Part #2 of my wife’s shocking exposé, Internet Marketing Sins covering five more sins, is finally out.

It took a bit longer this time, and Sylvie explains why in the report.

Once you read this second installment and some of the shocking revelations it makes, you’ll soon understand why. Because in it, she exposes some of the more devious, cunning, and toxic behaviors and destructive personality traits we see online today.

(The section on Cult Leaders is pretty fascinating, too. There’s some pretty harsh stuff in there, and some of it might seem very familiar to you.)

But it’s not all doom and gloom. You’ll also be in for a good laugh, too.

Have you ever seen Jeff Foxworthy do his “You might be a Redneck” skit? Well, Sylvie did her own with lazy marketers. And they’re all 100% true. As the outsourcing provider to many marketers, she’s seen her fair share of corner-cutting tactics.

The report is available on the download page of the initial report. If you haven’t signed up already, then I suggest that you do.

Go now and download part #2 of InternetMarketingSins.com.

After typing furiously for the last three days, my wife has finally put together the first part of a three-part manifesto, in which she finally exposes some of the grievous sins committed by many marketers on the Internet.

It has shocked a great number of people, and it will make a lot of people mad. She’s also taking a monumental risk by speaking out like this. But she’s mad, too, and can’t take it anymore.

In it, she not only lashes out at Internet marketers who use stupid (and sometimes illegal) marketing tricks, but also consumers of Internet marketing products who perpetuate them — and what to do about it.

There are 15 sins in all. She will be covering five sins in each installment, and she’s currently working on the second. The first five sins are available right now.

This manifesto is free and there are no sales pitches.

There is an opt-in email form in order to notify you when each installment is available. And in it, my wife does offer some links to a few resources, including some of our own. But they are not necessary for you to read and benefit from this report.

Now, an important warning…

She doesn’t hold anything back. If you are squeamish or get offended easily, then please don’t download it. My wife uses very strong language not intended for younger audiences. So reader discretion is advised.

Click here to go download “Internet Marketing Sins.”

My last post, where a disgruntled copywriter demanded “the truth” about creating wealth in copywriting, inspired copywriter Andrew Cavanagh to share the story of his beginnings on my forum:

“Here’s how I made my first ‘money’ in copywriting.”

Then one by one, other copywriters started adding their own. The responses were nothing short of amazing!

Many of the stories show that there’s indeed hope. They also show that we were all struggling copywriters once, too. And we didn’t all become overnight millionaires with million-dollar clients, as “Chuck,” the disillusioned copywriter, postulated.

I loved it so much that I posted my own story. I’ve decided to share it with you here. (By the way, the picture at the top is of me, circa 1991. A lot thinner, with glasses, and a lot more hair!) Anyway, here is my story…

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In my coaching program, a student who is an upcoming copywriter recently asked where he could find clients willing to pay higher rates for his skills.

Having built a client base through networking on Internet forums geared towards start-up business owners, he now wanted to find opportunities that would allow for upward mobility within his craft.

This is a common scenario, because start-up businesses are easy to find and provide plenty of opportunities to practice your emerging copywriting skills.

I talked about three tips for aspiring copywriters in the past. I recommend any new copywriter to follow these three tips to build a track record and get to a level that makes them appealing to higher-paying clients.

After your skills are developed, however, it becomes necessary to seek out clients — better, more lucrative clients — who are established enough to pay a fair wage for your skills and, above all, your results.

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It seems there’s a flurry these days of Internet marketers releasing “free reports.” (Admittedly, I’m just as guilty.)

But there’s one report I highly recommend you read right now. My good friend, Armand Morin, has just released his free report. In his no-nonsense, no-B.S. style, Armand explains how he made millions online.

When I read the first draft, the first thing that came out of my mouth was, “It’s about time!”

(When you read it, you’ll understand what I mean.)

Forget the fluff and the purported “secrets” some marketers spout. Unlike so many of the “death of” manifestos of late, in this 50-page report nothing is sugarcoated. Nothing is secret. And more importantly, nothing “died.”

Warning! This report contains strong language, obvious truths, and moneymaking strategies some might find irritating. Even offensive.

If you want to learn how Armand built his multi-million dollar business online, or how we quadrupled our business using the same strategies Armand offers, then you need to download this free report and read it.

Click here to grab your free copy of “An Obvious Truth.”

I’m usually full of good news. But alas, today I need to share an ugly reality with you.

Right this minute, we’re staring down the barrel of a full blown Conversion Crisis. It used to be “Johnny can’t read,” now it’s “Johnny can’t convert.” It’s an epidemic.

I’m not telling you this to start a riot in the virtual streets. (Or to make fun of any Johnny.) It just is what it is. And knowing the reason why will help you weather the hurricane that is the Conversion Crisis.

Before I dive in, I want to make a public announcement…

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I want to tell you about a few upcoming events that might interest you, one of which I am personally putting on with another top copywriter. (Plus, I need your feedback and possibly your help.)

First off, a little backstory.

After my recent report, The Death of The Salesletter, and other reports like "The Death of Internet Marketing" by Mike Filsaime and "The Rebirth of Internet Marketing" by John Reese, I received quite a few requests.

Specifically, and since we talked about increasing popularization of Web 2.0, audio, and video (and multimedia in general), and how they are growing in the online sales experience, people have asked me over and over again:

"Michel, how do you write copy for audio and video?"

Well, you’re in for a treat…

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