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>> Make an offer
This is standard in just about every direct mail package. This isn’t
same as a promise. An offer is when you give someone something extra, at no cost to
buyer. Maybe it’s a free calculator. Or a better price if you subscribe for longer. Or 30 days free. Even a free serving of garlic bread with your pizza.
Try to do
same with your web site. With a free report. Free shipping. A free download. A free consultation. A free gift. Or free gift wrapping.
>> Guarantee it
Direct marketers know that buyers are often nervous about buying over
phone or by mailing an envelope. So they wrap everything up in a guarantee. Be delighted or get your money back.
Online we also know that many people feel nervous about parting with their money over
Internet, particularly if it is
first time they have bought something at our site. But where are our guarantees? Too often they are found in
small print somewhere, qualified with all sorts of legal nonsense.
If you want to make your prospects and buyers feel secure, make
guarantee bold. Say it loud. Have it jump out at people. Let them know that they are protected if they choose to buy.
These are just three of
ways direct marketers try to increase conversion rates. They keep people reading with a strong promise, an attractive offer and a cast-iron guarantee.
Do you?

Nick Usborne is a copywriter, author and speaker. You can access all his newsletter articles on writing for the web at his www.ExcessVoice.com site. You'll find more articles and resources on how to make money as a freelance writer at www.FreelanceWritingSuccess.com