Most Important Concepts to Remember:
- A-B testing, until ad is perfect.
- Especially the headline & image is important. Test these vigorously to find the best.
- People judge largely by price.
How Can I Use this Information:
- Start ad campaign for PERCEPT mail signups.
- Whenever running ads, don’t get complacent. A-B test it for hundreds of variations.
Chapter Recap:
1 - How advertising laws are established
2 - Just salesmanship
- Advertising is just salesmanship. Treat is like you would a salesman.
3 - Offer service
- The best ads don’t try to sell, but offer a service.
4 - Mail order advertising, what it teaches
- A-B testing is important.
- Coupons exist as a reminder of something the reader has decided to do.
5 - Headlines
- The purpose of a headline is to pick out people you can interest.
6 - Psychology
- Curiosity is one of the strongest of human incentives.