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Before you write the copy, ask yourself one question: Who am I writing for?
Imagine two businesses selling the same product.
One targets busy professionals who want to save time.
The other targets students who need an affordable option.
Even if they’re selling the same product, their customers may care about different things.
The busy professional might want convenience.
The student might be more concerned about price.
If both businesses use exactly the same message, they could miss the opportunity to connect with what matters most to their audience.
That’s why effective copywriting starts before the first headline is written.
You need to understand:
— Who you’re speaking to.
— What matters most to them.
— What problem they’re trying to solve.
—Why your offer might be relevant to them.
When you understand the reader, you can make better decisions about the message, the examples you use, and the benefits you highlight.
I’m continuing to practise this in my copywriting journey because good copy isn’t just about what a business wants to say. It’s also about what its audience needs to understand.
Question: When writing for a business, what do you think is more challenging: understanding the audience or finding the right words to reach them?
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Your customer understands your offer. They like what you do. But they still don’t take action. What went wrong?
Sometimes, the problem isn’t the offer.
It’s the next step.
Imagine reading a business owner’s post about a service that could solve your problem.
You’re interested. You want to know more.
But the post ends with:
“Let me know what you think!”
Now you’re left wondering:
Should you send a message? Ask for the price? Book a call? Wait for more information?
Compare that with:
“Send me a DM with the word START, and I’ll explain how the service works.”
The second version gives the reader a clear action to take.
That’s the purpose of a call to action (CTA).
A good CTA doesn’t need to sound aggressive or pushy. It simply helps interested readers understand what to do next.
As I continue developing my copywriting skills, I’m learning to pay attention not only to the message itself but also to where it leads the reader.
Because getting someone’s attention is one thing. Helping them take the next step is another.
Question: Have you ever been interested in an offer but felt unsure about what to do next?
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