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Landing Page Copy: How to Write Captivating Call-to-actions (CTAs)

A call to action or a CTA i s self-explanatory. It gives the visitor something to do along the lines of making a business decision. With a call-to-action, a user can: Buy your product or service. Sign up for your newsletter. Contact you or your representative. Make any business decision or otherwise. Where is the Call-to-action best placed? A call-to-action gives your reader something to do. Although the strategies involving a call to action are numerous, the following CTAs can help. Learn more with XYZ (company name). Save money with ABC Take it easy with filler words Avoid “-ly” words. “Learn more” is better than “ Learn more quickly.” Buy now is a typical call-to-action used if it makes you fill in a lot of information. Use FOMO to trigger an action More often than not, FOMO or “Fear of missing out” captures attention while also creating urgent yet effective responses. Using CTAs driven by FOMO, you can tap into the primal human emotions of greed, panic, comparison, curiosity, and ...

Landing Page Copy Strategy: How to Focus on Customer Benefits

Everyone is tuned to the “What’s in it for me - WIIFM” station. Human beings are constantly thinking about themselves. Focus on the benefits and solutions. Your existing or potentially new customers visit you to find out what is in it for them. Let’s study some content lines to give you a better idea. Our Delivery service has ABC features OR Tired of the endless waiting for food deliveries, try our laser-fast delivery service The second statement is more benefit-focused , hence more likely to appeal to the visitor. Let's look at another example. Our product helps you become ABC by doing XYZ Tired of the hunt? Get a compatible partner on our dating app.   I like to suggest great books on this blog and "Master Your Money" is another one. If you'd like to get a hands-on understanding of how money works and the best ways to manage money, this is your book. Get it here.

Landing Page Structural Elements: The Header

A high-converting landing page almost always follows a structure. Let’s see how specific strategies can help orchestrate an engaging landing page. Typically, a landing page cover consists of the following: The Heading  Subheading Button Images In this piece, we will explore the structural element: the header. The Headline is the first thing that a visitor will read. Let’s explore some strategies. 1- Clarity: It has to be clear - so the reader isn’t left wondering what it’s all about! Example: “Relieve ear pain Instantly with AY Ear Drops: Medically approved formula”. 2- Packs a punch: A punch wouldn’t hurt - make it exciting or attention-grabbing. Example: “ You’re Running Out of Energy! Here’s How to Fix It.” 3- Curiosity: Throw some curiosity into the mix. Example: “ Suppose This Happened on Your Graduation Day!” 4- Solution-oriented: Show how you are solving the problem for your customer. Example: “Waking up tired every day? Learn how to improve your sleep” . Learning h...

Why should I integrate my Unique Selling Proposition (USP) into my Landing Page?

Before I even get started, I have to make sure that I am clear on my unique selling proposition, also known as USP.  A unique selling proposition (USP ) does the following: Tells the visitors what makes your service or product stand out from the pack.  Show how potential or existing customers will benefit from your solutions . Makes visitors understand why they should care.

De-coding Landing Pages: What Are they?

I think of landing pages as marvels of art mixed with a tinge of logic and structure. For me, a landing page is my decorated shop. If a visitor makes their way to my shop, he either has an interest or intent to buy a solution to a problem he is battling. The question that I ask myself is - Can I provide them with the solution he is looking for? Point to note : Customers pay for solutions , not products or services. They like a product or a service only because it serves their needs, wants, or solves problems. Another point to note: Customers want a smooth, stress-free journey during the whole buying process - also known as the customer journey. What is Landing Page Copy - and What it is NOT? To understand what Copywriting is, let’s first understand what it is not .  Copywriting is not text that you can slap on your web or landing page.  Landing copy that gets your visitor interested does the following: Intends to solve a problem. Connects with your visitor on ‘their’ level...

Landing Page Insights: Why do You Need a Landing Page?

Wondering how you can reach your potential customers or attract new ones? Maybe you already have a website and are looking to create a landing page to amp up sales. A landing page is a single web page on which visitors can "land" after clicking through from an email, ad, or other digital site.    With a landing page, you can attract new customers while also making the buying process easier for a customer who has either already decided to buy your product or service or is at least interested. This blog is a compilation of simple, easy-to-implement action steps you can take to create high-impact, solution-oriented landing page copy. You will also know what not to write. Copywriting is an age-old skill, and some quotes (like the following) do wonderfully well in sharing some wisdom.  "People do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories, and magic." - Seth Godin "Copy is a direct conversation with the consumer." - Shirley Polykoff If you'd li...