You have to choose a character or an angle that you, the copywriter plays. Copy is interactive. There's a copywriter and a copy reader. As soon as one is gone, the relationship is over (at least for the time being). Readers don't have to stick around. There's no locked door. And they won't?if you don't keep them interested. So you need to write as if you are talking to that person directly.
How do you do this? Nine times out of 10, you need to use the present tense. The word "you" is like using the reader's name in a sentence. It perks up their interest.
But there are times you'll need a more institutional and formal tone. Decide that before you start writing. What will resonate most with the reader?
You have to decide what will best resonate with your prospect. Selling is the transference of feelings. The prospect needs to feel that:
It's how people feel not what they think or know that controls their buying behavior. It's not a logical process. So if you can present your benefits in terms of feelings like how the buyer will feel as a result of having your product and what negative feelings will go away. This is why we highlight problem, agitate, solve. We want them to recognize a problem that needs fixing and show them we are the solution. So what voice you choose, and how to communicate makes a monumental difference in whether or not your copy is effective.
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