Want to convince your readers to do something or agree with your point of view?
OK, that was a silly question. Of course you do.
Persuasion is generally an exercise in creating a win-win situation. You present a case that others find beneficial to agree with. You make them an offer they can’t refuse, but not in the manipulative Godfather sense.
It’s simply a good deal or a position that makes sense to that particular person.
But there are techniques that can make your job easier and your case more compelling. While this list is in no way comprehensive, these 10 strategies are used quite a bit because they work.
Repetition
Talk to anyone well versed in learning psychology, and they’ll tell you repetition is crucial. It’s also critical in persuasive writing, since a person can’t agree with you if they don’t truly get what you’re saying.
Of course, there’s good repetition and bad. To stay on the good side, make your point in several different ways, such as directly, using an example, in a story, via a quote from a famous person, and once more in your summary.
Reasons Why
Remember the power of the word because. Psychological studies have shown that people are more likely to comply with a request if you simply give them a reason why… even if that reason makes no sense.
The strategy itself does make sense if you think about it. We don’t like to be told things or asked to take action without a reasonable explanation. When you need people to be receptive to your line of thinking, always give reasons why.
Consistency
It’s been called the “hobgoblin of little minds,” but consistency in our thoughts and actions is a valued social trait. We don’t want to appear inconsistent, since, whether fair or not, that characteristic is associated with instability and flightiness, while consistency is associated with integrity and rational behavior.
Use this in your writing by getting the reader to agree with something up front that most people would have a hard time disagreeing with. Then rigorously make your case, with plenty of supporting evidence, all while relating your ultimate point back to the opening scenario that’s already been accepted.
Social Proof
Looking for guidance from others as to what to do and what to accept is one of the most powerful psychological forces in our lives. It can determine whether we deliver aid to a person in need, and it can determine whether we muster the courage to kill ourselves.
Obvious examples of social proof can be found in testimonials and outside referrals, and it’s the driving force behind social media. But you can also casually integrate elements of social proof in your writing, ranging from skillful alignment with outside authorities to blatant name dropping.
Comparisons
Metaphors, similes and analogies are the persuasive writer’s best friends. When you can relate your scenario to something that the reader already accepts as true, you’re well on your way to convincing someone to see things your way.
But comparisons work in other ways too. Sometimes you can be more persuasive by comparing apples to oranges (to use a tired but effective metaphor). Don’t compare the price of your home study course to the price of a similar course—compare it to the price of a live seminar or your hourly consulting rate.
Agitate and Solve
This is a persuasion theme that works as an overall approach to making your case. First, you identify the problem and qualify your audience. Then you agitate the reader’s pain before offering your solution as the answer that will make it all better.
The agitation phase is not about being sadistic; it’s about empathy. You want the reader to know unequivocally that you understand his problem because you’ve dealt with it and/or are experienced at eliminating it. The credibility of your solution goes way up if you demonstrate that you truly feel the prospect’s pain.
Prognosticate
Another persuasion theme involves providing your readers with a glimpse into the future. If you can convincingly present an extrapolation of current events into likely future outcomes, you may as well have a license to print money.
This entire strategy is built on credibility. If you have no idea what you’re talking about, you’ll end up looking foolish. But if you can back up your claims with your credentials or your obvious grasp of the subject matter, this is an extremely persuasive technique.
Go Tribal
Despite our attempts to be sophisticated, evolved beings, we humans are exclusionary by nature. Give someone a chance to be a part of a group that they want to be in—whether that be wealthy, or hip, or green, or even contrarian—and they’ll hop on board whatever train you’re driving.
This is the technique used in the greatest sales letter ever written. Find out what group people want to be in, and offer them an invitation to join while seemingly excluding others.
Address Objections
If you present your case and someone is left thinking “yeah, but…”, well, you’ve lost. This is why direct marketers use long copy—it’s not that they want you to read it all, it’s that they want you to read enough until you buy.
Addressing all the potential objections of at least the majority of your readers can be tough, but if you really know your subject the arguments against you should be fairly obvious. If you think there are no reasonable objections to your position, you’re in for a shock if you have comments enabled.
Storytelling
Storytelling is really a catch-all technique—you can and should use it in combination with any and all of the previous nine strategies. But the reason why storytelling works so well lies at the heart of what persuasion really is.
