One of the dumbest questions I get asked is “Do you ever feel guilty?” It’s the inquisition that follows my brief and ambiguous description of what I do for a living. “You’re making money from other people’s misery and false expectations…” goes the moral line of questioning. Yep, that’s about the size of it. I [...]
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“Do Affiliate Marketers Ever Feel Guilty?”
July 24th, 2012 - 14 Comments
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Moving to Thailand: Why I’m Going Back
July 2nd, 2012 - 33 Comments
12 months ago, I traded the stifling heat of Thailand for the leafy safety net of West London’s suburbs. I wouldn’t say I made a bad decision. But like many expats returning from a tropical paradise, all I can think about is what I left behind. And why I left it. Coming home was the [...]
How to Sell Well: No Cleavage Necessary
June 25th, 2012 - 10 Comments
The most powerful sales copy in the world is often the most simple. It creates the least friction. It shapes existing beliefs in to motivation for taking action. Something I try to get across in every landing page I build is that the user is always right. That doesn’t equate to being smart, and it [...]
