An Analysis of Copywriting
Here’s my interpretation of this copywriting…
Short version:
DREAM / EMOTION
MONEY / POWER
SPECIAL / UNIQUE
PROMISE / TRUST
SIMPLE / CONTROL
LOW RISK / GUARANTEE
MORE FOR LESS / BONUS
ASK FOR ORDER
Long Version:
dream (headline, big)
money (big money, promise of money)
you can do it (you’re capable)
intro of connection (I understand you)
you’re different (special, you have hope)
dream (get what you want, appeal to emotion)
promise (the answer is available, now)
trust (build trust, trusting words)
easy (not too much effort for huge benefit)
reduce pain (you’re suffering; here’s answer)
easy money (not too much work to reach dream)
big money (huge pie, huge opportunity)
big money (really huge, provide outside proof)
money reinforce (you can grab piece of pie)
money reinforce (you can do it)
other “smart” have done it (proof of others)
everything you need (you don’t need more; all here)
story with money punchline (personal connection story)
elite, prestigious (unique, special, you’ll be in club)
everything you need (all in one, all here)
unique, special, no others like it (limited, special)
special, for you; any can, few will (targeted to you)
secret, join the club (one of a kind opportunity, invest)
control, dream and grasp it (you have the choice, control)
cost, but investment, or life, or always (give, but get)
what you’ll get, big benefits (huge payback, worth it)
easy to join, easy to start (not hard at all, easy, simple)
no risk, guarantee (nothing to worry about, obvious choice)
you’re smart for doing this (good move, good thinking)
wrap up (call to action, act now, do it, click, smart)
order (button, ask for sale, make it big, sale)
p.s., bonus (get more free, for taking action now, smart)
order (big button again)
July 24th, 2006 at 6:00 pm
Two points about this “letter”.
(1) It’s way too long. Halfway (at least 4 pages) into the letter I still had no clue what this guy was selling. Maybe it’s better that way.
(2) It’s way too long. This guy says he can write about 5 of these a month. It would take me 5 months to write this one. 1 month for the rough draft, 3 months in rehab, and 1 more month to polish it up.
John, you should try something like this out as a sales pitch for one of your UX videos. I could see it now…
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February 5th, 2007 at 7:45 am
Boy that was a long letter. It does take some time cutting to the chase.
However that’s probably because it draws prospects from a rather wide base.
I have no idea if you posted this as an example of what to do or if you are being sarcastic.
I will tell you one thing. I just copied your little list to my desktop and I intend to use it as a primer for all sales messages I write.
Really great stuff.
March 16th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Hi
I like the post very detailed, although i do agree that it may be a little long you do want to loss the reader!