Some weeks the links lean technical, some weeks they lean strategic. This one’s a bit of both, with a practical bias.

This Week’s Uncommon Five

1. ​4 Responses to Clients Who Try to Talk You Down on Price

Four scripts to confidently handle pricing objections.

2. Why Clients Ghost Your Proposals (And How to Fix It)

The reasons proposals go unanswered, and what to do instead. Geared toward freelancers, but applicable to anyone with clients.

3. A Complete Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Guide

Comprehensive CRO walkthrough. Their email marketing and other guides are worth exploring too.

4. Understanding F-Shaped Reading Patterns

How people scan content online, explained visually. Browse thousands more concepts. I especially love the Buttered Cat Paradox.

5. How to Get Rid of Em-Dashes in ChatGPT

Asking nicely won’t work, but this does.

Before You Go

Next time a client questions your pricing, remember whoever has the highest tolerance for discomfort wins. Don’t discount your value.

Have an inspired week!