Stories allow people to persuade themselves, and that’s what it’s really all about. You might say that we never convince anyone of anything—we simply help others independently decide that we’re right. Do everything you can to tell better stories, and you’ll find that you are a terribly persuasive person.
As I mentioned, this is in no way a complete list. What other persuasive writing strategies work for you?
Enjoy this post? Vote for it at Digg. Thanks!
104 comments... add one
#1 Mason Hipp → 09.26.07 at 6:51 pm
Brian,
This is flat-out one of the best posts you’ve ever written.
One of the best posts I’ve ever read, for that matter.
This incredibly useful information is immediately being printed out and taped to my wall.
Thanks,
- Mason
#2 JCK → 09.26.07 at 7:06 pm
Yeah, I’m spreading this around to my friends in sales and marketing. Thanks for all the links back to older content, too. I haven’t been reading the site faithfully for very long, so that’s helping me catch up with the gems that have been posted earlier.
#3 Bob → 09.26.07 at 7:28 pm
great tips on writing techniques
#4 JoeTech.com → 09.26.07 at 7:35 pm
Wonderful post! I think the storytelling approach is one of the best. Readers of any background or age group can get into a good story and if it’s about how the writer (the normal guy/gal) sticks it to “the man” or “the system”, all the better. If “the man” or “the system” has horribly wronged the writer to some unbelievable degree, that works just as well. Thanks for the great info once again.
#5 ming | artmakr.com → 09.26.07 at 7:37 pm
you’ve done it again.
you repeated yourself, and at the same time sent us off to get some of your previously written top content.
thanks for repeating yourself :) and nice list.
#6 David Crankshaw → 09.26.07 at 8:42 pm
Regarding consistency, when I read this post I couldn’t help remembering with a smile the characters in the movie Next Stop Wonderland. They reminded us that what Emerson actually said was that only “foolish” consistencies are the hobgoblins of little minds. The kinds of consistencies you describe are the good and useful kind.
Thanks for a great list. Very practical and, like the others, I’ll be taping it to the wall
#7 Brian Clark → 09.26.07 at 8:47 pm Copyblogger
Ahhh… it’s moments like this when I regain my faith in humanity. Very smart recollection, David.
#8 Personal Development for the Book Smart → 09.26.07 at 11:21 pm
This is fantastic! It’s going to really help me with the sales letter I’m working on.
Thanks, Brian!
#9 Mike → 09.26.07 at 11:54 pm
I’m gonna have to agree with the tribe, this is one of the finer posts of all time.
The comparison portion was worth the cost of admission all by itself.
Great info, great intra-links, great all around.
#10 Linker Barn: Thursday, September 27 → 09.27.07 at 12:30 am
[…] Copyblogger’s ten timeless persuasive writing techniques. […]
#11 Melissa → 09.27.07 at 5:34 am
This amazing post is just the thing I need to compliment the amazing bookThe Writer Behind the Words. Absolutely a pleasure to come upon your site.
#12 Nick Bakewell → 09.27.07 at 8:31 am
Like everyone said above, great post. I never stop learning from this site.
#13 Michael A. Stelzner → 09.27.07 at 8:48 am
Brian;
Well done!
Many of these persuasive strategies are used in the development of white papers (although perhaps with different names like trends rather that social proof).
As usual you show your grasp of persuasion with elegance.
Mike
#14 links for 2007-09-27 | The Marketing Technology Blog → 09.27.07 at 10:22 am
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger Want to convince your readers to do something or agree with your point of view? OK, that was a silly question. Of course you do. (tags: writing blogging copywriting) […]
#15 freddie → 09.27.07 at 10:39 am
This post is like the cliff-notes of marketing! You just cost the gurus a lot of book sales, cd sales, membership and conference fees :) All you need to know is right here.
#16 Dan Schawbel → 09.27.07 at 10:51 am
The storytelling piece is the most important, as it will make someone more interested in reading.
#17 nick → 09.27.07 at 10:52 am
Don’t forget about the power of writing lists in persuasive writing. In fact your post is in list form!
Nice run through.
#18 Lou Pickney → 09.27.07 at 11:03 am
I’m a big believer in the rule of threes. Typically, people believe something if they hear if from three different sources. Keep that in mind when attempting to write persuasively and it will give you an advantage.
#19 Beau → 09.27.07 at 11:10 am
Excellent post. Every time I read your posts I learn something new. Thanks.
