To be honest writing advertising copy is just as much about selling as it is about writing. The target audience of an advert is the first thing that a copywriter should think about -- the easiest way to write effective copy is to find this target and then aim the copy at converting it.
Appealing to the target audience
Talented copywriters know that they basically write copy aimed at one person. Good copy on the page should feel like it is solely targeted at the individual reader -- even though thousands of people may read it. It’s always a good tip therefore to write as if talking to the reader. People react well to the use of ‘you’ and ‘your’ as it implies a personal connection.
People also read adverts and expect to see a benefit to them personally before their interest is engaged. It’s therefore also important to make sure that whatever is being sold in the advert is described in a feature and benefit rich manner. If a reader can believe that the product/service will do something for them then they are far more likely to buy it.
Think about design
The design of an advert -- whether it is plain or fancy -- also plays a role in attracting a reader and the copy and design need to work together to achieve this aim. When copywriting it’s therefore important to consider the size of the advert and the projected design.
If the advert looks crammed full of words or if there is too little copy to fill available space then the advert will simply not look right. Many readers will subconsciously skip adverts that don’t look attractive even if they are interested in the product/service on offer.
Writing copy well will complement the design of an advert and make the advert come together as a whole. As a rule of thumb -- given that there will not necessarily be a lot of space for copy -- it’s recommended that copy is kept short and to the point. Well-written copy can say what it needs to say concisely. It’s a good tip to limit an idea to one sentence rather than to drag it out over a lot of sentences which could lose the attention of the reader.
Conclusion
Finally, remember that effective copywriting is also all about checking and proofreading -- accuracy is vital here!
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