It was just past 1AM when I’d finally hit the publish button. This was it…my first product launch, and I was hoping against hope that I could use this to quit my job and finally become…
A Full-time
Blogger !
And then it happened…
“Ding !”
An email came in – it said someone just deposited $67 into my Paypal account.
“Ding !”
“Ding !”
“Ding !”
Three more emails, each with another $67. In less than 60 seconds, I went from being broke, to making six-figures.
My Life Changed
Forever !
1. Stories
By the time you finished my little intro, you probably had already forgotten about the title of this post, and that was intentional. Even though this story is fictional, it didn’t feel that way when I wrote it, and hopefully, it didn’t feel that way…
When You Read it !
Using stories to hook people is one of the best ways you can get their interest and open a blog post in a way that keeps them reading. If you read Copyblogger, you’ll see this done all the time. Why? Because…
It Works !
2. Pattern Interrupt
(Photo Credit to: 2Graceful)
This is something used in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) circles all of the time… Did you notice how the above picture of a sexy girl came out of the blue, and had absolutely…
Nothing to Do
With the Story Above ?
It’s a sexy picture, and it absolutely works. Why? Because it throws people for a loop just long enough to sneak in the suggestion that they should keep reading. It’s an example of how you can use pattern interrupts to get someone out of their current state of mind and into the state of mind…
Required to Read Your Post !
You can use images, crazy statements, pop-culture references, videos, or even an all-caps emboldened sub-head that seems completely out of place, but just be careful here, because doing this wrong could…
Alienate More People
than it Recruits !
3. Talk About Money (Solve Problems)
I want to show you how I used just one tiny classified ad to make hundreds of thousands of dollars in the past 12 months.
This is a cheap tactic but it works. What you see above is me paraphrasing the legendary telemarketer, Don LaPre, who sold millions of dollars worth of junk to people…
Watching
Late Night TV !
Even today’s marketers use the same tactics, whether on the radio, TV, or online. Simply telling someone that if they keep reading, listening, or watching, they will learn the answer to all of life’s troubles. And it doesn’t matter…
What Niche
You Are in !
This is sales copy 101, and if used sparingly, it’s a great way to draw attention to important posts or pieces of content you’ve authored on the web.
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What draws me in are great photos and storytelling/writing.
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May 7, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Same here, photos usually draw me in first… follow by the title…
Twitter: techcrates
May 7, 2011 at 7:12 pm
The first thing that draws my attention is the headline (especially the one containing the word list or something similar) followed by image
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May 7, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Hmm… what you mean by “word list”?
Twitter: techcrates
May 8, 2011 at 6:58 pm
Actually I mean to say list posts….. Argh
where am I ?
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It’s usually the headline and any images that attract my attention at first. Thanks for a great read.
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May 7, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Well… minds always photo that attract… and then headline…
Good job! Another good real quick article. Oh the Photo is really killer.
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May 7, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Haha… hope you don’t get excited
great topic, I agree. Killer headlines seems to do the trick. It certainly has an effect on myself when reading various articles and magazines. A nice picture only enhances your article.
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May 7, 2011 at 11:12 pm
Yes you are right, but I think pictures although is to enhance the article, but it is also important to get eye attention from far…
LOL .. i never thought and havent heard of this “PAttern Interrupt” which you stated above.. how about I give it a try .. I just hope it works .
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May 8, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Of course it does work most of the time but not all the time.
photos are a attraction , so i use them quite often , making my own custom banners which catch attention .
sometimes the blog posts are so boring and not many photos to go with it , you can make ur own banners , better if ur a little creative
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May 12, 2011 at 1:32 am
Well, I’m not an expert designer, although I always have a design in mind. Usually if I want to do banners and such, I always outsource them.
So, you do all your own banners? Or do you outsource some of it?
I think you are right. It will works to keep the audience reading. But I will try first.
Thanks for sharing
Ery
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May 13, 2011 at 6:07 am
No problem, and feel free to try it and let me know about your result, if you don’t mind sharing
Well, #2 is the best one as an image can tell a million stories specially if its of a sexy girl
Lol……As mentioned, having something unusual keep the reader attached to the post and helps in making it interesting. Nice tip 
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May 18, 2011 at 6:17 am
Well, Argie Monroy just use this method on his blog post recently and guess what, his got a great discussion around his post, you should take a look here:
http://www.seoblogger.bxuhub.com/2011/05/increase-your-alexa-ranking-in-few-days-time/
An amazing story line hooks me every time… I just can’t help myself. I purchased 3 ‘IM’ products today because of the ‘story’.
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July 2, 2011 at 12:14 am
Well, hopefully you can share what products you brought?
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