I want to be able to write like you.

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Dear Copywriters,

I have read content here that inspires me. Content that is so compelling I must continue to read for fear of missing out on something wonderful.

I recall how my eyes jumped from word to word as a feeling of anticipation began to grow inside of me and I wondered "can I write content like that?"

I have spent many years studying communication. I have a great understanding of persuasive language but I have problems translating it into writing.

For example a friend of mine has asked me to build a squeeze page for his chiropractic office....The page is to give away a free exam.

I have written and rewritten content for days now and I am never satisfied with the result.

How do you capture emotion in a single string of words on a screen? Like you do so effortlessly with headlines.

How do you create content that outlines benefits and elicit desire to know more. Without sounding overly "pitchy"

It is my understanding that squeeze pages are to be short and sweet. So I am trying to capture attention and build desire quickly. Not like in a conversation where you can build it over time.

Live communication is much easier because I receive feedback from the other person and I can alter my approach according to the messages they are sending me.

But in writing I have to appeal to all types quickly and with no flexibility in my approach.

You guys and gals are masters.

Whats your best advice for powerful squeeze page content. (and other content where you have to make a big impact with only a few sentences like ppc ads)

Thanks for taking the time to read this post. This forum has some of the most giving people on the web and I am always thankful for the responses.
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  • Profile picture of the author ewenmack
    You have given us a very broad outline what you are trying to achieve.

    So lets break this down in tiny steps.

    1 Who are you wanting to get your message in front of. People with neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain, thigh pain, calf pain, foot pain?.

    2 What does each group want. If they are in strong pain, they are most likely want to go to the Doc fast to get rid of the pain. If it's these in-pain people, then they are the best targets to go into your friends office. If their pain isn't so urgent, then maybe sending them information would be the way to go.

    See what I have done, and other top copywriters and markerters would do...start off with your best customers in mind first, before you write a word. The more you know about their most pressing wants and desires, the better you can match your message to them.

    If you are in bad back pain, and started to look for a quick fix and noticed an Ad that shouted...

    Calling all back pain sufferers, Here's The Best News You Have Read All Day...
    Doctor Gurantees He Will Fix Your Back Pain As Fast As Humanly Possible
    ###

    I am not saying you would use that Ad, just saying a back pain sufferer certainly would take notice and likely call or drive to him after reading it.

    That is an example of the message matching your ideal customer in this case.

    Come back if this is still not clear.

    All the best,
    Ewen
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    • Profile picture of the author helicopterplt
      Originally Posted by ewenmack View Post

      You have given us a very broad outline what you are trying to achieve.

      So lets break this down in tiny steps.

      1 Who are you wanting to get your message in front of. People with neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain, thigh pain, calf pain, foot pain?.

      2 What does each group want. If they are in strong pain, they are most likely want to go to the Doc fast to get rid of the pain. If it's these in-pain people, then they are the best targets to go into your friends office. If their pain isn't so urgent, then maybe sending them information would be the way to go.

      See what I have done, and other top copywriters and markerters would do...start off with your best customers in mind first, before you write a word. The more you know about their most pressing wants and desires, the better you can match your message to them.

      If you are in bad back pain, and started to look for a quick fix and noticed an Ad that shouted...

      Calling all back pain sufferers, Here's The Best News You Have Read All Day...
      Doctor Gurantees He Will Fix Your Back Pain As Fast As Humanly Possible
      ###

      I am not saying you would use that Ad, just saying a back pain sufferer certainly would take notice and likely call or drive to him after reading it.

      That is an example of the message matching your ideal customer in this case.

      Come back if this is still not clear.

      All the best,
      Ewen
      Hey Ewen,

      Thanks so much for the advice ... It has given me a better understanding of my goal ...and I greatly appreciate it.

      You are right I was rather vague in what I was trying to accomplish with this page.

      My intention was to set up an adwords campaign to target local searches in his area. People searching for "chiropractor (City)"

      My assumptions is that someone searching for a keyword such as this is a pain sufferer that is looking for relief

      I imagine they are thinking about trying chiropractic but are unsure if it can help them and slightly skeptical about what to expect.

      My goal is to help them experience chiropractic by giving them an easy and free way to find out if they are a candidate for chiropractic care.

      maybe this is a little clearer

      any additional advice is welcome

      thanks again for the post
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      • Profile picture of the author ewenmack
        Originally Posted by helicopterplt View Post


        My intention was to set up an adwords campaign to target local searches in his area. People searching for "chiropractor (City)"

        My assumptions is that someone searching for a keyword such as this is a pain sufferer that is looking for relief

        I imagine they are thinking about trying chiropractic but are unsure if it can help them and slightly skeptical about what to expect.

        My goal is to help them experience chiropractic by giving them an easy and free way to find out if they are a candidate for chiropractic care.

        maybe this is a little clearer

        any additional advice is welcome

        thanks again for the post
        Looks like you need to go in and do more keyword research for his area to see what are the numbers and words.

        Look for town then broad words like pain, injury, sports injury, not sure how to spell the word 'sciatica', whiplash.

        I'm presuming you know how to use the Google keyword tool to do this research.

        Once you have that information you can come back for the adwords ad and website landing page.

        All the best,
        Ewen
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      • Profile picture of the author ewenmack
        Originally Posted by helicopterplt View Post

        Hey Ewen,

        Thanks so much for the advice ... It has given me a better understanding of my goal ...and I greatly appreciate it.

        My goal is to help them experience chiropractic by giving them an easy and free way to find out if they are a candidate for chiropractic care.
        You still haven't nailed it my friend.

        Your statement "My goal is to help them experience chiropractic" tells me you are still too focused on your friend and not on the people in pain who most need your friend.

        When you, me and anybody else are in extreme pain, we just want to get rid of it damned fast!

        We don't care how it's done, what method, as long it's safe...just get rid of it, NOW!

        That ad example I gave calls out to these people.

        They are ready to hand over money NOW!

        I wrote a post about this, so that you and others can get this permantly attached to your brains.

        Go read it and go to the link I have left.

        All the best,
        Ewen
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  • Profile picture of the author Rezbi
    Looks to me, from your post, you can write. I like the way you've constructed your sentences.

    It's better than a lot I've seen on here.

    That's a good start.
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    • Profile picture of the author Hank Rearden
      Copywriting isn't good writing, it's good selling.

      Quit being scared of "pitching"... it's simply a step on your path towards "natural" salesmanship.

      And the quicker you get through it, the better. For all of us, and your clients.

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  • Profile picture of the author Kim Davis
    Have you thought of doing a video squeeze page? That way you get to say what you want to say instead of writing what you want to say. Might be easier for you. You could also record what you want to say and then transcribe it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Todd R
    I think you answered your own question. Squeeze pages are short. You may be over-thinking this. Make a pitch about whatever is being given away.

    If the searcher is looking for a chiropractor, a free consultation should be inticing. Remember you are writing about an offer, the cost of which is FREE. That's the point. Tie the free offer to the problem the chiropractor solves and you've got your copy.

    Todd Royer
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