Killer Copywriting Reloaded, The Advanced Guide On How To Write Copy That Sells
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Why Every Business Owner Needs to Master Copywriting
Do you want to boost your sales, save time and grow your business at a lightning speed?
Good copywriting can do all that plus a whole lot more. And world class copywriting can transform your performance out of all recognition.
Whether you're aware of it or not, copywriting is one of the most essential elements of effective marketing. It's the art and science of strategically delivering words that get people to take action.
In this book, you will learn how to write copy that connects and converts. You don't have to guess what to write. You can learn exactly what words will increase the level of your success … Every. Single. Time.
The right words can make the difference between your business fighting to keep the lights on vs. your business breaking sales records.
From this book, you will discover:
How to Tell a Compelling Story
Formatting Tips That Make Your Copy a Joy to Read
The Seven Saleable Emotions
How to Write Headlines That Draw People In
Writing Copy for Social Media
Creating a Persona
How to Write an Effective Call to Action (CTA)
Conversations Lead to Conversions
Emails that Make You Click
And Much, Much More
Start Reading Now, and Take Your Copywriting to The Next Level.
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Killer Copywriting Reloaded, The Advanced Guide On How To Write Copy That Sells - William Swain
Introduction
The fact that you’re reading this book means you have survived the basic copywriting boot camp. You already know the nuances of good copywriting and you may have developed some skills in writing a persuasive copy. But you and I know that it’s a business jungle out there and basic skills can only get you so far. You don’t only need more writing ammunition, but you also need new weapons to add to your copywriting arsenal.
Learning advanced skills will prepare you to become competitive in the ever-changing business and marketing landscape. If you arm yourself with advanced copywriting skills, you can move with the times and you can buck the digital trends. It doesn’t matter who you write for or what platform you use, if you master copywriting, you’ll always stay relevant.
But before you enter the war room, a refresher is in order. If you have not put your copywriting skills into practice for so long, chances are your copywriting is as dead as a doornail—nothing a quick refresher can’t fix. Get to it and then I’ll see you in the war zone!
Chapter 1 A Refresher
What is Copywriting?
Copywriting is the craft of creating persuasive messages that compel people to take action—purchase a product, download an eBook, donate to a cause, vote for a candidate, or follow on Twitter—you get the idea.
In the realm of marketing and advertising, copywriting is an extremely important skill to have because it is how businesses send their messages to audiences across different platforms. Do it right and you’ll help reach even the loftiest business goals but do it wrong and you’ll suffer the negative consequences.
With copywriting, words are used not just to inform, impress or tantalize, but to sell. Unlike typical writing, copywriting’s main intention is to sell something, whether it be a product, a service, a cause, or an idea.
You know the ads you see on billboards and the commercials you watch on TV? That’s copywriting at work. So, when you watch a commercial and you feel compelled to take action, remember that a copywriter wrote the script to get you to do exactly just that. Powerful stuff, right?
To better understand copywriting, you must look at it as a process with different stages. As with any process, copywriting has a beginning and an end. It starts by setting a goal. When a goal is established, the next step is identifying the target audience and studying their behavior. This is then followed by identifying which medium or platform to use. The actual writing can only take place after all these factors are identified and understood.
In copywriting, words are the currency worth their weight in gold. Powerful words are used to trigger an emotional response. When carefully chosen words are weaved together to get the desired reaction, you can expect your audience to have an emotional connection to the copy. The writing can stir up strong emotions and spark the desire to do something. With that said, the choice of words can make or break a copy.
The goal of copywriting is not just to sell, but to sell better. Copywriting not only creates awareness of a product, service, or brand, but it can turn awareness to actual sales. How you use words to structure your copy can influence audience behavior. So, in that sense, you can actually create the outcome you desire, which is to sell better.
When aligned with marketing goals, copywriting can help achieve your desired outcomes. You’ll know how you’re faring when you’re either feeling the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat.
Evolution of Copywriting
Copywriting has been an integral part of advertising and marketing campaigns throughout history. Before the world wide web existed, businesses simply put out advertisements on radio, TV, and print media. The purpose was to inform people about a product or service and to compel them to make a purchase or make use of the service. The intent was two-fold: enticing the audience and convincing them that one brand is better than the other.
Copywriters of the past specialized in advertorial copywriting and they work as part of creative ad agencies. Independent or freelance copywriters were unheard of at that time. Copies were worded as straight-up advertising and consumers know and feel that they are being sold t0. There was never any doubt that the materials written were sales ads through and through.
