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Health Insurance Providers — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:47:12 -0000

Sex certainly sells but let's not forget that you have to have the substance to back it all up.

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carhidkits — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:13:15 -0000

Good post Ben. I read Guy Kawasaki's book The Art of The Start last year and he was harping on this point as well. Your right, design matters.

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Ben Yoskovitz — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:48:48 -0000

@Stephon: Sorry about that. When I moved host environments I lost some images. They're back now on this post...

Let me know what you think.

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Stephon "Phon" Rudd — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:44:50 -0000

I do agree with the sex sells concept. But I couldn't see the pics in this posting...is there a way to post them again so that I can see? Thanks.

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Rosie McCleaner — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:11:40 -0000

I wonder what it is about humans that are so intrigued by beauty and why we take more notice when something looks good?

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Bethany Gifted — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:10:24 -0000

Yeah PowerPoint is great for presentations, it so easy to create and easy to use in the presentation

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Dutch Schultz — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:21:47 -0000

I have to admit that I had no idea where you were going with the post when I first clicked on it. I completely get it however, after reading it and completely agree with you point. I can't think of anyone eager to hand out their money after being put to sleep by a bad power point presentation.

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Bethany Moors — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:23:52 -0000

Sex sells because people link sex to feeling good which is ultimately what people want to feel, if you can link your product to sex it has a higher chance of selling.

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Tom — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:15:05 -0000

Using Powerpoint can work in the right circumstances.
This example is not particularly graphically brilliant but it gets the message across quite well.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

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fanav — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:16:17 -0000

Thanks, nothing is worse than a boring powerpoint: lights dim, no visual stimulation = catch up on jet lag! For the seller, nothing is worse than spending a lot on a great product, only to take shortcuts on the pitch. I saw powerpoint used in a religious discussion once, and even having great looking graphics there made for a much more stimulating dialog.

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Halloween Costume Ideas — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:54:06 -0000

That's a great analogy, Julia. I've caught myself looking at the magazone's with the most "beautiful" model on the cover while in checkout lines, even though the cover model has nothing to do with the content of the magazine. Hell, I even knew I wasn't going to like the content when I picked it up.

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rese — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:35:41 -0000

what is sex??
i realy like it..
read before..=)

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Beth Fork — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:13:59 -0000

Some sort of visual aid is definiately needed I think otherwise people lose focus

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Daitondimeny — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:41:35 -0000

'm sure this can be explained scientifically. i guess you've all heard about subliminal messaging? Something in the picture that you don't quite understand, but your subconscious mind not only understands it, but puts more effort into remembering it.

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Bethany Gifted — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:11:05 -0000

In todays society sex is pretty much the only thing that sells, if you can get it across that your product will make you feel good and sexy and happy when they have it then you are half way there

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Frank — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:43:41 -0000

To convince the client a convincing presentation is necessary and choice of good slides helps in it.

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Tom — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:24:55 -0000

I guess this has to be the oldest concept in the world.
It probably goes back to the cave man, but there are obvious limitations.
It probably won't wash with the girls, unless maybe you use boys LOL !

That's a thought !

I'll try it out and report back.

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Kim Potter — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:36:58 -0000

Sex always make's people think clearly. Have a good time forget everything and then go back to work.

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Bill — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:37:22 -0000

Sex and sexy does sell. I did a search for one of my sites for a few states where I searched every county for the "Most Searched" terms in the county. In EVERY one, 100%, the search for escorts was in the top 20, if not the top 10. Don't believe me, do a search yourself and you will find out.

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franco — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:33:06 -0000

great presentation, my wife expects me to be more "sexy" and this is a perfect way to show her that ive changed for the better!

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freeladys7 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:33:31 -0000

thanks ben, you gave me idea to make data entry sexy :D

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Julia V — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:51:29 -0000

Magazines with beautiful face on covers always sell even though the model is a nobody. Humans are always drawn to beauty.

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Shailesh Ghimire — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:19:21 -0000

As the reiging champ of creating boring powerpoint slides - I specialize in them - I must say I really enjoyed your view here. The problem is it takes so much time getting it right - that it almost feels like you should be focusing on the content. I think it helps to do the design only after you're done with the content part.

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muratos — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:23:46 -0000

An elegant design is always more attractive for people and a sexy look is an easy way to achieve that elegance if it is used correctly as in your slides example.

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Data Entry Lady — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:24:32 -0000

Hmmm, now if I can just figure out a way to make data entry sexy!!!!???