#20 lawton chiles → 09.27.07 at 11:12 am
I forget to really tie the reader back in during the ending. Thank you for the most crucial and important reminder.
You are like a waterfall of constant inspiration. thanks
#21 lawton chiles → 09.27.07 at 11:12 am
What about odd numbers? Why did you use 10? I thought that was “bad”.
#22 Persuasive Writing Techniques at The Water Cooler @ JayunsPlanet.com → 09.27.07 at 11:53 am
[…] http://www.copyblogger.com/persuasive-writing […]
#23 Steve the Admin → 09.27.07 at 1:16 pm
Fantastic post. I have recently discovered this site and am now an avid reader.
#24 Jayson Barclay → 09.27.07 at 2:24 pm
Thank you for the great website - a true resource, and one many people clearly enjoy.
#25 James Hipkin → 09.27.07 at 3:59 pm
Great post. Like you said, these are things we already know, but it’s always good to be reminded.
Your point on consistency is supported by the fact we elected an idiot to be President, twice, because the masses assumed his consistent message meant that the man had integrity and was rational.
#26 nofi.org » links for 2007-09-27 → 09.27.07 at 4:19 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger (tags: writing blogging copywriting tips ideas persuasion marketing) […]
#27 Marc Ashwell » Blog Archive » links for 2007-09-27 → 09.27.07 at 4:24 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger (tags: writing blogging) […]
#28 everthonVS → 09.27.07 at 7:39 pm
i totally disagree with you, so this techniques didn’t really work…
just kidding… :) it’s a great post!
#29 Persuasion, From Copyblogger | the art of leading → 09.27.07 at 9:01 pm
[…] action, and writing are probably the most widely used and most effective methods of persuasion. This article from Copyblogger is targeted to the copywriting audience. Nevertheless, it contains great advice […]
#30 perros → 09.27.07 at 10:50 pm
Very comprehensive plan to persuade - I would say you have succeeded in persuading me to use these techniques to persuade others :)
#31 diggreader » Blog Archive » Десять актуальных приемов убедительного письма → 09.28.07 at 3:14 am
[…] Десять актуальных приемов убедительного письма copyblogger.com […]
#32 Persuasion, From Copyblogger | the art of leading → 09.28.07 at 5:58 am
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques […]
#33 Mike Pedersen Golf → 09.28.07 at 8:07 am
Very good reminders. It’s so easy to be caught up in my 4 little walls syndrome.
#34 How To Do Persuasive Writing | The How To Do Things Blog → 09.28.07 at 8:34 am
[…] Read more about persuasive writing on Brian’s blog. […]
#35 links for 2007-09-28 « Amy G. Dala → 09.28.07 at 9:17 am
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger (tags: writing psychology) […]
#36 Pump up your writing! « Life at the Bar → 09.28.07 at 9:24 am
[…] Clark of copyblogger has written a terrific post titled Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques. Some of you may be thinking that it’s odd to refer to a post from a blog devoted to […]
#37 Mark Hansen → 09.28.07 at 11:44 am
“Don’t compare the price of your home study course to the price of a similar course—compare it to the price of a live seminar or your hourly consulting rate.”
In some cases, you can also compare it to the cost of NOT buying the home study course (or whatever your product is).
#38 Scourings… at Beanstalk Talk → 09.28.07 at 5:38 pm
[…] sass…Jim Mike’s got it goin’ on…drop that doughnut, right now, mister…handy how-to for making the case…slaying unfinished business…redefining the commercial break. […]
#39 This Week In SEO - 9/28/07 - TheVanBlog → 09.28.07 at 8:03 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques […]
#40 links for 2007-09-29 → 09.28.07 at 11:32 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger (tags: writing persuasion) Bookmark to: […]
#41 Bobo → 09.28.07 at 11:38 pm
Brian, this is one of the best articles I have come across on the topic of Copywriting. I like your site and am definitely going to read the previous stuff.. Peace
#42 sheona hamilton-grant → 09.29.07 at 2:30 am
Read, printed and cherished! Great article. Thanks
#43 The 10 best, proven ways to convince readers to do something… » stuff4restaurants → 09.29.07 at 8:33 am
[…] words to persuade customers to purchase. i.e. every business owner. If you do nothing else today READ HIS EXCELLENT ARTICLE here… addthis_url = […]
#44 The 10 best ways to write persuassive copy… » stuff4business.com → 09.29.07 at 8:34 am
[…] . Whilst he is mainly talking to the writers of blogs, his advice will work for every business owner that needs words to persuade customers to purchase. i.e. every business owner. If you do nothing else today READ HIS EXCELLENT ARTICLE here… […]
#45 yael → 09.30.07 at 10:33 am
Excellent post! We have learned to use these techniques over the years, but to have them all tied together is a precious gift. Thanks!
