Copywriting - writing good advertising copy: Basics, techniques, tools & practice (tutorial)
- Copywriting: How to create effective advertising copy for products and services yourself
- What you need to know: Learn the essential basics of marketing and psychology
- Techniques that help you write: AIDA, FAB, 6+1, 4 P and QUEST explained
- Step by step: This is what matters in the headline, introduction, main body and call-to-action
- Tips for typing: How to prepare copywriting for emails, ads and social media
- Including a precise summary: These are the 10 commandments of copywriting!
- Ideal for getting started with the topic and for further improving your existing advertising copy
- 14 hours of focus on writing - a theory and practice training course by Tobias Becker
Theory in a nutshell - and explained again and again using examples! Start the tutorial, get rid of your writer's block and simply write your own advertising copy in future.
136 Videos, 853 minutes
Introduction
Copywriting tutorial: 1.1 | Introduction
2 minIn this video, I'll give you a very brief introduction to this copywriting video course.
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Copywriting tutorial: 1.2 | What is copywriting?
9 minIn this video, I explain in detail what copywriting is.
Copywriting: basics
Copywriting tutorial: 2.1 | Glossary Copywriting - basic terms
16 minThere is a copywriting glossary in this video.
Copywriting tutorial: 2.2 | What makes good copy?
9 minIn this video, I show you what makes a good copy.
Copywriting tutorial: 2.3 | Checklist for writing texts
10 minIn this video, I show you a checklist for writing texts.
Examples of great advertising texts
Copywriting tutorial: 3.1 | Example: Easy Button
5 minIn this video there is an example of good advertising texts (Easy Button).
Copywriting tutorial: 3.2 | Example: Emotions, emotions, emotions
6 minIn this video there is an example of good advertising copy (emotions).
Copywriting tutorial: 3.3 | Example: Coca-Cola
3 minIn this video there is an example of good advertising copy (Coca-Cola).
Psychological foundations
Copywriting tutorial: 4.1 | Addressing emotions
7 minIn this video, we address the emotions.
Copywriting tutorial: 4.2 | What is the customer journey?
12 minIn this video, I explain the customer journey.
Copywriting tutorial: 4.3 | A picture is worth a thousand words
6 minIn this video I show you the importance of images when selling.
Copywriting tutorial: 4.4 | Think like a customer
9 minIn this video, I show you how to think like a customer.
Preparation and tools
Copywriting tutorial: 5.1 | Brainstorming
6 minIn this video we talk about brainstorming.
Copywriting tutorial: 5.2 | Tool for brainstorming content ideas
18 minIn this video we talk about a brainstorming tool.
Copywriting tutorial: 5.3 | 7 important questions before you start writing
10 minIn this video, we clarify 7 important questions you should ask yourself before you start writing.
Copywriting tutorial: 5.4 | What are personas?
8 minIn this video, we take a look at personas.
Copywriting tutorial: 5.5 | Create customer persona
12 minIn this video we create a customer persona.
Copywriting tutorial: 5.6 | W-questions for customer analysis
13 minThis video is about the W questions.
Copywriting tutorial: 5.7 | The most shared content on the internet
7 minIn this video, we look at the most shared content on the web.
Initial hints
Copywriting tutorial: 6.1 | The goal of your copy
9 minIn this video we talk about the goal of a Copy.
Copywriting tutorial: 6.2 | Don't sell the product, sell the solution
4 minIn this video we talk about the sale.
Copywriting tutorial: 6.3 | Sell only the next step
11 minIn this video, I explain how to sell only the next step.
Headline
Copywriting tutorial: 7.1 | The text structure
7 minIn this video we talk about text structure.
Copywriting tutorial: 7.2 | What are headlines?
10 minIn this video I show you what headlines are.
Copywriting tutorial: 7.3 | Headline template
5 minIn this video we talk about a template for headings.
Copywriting tutorial: 7.4 | Offer additional added value with "Solution Selling"
7 minIn this video we talk about Solution Selling.
Copywriting tutorial: 7.5 | Give clients a sense of urgency
5 minIn this video, we talk about the sense of urgency.
