Everything you've been told about copy writing is wrong!

by: TonyHetherington
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Website copy writing is one of the most essential skills to have if you're promoting anything online. Whether you have an ebook to sell, website to launch or affiliate scheme to promote you need to write interesting and compelling copy - copy that will form blog entries, articles, forum posts, press releases and website content. Even if you focus totally on pay per click advertising such as Google Adwords you still need to create winning adverts and persuasive landing pages or your sales will be lost. But forget everything you've been told about copywriting -it's all wrong!

They say you need to hire a copy writer - they are wrong! Hiring a copywriter is the WORST thing that you can do. Even if grammatically correct, their copy will disappoint. It will be empty and lack that magic ingredient that your customers will love - YOU! Only you have the unique mix of knowledge, passion and experience that could create a special bond with your customers.

They say creating a great sales page is important - they are wrong! Creating great copy for your website is absolutely essential and goes far beyond the sales page. To build long term success you need fantastic content. Whether you have an ebook to sell, website to launch or affiliate scheme to promote you need to write interesting and compelling copy - copy that will form blog entries, articles, forum posts, press releases and website content. Even if you focus totally on pay per click advertising such as Google Adwords you still need to create winning adverts and persuasive landing pages or your sales will be lost.

They say you won't understand - they are wrong! If you refuse to struggle with their 300 page stale text books or heavy academic courses, don't hire a copy writer, don't let pencil heads and grammarians worry or undermine your confidence you can and will succeed through simple, practical step-by-step lessons.

They don't want you to realise that you are the best person to create your copy so that you keep paying them.

They are the mix of copy writers, dusty academics, and grammarians that like to feel superior. These pencil heads relish in pointing out mistakes we make and undermining us so we never learn. It may not even be an official conspiracy with an evil mastermind in a secret HQ but it's still as effective. When have you ever heard a copywriter say "No, you should be writing this instead" or "You have the knowledge and passion that I can't match"?

My guess would be never! Why would they they have you trapped and paying each time for something that you could easily learn and creata far more intersting copy that your cutsomers would love.

Here instead are four rules for creating great website content that both your human visitors and the search engines will love. 1. Don't hire a copy writer - it is your voice and opinions that your customer wants to hear. 2. Create a unique bond - use your passion, knowledge and experience to build a unique trust between you and your customer. 3. Deal with their issues - By tackling their issues, fears and frustrations you can actually change your customers into rapid fans. 4. Finally, the biggest one - solve their problems and they'll come back for more.

About the Author

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