All unconquered merchandising campaigns must establish credibility. These rules are true for all forms of merchandising and communication. Here I will show you what stairs to fancy build that indispensable element of credibility.
My seven rules are:
1. Tell the absolute truth! So much copy is altogether untrue. People are much smarter than you may think. I believe even when you stretch the truth, let alone tell an outright lie, the prospective emptor can sense someaffair is very wrong. They simply stop reading. Here is how I look at it. Nearly all consumers have inside them what acts like an inerrable BS detector. And they won't read or respond to mendacious copy. Thank welki they won't ever order a affair from you supported BS. This is as it should be-the true justice of the marketplace.
2. Be genuinely yourself! In many ways, the hardest person to ever be in a real and honest sense is yourself! You must find a unique speaking voice/style. And consistently use it.
Here are a couple of tips on developing your style.
A. Create a really stimulating character - you. Be as free and eccentric as you are at your best moments. Don't cover the real you as do most people. On the contrary, let out your true self. Bring family members into your copy. If you have a ne'er-do-well brother or football-nut sister, or colorful mother or father, or control freak husband or wife, or friend who is a real character write about them in your copy. People love to read about colorful people.
B. Use everyday expressions and slang you commonly use when you speak or write. For example, if you commonly say "dang it" or "shucks" or "darned tootin'" or "hell yes" or "butt out" or "dag blast it," use it. It's really you. Can you imagine an ad agency trying this?
Caveat: If you use profanity, I powerfully recommend you ne'er use it in your copy. You will sure offend many readers. One well-known copywriter uses profanity generously in his newsletters to a niche market that happens to love his style. But this is an exception.
Tip: Avoid "ad speak." Do not even try to communicate using the typical style of ad agency hype. While it's very common, easy to spot and prepare, no consumer ever reads or believes such hopeless drivel.
3. Make bold promises but make a point to prove each claim.
4. Tell short stories inside your copy. People have adored stories since language began. You can tell a short story in as few as 3 to 5 sentences.
5. Use specific numbers. For example, ne'er say "I attained over $17,000 last month." It sounds like B.S. Say, "My tax controller shows I attained $17,437 last month." Tip: Any copy point you ever make must not only be true. For believability, it must seem true. Most of the world use generalities. Specific numbers are vital tools in your hands.
6. Specify where geographically you or other main characters are from. It feels more real because it is. For instance, "College Dropout From Asbury Park Becomes a Millionaire Writer!"
7. Include the occupation of the main character in your copy. "Part-Time Physical Therapist From Chicago Earns $1,077,833.00 in the Last 12 Months on the Internet."
Use as many of these 7 secrets as possible throughout your copy. But remember, the headline is always the most important element. As always, begin your efforts with the all-important headline. Your headline's task is to stop people long enough to read the first few sentences.
Use these tips now and watch your gross sales explode!
I look forward to reading your altogether honest, humanized and imaginable headlines! In the next few moments you will discover how to be a far more unconquered direct merchandising entrepreneur.
I'm going to reveal a powerful yet little-known merchandising tip that can increase your profits 100-fold. This is not a misprint! Well, here it is - what people hate the most is the fear of loss.
When you tell a prospective client what they will lose by not acceptive your offer, a big percentage of them will buy! Newsletter-The Trend Letter Marketing strategy, beginning with the headline:
How to Stop The Competition From Eating Your Lunch
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Only 7 More Custom Convertibles Left- Buy Now or Lose the Opportunity Forever
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I could go on with many more examples. However, I urge you to study the foregoing. Think about your product or service. Allow your creative juices to flow and just write.
If you follow these simple strategies, your results we see a dramatic increase. I have used these tips for many years and many of my mentees have done the same.
So take your time and incorporate these tips into your merchandising campaigns and see long term long lasting results.
