Thread by Joe Portsmouth
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- Mar 15, 2023
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If I had a time machine...
I'd return to the start of my career 7+ years ago.
And teach myself these 11 essential copywriting lessons (to save years of trial and error and lost sales):
I'd return to the start of my career 7+ years ago.
And teach myself these 11 essential copywriting lessons (to save years of trial and error and lost sales):
Sell The Transformation:
Your customers don't want product features.
They want to know how your product turns them into a better version of themselves.
Your customers don't want product features.
They want to know how your product turns them into a better version of themselves.
The Hook Makes Or Breaks You:
80% of people never get past the headline.
Write sharper hooks with these quick-hitting tips:
• Personalize
• Use numbers
• Poke pain points
• Make a bold claim
• Address objections
• Sell the desired outcome
80% of people never get past the headline.
Write sharper hooks with these quick-hitting tips:
• Personalize
• Use numbers
• Poke pain points
• Make a bold claim
• Address objections
• Sell the desired outcome
Merciless Editing:
Don't think. Get your 1st draft down.
Be generous when writing copy (write as much as you want).
Be ruthless when editing copy (edit as if it costs you money).
Don't think. Get your 1st draft down.
Be generous when writing copy (write as much as you want).
Be ruthless when editing copy (edit as if it costs you money).
Ignore Proper Grammar:
Nobody gives a shit if you use the Oxford comma or not.
Write like you talk.
Keep it simple.
Keep it clear.
Nobody gives a shit if you use the Oxford comma or not.
Write like you talk.
Keep it simple.
Keep it clear.
Use Transition Words:
Examples:
• But
• And
• Still
• You see
• However
• Moving on
This helps you abruptly start a new paragraph/sentence.
And increase flow & continuity in your copy.
Examples:
• But
• And
• Still
• You see
• However
• Moving on
This helps you abruptly start a new paragraph/sentence.
And increase flow & continuity in your copy.
Presentation Matters:
❌❌❌
• This is example #1
• Example #2
•bullet number 3
✅✅✅
• It's funny
• How clean bullets
• Look soooo much better
❌❌❌
• This is example #1
• Example #2
•bullet number 3
✅✅✅
• It's funny
• How clean bullets
• Look soooo much better
Use Numbers Whenever Possible:
"Lose fat" - Meh
"Lose fat in 14 days" - Good
"Lose 3 pounds in 14 days" - Best
"Lose fat" - Meh
"Lose fat in 14 days" - Good
"Lose 3 pounds in 14 days" - Best
Contractions > Expansion:
Contractions make your writing more fluent.
Examples:
• I’d
• I’ve
• Isn't
It gives a human touch to your words.
And makes you sound like you're talking instead of telling.
Contractions make your writing more fluent.
Examples:
• I’d
• I’ve
• Isn't
It gives a human touch to your words.
And makes you sound like you're talking instead of telling.
Don't Tell Them, Show Them:
Instead of just talking about the product or service...
Show them how your previous customers benefitted.
e.g. Use testimonials & case studies.
Paint the picture.
Instead of just talking about the product or service...
Show them how your previous customers benefitted.
e.g. Use testimonials & case studies.
Paint the picture.
Write For One Person:
When you try to write for everybody, you come across as vanilla.
Plain. Generic. Borrrrring.
When you write with one person in mind, you'll establish a stronger connection with the reader.
They'll think: "this person gets me."
When you try to write for everybody, you come across as vanilla.
Plain. Generic. Borrrrring.
When you write with one person in mind, you'll establish a stronger connection with the reader.
They'll think: "this person gets me."
Clear Copy >>> Clever Copy
Don't try to be cute.
Highlight the value you provide quickly and clearly.
As David Ogilvy once said:
"Never use jargon words like reconceptualize, demassification, etc. They are hallmarks of a pretentious ass."
Don't try to be cute.
Highlight the value you provide quickly and clearly.
As David Ogilvy once said:
"Never use jargon words like reconceptualize, demassification, etc. They are hallmarks of a pretentious ass."
That's a wrap. Thanks for reading!
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1. Follow me @joe_portsmouth for more copywriting ideas.
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If you enjoyed this thread,
1. Follow me @joe_portsmouth for more copywriting ideas.
2. Retweet the first tweet below to share with your followers 👇
Want more quick-hitting copywriting tips?
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I took 67 of the most powerful tips & put them into a free swipe file.
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I've been bookmarking the best copywriting tweets for ~1.5 years.
I took 67 of the most powerful tips & put them into a free swipe file.
So you can level up your writing in a few min.
Grab your free swipe file:
writeon.beehiiv.com/p/67-quick-copywriting-tips?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Autoplug&utm_campaign=S...
