A subtle switch, but now I see a conscious and distinct choice to move from writer to web sales person. So while I love to read about the challenges of building a personal brand, I have no time for constant sales pitches.

So its with sadness that I read this post and make this (last) comment. Good luck with this direction. Its just not mine.

This is certainly a hot topic of conversation! I agree with you Michael, if anyone wants to sell anything, there has to be a call to action….

However, where people have been made wary(especially in the internet marketing/ bus opp niche) is the mega hipey sales letters which claimed they would show you how to become a millionaire in 6 weeks or whatever…esentially the looooong agressive sales letter and the agressive sales line!

However, I think one of the best ways to sell is to let people try/sample or use your sample before they buy. And some of the great mediums for doing this are video or audio which is huge at the moment.

People love visual and audio mediums and this is an awesome way to sell because you can prove to your prospects in an interesting way what your product/service can do for them.

Even though the written word will always be a strong source of the sales process for websites, video and audio will change how people buy and sell forever.

And if you can combine, strong desire filled copy and combine it with a good video on your sales page then all the better…you’ll be onto a winner…imho of course:-)

Grant

I pass by lots of emails thinking I’ll get to them “later” – but yours I open with anticipation. They never disappoint.

There are a lot of people out there pounding emails to people with affiliate products and offers right now. Candidly, it is annoying at times, and in my opinion they risk marring their reputations.

In this case, I can only assume that this person doesn’t really know you, or is fed up with the “spam”, and directed their frustration toward you.

Let it roll off your back. You are awesome and your content ROCKS!

I also don’t get the need to notify someone that their blog no longer suits. Just delete the feed, for cripes sake! Move on. No one cares. LOL.

Hell, some may jump in not even realizing they’re on the field. Know what I mean?

You’ve heard of the story about the man preparing for a long journey and leaving varied amounts of talents with his servants instructing them to invest while he was out. He gave them talents according to their individual abilities. What they did with it was based on their abilities. Proves that ROI is not only about the vehicle. Much depends on the driver.

LaRon | @laroncarter