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Engage Your Own Direct Response Copywriting Wizard…

...to give your sales letters the profit-generating edge your business needs to survive and thrive

 

Fri 12:38 AM

Dear Business Results Seeker,

You know how crucial the words in your sales letter, advert or on your web page are to your business success. And you've decided to get expert help – a copywriter – rather than chance sending out a mediocre letter that could do more damage than good.

But it can't be 'any old copywriter '...

It's one time when the old adage 'you get what you pay for' is really apt because a great number of copywriters have not mastered the skill and techniques of direct response copywriting.

Those that have - and get impressive results - charge a premium for their services and expertise.

Unfortunately...

There Is Only A Small Elite Group In The UK
Who Have The Skill To Write These Compellingly
Persuasive Direct Response Sales Letters

But that's the level of expertise you need to get a measurable response to your marketing message. And in a moment I'll tell you how you can tap-into-that pool of expertise even if you're on a tight budget.

First, let me explain why this is such a rare copywriting talent…

…this is a skill that comes from specialist training, practical experience and in-depth knowledge; the expertise only someone who has crafted direct response sales letters or adverts and delivered results can bring to your letters.

Which means your challenge is to find the one person who…

Ideally you need someone who has a wealth of experience in different business disciplines and who is able to interpret that experience into an effective writing approach for you and your business.

262% Response Boosted By Another 203.9% !

"We got a 262% increase in response to our first mailing, resulting in £24,101 worth of bookings, which included 30 new companies attending our courses. This was an impressive result for us. Since then we've enjoyed a further boost of 203.9%!
David d'Orton-Gibson
Managing Director, TFP Online Ltd

How to Select Your Ideal Copywriter - 9 Points to Consider

Check the person you choose to write your sales-generating letter is the professional you want and can deliver the material you need – this is the minimum you should consider…

Why Choose Carol Bentley?

So – do I match these criteria? You expect me to nod my head, don't you? And yes, I am nodding.
  
But allow me to elaborate further… not to be arrogant or boastful… just to reassure you of my credentials. After many years studying and as a result of years of practical writing experience in many business areas – specialising specifically in B2B direct response copywriting since the 90s I…

This wealth of wisdom and knowledge delivers greater depth to the writing I produce for clients, people like you.

The only real question to ask yourself is this:

Wouldn’t you rather have someone who has ‘been there; done that; got the T-shirt’ and, even better, has the proven ability to put that valuable experience and knowledge into play for you?

It’s a no-brainer, isn’t it? 

My Approach To Copywriting…

So how does this work? If this is your first experience of engaging a professional copywriter then you'd like to know how it goes, wouldn't you? Here's the 12-step sequence I follow when writing your mailing campaign.

As you can see, this all takes an inordinate amount of time and expertise to complete – it is not a job you want rushed because your livelihood could depend upon the success – or failure – of that letter.  

And you've probably also realised expertise like this does not come cheap.  

Chances are – if you haven't used professional copywriting services before – you aren't familiar with the level of fees you are expected to pay for a top quality writer and it may be outside your budget – yet that's exactly what you need to boost your sales results, isn't it?

You see an extensive project like the one I've described above is at the top of my fee structure, starting from £3,000+VAT. (Don't go yet – I have an array of alternatives that may offer a viable solution for you, so just bear with me a moment longer).

Of course for an investment like that you have to be confident you'll get results.

The sad fact is no-one can guarantee results.  

Experience stacks the odds in our favour because of knowing what has worked before. But only your target audience can say if a particular campaign is successful – by buying or enquiring.

That's why testing is so crucial, and why you should never send an untested letter to the whole of your list if it is a large database. You could risk losing a lot of your hard earned cash if you do.

Having said that, my professional input boosts the likelihood of your letter pulling in the sales. So let me explain the other options I offer that can help you…

A Delectable Buffet of Profit-Generating
Copywriting Services

Now – I've described my top-of-the range private client service, Premier Profit Letter, above – but as I said not every business is able to afford that investment just yet.

Which is why I decided to create a menu… a delectable buffet of copywriting options for you to choose from. Some of the alternatives to the Premier Profit Letter don't require so much intensive commitment from me and offer you a more budget-friendly solution. And here they are:

Premier Profit Letter – from £3,000+VAT

This is the top-of-the-range service described above. You are given a quoted project price before I accept the commission. This fee does not include any graphical design work, but I do provide a mailmerge ready Word document for you to use in your mailing campaign.


Optimised Web Landing Page Package – from £2,557+VAT

A full sales letter text for a single-page website (equivalent to a maximum 4 A4 printed pages of formatted text) along with order / response acknowledgement page text, download page text (for digitally delivered products), up-sale page for added value sales and up to 3 follow-up sequence emails. 

The web page is optimised using the keywords you supply. This means the keywords are placed strategically within the copy to encourage search engines to show your webpage when that search term is used.

Copy is supplied in text format ready for your web designer to put into your webpage.  I also liaise with your web designer offering suggestions, based on my experience, for text layout and formatting.

Web Landing Page Package – from £1,927+VAT

This is similar to the Optimised Web Landing Page except that no account is taken of keywords. If you are driving visitors to your web landing page through offline advertising, online advertising, offline mailing campaigns and e-marketing then the search engine positioning is not so important and this is the better option for you.

