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First Draft: “We sell
EZ Widget 4000.” To think like your customers, ask yourself, “So …what’s in it for me?”
Second Draft: “Our EZ Widget 4000 has seven speeds.” “So…what’s in it for me?”
Third Draft: “With seven speeds,
EZ Widget 4000 will save you time and money, reducing your costs by up to 50%!”
BINGO! That’s
selling statement you really need! To write effective copy, you must think like your customers.
3.Long web pages are better. It’s easier for your viewers when they don’t have to wait for several pages to download.
4.Position yourself as an expert. Provide free information that your customers find valuable. This will build credibility and help establish you as a professional.
Having valuable customer focused content is
key to any successful web site, so spend
necessary time writing and rewriting your copy until it is
absolute best it can be.

About the Author: April Ward earned a Masters in Marketing focusing her thesis project on Internet marketing. Ward teaches Internet marketing classes and has written several books including, “Web Design On A Dime” and “How To Avoid The Pitfalls Of Conducting Business Online”. Visit her web site at http://www.aprilward.net and subscribe to her free online newsletter today!