle, a sitcom about a middle-class American family living in middle America. In the first episode of the second season, Frankie, played by Patricia Heaton, gets on a kick to be more punctual and proactive with her family. Of course, based on her poor track record, [...]



Web Copy That Sells! How to Write Direct Response Copy for Online Sales
Discover how to write web copy that increases online conversions, sells more products, and fattens your profits -- no matter how little writing experience you have.  Click here to get more details about Copywriting Code »