2,946 Copywriting Examples From the Present and Past

Dive into the art and science of copywriting with examples that convert. Discover persuasive techniques, headline formulas, and copywriting strategies used by top marketers. Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills.

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Matt Gray "Clickable" Emails

Matt Gray’s Wednesday emails are masterclasses in curiosity and simplicity. No images. No fluff. Just a short note and a...

Copywriting/Emails/Headlines
May 8, 2025
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GREG ISENBERG
@gregisenberg
literally no one cares that your app is "ai-powered" people pay for products to save time, get paid, escape reality or feel something.

No one cares if your app is AI powered

Greg Eisenberg nails it: no one pays for “AI.” They pay for results. Too many startups lead with “we use...

Wisdom/Copywriting/Tweets
May 8, 2025
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Jason Cohen
@asmartbear
You (should) have had to describe the “problem your product solves” 100+ times. Your customer is formulating it in a real-time answer, while distracted with a flood of Slack messages about some fresh emergency. So when 𝘺𝘰𝘶 say it, the customer should say, “Ohhh, 𝘺𝘦𝘴,

Make sure you're solving an actual problem

Jason Cohen (founder of WP Engine) dropped a gem: if you can’t clearly say what problem your product solves, maybe...

Business Ideas/Wisdom/Copywriting
May 8, 2025
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Hatch Restore Alarm Clock "Prescription" Ad

Hatch nailed this ad by packaging its sleep device like a doctor’s prescription. It’s playful, relatable, and instantly positions the...

Ads/Copywriting/Images
May 8, 2025
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Proper Hotel Mother's Day Gift Email

This Mother’s Day email from Proper Hotels nails emotional appeal and visual storytelling. It’s not just selling hotel stays—it’s selling...

Copywriting/Emails/Images
May 8, 2025
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Waymo vs Tesla Sensor Suite

This side-by-side image of Tesla and Waymo tells a clear story: one bets on fewer sensors and smarter software, the...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
May 7, 2025
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The Proof Economy - Hiring Builders not Bachelors

Look at that image. Tombstones for GPA, Dean’s List, SAT scores—all buried. Front and center? A sign that reads, “Now...

Essay/Wisdom/Copywriting
May 7, 2025
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StudStix "holding weight" demonstration video

This short video nails it. It shows the product doing its thing and tells you what it’s doing—all at once....

Ads/Copywriting/Videos
May 7, 2025
Video
Posted by Neville MedhoraNeville Medhora

Sell 10X more right now

Gary Halbert once asked: if you could have one advantage when running a hotdog stand, what would it be? People...

Copywriting/Podcast/Motivation
May 6, 2025
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Oura Ring featured metrics ad

This Oura Ring ad is clean, classy, and laser-focused. It doesn’t scream features or technical specs. Instead, it taps straight...

Ads/Copywriting/Motivation
May 6, 2025
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"What are you trying to say here?

Dwarkesh Patel nailed it with this simple writing hack: when someone’s stuck writing, just ask, “What are you trying to...

Ads/Copywriting/Tweets
May 5, 2025
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Posted by Noah KaganNoah Kagan

AppSumo's Core Values Keep Hungry, Keep Humble, Keep Weird

AppSumo nails their company culture using just three punchy phrases: Keep Hungry, Keep Humble, Keep Weird. These aren’t just words...

Formulas/Copywriting/Motivation
May 4, 2025
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OpenAI ChatGPT Image Reddit Ad

You’d think OpenAI wouldn’t need ads. But this Reddit ad? It’s brilliant. A single image showing a bunny photo turned...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
May 3, 2025
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DesignJoy Monthly Pricing

Sometimes the smartest pricing move is also the simplest one. Designjoy nails this by offering just one price: $4,995/month. No...

Copywriting/Pricing/Design
May 3, 2025
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Posted by Neville MedhoraNeville Medhora

1 person will do what 10 people used to do.

Look at that old newspaper headline about teachers protesting calculators. People thought math skills would vanish! Fast forward, and calculators...

Essay/Wisdom/Copywriting
May 1, 2025
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Hubspot competitor ad

EngageBay’s Reddit ad is a perfect example of going straight for the jugular in a crowded market. They know exactly...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
May 1, 2025
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AI Newsletter Reddit Ad

This Reddit ad for “Superhuman AI” nails attention, promise, and structure in one tiny post. The headline “How to Get...

Ads/Copywriting/Newsletter
May 1, 2025
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Posted by Sam ParrSam Parr

My First Million Fan Club Flyer

Spotted on a random Austin pole: a “My First Million” fan meetup flyer. Simple paper, bold faces, and a QR...

Print Ads/Flyers/Copywriting
Apr 30, 2025
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Peterson Academy Yearly Pricing

“Higher education at 1% of the price.” Boom. That line from Peterson Academy stops you cold. It instantly frames value,...

Copywriting/Pricing/Headlines
Apr 30, 2025
Ad
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Posted by Noah KaganNoah Kagan

All You Need is One "YES"

That green arrow in the image says it all: you might face 100 “no’s,” but one “yes” can change everything....

Instagram/Copywriting/Motivation
Apr 30, 2025
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WTF Divorce Shop Merch Page

@WTFdivorce’s merch shop is a masterclass in turning internet humor into eCommerce gold. The bold colors, funky fonts, and snarky...

Instagram/Copywriting/Websites
Apr 29, 2025
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Before and After style results testimonial for CRO Optimizations

This testimonial nails it. Instead of explaining copywriting tactics, it just shows a clear before-and-after result: from 0 calls a...

Copywriting/Before & After/Data
Apr 27, 2025
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Bootstrapped vs Venture Backed runway

Jack Butcher nails it with this visual: two planes on two different runways. One short, one long. One bootstrapped startup,...

Wisdom/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 27, 2025
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Order vs Chaos visualization

This image nails a powerful idea: all the right pieces don’t matter if they’re not assembled in the right order....

Ads/Copywriting/Data
Apr 26, 2025

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...