Post: #101

I've been promoting ads online but had zero response.

Promoted a Facebook ad - 10000 impressions - not one single lead))

Post: #102

(07-03-2018 08:06 AM)sterlingarcher Wrote:  I've been promoting ads online but had zero response.

Promoted a Facebook ad - 10000 impressions - not one single lead))

How long have you been running this ad? Facebook is great but it takes time to fine tune.

Who are you targeting?
Are you split testing your Ad Copy?
Were you able to get any Conversions from your landing page?
If you are struggling to get clicks then based on the limited information i have about whatever you're doing.. i'm guessing you are targeting the wrong people.

Post: #103

(04-25-2018 05:44 PM)sterlingarcher Wrote:  I've spent a LOT of time hand copying sales letters, but am reading a Carlton book at the moment where he advises 'get in it up to your neck as soon as possible'.

I like the idea of doing some live projects whilst continuing to study. Also the idea of cash)

Do you guys have any more advice on getting initial clients remotely?

I have a gig post on Fiver, but have had zero bites. (The offer doesn't even come up when I search through the dozens of pages for 'copywriter')

Also, any tips regarding finding a niche? It seems to me that developing a niche is the way to go, as for any super competitive market? And as market research is such a crucial element, it makes sense to become an expert in one area?

Build on interest/past experience?

Have you tried compiling a list of advertising agencies in your area and cold-calling them to see if they have any freelance work available? That's the process that Peter Bowerman recommends in his book, The Well-Fed Writer.

When he first started out, he was making 25 phone calls a day.

Post: #104

I've been promoting ads online but had zero response.

Promoted a Facebook ad - 10000 impressions - not one single lead))

Post: #105

'How long have you been running this ad? Facebook is great but it takes time to fine tune.'

I ran it for about 10 days. 10,000 impressions no bites? That's a horrible conversion))

'Who are you targeting?'

Small businesses/entrepreneurs

'Are you split testing your Ad Copy?'

Pictures yes/copy no.

'Were you able to get any Conversions from your landing page?'

Nope. Well, possibly 2 now.

'If you are struggling to get clicks then based on the limited information i have about whatever you're doing.. i'm guessing you are targeting the wrong people.'

Possible...probably pitching to click farms in Indonesia))

Post: #106

Thanks. Good tip - will try.

Post: #107

(07-05-2018 05:20 AM)sterlingarcher Wrote:  'How long have you been running this ad? Facebook is great but it takes time to fine tune.'

I ran it for about 10 days. 10,000 impressions no bites? That's a horrible conversion))

'Who are you targeting?'

Small businesses/entrepreneurs

'Are you split testing your Ad Copy?'

Pictures yes/copy no.

'Were you able to get any Conversions from your landing page?'

Nope. Well, possibly 2 now.

'If you are struggling to get clicks then based on the limited information i have about whatever you're doing.. i'm guessing you are targeting the wrong people.'

Possible...probably pitching to click farms in Indonesia))

From this i think your demographic targeting is not on point. You are most likely casting a wide(or narrow) net to an uninterested audience.

Definitely i would recommend you look at locations/interests/age/sex/marriage status...etc. Advertising can't be left up to guesswork. You gotta be precise and scientific.. especially when it comes to facebook

Post: #108

I just sent a self sales letter to 100+ ad agencies pitching freelance work - zero bites so far.

FB, thanks for all the tips. That ad was fairly well dialled in for demographics. I say FB are thieves))

I'm not seeing a good return on time so far, losing faith in this as an earner.

What's a realistic first year financial target for a decent freelance copywriter?

Obviously it all depends on ability/dedication to an extent, but I don't want to spend too long crawling in the dust if the reality is it's winner takes all and the 99% are broke.

Post: #109

Is Ben Settle a RVFer?))

Recent email subject lines:

May his rationalization hamster never stop spinning
The rise of the Alt-copywriter
One day the liberals’ll outlaw sales pitches this blatant
Why blonde chicks don't get speeding tickets
I can’t tell if she’s lazy, illiterate, or just low IQ
Why I read Playboy
Why the secks robots will send a terminator back through time to kill me

Post: #110

Bumping as this is an interest of mine.