“The secret of all effective advertising is not the creation of new and tricky words and pictures, but one of putting familiar words and pictures into new relationships.”
– Leo Burnett
Copywriting is one of, if not the, most important element in marketing. It’s the tool you turn to when you want to get an audience to take action! Effective copywriting informs, creates awareness, and persuades a reader to do something.
While effective marketing is a mixture of other essential elements like graphic design and strategy. Copywriting is what’s used to communicate with the reader while leaving a positive and lasting impression. While good design can draw a reader in, it’s the copywriting that does the ‘motivating’ to take the next step.
Not all copywriting is the same
To be effective, copywriting has to match its medium. In situations where a reader only has a limited amount of time, like a passing billboard, to read and receive a message, the copywriting has to be clear and concise.
Other mediums, like flyers, allow for more reading time and an opportunity to write copy that entices and pursues a reader to take the desired action.
Aligning the copywriting with the type of marketing ensures its effectiveness and impact.
Copywriting vs Content Writing
While both material writing, there is a fundamental difference between content writing and copywriting. Content writing is writing that informs and shares valuable information with a reader on a specific topic.
Copywriting is text specifically tailored for marketing materials like headings, digital and print adverts, email marketing, brochures, and calls to action.
Good copy and content writing go hand in hand. Without quality copywriting good content would never get the proper attention it deserves.
Creating an image through copywriting
Differences between brands are not only limited to their logo and the colours they choose to use. Their identities are also shaped by the tone, style, and language of their copywriting.
Copywriting reflects a brand’s character as much as the visual elements of their branding. The tone of your copy should effectively communicate the values and emotions you want readers to feel.
The perception a reader has of a brand will ultimately impact their behaviour and buying habits.
Copywriting and Google
Good copywriting can also boost your SEO efforts. With search engines continually improving their algorithms, good copywriting has become a key element in allowing search engines to identify, understand, and rank quality content.
It’s important to remember that the best copywriting strikes a balance between sharing valuable content readers will want to read and being tailored towards making Google and other search engines happy.
As digital marketing’s importance in connecting with global audiences continues to rise, the importance of good copywriting will become more significant. The ability to make readers excited and curious will be crucial to inspiring action and ultimately the success of your digital marketing efforts.
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