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The Story: There’s a raging debate about whether long copy still works on the web, but the answer is surprisingly no different than it was 100 years ago.
The Point: Long copy sucks (the money right off the table!). The reason long copy works is the same as ever. You must answer every possible objection in [...]
Dissolve Skepticism Like Magic
The Story: Let’s assume you’re writing your own copy (maybe you can’t afford to hire a professional, or you just love writing copy for your own products).
One of your first tasks as a copywriter is to break down the skepticism that your prospects (readers, site visitors, subscribers) are feeling, and get them to believe [...]
Wimpy Copywriter = Hungry Kids
The Story: It’s one of the most common mistakes in all forms of selling - not asking for the sale.
Hard to believe? Maybe. But it’s true anyway; people just don’t want to ask for the order.
The Point: There comes a point where you’ve presented all the benefits of your offer; you’ve demonstrated its value; you’ve [...]
Watch Your Mouth, Copywriter!
The Story: Have you ever read a website and it just seemed to “stiff” or “formal” to you?
Or you felt like they were talking over your head, using a lot of buzzwords and lingo you didn’t understand?
Me too.
That leads to this little tip that will really help your copy make more sales (or generate more [...]
First Get Their Attention
The Story: If your copy can’t cut through the clutter, you never be able to make the sale.
The Point: The reason the old formulae are less effective is: it’s harder to get people’s attention these days. Time to step up your game.
The Resource: Attention Age Doctrine
3 Keys To Grabbing Their Attention:
1. Change Their State.
2. [...]
Hemingway On Copywriting
The Story: Follow Ernest Hemingway’s Four Simple Rules to improve your copywriting (or any writing, for that matter).
The Point: The more effusive and melodious your prose, the greater the certitude you will obfuscate the concept you are laboriously attempting to elucidate; eschew obfuscation.
The Resource: The Elements of Style
Hemingway’s Rules:
1. Use short sentences.
2. Use short [...]
Myspace Or Yours? Marketing 101
The Story: One of copywriting’s oldest maxims points out one of marketer’s biggest failures.
The Point: It’s not your website. It’s theirs (if you want to succeed).
The Resource: YouTube
How To Make It About The User:
1. Know your users.
2. Know your users.
3. Know your users.
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Britney Spears Teaches Marketing
The Story: Britney Spears knows how to get your attention.
The Point: While there’s a lot of debate about Britney’s musical talent, career choices, and parenting potential, nobody can argue that she doesn’t know how to get our attention.
You can learn a lot from a diva.
The Resource: Attention Age Doctrine
Keys To Capturing Your Prospect’s Attention:
1. [...]
Selling Tips From Tony Robbins
The Story: You can learn a lot about selling by watching what Tony Robbins does at his seminars.
The Point: Sometimes it’s more important to emulate what people do than to listen to what they say. Study what Tony does to drive the revenue stream at his company.
The Resource: Tony Robbins
3 Simple Selling Tips From [...]
To Sell More, Use Proof
The Story: The biggest mistake most online marketers make is not offering enough proof in their marketing.
The Point: To dramatically increase your sales, offer a preponderance of proof.
You should use several different types of proof in your selling process.
The Resource: Answers
3 Quick Ways to Prove Your Marketing Claims:
1. Customer testimonials.
2. Third-party endorsements.
3. Case Studies.
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