Writing Ad Copy
59mIntermediate2021-01-28
Authors

Michael Duquet
Conversion Optimization and Growth Strategist at Hootsuite
Course details
Learn how to write ad copy that effectively conveys your brand and converts clicks into sales, traffic, and signups. Conversion and growth strategist Michael Duquet walks you through the rules for writing ads for different platforms. He goes over ways to hit your advertising goals (macro and micro and acquisition and retention), and shows how to craft copy for specific media types, including websites, email, direct mail, and social media. Because different audiences are receptive to different kinds of ads, Michael shows how to change your message and tone based on your target audience and customer persona. In the final chapters, he walks you through some common dos and don'ts and explains what the future of advertising holds for copywriters and creative strategists.
Topics include:
Describe how to keep content relevant.
Recognize the importance of carefully choosing grammar and syntax.
Cite ways to improve the chances of acquiring new customers in your ads.
Differentiate between website ad copy and social media ad copy.
Explain the value of customer personas.
Name the ways in which content marketing differs from traditional advertising.
Topics include:
Describe how to keep content relevant.
Recognize the importance of carefully choosing grammar and syntax.
Cite ways to improve the chances of acquiring new customers in your ads.
Differentiate between website ad copy and social media ad copy.
Explain the value of customer personas.
Name the ways in which content marketing differs from traditional advertising.
Skills covered
Google AdsTwitterFacebookWritingMetaGoogleProjectProfessional Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Shaping your message
1. Rules of Ad Copy Writing
- 02 - Writing for web readers
- 03 - Keep content fresh
- 04 - Language and tone
2. Ad Copy Goals
- 05 - Micro vs. macro goals
- 06 - Acquisition goals
- 07 - Retention goals
3. Writing Ad Copy for Different Media
- 08 - Website ad copy
- 09 - Email ad copy
- 10 - Direct mail ad copy
- 11 - Social media ad copy
4. Understanding Your Audience
- 12 - How psychology affects ad copy
- 13 - Psychological triggers - Priming
- 14 - Psychological triggers - Social proof
- 15 - Psychological triggers - Price
- 16 - Loss aversion and the endowment effect
5. Personas and Tone
- 17 - Customer personas
- 18 - Why tone matters
6. Dos and Don'ts
- 19 - Eliminate the passive voice
- 20 - Write effective headlines
- 21 - Master the call to action (CTA)
Conclusion
- 22 - Ad copywriting resources