Ken Evoy’s ‘Make Your Site Sell’ was first published in 1999 and then revised in 2002. That’s a long time ago in Internet terms but the fundamental principles in this book are just as relevant today as they were in 2002. Keep reading »
‘Scientific Advertising’ by Claude Hopkins
‘Scientific Advertising’ by Claude C. Hopkins is a timeless classic. Although it was written many years ago, its powerful principles are still just as relevant today.
If you are involved in any kind of advertising or marketing, you need to read this book. Keep reading »
Chapter 2 – Just Salesmanship
To properly understand advertising or to learn even its rudiments one must start with the right conception. Advertising is salesmanship. Its principles are the principles of salesmanship. Successes and failures in both lines are due to like causes. Thus every advertising question should be answered by the salesman’s standards. Keep reading »
Chapter 3 – Offer Service
Remember the people you address are selfish, as we all are. They care nothing about your interests or profit. They seek service for themselves. Ignoring this fact is a common mistake and a costly mistake in advertising. Ads say in effect, “Buy my brand. Keep reading »
Chaper 4 – Mail Order Advertising
The severest test of an advertising man is in selling goods by mail. But that is a school from which he must graduate before he can hope for success. There cost and result are immediately apparent. False theories melt away like snowflakes in the sun. Keep reading »