Words That Sells — Crafting Persuasive Content

Mark Thompson
2 min readJun 6, 2023

You can write content, or you can write content that persuades people to take action. Anyone can do the former, the latter takes time and skill.

Writing persuasive copy is an art form.

It’s about striking a chord with your audience and urging them to take action, whether that’s buying a product, signing up for a newsletter, or adopting a new viewpoint.

If you want to write copy that sells, here is where to start.

Know Your Audience

Before you write a single word, it’s crucial to understand your audience.

Who are they?
What do they need or want?
What problems are they facing that your product or service can solve?

Understanding your audience allows you to tailor your message in a way that resonates with them, making your copy more persuasive.

Focus on Benefits, Not Features

While it’s essential to highlight the features of your product or service, what truly persuades people is understanding the benefits.

Instead of simply stating what your product does, explain how it can improve the reader’s life or solve their problems. Focusing on benefits taps into your reader’s emotions, making…

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Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson

Written by Mark Thompson

Veteran Content Marketer, Keeping it Simple and Sharing What Works in my regular newsletter: https://substack.com/@simpleisprofit

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