Copywriting is a key marketing skill.

Here are 10 copywriting tips that will increase clicks and conversions on your website, ads, emails, and more:

Tip: Use timeframes

Real numbers are more compelling than generalizations like "fast" or "quickly."

Be specific and use direct timeframes to convey more value.

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Tip: Remove friction words

Friction words are: sign up, submit, create account, book a call.

Each phrase produces friction by creating more perceived work.

Tell them what they'll get, not what they have to do.

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Tip: One pain-point

"Hike like you mean it" isn't specific to a tangible pain-point

"Hike all day without blisters" highlights one specific pain-point that will be solved.

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Tip: Replace buzzwords

"Supercharging" doesn't tell readers what your product actually helps them accomplish.

"Helps you reach inbox zero" does.

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Tip: It's about THEM, not YOU

Don't boast about what you've done. Tell users how their life will be improved by your product.

Use "You" variations frequently.

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Tip: Concrete descriptions

Phrases like "command center" produce imagery in the reader's mind.

Help your readers visualize your product by anchoring it to a concrete description.

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Tip: Curiosity gap

Curiosity gap = identification of new and valuable knowledge. The gap in the reader's existing knowledge compels them to click.

This is great for email subject lines.

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Tip: Lower their risk

Asking a user to "check out" your offer forces them to risk time and effort without a clear reward.

Lower their risk by making it clear what they'll get in exchange for their attention.

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Tip: Conversational copy

If you don't use phrases in real conversations, don’t use them in your marketing copy.

Users should instantly understand what you do and why it's beneficial to them.

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Tip: Speak with, not at.

Don't dominate the conversation. Speak with your target audience instead of commanding them to action.

Instead, explain how you enable their transformation.

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