From Tweets and Facebook notifications to emails, texts and more, our brains are constantly being bombarded by stimuli.
In fact, we’re constantly processing so much information that we have earned ourselves shorter attention spans than goldfish.
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I’ve always been a big believer of the saying, “If you’re going to do something, do it well.” Otherwise, what’s the point of doing it in the first place?
The same logic applies to writing website copy. When it comes to your small business’ site, action-oriented copy is the number one type of copy that will produce the best conversions.
Here’s everything you need to know about writing action-oriented copy so that you can start experiencing more sales today.
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As the saying goes, “You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.”
Even so, many people do. A book’s cover is what attracts potential readers and convinces them to learn more about its contents. In the end, it plays a huge role in whether a book sale is actually made or not.
Just like the cover design is crucial to a book, a headline is crucial to web copywriting. No matter what you write, your headline or title is what attracts the reader initially to your content and convinces him/her to keep reading.
Wondering how to better your chances of prospective customers reading your web copy? Here are four rules of thumb to keep in mind when writing great headlines that convert.
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Anyone can create a website, but not everyone can create a website that will generate results. Wondering what the key difference is between the two?
One word: copywriting.
The words you are putting on your website’s pages need to be engaging, convincing, interesting – and a whole lot more. Here’s what to avoid so that you create the best copy for your website.
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According to Forbes, having a blog on your website increases search engine traffic, humanizes your brand and increases leads.
But a blog will only achieve those results if it’s written properly! Here are five of the best blog copywriting tips we suggest you follow when writing your small business’ blog.
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Your small business’ website copy is important – crucial even. It’s how your audience learns about your brand, products and services and it’s one of your best opportunities to convert customers.
Although website copywriting is arguably one of the most important types of copywriting, other types of copywriting shouldn’t be ignored! Press releases, media kits, product descriptions, and more will all benefit from having effectively written copy, too.
Social media is another great opportunity to build your brand and grow your audience. But determining how to write copy that will create a solid following can be a challenge! Here are three highly effective methods that work best when completing social media copywriting.
To save time, it can be tempting to post the same copywriting to multiple social media platforms. And although it’s possible, it’s not really effective. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn each have their own audience, peak time, style of writing and character limit. In order to get optimal results from your social media marketing, your copywriting needs to consider all of these factors.
When you use the same copy for more than one platform, it can produce incorrect formatting. For example, the number of characters allowed on Instagram is much less than the number allowed on Facebook. You can see how this can quickly lead to problems when the same copy’s used on both platforms!
Consistency is key when it comes to building a recognizable brand. The voice that you use on your website’s copy should be extended on to your social media platforms, too.
Are you a trendy, fun company? Then use copy that’s light, engaging and interesting.
More of a B2B? Write copy that conveys a professional, business-like image.
Your business will have its own unique voice that resonates well with your target audience. Use copywriting that reflects this on social media as well.
Think about when you scroll through your social media pages: Is it before bed? In a waiting room? While at your son’s soccer game?
Most social media users are scrolling at moments when they’re bored and are trying to fill time.
Keep that in mind when creating your social media posts. Create copy that’s going to grab the attention of social media users enough that they stop scrolling.
Then, think about what type of response you want to create from a social media post. Do you want to focus on increasing brand awareness? Funnel followers to purchase a product or to use one of your services? Attract new followers interested in your industry?
Your social media copywriting should have a goal in mind, while at the same time be interesting enough to pause and read.
From your small business’ website to your social media channels, the copywriting you use throughout your marketing matters.
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Your website must be attractive enough to draw the reader in and be clean enough to facilitate easy navigation. But without effectively written copy, it won’t be accomplishing either.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when completing great copywriting for your small business’ website.
Remember your target audience while completing website copywriting. Think about the who, what, where, when, why and how when it comes to your product and service offerings. That way, web visitors can quickly determine whether your company can fulfill their needs or not.
At the same time, use a conversational, relatable tone throughout your writing. Too much industry jargon can quickly drive away a potential buyer.
When you’re on a website, you want to find the information you need quickly and easily. So when you complete your website’s copy, make it easy to skim. Do so by incorporating some (or all!) of the following into your website’s copywriting:
Using clear, second-person narrative can make the reader feel like you are having a conversation directly with them. When addressing the reader, use “you” and when speaking about your business, use “our.” This creates more relatability between your reader and your business and shows that your company can answer your reader’s problem.
You don’t like reading boring copy. I don’t like reading boring copy. Your web traffic won’t like reading boring copy.
Sure, there’s important information you need to discuss on your site – but it doesn’t need to be done in a stilted way. Try to keep your copy as interesting as possible. Some pages, like your About Us, can be even more informal depending on your business. Have some fun with your website’s copywriting!
Is there anything more off-putting to you as a web visitor then when you contact a business about a listed product or service, only to find out it’s no longer offered?
Oh wait – there is: how about if you show up at a business during its advertised hours of operation, only to find out that it’s no longer open at that time?
Every so often, check your website’s information to ensure it’s still relevant and reflects the business that you are today.
Your website’s copywriting has a big job to do: it has to increase brand recognition and convert customers, but remain interesting to the reader, too. Choosing a web design template can be challenging enough for many small business owners – but writing effective website copy? That’s a whole other ballgame.
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It’s getting more and more difficult to be successful as a small business owner without effective web copywriting.
Think about it: the majority of consumers head to good old Google for information and answers. And if that consumer lands on your website and finds a lack of engaging, relevant copy, guess what they’re going to do next?
