What Is The Single Worst Mistake Most People Make When Writing Classified Ads?

All sales begin with some form of advertising whether it's word of mouth or printed media or even electronic. To build sales, this advertising must be seen or heard by potential buyers. It must cause them to also react to the advertising in a positive some way. Your success or failure reverts back to the ad itself. Generally, you want your classified ad to do one of the following:

  • Persuade the person reading your classified ad to immediately go to your website or store with the intention of buying your product or service.

  • Persuade the person reading your classified ad to write or send for more information about your product or service thus leaning to a future sale.

    However, the bottom line in any ad is quite simple:

    • Do not try to sell anything when you write a classified ad.

    • Do not try to sell anything when you write a classified ad.

    • Do not try to sell anything when you write a classified ad.

    Why? In the 3 or 4 little lines classified ads allowed you to write, you don't have enough time or space to actually sell your products or services sufficiently.

    What you need is to write a cliff hanger or encripted messages to entice your prospects to call or to click on so they can be sent to somewhere else where you will do the proper selling later on.

    Usually an offer of free report works best.

    Any ad that causes the reader to only pause in their thinking, and does not persuade the reader to act immediately, is not a highly successful ad.

    The "ad writer" must know exactly what he/she wants the reader to do, and if the ad does not elicit an immediate action, it is an absolute waste of time and money.

    Respond to the readers sub-consious mind by using strong emotional words in your headlines such as;

    Discover - Secret - Private - Sex - Money - Love - Breakthrough - Home - New - Free - Power - Revealed - Magic - Fear

    Research reveals that these types of words in a headline instantly attract the attention because they are strongly connected to our emotions. I have tested many of those above with astounding success. A person's unconscious mind can *SEE* and *RESPOND* to these keywords passing by fast on a screen or in a newsletter.

    The secret is to target your classified ad to the audience interested in your product or service. You will be wasting your time and money if you don't know who your target audience is.

    There are hundreds, if not thousands of classified ad sites and ezine directories which are categorized by subjects and/or interests. Define your target audience and then submit your classified ad.

    How fast do you scan a list of links? Watch closely and you'll see the same thing happening within yourself. Our minds somehow magically see what we are most interested in and we'll back up and say ' I thought I saw that ' and we proceed to click on that link! Our inner minds are tuned to instantly spot what we desire most at the time.

    Using emotional words along with targeted keywords will make your headlines and ads pull the maximum response possible!.

    Here are some more of the emotional trigger phrases for you to use in your classified ads

    • STOP- Act now!

    • Send your name

    • All sent free to introduce

    • Amazing literature

    • FREE

    • Ask for free folder

    • Bargain lists sent free

    • Be first to qualify

    • Booklet free!

    • Catalog included free

    • Complete details free

    • Current list free

    • Dealers write for prices

    • Description sent free

    • Details free!

    • Extra for promptness

    About The Author

    Kim Thomas is the site owner and webmaster for http://www.advertising-exposure.com. Here you'll find free or low cost advertising resources.

    http://www.advertising-exposure.com

    cheap limo service Lombard .. Lockport Chicago limo O’Hare
    In The News:

