Ronald,
I'm glad that you are learning about marketing and writing copy. However I'm not sure I agree with the flattery thing. I know that people say that. And in some instances that may be true. However, since THIS forum is about learning the right thing to do with respect to copy, let me say this:
If the person you are imitating has been professionally trained, that may work! However if they are not, your copy may not be any better than what you would have done without reviewing others copy.
I have been trained by some of the best copywriters in the industry, like Michael Masterson, Bob Bly, and others, who are extreemly successful. They are, for the most part, independently wealthy from the copy they have written. Just to give you an idea of where I am coming from.
There are some sites that are done well, however the majority of the sites I see, are created by people who don't know much, if anything at all, about writing effective copy. So be very carefull. Just because it looks good, does not mean it will be effective in getting results. And that must be the ultimate goal of any copy. The Results!
I do agree about the fact that you need to be very careful and make sure your copy is original and not copied. That is illegal and punishable by the law.
Thank you All for your input. And for participating in this forum!
Take care for now. Keep those post coming!
God Bless
Ruby E. Garson
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