But there are so few posts on how actually to do proper research.
Here’s a 7-step process to research like a pro and write copy that converts:
(use this for your next copywriting session)
Step 1: Define Your Target
Identify who you’re writing for. Without a clear understanding of your audience, your copy won’t resonate.
Consider:
- Interests (What hobbies or passions do they have?)
- Location (Where do they live? How does this influence their behavior?)
- Occupation (What do they do for a living? How does this shape their needs?)
- Challenges (What are their pain points? What keeps them up at night?)
- Demographics (Age, gender, income level, etc.)
Pro Tip: Create a survey or poll to directly ask your audience about their interests and challenges. Tools like @typeform or Google Forms can help you gather this data quickly.
Step 2: Collect Data
Now that you know who you’re targeting, dive deep into research to gather insights.
Use platforms like:
- Google (Search trends, news, forums)
- Quora (Look for common questions and pain points)
- Reddit (Explore niche communities)
- YouTube (Watch videos relevant to your audience)
- Facebook (Join groups where your target audience hangs out)
Pro Tip: Use Google’s autocomplete feature to find common queries your audience is searching for. This can give you a clearer idea of their concerns and desires.
There are 100’s of copywriting frameworks out there.
But there are only 7 you actually need for all of your marketing efforts.
This list will cover the perfect framework (with real examples) for ads, emails, social media posts, etc.
(bookmark this to crush your competition)
1) For writing Ads:
Framework: AIDA.
- Attention: Make a bold statement.
- Interest: Share intriguing information.
- Desire: State the benefits of your product.
- Action: Ask for a sign-up or purchase.
Example (Lume):
2) For writing Sales Pages:
Framework: PASTOR.
- Problem: Highlight their problem.
- Amplify: Make the problem hurt.
- Story: Share a compelling story.
- Transformation: explain the process.
- Offer: Describe what you're offering.
- Response: Ask for a response.
Here's the Anatomy of a High-Converting Landing Page.
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