Copywriting and Advertising

Posts focused specifically on writing marketing or advertising copy, with a goal to have readers take action.

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Leadpages review: Worth every dime, or a waste of your time?
January 12, 2023

Leadpages review: Worth every dime, or a waste of your time?

Landing pages are an essential tool for growing your email list. But the number of options on the market can quickly leave your head spinning.

The most successful sales letter ever was for a newspaper
March 6, 2026

The most successful sales letter ever was for a newspaper

An analysis of The Wall Street Journal's Two Men advertisement and why this approach always works for selling information.

Scientific advertising: 5 takeaways from the last 100 years
July 25, 2021

Scientific advertising: 5 takeaways from the last 100 years

The legendary advertising book by Claude Hopkins is a century old, and more relevant than ever. Here are 5 of its best tips.

Writing descriptions for products: 11 tips for more sales
December 14, 2020

Writing descriptions for products: 11 tips for more sales

Research shows that 20% of unsuccessful online sales are due to poor product descriptions. Here’s a roundup of quick tips that help move the needle.

172 trigger words that stop the scroll
September 8, 2020

172 trigger words that stop the scroll

A little extra spice can make — or break — a dish. The same is true for online writing.

What is a landing page, and why should I care?
September 4, 2020

What is a landing page, and why should I care?

A landing page helps your readers take actions, and in some cases can replace the need for a website. Here’s what to know.