    Recent reports show many common passwords can be cracked in literally seconds. Kurt the CyberGuy explains how to strengthen your passwords.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    Iron, a robot that stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 154 pounds, combines advanced artificial intelligence with human-like movement and exceptional vision.
    Hertz, the rental car giant, recently confirmed that customer information was exposed through a cyberattack on one of its software vendors.
    There are a number of features with AirPods you may or may not know about to take your listening experience to the next level. Kurt the CyberGuy explains.
    These 35 Chrome extensions have privacy and security concerns. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says to delete them now.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says 329,000 mph fusion rocket promises to be fast, disruptive and enable deep-space missions.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says a new autonomous AI is a game changer that also raises privacy risks. Is your data safe?
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says robots and drones are revolutionizing fruit farming with faster picking and smarter handling.
    Landmark Admin revises May 2024 cyberattack scope to show twice as many people were affected. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives tips to help stay safe from an insurance data breach.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how Yamaha’s hydrogen outboard motor could revolutionize boating with zero emissions.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how to memorialize or remove a deceased loved one’s Facebook account and protect their digital legacy from misuse or scams.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says an Apple Watch saved psychiatrist Amanda Faulkner by detecting deadly leukemia early.
    Scammers and fraudsters are increasingly targeting the most vulnerable, especially nursing homes and the personal data of their residents. Kurt the CyberGuy has safety tips.
    Infected USB flash drives can spread malware among multiple organizations in ways that can easily bypass traditional security systems.
    With a fully automated warehouse system and AI-powered robots, Ocado's Hive picks, packs and delivers grocery store orders in just a few minutes.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    Recycling robots are using artificial intelligence to learn how to sort recyclables by recognizing patterns in colors, textures, shapes and logos.
    The Reachy 2 robot is designed to be friendly and approachable, inviting natural interaction and is perfect for research, education and experimenting with embodied AI.
    Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares several easy ways to keep your credit cards safe from digital thieves while you're traveling this summer.
    Arcturus sets up cameras around the edges of baseball stadiums to capture real-time action and generate a 3D digital clone of the game.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    The CyberGuy explains why healthcare organizations are vulnerable to hackers after there have been a half dozen data breaches this year.
    Developed at two California universities, the innovative technology combines brain-computer interfaces with advanced AI to decode neural activity into audible speech.
  • What Is The Single Worst Writing Mistake?

    The following answer sounds simplistic?but think about it. The single... Read More

    Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 3 of 6

    ELICIT, ILLICITElicit means to extract or draw out; illicit means... Read More

    10 Tips on How to Cultivate Relationships with Editors

    If you are an aspiring writer, or you simply want... Read More

    The Writers Angst

    What is this annoying, insidious angst that permeates my psyche?... Read More

    Celebrating Writing and Life

    Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a... Read More

    The Importance of Writing Clearly for Business

    Creating written documents reveals so much about you and your... Read More

    Getting Published Is Different For Everyone: Two Paths Among Many

    One obvious question that can get overlooked in the process... Read More

    To Transcribe or Not To Transcribe Interviews?

    11 Secrets from an Experienced InterviewerOne of the unwritten rules... Read More

    Writing For Free: When & When Not to Do It!

    Right off the bat, I want to say that there... Read More

    Have You Tested Your Plot?

    Creative Writing Tips ?Our plotting stage is our testing area.Everything... Read More

    Proof Positive: the importance of proofreading

    Last week I was having a quick browse on eBay... Read More

    Should You Hire a Ghostwriter?

    Have you heard the term 'ghostwriter' and wondered what they... Read More

    Write On! - Key Components of Successful Business Communication

    Written communication is often the first impression you make on... Read More

    Be Concise

    Concision. (Sounds like I made up another word.) It's the... Read More

    Top Ten Great Headline Ideas

    What Makes a Great Headline?Headlines are far more important than... Read More

    Business Writing: 10 Great Authors

    Great business writers combine narrative skills with sound judgment to... Read More

    Resignation Letters: Dont Let Yours Backfire On You...

    It turns out that "tips and templates on how to... Read More

    What Is The Single Worst Mistake Most People Make When Writing Classified Ads?

    All sales begin with some form of advertising whether it's... Read More

    Turbo Charge Your Career! Write And Produce Your Own Stage Play!

    Have you ever wondered how you can adapt your screenplay... Read More

    Persisting With Bulldog Determination

    Persisting With Bulldog Determination [Book excerpt from Successercising} by Rick... Read More

    Writing the 8 WebCopy Headline Categories

    My article this issue is an excerpt from a book... Read More

    Win More Clients, Projects and Freelance Jobs By Making Three Small Changes

    I???ve spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers... Read More

    6 Ways to Jump-Start Your Writing Day

    1. PLAY A GAME LIKE SOLITAIRE....for half an hour or... Read More

    Get Published: The Nuts and Bolts of English, and How to Impress a Publisher (2)

    The tiniest things can be so useful when you come... Read More

    Become the Writer You Always Dreamed of Being

    So you want to be a writer, except you don't... Read More

    limo O'Hare Glen Ellyn ..