Shabi Kaushal

Feb 13, 2025 • 3 min read

Copywriting : Words That Sell

A quick guide on copywriting by @msbuddhu



Copywriting : Words That Sell

🚀 1. What is Copywriting?

Copywriting is writing that sells. It’s not just about informing; it’s about persuading your audience to take action—whether that’s making a purchase, signing up, clicking a link, or engaging with your brand. Unlike content writing (blogs, articles), copywriting is all about conversion.

Example:
📌 Content Writing: "The history of coffee dates back to the 15th century..."

📌 Copywriting: "Wake up and fuel your day with the strongest, smoothest coffee ever—order now!"

✍️ 2. The Golden Rule: AIDA

Every powerful piece of copy follows the AIDA formula:

🔹 Attention – Grab their attention instantly.

🔹 Interest – Spark curiosity.

🔹 Desire – Make them feel the benefits, tap into their emotions.

🔹 Action – Tell them exactly what to do next.

📌 Example (For a fitness app):

🔥 Attention: "Struggling to lose weight? You’re not alone."

🤔 Interest: "90% of diets fail because they don’t fit your lifestyle."

💪 Desire: "Imagine losing 10kg while eating your favorite foods!"

👉 Action: "Try our AI-powered diet planner—FREE for 7 days!"

🎯 3. Know Your Audience

Your copy should speak to one person, not the masses. Know their struggles, speak their language, and position your product as the solution to their problem.

Identify pain points: What keeps them up at night?

Speak their language: Use the words they’d use, ditch the jargon.

Sell the outcome, not just the product.

📌 Example:
🚫 "Our mattress has memory foam and cooling gel." (Product-focused)

✅ "Wake up refreshed, pain-free, and energized every morning." (Outcome-focused)


4. The Power of Emotion & Storytelling

People buy with emotion first and justify with logic later. Connect with your audience by telling stories, sharing pain points, and triggering emotions.

📌 Example:
🚫 "Our air purifier removes 99.9% of allergens." (Boring)

✅ "Imagine your child sleeping peacefully, breathing fresh air—free from dust and allergies." (Emotional)


💰 5. Persuasion Techniques That Sell

🔹 Social Proof: "Join 10,000+ happy customers!"

🔹 Scarcity: "Only 3 left! Order now."

🔹 Urgency: "Offer expires at midnight!"

🔹 Guarantee: "100% money-back guarantee."

🔹 Power Words: "Exclusive, Proven, Secret, Instantly, Guaranteed, Effortless, Breakthrough."

🛠 6. CTA (Call to Action) That Converts

Weak CTAs = No sales. Your CTA must be clear, urgent, and benefit-driven.

🚫 "Click here" (Weak)

✅ "Get your dream body—Start now!" (Strong)

✅ "Claim your free consultation today!"

🔥 7. Swipe File: Copywriting Formulas

Use these proven formulas to write killer copy fast:

📌 PAS (Problem-Agitate-Solution)

Problem: "Struggling with acne?"

Agitate: "It kills your confidence, and nothing seems to work!"

Solution: "Our dermatologist-approved serum clears skin in weeks!"

📌 FAB (Features-Advantages-Benefits)

🔹 Feature: "4K Camera with night mode."

🔹 Advantage: "Captures crystal-clear shots in any lighting."

🔹 Benefit: "Perfect photos, even in the darkest moments!"

🎯 8. Practice: Write Your First Ad

Now, try writing a quick ad for:

🛒 A fitness app

🎧 Noise-canceling headphones

📱 A new SaaS tool

💬 Drop your copy here, and I’ll critique & improve it ! 🚀

I’ve learned a lot of this firsthand—from freelancing to co-founding Sanganak and working with clients who demand nothing less than the best. If you're serious about boosting your copywriting skills, try these techniques and share your results. Happy writing! ✍️🚀


For more insights and to connect with me: https://linktr.ee/msbuddhu

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