While it’s always good to be creative and innovative to the utmost in all types of writing (especially blogging), you will also do well to remember that there are several writing standards (or best practices) that you should conform to.
These 11 practices detailed here may not apply to every single industry/niche, but implementing the majority of them will greatly benefit your overall writing.
I know exactly why you’re here, reading this.
Creating content takes a really long time, especially if you’re trying to create something new, fresh, and valuable. Most of us just don’t have the kind of time needed to write articles that will thrive in an age where SEO is more challenging (and based on quality content) than ever before.
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Do you struggle at creating titles and headings that capture attention and compel visitors to keep reading? The kind of powerful titles and subject lines that draw readers in like moths to the flame and keep them coming back for more?
They say that a craftsman is only as good as his tools. The same goes for professional copywriters, and practically any other industry, as a matter-of-fact.
No matter what niche you specialize in, it’s important that you have the right tools so that you’re able to craft the best possible copy for your client. Here’s a suite of 15 must-have tools copywriters should equip themselves with.
If you’ve been writing for the web long, you’ve probably heard of the 4 U’s formula, which says that content should be Urgent, Unique, Useful, and Ultra-specific. Originally developed by business coach and serial entrepreneur Michael Masterson, this formula works wonders for headlines, titles, and email subject lines, but with a little tweaking, it can be a powerful blog writing formula, too.
So what are the 4 U’s and how can you use them to write more powerful headlines and copy?
Fantastic copywriting is the real key to success.
I challenge you to identify one great or even mid-sized brand with mediocre content. As far as I know, you won’t succeed. As long as brands have advertised, their visibility has been due in part to the quality of their content.
The need for highly-skilled writers has only grown in the age of the internet. Whether you’re looking to improve your own skill set or make the jump into one of the world’s most exciting and rewarding careers, we’ve curated a list of resources we know and trust. From beginners to experts, there’s something to benefit everyone on this list:
Writing persuasive copy is the goal of every professional copywriter. Persuading readers to agree with you can help convert them into paying customers. While it can prove challenging at times, persuasive copywriting can be learned and perfected by following some basic techniques.
Here are 35 persuasive writing techniques that are a combination of psychological methods and proven strategies to gain your readers’ trust and get them to agree with you.
With the constant demand for more quality content and the growing need for effective copywriting – one to attract visitors, the other to convert them to leads and customers – consistently producing powerful, high-quality copy is tough.
To help you avoid burnout, beat writer’s block, and ultimately get more results, here are 35 sure-fire copywriting tips from some of the greatest copywriters and advertisers.
If you ever want to make the ranks of master copywriter, there are some things you need to have down pat — like these 15 copywriting techniques.
A true champion copywriter knows how to utilize each of these techniques to maximum effect to gain more product sales. So without further ado, I present 15 Must-Know Copywriting Techniques — read ’em, learn ’em, implement ’em!
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Copywriting is equal parts art and science, and just like any science if you want a specific outcome it helps to know the formula. While there are a number of both battle-tested and brand spanking new copywriting tips and formulas in existence, there are a handful that translate especially well to forms of content outside of advertising and sales. While AIDA is considered by many to be the ultimate formula, there are actually several others that work for marketing and other content, not just sales and advertising.