Inflation… recession… politics… bad weather…?

These are challenging times.

These 11 direct response copy rules will get you through any external (or internal) challenge that may come your way… and help you increase response.

Remember, great copy improves your response. Mediocre copy depresses it.

#1: Use the magic word “you” – It’s powerfully relatable. Never “us” or “we”.

#2: Does your materials anticipate and answer your prospect’s questions?

Write your copy as if you were face to face with your prospects and anticipating their questions.

#3: Forget about your companies’ beliefs – focus on prospects.

Remember, your prospects don’t care what you think. They only care about what they need.

#4: Anticipate objections and concerns about inflation, recession or stagflation. Don’t hide or ignore it. Be preemptive and address it.

#5: Do your materials anticipate and overcome your prospect’s objections? 

An objection is often a question. One way to turn a potential negative into an advantage is with a question-and-answer format.

#6: Can you relate your product or service to items in the news? 

Be careful to make sure it’s timely and relevant to your product and its benefits.

#7: Have you stuck to the facts? 

Exaggeration can diminish your credibility and hurt your response rate.

#8: Have you proven why your product or service is different? 

Use credible evidence to convince your customers why they should do business with you instead of your competitors.

#9: Have you defined your Unique Selling Proposition at the start, and reinforced it in the middle and at the end? 

This is what sets you apart – make sure it weaves through your entire message.

#10: Are all the benefits of your product or service clearly explained? 

Show how you will help your prospects solve their problems or enhance their lives.

#11: Do your materials position your company as an authority with a solution to your target’s worst problem? 

Make it clear that you are the obvious resource to meet your prospect’s needs.

So…

Do your current marketing materials pass this test?

Are they making you as much money as they possibly can?

If so, congratulations.

If not, call Michael at 615-933-4647 or email him at [email protected], and we can help you improve and expand your direct marketing campaign for greater success!