Rewrite Existing Sales Letter – £727+VAT

If you have an existing sales letter you have written and used, which is not generating the response you hoped for, you can have it rewritten. 

I apply my scientific direct response copywriting formula to your existing text; vitalise your headline and hone your content into an action-compelling missive your reader can't resist.

I also craft another 5 eye-drawing headlines for you to test with your letter; often just changing the headline can catapult your letter from a mediocre, poor performance into a high-octane, sales boosting letter.

Quickie Letter/Web Page (2 Formatted Pages) – £527+VAT 

If you really HATE the thought of writing your own sales letter, perhaps it is like 'pulling teeth' as far as you're concerned, but you CANNOT afford the Premier Profit Letter or either of the Web Landing Page Packages, then this is a more affordable option.

You get a shorter sales letter, based on the research material you supply and your completed questionnaire, crafted to my scientific copywriting formula.

Obviously I don't spend as much time researching at this level… and I don't write as many headlines before selecting one for your letter. But I do let you have at least another 5 for testing.

You also get a copy of my Response Form Checklist (match these 31 questions in your form design). This is the exact same checklist I use to create the response-pulling order / enquiry forms for my private clients. Use this to develop your hugely responsive offline order / enquiry form to go with your letter.

Bentley Sales Letter Makeover – £527+VAT

If you already know about direct response copywriting; you've studied the 'how-to' books, maybe attended a seminar and have written sales letters but haven't quite got the magic magnetic sales attracting touch, then this could be the ideal solution for you.

You send your sales letter to me for a review. I cast my professional eye over your letter and record a critique telling you how to electrify your headline... sharpen your copy... and I give you insider tips on how to turn your letter into an irresistible sales magnet.

What's more I explain specifically why these techniques work. Effectively you get personal coaching and mentoring to help you develop your copywriting skill.

After revising your letter, following my expert advice, you can resubmit it for another review. Again I record my guidance and, if you wish, you can ask for a third review. 

The 2nd and 3rd review can happen before you put your letter out to test or between test mailings, where you want to tweak the copy for better results.

Tips Guide / Booklet – from £657+VAT

A tips guide / booklet or report… sometimes known as a whitepaper – is an extremely effective way of generating warm leads for your business. 

When someone asks for a copy of your guide they are effectively raising their hand to say "Yes, I'm interested in what you have to offer."

A guide is also a great handout at business meetings… it is less likely to be discarded after the meeting because of the valuable tips and information it contains.

The content is developed from the material you supply. The actual price is dependent upon the length and style of the booklet.

Something You Should Know...

It doesn't matter how persuasive your letter is; how jaw-droppingly good your offer is I can promise you it will generate a disappointingly dismal response if you send it to the wrong people.

As I said previously, having a specifically targeted audience is crucial to the success of any marketing activity.

What a well-written letter does is up-the-odds of ethically persuading your prospects to snap up your offer.

Your Satisfaction Guarantee

So, as I said earlier no-one can guarantee results for your sales letter because they don't know the quality of the contacts on your database or list– anyone who says they can is misleading you.

Added to that... when your letter goes out you don't know what is happening in your prospect's life – it may be a bad time for him or your offer could arrive with perfect timing, you just don't know. 

Having the right offer, targeting a specific audience that is known to have an interest in what you deliver and – of course – sending a highly compelling and persuasive letter does stack the odds in your favour.
 
But, if you are at all familiar with my book or articles or my copywriting blog, you know I advocate making it extremely easy for your prospect to decide to go for your offer by taking away as much of the buying risk as possible. 

So really, you expect some sort of guarantee from me, don’t you?

And so you should!

My Promise To You...

If you follow my advice and send your letter to a quality, targeted list and the service you choose does not generate at least enough sales to cover your investment with me, then I will rewrite the letter (or do a Bentley Makeover of your new sales letter) completely free of charge.

And I will apply the same professional attention to the rewrite (or further review) as I did to the original work.

I can’t say fairer than that, can I?

OK, Decision Time…

Choose which option suits your requirements and budget best…

 

Project Type

Price (+VAT at current rate)

1

Full Mailing Campaign

TBA – from £3,000

2

Optimised Web Landing Page

TBA – from £2,557

3

 Web Landing Page

TBA – from £1,927

4

Rewrite

£727

5

Quickie 2 Page Letter/ Web Page

£527

6

Bentley Makeover

£527

7

Tips Guide / Booklet

TBA – from £657

And send your enquiry using the form below… asking makes no commitment on either side but the sooner you engage my services, the sooner you reap the benefits of increased sales.

(I have to ask you to type in the graphic you see at the bottom to avoid spammers / hackers and so I can be sure I'm getting messages from real people, thanks for understanding)

Over the years as I've got busier I've had to increase my fees, so don't delay… lock in these rates – simply start your no obligation conversation with me now. 

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Kind regards

Carol Bentley

P.S.   If you're going to survive – and thrive – through this recession then astute, targeted, direct response marketing is the wise business choice to make.

However, not having a professionally written sales letter could decimate your chances of success.

Take advantage of all the insider techniques, tricks of the trade, proven marketing tactics and my extensive copywriting experience to gain the edge over your competitors. Read how in this letter.

P.P.S    Budget tight? Opt for the budget-conscious Quickie Letter or Bentley Sales Letter Makeover to start generating your sales now. Scroll back up to see what each of these packages deliver.

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