Direct Response Copywriter on How Not to Advertise

By Scott Martin, Direct Response Copywriter

If you're like me, you would rather have nails nail-gunned into your head than visit an office supply store for ink cartridges.

However, I needed ink so I got ready to visit my local 'big box' office store. Before making that ugly trek I remembered there's a specialist ink cartridge store less than 400 yards from my office. So I went to the company's website to check the price. As a direct response copywriter, I'm always interested in how a company organizes its site.

First, it was almost impossible to find a price comparison. To get a price, the company wanted me to complete a form asking for pretty much all my personal details. No thanks. However, once I found the right page and entered the number of the ink cartridge, here's what I got.

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This company is a locally-owned franchise. I hope they improve their website.

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