That’s right, they will choose another website – probably your direct competitors’!
All but ten percent of organizations are using copywriting in their marketing efforts. But not all copywriting is the same! Only quality, error-free, SEO-friendly copy gets people to hang around your site, build interest in your brand and eventually create more customer conversions.
Learn more about small business copywriting with these interesting facts!
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As a small business owner, you feel like you work constantly.
Even on your ‘off-time’ (what is that?!), the wheels of your mind never stop turning. You’re constantly thinking about how to improve your business, get more customers and increase your sales.
But no matter how many hours you work, you can never seem to get to the end of your to-do list.
When you’re working in this manner, it’s only so long before you suffer from burn-out. And as a small business owner, you definitely can’t afford that to happen!
That’s why it’s important to start working smarter. Here are five small business management tips that can help you accomplish that!
Improving the productivity of you and your team starts with getting organized.
Take some time at the beginning of each week to review your business’ projects and goals. Then create a master list of all the tasks you need to accomplish.
Next, estimate how long each task would take to complete and prioritize each task. Open up your calendar and schedule a suitable time to focus on each specific priority.
Trying to remember things that need to be completed is an energy drainer. Instead, write down any item that needs to be done so that you no longer have to remember it yourself.
Solution: Make a list of three tasks that you want to accomplish each day.
Many times, meetings that are held with the goal of increasing efficiency end up doing the complete opposite. They can quickly get off track, drag on for hours and create confusion for your staff about what still needs to be done.
Even worse, they can leave employees feeling mentally exhausted which can affect the rest of their workday.
Solution: Before scheduling a meeting, think about whether the information can be shared in an email or memo instead. If a meeting is still necessary, try to limit your meeting to a half hour or less.
It’s easy to get into a habit of putting off certain business tasks by telling yourself you’ll complete them tomorrow.
But then tomorrow happens and they remain on your to-do list.
Apply the Nike philosophy and “just do it” when it comes to tasks that need to be done! For any task that takes you less than two minutes to complete, stop putting it off and do it immediately. If a task requires longer than a couple of minutes to complete, either schedule it to be completed at a later date or see if it can be delegated to someone else on your team.
Solution: Begin your day with the task that you least prefer before you accomplish anything else. This helps set the tone for a more productive day!
Our attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. Receiving constant alerts for new emails and social media comments isn’t helping.
How many times have you started completing a task only to abruptly stop it when you receive a new email notification?
When was the last time you took a few minutes to scroll through social media?
Regularly pausing your work to start a new task causes you to start and stop a different train of thought – creating more work for you in the end.
Solution: Schedule a maximum of three times each day to check your email and respond to social media comments. Ignore (or stop) phone notifications otherwise! When sending emails, use short, efficient messages and only include necessary parties.
You only have so many hours in each day. Wouldn’t you rather spend them focussing on key business aspects that you excel at rather than ones you struggle with?
Outsourcing is one of the best ways to get tasks accomplished that require the skills you lack.
Was math never your strong suit? Then outsource your company’s payroll to a bookkeeper.
See the benefits of a regular e-newsletter but regularly experience writer’s block? Then check out a copywriter.
Need a new website that you can drive traffic to? Look for an affordable web designer.
Sure, outsourcing may initially seem like a luxury for small business owners. But when you use an affordable one, it actually isn’t! Plus, hiring an expert to complete a task that your skillset isn’t suitable for can bring savings in time, stress and productivity.
Solution: Decide what business tasks you dislike the most or are least qualified to complete. Then find a freelancer to fulfill that role.
As a small business owner, it doesn’t take long to get overwhelmed. But by implementing the small business management tips above, you can quickly experience an increase in productivity and a decrease in your stress level!
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Even if your website is currently getting lots of traffic, there’s no time to sit back and relax.
For your site to continue to rank well in search engine results, you need to keep it updated and be posting regular content. That’s why having a blog is key!
You also need to stay on top of the latest proven methods when it comes to creating website copy that will bring leads that convert. To make things easier for you, we’ve incorporated the most recent website copywriting best practices below.
How do you create great copy without knowing who you’re targeting?
Simply put, you can’t.
It’s super important to first complete market research so that you can come up with a buyer persona.
Determine who your target audience is, their demographics, their pain points and more.
Only then can you craft website copy that will be relatable to the reader. This helps influence them to take action on your website!
In only a matter of seconds, your website’s visitors will decide whether to stay around on your site or not.
To stop them from exiting and going elsewhere, you need to keep your copy interesting.
Pay attention to your headlines and make them compelling so that readers want more. And don’t forget about the importance of your graphics selection!
Above all, you need to write in a way that will captivate your audience, leaving them eager to read the following line of text.
Think about what you want when you visit websites:
When your customers have to start searching your website for information, they will quickly become frustrated.
That frustration will soon lead to an exit from your website.
Avoid that from happening by using the following tips throughout your web copy:
You can’t afford to have poor content on your site.
But even if you have the best content, it won’t produce results if it’s not search engine optimized.
You need to complete some keyword research, but avoid keyword stuffing. Most importantly, always ensure that your copy is high quality!
Don’t forget about including effective call-to-actions (CTAs) throughout your copy. Encouraging readers to share your information on social media, sign up for your email list or download an e-book are some effective CTA examples.
Website copywriting can’t be learned overnight. To be honest, it requires lifetime learning. There are always new ways of writing better, of ranking higher in Google and of increasing customer conversions.
We work hard to keep informed of them – and will pass that knowledge on to you, too. Be sure you stay informed by signing up for our blog emails!
