Unleashing the Power of Emails: A Sardonic Guide to Email Copywriting
Dear reader, I invite you to join me on a journey through the labyrinth of email copywriting. Yes, you heard it right, the labyrinth. It's a place where the faint-hearted fear to tread, but where the brave find treasures of gold. Or in our case, treasures of well-crafted emails that can sell a comb to a bald man. So, buckle up, and let's dive into the world of email copywriting, guided by our trusty sherpa, Mike Nardi, and his YouTube tutorial on the subject.
Step 1: The Discovery - Unearthing the Secrets
Before we start crafting our masterpiece, we need to do some digging. And by digging, I mean gathering information about our client, their clients, their goals, their favorite color, their first pet's name... okay, maybe not the last two. But you get the point. We need to know them better than their grandmother does. This step is so crucial that it might as well be the Holy Grail of email copywriting. So, don't skimp on it.
As Mike puts it, "The first step for writing amazing sales emails is called discovery and information gathering." And who are we to argue with Mike? He's the Gandalf of email copywriting, after all.
Step 2: The Subject Line - The Bait on the Hook
Now that we're armed with information, it's time to craft the subject line. This is the bait on our hook, the siren song that lures the reader into opening our email. It's like the headline of a newspaper, but without the doom and gloom.
Mike suggests three simple rules for writing subject lines: avoid anything spammy, keep it short, and make it a question. So, unless you want your email to end up in the spam folder, where it will keep company with Nigerian princes and miracle weight loss solutions, heed Mike's advice.
The Email Body - The Heart of the Matter
Now we come to the pièce de résistance, the email body. This is where we weave our magic, where we convince the reader that they absolutely need what we're selling. It's like a dance, a delicate balance of information, persuasion, and charm.
Mike breaks down the email body into three parts: the opening line or the hook, the pitch, and the call to action. The hook is the attention grabber, the pitch is where we sell our product, and the call to action is where we ask the reader to do something, like buy our product, sign up for a trial, or give us their life savings. Just kidding on the last one!
Conclusion: The Art of Email Copywriting
And there you have it, folks, a step-by-step guide to email copywriting. It's not rocket science, but it's an art, a craft that requires practice and finesse. So, go forth and conquer the world of email copywriting. And remember, "Happy writing!"
But before you go, here's a nugget of wisdom to ponder: Email copywriting is like fishing. You need the right bait (subject line), the right technique (email body), and the right spot (target audience). Master these, and you'll have a catch in no time.