#46 Ten Persuasive Writing Techniques → 10.01.07 at 1:34 pm
[…] Read the original article over at Copyblogger […]
#47 Web Marketing Consultant in DC → 10.01.07 at 9:00 pm
You forgot one… show pictures.
If reading is slower in on your computer, the adequate imagery is even more critical.
Your post is right though.
#48 Andrew Cavanagh → 10.02.07 at 9:04 am
This is exceptional advice.
I think the only way it could be improved on is to use more of the techniques you recommend in the post.
#49 Links Extravaganza! - 2. October - It'sWebDev! → 10.02.07 at 3:21 pm
[…] Copyblogger told us a thing or two about persuasive writing. […]
#50 they.com - This website contains discretion. Viewer nudity is advised. » 2blog folder catchup, yet again → 10.04.07 at 10:18 am
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger […]
#51 J’s blog » Blog Archive » 2blog folder catchup, yet again → 10.04.07 at 10:19 am
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger […]
#52 Gamermk → 10.04.07 at 10:59 am
It’s a great list, but why do you seem to never have numbers beside your Top X lists? I don’t know about others, but its nice to know which number I’m on so that I know how many I have left to read.
#53 Web Content Writer Tips from JCM Enterprises » Blog Archive » Persuasive Writing and Sheep → 10.05.07 at 6:06 am
[…] favorite blog posted something great about persuasive writing. It’s worth reading, even if you aren’t writing sales copy on a regular […]
#54 Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques « Top Offbeat News → 10.06.07 at 6:45 am
[…] read more | digg story […]
#55 Sebastian → 10.07.07 at 4:44 pm
Hello Brian,
what you are telling here is really intresting, do you know where this is coming from? ;) It is NLP (the other side of that self-healing stuff). Things like the use of negation (your unconsciousness does not recognise it) and storytelling (hypnosis, works also on single&flirt-websites^^), the use of “but” (it changes the meaning of the sentence before) a.s.o. All that is really interesting and it can be dangerous, but if you really have to persuade people, this stuff works - it is the dark side of the force. I’ve tried about a year in my main job and everyday conversations and I’ve been frighten about myself.
Please excuse my english, I just can read it good ;)
#56 Sealone → 10.08.07 at 3:53 am
Wonderful post! I think the storytelling approach is one of the best.
and i know how to promote my site:
http://www.healths-fitness.com
#57 anonymous → 10.09.07 at 2:26 pm
this would really boost my english essays… you’ve done a good deed to the nation or perhaps … the world ! :P
#58 Yuri → 10.10.07 at 7:58 am
Having re-read it since it was first published, I noticed I still have learned something new. An awesome article. Thanks.
#59 Ambot ah! » SEO and Monetizing Speedlinks October 11 2007 → 10.10.07 at 4:16 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques - I believe bloggers need to be good at being persuasive, people generally read blogs to learn something and bloggers, in part, should write in a way that will be able to have an impact on readers. […]
#60 healthblog → 10.11.07 at 2:28 am
You forgot one… show pictures.
#61 Epeuthutebetes → 10.12.07 at 12:35 am
Then you agitate the reader’s pain before offering your solution as the answer that will make it all better.
This sounds very much like Churchill. “Social proof”, anyone?
Anyway, thanks for the tips!
