10 AD Copy Tips you can take to the Bank
Here are my TOP 10 AD Copy Tips......
1. You could add some sub-headlines
in your ad copy. Sub-headlines act just like headlines; they grab
the reader' s attention. They'll keep the readers interested as they continue
to read your ad. They are almost like transitions or copy connectors; the
sub-headlines will interest and carry the reader to the next part.
2. You could ask your readers questions
throughout the ad copy. They will answer the questions in their
own heads as they read your ad copy. The questions you ask should persuade
the readers into buying. People have been taught to automatically answer
questions in school, from their parents, from friends and from authoritative
figures.
3. You could highlight keywords throughout
your ad copy. The keywords should be attractive to your target
audience. You could highlight them with color, underlines, italics, etc.
You could also repeat key- words one after another. For example you could
say, "This is a soft, soft, soft rug."
4. You could bullet or indent your
benefits in your ad copy. Most people won't read the whole ad copy,
so make your product s benefits stand out and you won't lose the sales
from all the skimmers. You can also indent other things like your guarantee,
postscripts, testimonials, closing, etc.
5. You could change the size of your
text in your ad copy. You want to make your text large enough so
it's not hard to read. You also want your headline and major points to
be larger so they will stand out. You could also use more space in between
important parts of your ad copy to make them stand out.
6. You could raise or lower the price
in your ad copy. A higher price could increase the perceived value
of your product and a lower price could lessen your product's value. Either
way, you need to test which price will pull the most orders. Another idea
would be to use an odd number like $19.46 instead of $19.99, $19.95 or
$19.97. It makes it look like there is a specific reason you priced it
like that.
7. You could add proof of results
in your ad copy. You should include testimonials, endorsements
and factual statistics to prove your product's claims. You should only
publish statements that are believable and have specific results. For example,
here is a good line from a testimonial, I increased my sales by 678%!"
8. You could add special offers in
your ad copy. It's usually easier to sell the offer than the product.
You could use discounts, free bonuses, volume sales, etc. For example,
you could say, "You'll get 5 bonuses when you order by Aug 24, 2002!" Another
example, "Buy one, get the second one half price off.
9. You should eliminate the hard-to-understand
jargon on your ad copy. Unless your product calls for technical
words, you want your ad to be read without people pulling out a dictionary.
If you need to use a word your target audience might not under- stand,
define it or use an example to help them understand it.
10. When you ask someone to sign
up to receive a freebie, don't ask for really personal information.
This is a fast way to lose a potential prospect. For example, if you ask
them for information they want to keep personal, they might not want sign
up. Another example, if you ask for too much inform- ation, they may not
have the time or patience to fill it all out.
With these 10 Tips your AD Copy
NOW has the equipment to conquer the little challenges that you will
encounter and that most marketers with stumble over. Start implementing
these tip to work for you so that your Online AD Copy will make the
sell for you........
Author-Bio: (c) Randy G. Hutchings
See Also:
Resources:
Ebook: Word
Power III - Writing ad copy for your web site
is a LOT different than writing headlines for a news ad. In web copy you
have approximately 3 to 5 seconds at the MOST to catch your viewers attention!
"Word Power III" helps you do this with his ebook masterpiece. It's loaded
with great headlines along with a complete ebook of adcopy instructions.
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