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Writing Website Sales Copy

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Simon Kelly

Written by: Simon Kelly

Last updated: January 14, 2025
Writing Website Sales Copy

Sales copy is everywhere.

Some of the best sales copy is the type we don’t even notice…

You’ve probably even bought something recently because of it.

Unlike the copy in your blog posts, sales copy has a much more singular focus.

Website sales copy is designed to persuade a visitor to take an action, such as filling out a lead form or making a purchase.

While your blog might be full of copy delivering value, sales copy is about taking an immediate action.

You’ll see examples of sales copy in advertisements, on landing pages and in promotional emails.

The thing is, sales copy can be very challenging to write.

It has to strike the perfect balance between conveying value and creating urgency without being over the top.

It needs to drive sales without being pushy.

Crafting a great message that sells can be a daunting task to even seasoned marketing professionals.

It’s one of the main struggles that many of our clients face when writing copy for their websites.

In many cases, our clients are more than happy to hand over the website content writing task to our copywriting team so they can get back to growing their business.

The beauty of great website sales copy is that once you create the ideal message it pays for itself over and over again.

Great sales copy commands the attention of your target market.

It gets results.

It tells your visitors that what you offer is going to solve their problem, it shows them the proof, and it positions you above your competition.

Effective website sales copy can be the difference between making a sale, and losing one.

Not only that, it could even be the catalyst for gaining a customer for life.

So what makes great website sales copy?

  • The best sales copy has one focus
  • It knows who its audience is
  • It gets to the point while remaining engaging
  • It offers a solution to a problem
  • It compels the reader to take action

Think about what you offer and have a look at your website sales copy.

Does your copy follow those tips?

Make a list of improvements and then take action.

If you’d like professional website copywriting, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

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Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly is the CEO and Head of Growth at Seriously Good Design. Simon started his first web design agency in 2009 which he merged with the SGD team in 2023. With a strong background in digital strategy and a history of working with fast-growing Australian companies, including CyberCX, Envato and Agency Mavericks, he's passionate about using ethical digital marketing that delivers business value. Simon's experience includes coaching digital agencies, running digital marketing workshops, driving growth and excellence within the SGD team.

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