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7) Other words that can possibly help in your ad include: Free, Offer, Quick, Easy, Last chance, Just arrived, Announcing, Limited edition, limited offer, prompt results.
Bonus section 1: Another 3 tips on testing and tracking your ads
1) When you test your ads, you may wish to test word-by-word. Test by changing your headlines or change format of your words (eg. bold, capital letters, italics).
2) Concentrate your ads in a few places rather than advertise all over internet. Try to do a thorough job in few places that you’ve chosen before you move on to next. 3) Try to increase reach and frequency. Few prospects will act after seeing your ad for only one time. You need to have an ad exposure of at least 7 times.
Bonus Section 2: Here is a specific example on how you can transform your ad
First, you may start with….
“Freelance graphic designer does great designs. www.yourdomainname.com”
Next, you spell out some specific benefits to your prospects if they respond to your ad…
“You get attractive sales ad when I personally design your graphics. www.yourdomainname.com”
Make it attention-grabbing by changing it to….
“Explode your sales with my attractive graphics for your ad campaigns. www.yourdomainname.com”
Finally include word “Free” and put a strong call to action into your ad…
“Free access to my clipart library for limited time only. Explode your sales with my attractive graphics for your ad campaigns. www.yourdomainname.com”
Viola!! Put some practice into this exercise and you will soon find it easy to churn out 3 to 5 line ad copies at drop of a hat! One last tip for you…
Before you start writing a classified ad, it is a good idea to take a look at how other people are writing theirs. Take note of those that you find appealing and use same formula. Get it right and you should be receiving good click through rates!
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