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How to Write Killer Marketing Copy
Written words are a powerful marketing tool. They have the ability to
persuade, reason, explain & direct the reader to take action. They can
hold someone's imagination and open them up to possibilities never before
visualized. But used improperly or without due care & attention
they can destroy all the good work you have done in one
foul swoop.
Developing copy for your website is therefore a job
that should not be taken on lightly. Here are 5 keys to help hold your
readers' attention and convert them to sales and sign-ups on your site
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1) Your Headliner ~ It takes a matter of seconds for visitors to
form an opinion of your site. Many factors will come into play, such as speed
of download, graphics etc, so you'll need to grab their attention quickly
before they click off the site. A few words that stand out from
the background, graphics and the rest of your text will draw the readers'
eye ~ this is your chance to make an impact and keep them on the site. It
should be something that compels the reader to want to find out
more.
2) Develop Interest ~ Identify with the reader and let them know
that you understand how they feel about the challenges they face. Hint that
you have a solution to their problem. This will hook your visitor in, and you
can enhance its effect by using keywords and hot buttons to fire
the reader's' desire to find out more.
3) Reveal the details ~ Show
the reader your solution and how it will solve their problems and/or meet
their goals. Then hit them with additional benefits as to how what
you have to offer will exceed their expectations. Use testimonials that
verify the strength of the product or service you are offering. Again use
keywords and hot buttons that appeal to the readers' emotions, and
remember people buy on emotion not logic.
4) Call to Action ~ No
marketing copy is complete without a strong call to action. It is the final
push to close the sale that should be lined with incentives. The
benefits should be highlighted and the reader urged to take action. You
could even mention the consequences of not taking action ~ a deal always
looks better when someone is taking it back away from you!
5) Be
Professional! ~ In the eyes of the reader, the professionalism of your copy
reflects the professionalism of its owner, and the more professional it is
the more confident the reader is of you and your intentions. Make sure you
run copy through a grammar & spell checker before uploading it to your
site.
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