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Copywriting Faceoff: Cards Against Humanity Vs. Exploding Kittens
I often find that one of the best ways to find copywriting inspiration is to check out what successful companies with raving fans are doing. What can make things even more interesting is to compare one such company’s copy to a competing company’s. There’s often a lot that can be learned from the differences in how […]
How to Sell Like Elon Musk
A mass-market electric car that goes 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds. A tube that can transport people and cars from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 35 minutes. Reusable rockets superior to anything NASA can build. Life on Mars. A reasonable person pitching any of these concepts as something that a) is actually possible to pull […]
Copywriting Face/Off: Harry’s vs. Dollar Shave Club
This week, we’re taking the copy from the above-the-fold areas on two prominent brands’ home pages and pitting them against each other. Who are the contenders? Our two favorite purveyors of quality, reasonably-priced razors and bathroom accessories, Dollar Shave Club and Harry’s! Harry’s was co-founded by Jeff Raider, who also co-founded the company that made […]
The 17,000-Word Beast Ramit Sethi Created to Launch His New Course
Note: Don’t forget to grab the free Beastly Launch Blueprintat the end of this post. The first time I came across Ramit Sethi’s website, I rolled my eyes. IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com…seriously? Who the hell is this guy? But I’d heard good things from people I trusted… “This guy really knows how to do content.” “His emails are […]
Short Vs. Long Copy: 5 Guidelines to Help You Decide
It’s easy to find advice on how long copy should be. It’s hard to find specific advice on how long copy should be. You’ll see things like: It’s OK for it to be long, but not too long. The more expensive the product, the longer it should be. Well, it depends. And you know what? […]