#62 Good Links from the past 2 weeks at BlogMunch → 10.14.07 at 12:33 am
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques - An excellent piece by CopyBlogger. Read it, nuff said. […]
#63 The Writer’s Edge - » Tips on Persuasive Writing → 10.16.07 at 3:32 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques [Copy Blogger] […]
#64 Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Freelancing Journey → 10.18.07 at 8:21 am
[…] at Copyblogger never fails to deliver excellent advice. But he has outdone himself with this post, Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques. I think this is one of the best posts Brian has ever written and one that every single writer […]
#65 Pesan Peduli Lingkungan yang Efektif [UPDATE] « POPsy! - Jurnal Psikologi Populer → 10.19.07 at 9:28 am
[…] Copyblogger juga memberikan 10 teknik menulis persuasif yang ‘kagak ada matinye’: […]
#66 Speedlinking: 21 October 2007 | acoenoc.com → 10.21.07 at 10:47 am
[…] Copyblogger.com has some quality articles, I especially like the above article and 10 Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques. […]
#67 Mahonri → 10.23.07 at 4:25 am
This is a good site but i suggest that this website needs a catergory of some samples of persuasive writing so it gives students the potential for them to understand persuasive writing and give them the oppotunity to express what persuasive writing they have in mind.
so yeah this is my suggestion of this website thank-you to allthe people who are reading my comment.
Mahonri.Manaia
#68 Digital Imageer → 10.24.07 at 12:13 pm
This I’ve been meaning to grasp! Thanks for the wonderful tips.
#69 Digg Top OffBeat News of all times » Blog Archive » Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques → 10.25.07 at 11:23 am
[…] read more | digg story […]
#70 Manoj → 10.30.07 at 8:34 am
Definitely, this is the best write-up on Copy Writing I ever read in years.
Thank you!
#71 Krista Johnson → 10.30.07 at 2:38 pm
Definitely a great read, jam packed with content!! Thank you for allowing me, as well as my readers, the opportunity to your knowledge!!
#72 Difficulties Facing Successful Writing → 10.30.07 at 2:53 pm
[…] persuading your audience be as simple as non-bias vs bias?! Of course this is possible, but very tedious and […]
#73 sultan → 11.01.07 at 3:30 am
nice post , thank you !
#74 Mijn del.icio.us bookmarks van 30 oktober tot 3 november » Onbezet.nl → 11.03.07 at 7:32 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger - Stem of voeg toe aan : […]
#75 Grip Your Readers With These 7 Knock-out Opening Sentences → 11.05.07 at 9:28 am
[…] Questions are powerful because they coax the reader into giving an internal answer. Another effective way to start a blog post is to ask a question you’re confident most readers will answer yes to. An example: Want to convince your readers to do something or agree with your point of view? [Source] […]
#76 Hamilton Ontario Real Estate → 11.09.07 at 12:46 pm
Fantastic article!
This has really helped me out a ton. Thanks again for all the hard work.
#77 Thomas → 11.27.07 at 10:10 pm
What writer, would be so kind, as to assist those who compete with him? Apparently, you have such grace of character, that you are able to resist the vanity inherent in writing. Thank you, for your surprisingly objective insights, and unexpected compassions.
#78 10 Steps to Writing a Memorable Article | Net Writing → 11.28.07 at 7:30 am
[…] 10 Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques - at Copyblogger […]
#79 Sharon B → 11.28.07 at 5:39 pm
I’m a student, and this article here has been a big help in my persuasive letter writing. Thank you so much. ; )
#80 Advice Network Founders Blog» Blog archives » The Power of Stories → 12.05.07 at 12:50 pm
[…] Clark of Copyblogger points out: Storytelling is really a catch-all technique…The reason why storytelling works so […]
#81 Brett → 12.15.07 at 6:07 pm
Thanks Brian, this post has helped clear up a few questions I was having about converting my traffic to registrations.
#82 Virtual Hosting Blog » The Premium Content Toolbox: 100+ Guides, Tips and Resources to Make Money Off Of Paid Memberships → 12.18.07 at 9:26 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques: With these techniques, you can sell your memberships through writing. […]
#83 tracy ho → 12.24.07 at 5:45 am
Great to read on your articles, inspire & thanks a lot,
Merry Christmas & Happy New year
Tracy Ho
wisdomgettingloaded
#84 Saad Baig → 12.29.07 at 12:25 pm
Thanks for the wonderful tips.
