Every day, more and more of us begin new online business
ventures, hoping to make a better living or just a little extra
on the side. And every day, more and more of us fail.
This may seem like a negative attitude, but unfortunately, it's
the truth. The Internet is a great place to do business, but
finding real success is like finding a needle in a virtual
haystack. So what's the problem?
To be honest, the more I surf the Web, the more bad writing I
see. I can't tell you how many sites I've visited that feature
boring, disorganized, or almost incoherent copy. And let's face
it: if your website can't communicate your marketing message in
an exciting, informative, and professional way, you're not going
to sell much.
If you think the way your website or other marketing materials
read just isn't that important, think again. When you're trying
to sell online, through the mail, or with email, written words
are all you've got.
If you walked into an electronics store to buy a computer and
found their salespeople unhelpful, uninterested, and
untrustworthy, would you buy? Of course not. The same goes for
your website or sales copy. If someone is reading your homepage
and finds your writing sloppy, boring, or skimpy, they're not
going to buy from you.
First, make sure you have ENOUGH copy to explain your product or
service. If there just isn't enough content, people won't have
the information they need to make a decision. Skimpy or sparse
sales copy will drive people away faster than anything else.
Next, be careful! When writing your sales copy or website, don't just rush through to get it over with. A lot of people hate to write, but we're talking about your only interaction with customers here. Even minor spelling errors, grammatical
mistakes, or awkward sentences can add up to a gaping hole in
your credibility--and your profits.
Third, get excited about what you're selling! You don't have to
hype it up to the rafters, but you do need some enthusiasm. Your writing can be exciting and motivational without loosing its credibility. If you don't get excited about your product, why should anyone else?
These are just the basics, but remember: the way your sales copy
or website is written can literally make or break your chances
for success. If you have a hard time finding the right words,
can't spell worth beans, or need a little help in the exciting
department, don't be afraid to ask for help from a friend,
associate, or professional. When words are all you've got, you
need to make them count!
Author Meredith Pond has been writing successful marketing copy
since 2000. Web pages, sales letters, articles, press releases,
ads, you name it! Don't let your writing scare away potential
clients! Good writing can save your business, and it's more
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