Copywriting tutorial: 7.6 | Writing a great headline
8 minIn this video we discuss great headlines using a template.
How you can optimize your headline
Copywriting tutorial: 8.1 | Concrete figures and data
11 minIn this video, I introduce you to the topic of numbers and data.
Copywriting tutorial: 8.2 | Topicality and annual figures
5 minIn this video we discuss the current situation.
Copywriting tutorial: 8.3 | Punctuation marks and emojis
6 minIn this video, I show you how to use punctuation marks in text.
Copywriting tutorial: 8.4 | Classic W questions
5 minIn this video we discuss the classic W questions.
Introduction and Body (main part)
Copywriting tutorial: 9.1 | Promise based on the most important benefit
8 minIn this video, I explain how important promises are.
Copywriting tutorial: 9.2 | Expand your promise
11 minIn this video, we discuss how to expand your promise.
Copywriting tutorial: 9.3 | Tell the reader exactly what they're getting
7 minIn this video, the reader should get what they are looking for.
Copywriting tutorial: 9.4 | Provide a proof
7 minIn this video, I'll show you how to prove it. Body optimization made easy.
Copywriting tutorial: 9.5 | Open with a provocative question
5 minIn this video, we start with a provocative question.
Copywriting tutorial: 9.6 | Start with a story
9 minIn this video we start with a story.
Copywriting tutorial: 9.7 | The hero's journey
9 minIn this video I show you the hero's journey.
Copywriting tutorial: 9.8 | Start with a compelling fact (facts)
9 minIn this video we start with facts.
Write the conclusion
Copywriting tutorial: 10.1 | Tell the reader what they will lose if they don't act
7 minIn this video, we play with emotions again.
Copywriting tutorial: 10.2 | Prepare for graduation
7 minIn this video, we discuss how to prepare for graduation.
Copywriting tutorial: 10.3 | Call-to-action
8 minIn this video I show you the call-to-action.
Copywriting tutorial: 10.4 | The 8 deadly sins of the call-to-action
8 minIn this video, I show you a checklist for 8 deadly sins in call-to-action.
Call-to-Action: The most important summarized
Copywriting tutorial: 11.1 | Hook, line and ballast
7 minIn this video I show you a new copywriting concept.
Copywriting tutorial: 11.2 | Testimonials
7 minIn this video I show you the importance of testimonials.
Case study: Writing copy step by step
Copywriting-Tutorial: 12.1 | We write a copy
3 minIn this video we start with a case study.
Copywriting tutorial: 12.2 | Headline
4 minThe headline for our case study.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 12.3 | Subtitle
5 minThe subtitle for our case study.
Copywriting tutorial: 12.4 | Shock element
4 minLet's add a shock element.
Copywriting tutorial: 12.5 | Worst-case scenario
6 minLet's look at the worst-case scenario.
Copywriting tutorial: 12.6 | Transition to the product, to the service
5 minLet's shape the transition to the product or service.
Copywriting tutorial: 12.7 | Teach solutions
6 minPart 6 of our case study on the topic of communicating solutions.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 12.8 | Bullet Points
10 minLet's take a look at the bullet points.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 12.9 | Expertise
5 minThe eighth part of our case study will focus on expertise.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 12.10 | Testimonials
6 minLet's move on to the testimonials in our case study.
Copywriting tutorial: 12.11 | Offer and price
6 minThis must also be included: the offer and the price.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 12.12 | Bonus
5 minPart 11 of our case study.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 12.13 | Guarantee
6 minThe twelfth part of our case study is about the guarantee.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 12.14 | Call-to-Action
7 minOn to the call-to-action!
Mistakes you must avoid
Copywriting tutorial: 13.1 | Too many call-to-actions on one page
4 minIn this video I show you why too many call-to-actions are bad.
Copywriting tutorial: 13.2 | Too many keywords
4 minIn this video, we discuss why too many keywords are bad.
Copywriting tutorial: 13.3 | Less is more
4 minIn this video, we discuss why less is sometimes more.
Copywriting tutorial: 13.4 | Use action tips
3 minThis video is about action tips.
