{"id":1225,"date":"2010-03-03T06:37:39","date_gmt":"2010-03-03T06:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/?p=1225"},"modified":"2024-07-09T11:17:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T18:17:24","slug":"optimized-copywriting-transform-features-into-compelling-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/blog\/optimized-copywriting-transform-features-into-compelling-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimized Copywriting: Transform Features into Compelling Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last month\u2019s blog post focused on the basics of optimized copywriting \u2013 text that uses relevant keyphrases to attract increased targeted traffic to your website.<\/p>\n<p>This month, we\u2019ll delve more deeply into how to write persuasive text that helps to convert prospects into buyers. We\u2019ll focus on the differences between writing about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.questionpro.com\/features\/\">features<\/a> of your products and\/or services and the benefits of those products and\/or services \u2013 and demonstrate how compelling benefit statements draw in prospects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features of Products and Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Product example:<\/em> Let\u2019s say that you\u2019re selling access to a web app that allows companies to get quick snapshots of their current cash flow positions.<\/p>\n<p>The features of your product might include tools that allow for fast easy entry of data and for the creation of reports that organize your information in helpful ways.<\/p>\n<p><em>Service example:<\/em> Maybe you own a professional organizer business. An important feature of your service package may include a follow up consultation with your clients to reinforce new organizational habits in them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a step back to think about why someone might be interested in your product (cash flow web app) or service (professional organization).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your company markets the web app, prospects might like the fact that getting a cash flow report is now faster and easier.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re the professional organizer, your prospects might feel that they\u2019ll get more work done and manage their time more efficiently if they can master organizational strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Products and Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s get to the heart of the matter: how purchasing your product or service can benefit your prospects!<\/p>\n<p><em>Product example<\/em>: When someone purchases access to your cash flow web app, he or she will definitely save time; but he or she will also have nearly immediate access to valuable data about the business\u2019s cash position. This means that your prospects will be able to use the time saved \u2013 and the incredible information gathered \u2013 to make quality decisions that can help grow their businesses.<\/p>\n<p><em>Which headline would get your attention more?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Features with minor benefit<\/em>: With the ABC cash flow web app\u2019s new and improved tools, you can finish your reports more quickly!<\/p>\n<p>or:<\/p>\n<p><em>Benefits focused<\/em>: With the ABC cash flow web app, you\u2019ll have vital information right at your fingertips, allowing you to make the best decisions for the growth of your business.<\/p>\n<p><em>Service example<\/em>: Let\u2019s now look at the professional organization consultation. With your seminar feature, your prospects can discover organizational techniques, which will certainly make for a neater office \u2013 but, more importantly, these techniques can free up time, which could be used to pursue personal and business goals and dreams.<\/p>\n<p><em>Again, which headline would grab your attention?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Features<\/em>: Learn organization techniques with Sandra\u2019s seminars \u2013 and receive a follow-up consultation!<\/p>\n<p>or:<\/p>\n<p><em>Benefits:<\/em> Free up your time to pursue the dreams of a lifetime with Sandra\u2019s organization services and her personalized one-on-one consultations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Something to Think About<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at your own website. Are you sharing the features of your products and\/or services \u2013 or the ways in which prospects can truly benefit from choosing your company? If you\u2019re spending too much time on the features, how can you edit the text to bring the incredible benefits of your products and\/or services to the forefront?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Next month<\/strong>, we\u2019ll share part 3 of our successful copywriting series \u2013 giving you more information to help attract targeted traffic (sales leads!) to your website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This month\u2019s opportunities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge is power \u2013 this month, you\u2019ll be filling any gaps in your understanding of SEO copywriting.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Read through the Search Marketing Terms Glossary<\/li>\n<li>A few quick reads about blogging:\n<ol>\n<li>Discover how to create an editorial calendar for your site\u2019s blog.<\/li>\n<li>See how corporate blogs really do influence buying decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Read about how to create effective landing page copy on your site.<\/li>\n<li>Discover what questions your prospects are asking \u2013 and then answer them on your site.<\/li>\n<li>Burning question or comment? 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