Formula: Problem, Agitate, Solution.
P: identify main problem your audience has.
A: agitate with emotions & stressors.
S: offer your product as the solution.
Use for: landing pages
Example:
@buymeacoffee
Formula: Be X Without Y
Be [solution] without [pain-point]
Focus on what your audience wants to become and how they can achieve it with no stress.
Use for: headlines
Example:
@HypercontextApp
Formula: Anaphora
Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of each sentence, helping to solidify your message.
"Big skies. Big Scenery. Big Possibilities."
Use for: ads
Example:
@WestJet
Formula: Attention, Interest, Desire, Action.
Get attention via a bold statement. Tease the solution to spark interest.
Build desire via wants and needs. Then show them how to take action.
Use for: body text
Example:
@arvidkahl
Formula: Feature, Advantage, Benefit
Don't just list features. Highlight the advantages those features bring, and the end-result they achieve (benefit).
Use for: body text
Example:
@Grammarly
Formula: Verb, Value, Urgency.
Verb → get
Value → graded
Urgency → today
Use for: CTAs
Example:
@larrykim's @WordStream
Formula: Before, After, Bridge.
BAB is a storytelling formula that shows a user where they are now, where they can be in the future, and how your bridge (offer) gets them there.
Use for: email marketing
Example:
@MorningBrew Newsletter
Formula: Outcome-With-Process
This formula focuses on concise clarity. Explain what will happen and how, pointing to your product as the solution.
Use for: headlines
Example:
@hipreetam93's @delightchathq
Formula: Bucket Brigades
Bucket brigades drive the person's attention to read line after line.
They're great for writing compelling long-form content.
Examples:
• Now:
• Truth is:
• Here's why:
• Think about it:
This last tip isn't a formula, but it's as useful. Here are three tools to improve your copywriting:
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