Copywriting tutorial: 13.5 | First the customer, then you
3 minIn this video, I explain how to put the customer in the spotlight.
Copywriting tutorial: 13.6 | Fewer capital letters
4 minIn this video, I explain why you should use fewer capital letters.
Technique 1: Copywriting with the AIDA formula
Copywriting tutorial: 14.1 | What is AIDA?
12 minIn this video I introduce you to the AIDA model.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 14.2 | Attention - Attracting attention
5 minIn this video we discuss step 1 of the AIDA model - Attention.
Copywriting tutorial: 14.3 | Headline case study
7 minLet's take a closer look at the headline.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 14.4 | Interest - arouse interest
4 minIn this video we discuss step 2 of the AIDA model - Interest.
Copywriting tutorial: 14.5 | Case study introduction
8 minA look at the introduction.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 14.6 | Desire - Create desire
8 minIn this video we discuss step 3 of the AIDA model - Desire.
Copywriting tutorial: 14.7 | Case study main section
14 minLet's take a closer look at the main part.
Copywriting tutorial: 14.8 | Call-to-action case study
5 minHere we look at the call-to-action
Technique 2: FAB model
Copywriting tutorial: 15.1 | FAB model in theory
5 minIn this video, I explain how the FAB model works.
Copywriting tutorial: 15.2 | FAB model in practice
6 minIn this video I explain the FAB model - step 1.
Copywriting tutorial: 15.3 | FAB model - advantages in practice
7 minIn this video I explain the FAB model - step 2.
Copywriting tutorial: 15.4 | FAB model - benefits in practice
9 minIn this video I explain the FAB model - step 3.
Technique 3: Copywriting with the 6+1 formula
Copywriting tutorial: 16.1 | The 6+1 formula in theory
3 minIn this video, we discuss how to use the 6+1 method.
Copywriting tutorial: 16.2 | 6+1 formula - 1) Context
4 minThis video contains the first part of the 6+1 copywriting method.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 16.3 | 6+1-Formula - 2) Attention
3 minThis video contains the second part of the 6+1 copywriting method.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 16.4 | 6+1-Formula - 3) Request
4 minThis video contains the third part of the 6+1 copywriting method.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 16.5 | 6+1-Formula - 4) Gap
3 minThis video contains the fourth part of the 6+1 copywriting method.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 16.6 | 6+1-Formula - 5) Solution
3 minThis video contains the fifth part of the 6+1 copywriting method.
Copywriting tutorial: 16.7 | 6+1 formula - 6) Call to action
3 minThis video contains the sixth part of the 6+1 copywriting method.
Copywriting tutorial: 16.8 | 6+1 formula - 7) Credibility
6 minThis video contains the seventh part of the 6+1 copywriting method.
Exciting tools & more!
Copywriting tutorial: 17.1 | Swiped.io
11 minIn this video, we take a look at the swiped.io site.
Copywriting tutorial: 17.2 | Tools for exciting headlines
11 minIn this video I show you an exciting tool for headlines.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 17.3 | Artificial Intelligence shortlyai
7 minIn this video I show you an AI tool.
Copywriting tutorial: 17.4 | Tools for alliteration
3 minIn this video, I show you an exciting tool for alliteration.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 17.5 | Tools for rhymes
5 minIn this video I show you an exciting tool for rhymes.
Copywriting tutorial: 17.6 | Online dictionary tool
3 minIn this video, we take a look at an online dictionary.
How to write texts for free
Copywriting tutorial: 18.1 | Free program for writing texts
13 minIn this video, I'll show you which free program you can use to write your copy.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 18.2 | Recording text
6 minIn this video I show you the language function of the tool.
Copywriting tutorial: 18.3 | Proofreading tools
6 minIn this video we discuss proofreading.
Copywriting tutorial: 18.4 | Word counter
4 minIn this video I show you a word counter.
Copywriting tutorial: 18.5 | Translate language
5 minIn this video I show you another online tool.
