An old post / thought I like: I’m stunned at how horribly bad the following example of copywriting is. Literally stunned… To tell this story properly, I need to mention milkshakes, and how much I like them (which is a lot.) I … Continue reading →
Read MoreA good client of mine – a guy I admire and definitely respect – pointed out he doesn’t like the word “just” in any copy. I never really thought about it much – I typically just wrote what came to … Continue reading →
Read MoreYou’re all salivating for my COVID-19 sanitizing strategy, right? Actually, I’m kind of guessing you’re not. Which is good, because it’s boring. Clear-Writing’s hand-washing and cleaning policies are basically the Furman household’s hand-washing and cleaning policy. Which has always been … Continue reading →
Read MoreHere’s a writing tip that will make you a better copywriter in ten seconds. A much better copywriter. The next thing you need to write, go ahead and write it, and finish it. Then revisit it an hour or a … Continue reading →
Read MoreThis is an older post that I always liked: I always preach that we’re not all alike in terms of marketing. Just because you think something is good or bad does not mean your customers will think the same thing. … Continue reading →
Read MoreLet’s talk overpriced glasses. At 51, my eyesight isn’t what it used to be. Hasn’t been for about ten years now, really, and gets a little worse every year. Day to day life I’m fine, but like most folks my … Continue reading →
Read MoreThere’s a company from the Midwest that wants to build a small power plant about 800 feet from my house. Of course, my neighbors and I are leery about this, so to help get things off on the right foot, … Continue reading →
Read MoreDo you remember the Staples® Easy Button™? It’s a big red button that signifies how easy Staples makes everything. It was so popular that they even make one to sell (I understand they have sold millions of them, with some … Continue reading →
Read MoreWhen you think about your marketing, I want you to think about vinyl records for a bit. As you may know, I dig stereo equipment and vinyl records. I have some nice gear, and have a particular affinity for my … Continue reading →
Read MoreI wrote this in my first book, and it still resonates today: You know you’re the one who makes the work appear, right? This, to me, is the heart of “making it” as an entrepreneur. When you have a job, … Continue reading →
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