I want to share a quick, but important copywriting tip today.

When you write sales copy – no matter what media it will be used in – use as simple and small words as you can.  I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “keep it simple stupid” (KISS)…

Well…this applies to copywriting, too. Write your copy so that even an 8^th grader can understand it. Your prospects will have different levels of understanding, even if you think they don’t.

So don’t use long complicated words when you can use a short, simple one instead.

For example, you can use person instead of individual – or use buy instead of purchase.

Many writers use complicated words in their copy, and the only thing that does is make them sound very literate and educated, which in itself isn’t bad, but the primary purpose of your copy is to persuade your prospect to take a certain action, not impress them with your knowledge of the English language.

The other thing to keep in mind is this – use some industry words or jargon your specific target market understands. (Just make sure your readers definitely know what that jargon means) They also need to believe you know what you’re talking about before they will trust you enough to be persuaded.

If your readers don’t understand your copy or don’t believe or trust you, your copy’s chance of success will be slim to none.

Any thoughts?

I’d like to know.

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To your marketing success!

Merrill Clark
Website and Marketing Copywriter