The other day I was asked the following question: "Should I use active or passive voice in sales copy?" My answer may surprise you. The premise behind this question is simple. Traditional rules of good writing state that we should use active...
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Genesis
“If you only have time for one clue this year, this is the one to get: We are not seats or eyeballs or end-users or consumers. We are human beings — and our reach exceeds your grasp. Deal with it.” — From “The Cluetrain Manifesto,”...
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It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Copy is all about words. Or is it? Copy is about using words to describe the benefits of your offer. About using words to paint vivid mental imagery. About using words to stir the senses, press all the "hot buttons" and push the reader to take some...
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A copywriter, marketer, and consultant, Michel Fortin is co-founder of The Licorice Group with his wife Sylvie Fortin. He's also an author, speaker, and Internet marketing strategist. Read more →Subscribe and Follow
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