A call to action can make or break the sale. A test was recently run for a PR automation company called “Pitchbox.” This company was launching a product and wanted to see which call to action received more response: “Now [...]
This week, I’m going to do something unusual in Testing Corner. I’m going to tell you the results of a magalog cover test and then work backwards to find out which elements increase response. Remember, a magalog looks like a [...]
One of the things that distinguishes a winning campaign from a mediocre one is the amount of details that are put into the copy. This includes the direct marketing package, email series, ads, website and more. Specific are key to [...]
If you want to sell more of your products or services, start using the word “because” in your sales copy – it's the most powerful word you can use. It has surprising selling power when used to tell your prospects [...]
When writing copy for your direct marketing campaign, you only have a few minutes or even a few seconds to grab the attention of your prospects. That’s why you must choose your words carefully. Online or print, words have a [...]