Technique 4: Copywriting with the 4 P
Copywriting tutorial: 19.1 | The 4-P formula in theory
3 minIn this video I introduce you to the 4P formula.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 19.2 | 4P - Picture (picture)
4 minIn this video we discuss the 1st step of the 4P formula.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 19.3 | 4P - Promise
4 minIn this video we discuss the 2nd step of the 4P formula.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 19.4 | 4P - Prove (proof)
6 minIn this video we discuss the 3rd step of the 4P formula.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 19.5 | 4P - Push (Call)
4 minIn this video we discuss the 4th step of the 4P formula.
Technique 5: Copywriting with QUEST
Copywriting-Tutorial: 20.1 | QUEST - Qualify
6 minIn this video I show you the QUEST method.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 20.2 | QUEST - Understand
5 minIn this video I show you step 2 of the QUEST method.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 20.3 | QUEST - Educate
4 minIn this video I show you step 3 of the QUEST method.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 20.4 | QUEST - Stimulate
5 minIn this video I show you step 4 of the QUEST method.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 20.5 | QUEST - Transition
5 minIn this video I show you step 5 of the QUEST method.
E-Mail copy
Copywriting tutorial: 21.1 | Email copy - The subject line in theory
9 minIn this video we talk about the subject line in theory.
Copywriting tutorial: 21.2 | Email copy - subject line
12 minIn this video we talk about the subject line in practice.
Copywriting tutorial: 21.3 | Email copy - body text
6 minIn this video we talk about continuous text.
Copywriting tutorial: 21.4 | Email copy - call-to-action
6 minIn this video, we discuss the call-to-action in an email.
Copywriting for advertisements
Copywriting tutorial: 22.1 | Example advertisement - it also works with text only
3 minIn this video there is an example of a copy without pictures.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 22.2 | Example advertisement - a loud ad
3 minIn this video we discuss another example.
Copywriting tutorial: 22.3 | Template for writing ads
5 minIn this video I show you a template for writing ads.
Copywriting tutorial: 22.4 | The AIU formula for successful ads
9 minIn this video we talk about the AIU formula.
Copywriting tutorial: 22.5 | Template for successful ad headlines and call-to-actions
5 minThere is another collection of templates in this video.
Copywriting for Social Media
Copywriting Tutorial: 23.1 | Social Media: Understand the differences between the platforms
5 minIn this video we discuss the differences between social media platforms.
Copywriting tutorial: 23.2 | Instagram profile copy - best practices
7 minIn this video we write an Instagram copy.
Copywriting tutorial: 23.3 | Example social media 1: Instagram post
7 minIn this video we talk about Instagram.
Copywriting tutorial: 23.4 | Example social media 2: YouTube description
10 minIn this video we talk about YouTube.
Copywriting tutorial: 23.5 | Example social media 3: Pinterest pin
5 minIn this video we talk about Pinterest.
Tips & Tricks
Copywriting tutorial: 24.1 | Easy readability
5 minThis video provides an introduction to the readability of texts.
Copywriting tutorial: 24.2 | Use forums
4 minThere is a tip in this video.
Copywriting-Tutorial: 24.3 | Exercise: Get out of the friend zone
6 minIn this video, I show you how to get out of the friend zone.
Copywriting tutorial: 24.4 | Solve the social proof paradox
5 minIn this video we solve the social proof problem.
Summary: the 10 commandments of copywriting
Copywriting tutorial: 25.1 | Always focus on the reader
2 minIn this video you will find part 1 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.2 | Attracting the right attention
4 minIn this video you will find part 2 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.3 | Be persuasive
3 minIn this video you will find part 3 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.4 | Tell the customer what is logical
4 minIn this video you will find part 4 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.5 | Evidence, evidence, evidence
2 minIn this video you will find part 5 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.6 | Customer benefit
3 minIn this video you will find part 6 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.7 | Overcoming objections
2 minIn this video you will find part 7 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.8 | Connect emotionally
3 minIn this video you will find part 8 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.9 | Call to action
3 minIn this video you will find part 9 of the summary.
Copywriting tutorial: 25.10 | Take action now
5 minIn this video you will find part 10 of the summary.
Graduation
Copywriting-Tutorial: 26.1 | Completion
2 minIn this last lesson, I would like to say goodbye to you.
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