When the internet happened, copywriting changed drastically. It’s as if traditional advertising and online media got married and had a baby. Digital copywriting was born, and copywriters were all caught in a digital maelstrom that is still happening to this day. Goals have changed and copywriters have been given more roles (and more work!). The world communicates differently, and messages are now being sent to audiences instantly. As a result, the response is also immediate—good or bad.
The dynamics between businesses and consumers have changed significantly. Consumers now tend to engage more with digital ads and less on conventional ad copy. They also consume content in different ways so there’s no guarantee that a copy would evoke the same reaction from all consumers.
Modern copywriting is more about building relationships. It’s no longer an in-your-face sales pitch, but more of a value-driven spiel. If a copy could effectively show consumers that there is real value to what is being offered, whether it be a product or a service, then it is considered successful.
But even if copywriting strategies and methods have changed, the foundation of effective copywriting remains the same. It’s still about identifying your target audience and getting in their head so that they are compelled to take action.
Copywriting still relies heavily on emotions. Words are still written in such a way that they grab attention immediately and stir up all sorts of emotions. And of course, correct grammar and spelling still matter no matter the chosen medium.
Importance of Copywriting
Businesses today want to create a positive brand image and experience. This can be achieved by using a holistic approach that includes copywriting. It is only through effective copywriting that businesses can send the message they want to communicate to their respective audiences.
Copywriting is important in any business because it is a tool to drive consumer response that could eventually lead to the desired end goal—purchase! When effectively written, copywriting can convince consumers that there is a unique benefit in buying the product or in utilizing a service.
The words can offer a strong proof that the product or service fulfills a need. It tells consumers that they stand to benefit from using the product or from availing the service. More importantly, it can guide the consumers to make a snappy decision to buy. Without copywriting, there’s nothing to guide consumers on what to do next.
Copywriting is not just limited to promoting products and services, it can also be used to sell ideas, change opinions, win arguments, or influence decisions. Just imagine what you can do if you have the copywriting skills and instincts:
● Convert consumer engagement to sales
● Convince headhunters that you are the right person for the job
● Sell an idea that opposes conventional belief. (If flat earthers can do this, so can you.)
● Convince angel investors to fund a business venture
● Persuade strangers to fund your latest project through crowdfunding
● Convince a swing voter to vote for your chosen political candidate
● Prove that your idea is better than what the team decided to pursue
Copywriting essentially makes you a master manipulator using words as your weapon of choice to sweet-talk people into yielding to your own ideas and opinions. And if you master the craft of copywriting, getting your desired results is just cake walk.
Your Role as a Copywriter
As a modern copywriter, you have additional roles to play, more hats to wear, and new things to do, but you still retain the distinctive skills and traits of the copywriter from days of old. The basic foundation of what makes a copywriter great is still the same—skillful use of words to persuade and the ability to tell a compelling story.
Digital copywriting is no longer limited to just creating content that introduces and sells products. Your role as a copywriter has expanded beyond the traditional functions because people are now choosing the kind of content they want to consume. If they want to read about a product, they would read blogs. If they want to see products, they would go to Instagram. If they would rather watch videos, they would turn to YouTube. There is a variety of platforms to consider and every copywriter who is worth her salt would recognize the opportunity in using each of these mediums.
Each social media platform has its own nuances, so each copy must be tailored-fit to take advantage of the digital quirks. What works in one medium, may not necessarily work with another. In this sense, your role as a copywriter involves figuring out how the same content can be communicated in several ways without losing the key message.
Templates had worked before in radio, TV, and print media, but they don’t work the same way they do on social media. That’s why you, as a copywriter, have to learn the intricacies of blogging, Search Engine
Optimization (SEO), internet marketing, social media advertising, content writing, and ecommerce, among other things.
You still with me?
I’m not even going to lie, but yes, the different roles you have to play can be overwhelming and daunting. But before you start crawling up into a fetal position, just know that all these things will make sense as you get to the later chapters. You must trust the process.
The growth in ecommerce is nothing short of amazing. Anyone with an idea and some cash can set-up an online business almost instantly. The barriers to entry are almost non-existent. Everything is now automated that businesses can operate with only a few employees and staff. Business is now a level playing field.
The competition is not solely about the products anymore—there is a content war going on. Let me explain. Since businesses now have an online presence, the battle is on how to get