Choosing what you like over what works can make your copy ineffective. These could be some problems: 💎Sticking to what's comfortable: Using the same templates, phrases, structures… Will lead to the same results over. We all know this. 💡Are you afraid of A/B testing in your campaigns? If you don’t, you’ll be walking in the dark. 💎Your copy reflects your view and not your audience's needs: If you're not researching, you're just guessing. Get to know your audience. 💡Focusing on features and not benefits: It's not about what it is, but what it does for them. Flip the focus. 💎Ignoring the call-to-action: A compelling CTA is your endgame. Don't leave your readers hanging. 💡Skipping the follow-up: If you're not following up, you're missing out. Engagement doesn’t end with the first click. 💎Forgetting mobile users: If it doesn’t read well on a phone, you’ve lost more than half your audience. Keep it mobile-friendly. 💡Disregarding feedback: Feedback is gold. Ignoring what they reply means missing out on improvement. 💎Resisting clarity for creativity: Being clever is fun, but clarity wins. If they don’t get it, they won’t want it. What is something you've struggled with when writing copy?
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