“Belaboring the obvious” website copy is what you find on almost all b-to-b and b-to-c websites. And that really hurts your business. Let me explain.

There’s no such thing as a “solutions provider”

When you approach any business owner or business representative for “solutions” to your problem or need, do you expect them to say, “We’re a solutions provider.” No. You expect them to listen to your problem and tell you they understand your problem and this is how they’d solve it. Your website needs to do the same thing.

Extended warranties send the wrong message

Then there’s the quality issue. Every time a retailer tries to sell me an “extended warranty” or “enhanced warranty”, the first thing that goes through my head is, so your product is such junk that I need to buy this special warranty? You won’t even stand behind the product without being paid extra?

Everyone has a guarantee. Go further…

People expect you to stand behind your product or service. If you’re going to offer a guarantee, make it an iron-clad guarantee that instills absolute confidence and make a big deal about it. And don’t charge for it. People will believe a “no-questions-asked” guarantee long before they’ll believe you telling them that you have a “quality” product or service.

Everyone says they give “quality service”

Duh! I expect service. And so does everyone else. Including you. “We give quality service.” I have no idea what the means. And again, neither do the people who come to you expecting “quality service.” You must define what “quality service” means to you and to your customer or client and spell it out in no uncertain terms. That’s what will instill confidence and sell your “quality service” before they even contact you.

That’s what website copy should do.

Bob McClain or WordsmithBob, has been a website copywriter in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, since 2000. He has focused on developing new, more effective approaches to web writing, web content, web copywriting and Search Engine Optimization. Starting with a BA in Technical Communication and a minor in Creative Writing from Metro State University in St. Paul, McClain has worked diligently to end the use of "corp-speak" and "technospeak" online. His approach is to “humanize” the Web, using real information to guide people to buy rather than turning websites into advertisements that people can easily ignore. McClain is also the creator of Cheap SEO Website Marketing, a website devoted to helping people with the best solutions to DIY SEO at an affordable cost with tips and software reviews. More at Cheap SEO Website Marketing

WordsmithBob

View all posts by WordsmithBob
WordsmithBobs website

PHP Freelancer

Originally posted 2007-10-30 22:13:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Be Sociable, Share!

• 

• WordsmithBob Speaking on Online Marketing Yep, ol' WordsmithBob (that's me) is going to be speaking at the January meeting of...
• How To Test If You Need a Blog I recently approached a client with the idea that a blog might be a great...
• 2008 Web Design Competition Winners Just a quick note on the 2008 Web Design Competition Winners. While I don't agree...

• Bruno Stair Lifts: Customer Service And Quality Products When attempting to purchase stair lifts you should choose a...
• List Building Upkeep, A Significant Part of Online Marketing List building is an essential part of your online marketing...
• NYC SEO: The Direct Road From A Good Idea To Success Every business owner knows the importance of having his message...