Copywriting
Overview
Copywriting is salesmanship in words. Great copy clarifies the offer, reduces friction in the mind, and makes the next step obvious — without hype that destroys trust.
When to Use
- Landing pages and product pages
- Ads and social posts
- Email subject lines and bodies
- CTAs, headlines, and value propositions
- Campaign narratives
Core Practices
- Lead with the customer’s problem or desired outcome
- Make the offer and differentiator concrete
- Use specific proof over vague claims
- Write for scanning: short paragraphs, strong opens
- One primary CTA; remove competing asks
- Match tone to audience and channel
Principles
- Clarity > cleverness
- Benefits rooted in real jobs-to-be-done
- Specificity builds belief
- Edit ruthlessly — every word should earn its place
Verification
- A stranger understands the offer in seconds
- Proof supports the main claim
- The next action is unmistakable