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Copywriting is just applied
psychology.
Specifically, applied cognitive
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Here are 10 cognitive biases you
can use to create high-
converting copy.
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1. Ambiguity bias
Ambiguity bias is when we avoid
decisions because of a lack of
information.
How to use it:
Give people all the information
they need about your product:
- Price
- Offer
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- Features
- Advantages
More information = higher
buying intent.@ecomchasedimond
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2. Bandwagon bias
Bandwagon bias is when we
believe something just because
other people believe it.
How to use it:
Gather testimonials, case
studies, shout-outs, and
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Then spread those throughout
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3. Anchoring bias
Anchoring bias is when we use
pre-existing data as a reference
point for all subsequent data.
How to use it:
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product's price...
Mention how expensive the
other alternatives are.
This will make your product
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4. Confirmation bias
Confirmation bias is our
tendency to cherry-pick
information that confirms our
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How to use it:
Empathize with your readers in
your copy.
Let them know you feel, think,
and behave the same way they
do.@ecomchasedimond
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5. Story bias
Story bias is when we believe
information because it's a part
of a story, even though the facts
don't support it.
How to use it:
Use a one-of-a-kind story to
hook your readers.
Make sure your story is
interesting, engaging, and
(especially) true.g Chase Dimond | Email Marketing Ner...
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6. Humor effect
Humor effect is when we
remember information better
because it's funny.
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Write in a playful,
conversational, and friendly
tone.
You can even tell jokes if you
find it appropriate.@ecomchasedimond
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7. Primacy effect
Primacy effect is our tendency
to better remember the first
piece of information presented
to us.
How to use it:
Include the most important
piece of information about your
product in your headline.
This could be a promise, a
benefit, or a USP.rE fe eee ie MUTED Cea) oe
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8. Speak easy effect
Speak easy effect says that
words that are easier to say are
more trustworthy and valuable.
How to use it:
Avoid dictionary words in your
copy.
Instead, use short, punchy,
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9. Action bias
Action bias is our tendency to
act when faced with a problem
rather than when no evident
problem exists.
How to use it:
When asking people to buy from
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Tell them what will happen if
they don't buy.
This will push them towards
making a purchase.@ecomchasedimond
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10. Zeigarnik effect
Zeigarnik effect states that
people remember unfinished or
interrupted tasks better than
completed tasks.
How to use it:
Use open loops in your copy.
1) Start a story (headline)
2) Tell it w/o giving away all the
details (lead)
3) Conclude it (body copy)