#85 Copy Writing, Sell the Sizzle, not the Sausage. - BlueVerse → 01.11.08 at 5:37 am
[…] copy about your product, and there are huge amounts of information on what does make good copy, see Copyblogger for a good general introduction. What is important is maintaining a sense of integrity with what […]
#86 16 Blog Posts That Improved, Inspired and Expanded My Writing (Or Hopefully Will Someday) | PureBlogging → 02.08.08 at 5:17 am
[…] Ten Timeless Creative Writing Techniques, again from Copyblogger. At the risk of inching closer to that “really pathetically lazy” label, I offer this as well. The information in this post helped me turn half-decent ad copy into something that I’m really pleased with. […]
#87 bobby → 02.08.08 at 9:15 pm
thanks 4 all the tips
#88 Breaking Down Blog Articles | Ask a Blogger → 02.21.08 at 4:36 pm
[…] Want to convince your readers to do something or agree with your point of view? (source) […]
#89 Small Fish Big Money, Super Blogging Link Love : Make Money Online with Small Fish Big Money | Make Money Blogging → 03.02.08 at 7:26 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques […]
#90 Affordable Internet Marketing Blog → 03.10.08 at 5:35 pm
How To Effectively Use One Time Offers (OTO)…
If you’re new here, you may want to Subscribe to my Updates or to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!One Time Offers, in short OTO’s, are special offers, that you present to your customers and prospects while they are ready to spend money in a sa…
#91 smeeg → 03.11.08 at 5:08 am
ingenious truly..
#92 Bryn McGrath → 03.13.08 at 12:32 pm
This was really helpfull with my english coursework, thanks.
#93 Weblogging « NITROMOVES 1.0 → 03.21.08 at 9:45 am
[…] Timeless Pursuasive Techniqueshttp://www.copyblogger.com/persuasive-writing/ www.copyblogger.com What is a […]
#94 Andrei Rosca: My way » Blog Archive » Recomandari → 03.25.08 at 9:35 am
[…] 1. as cam avea nevoie de un junior marketer la bookblog 2. a inceput sa se caute Talentul Anului la Premiile Ioan Chirila 3. un post bun bun bun despre ce inseamna de fapt antreprenoriat, la Adrian pe blog 4. completati si voi RoBloggersSurvey; e un studiu util din rezultatele caruia sunt convins ca vor reiesi multe chestii interesante, la fel ca si anul trecut 5. un articol bun intitulat Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques […]
#95 » Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques - Business sample letters, Sales sample letters, Business writing tips - Letters For Business → 04.02.08 at 10:53 am
[…] Clark at Copyblogger created a list of Ten Timeles Persuasive Writing Techniques. I think it’s very useful info to […]
#96 links for 2008-04-09 | crazy concepts of a pre-service teacher → 04.09.08 at 8:51 pm
[…] Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques | Copyblogger (tags: writinginstruction writingpersuasive writing) […]
#97 Keeping Tabs » Blog Archive » Analysts and persuasive blogging → 04.11.08 at 2:26 pm
[…] more on persuasive writing techniques, check out Clark’s other post, Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques. It summarizes techniques associated with personality as much as […]
#98 Men with Pens Web Content Writers and Freelance Writing Services → 04.20.08 at 2:35 pm
[…] favorite blog posted something great about persuasive writing. It’s worth reading, even if you aren’t writing sales copy on a regular […]
#99 How to get your Blog Traffic to Convert in 5 Easy Steps → 04.21.08 at 11:12 am
[…] method feels right for you, make sure you use persuasive writing techniques like Brian […]
#100 The New Media Model for Creating Lifelong Customers | Copyblogger → 04.22.08 at 11:36 am
[…] persuasive writing strategy you discover on Copyblogger will work better in the context of a meaningful conversation. Create […]
#101 SiteProNews: Webmaster News & Resources » Blog Archive » How to get your Blog Traffic to Convert in 5 Easy Steps → 04.22.08 at 12:08 pm
[…] method feels right for you, make sure you use persuasive writing techniques like Brian […]
#102 Pamps → 04.26.08 at 12:31 am
This is really a great posts and I really learn a lot from the techniques shared here about persuasive writing. I would use these techniques to attract readers to my site.
#103 Webmasters Update » Blog Archive » How to get your Blog Traffic to Convert in 5 Easy Steps → 04.26.08 at 6:25 pm
[…] method feels right for you, make sure you use persuasive writing techniques like Brian […]
#104 43 Amazing Resources For Writers → 05.08.08 at 5:48 am
[…] Writer: A great letter from John Steinbeck with advice for beginning writers. Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques: Learn the art of persuasive writing from Brian Clark of Copyblogger. [?] Share […]
Leave a Comment