2,948 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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ChatGPT Pricing Plan Structure

OpenAI’s ChatGPT pricing screen is a clean, simple, and smart example of the freemium model done right. It shows the...

Copywriting/Pricing/Advice
Feb 17, 2023
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Simple Twitter Ad for a coffee company

This ad follows the “keep it stupid simple” rule perfectly. One image, one question, and a list of benefits that...

Ads/Copywriting/Tweets
Feb 16, 2023
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Surgical terms explained in quick graphic

This simple hand-drawn chart from AsapSCIENCE takes confusing medical jargon and makes it instantly understandable. No fancy graphics. No long...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Feb 14, 2023
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Awesome “This Morning” vs “Late Afternoon” Bathroom Remodeling Ad

West Shore Home nailed the “Before and After” ad format—but added a killer twist: time. Instead of just showing a...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Feb 13, 2023
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1986 Honda Helix Ad - YUCK!

The 1986 Honda Helix might be the ugliest scooter ever made. But instead of hiding it, Honda leaned in hard....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 12, 2023
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1977 Old Faithful and New Faithful Volkswagen Ad

Volkswagen nailed the “Before and After” formula with this simple side‑by‑side ad. On the left, the classic Beetle. On the...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Feb 10, 2023
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Monthly and Yearly Pricing

We’ve all seen it: a pricing page with two big buttons — Monthly and Yearly. The yearly plan almost always...

Essay/Copywriting/Money
Feb 10, 2023
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Ugliest Scooter Ad Rewrites

The 1986 Honda Helix scooter might be the ugliest vehicle ever made—and that’s exactly why these parody ads work so...

Ads/Picture/Copywriting
Feb 10, 2023
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Using a cast iron skillet rules chart

This “10 Commandments of Cast Iron Care” from Southern Living is so useful it stops being an ad—it becomes a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 9, 2023
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Great headline for Atari ad

In 1978, Atari flipped a nightly habit on its head. People were already glued to their TVs—so Atari didn’t fight...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 8, 2023

Exploring the Functions: How Do Online Casinos Work?

The image of cards, dice, and a magnifying glass over a laptop screams one thing: trust. Online casinos live or...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Feb 8, 2023
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Great “Yearly Upgrade Deal” from ConvertKit

ConvertKit sent a short, clear email offering 2 free months for switching to an annual plan. No fluff, no hype...

Copywriting/Kit/Emails
Feb 6, 2023
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Great 1956 Headline for Crest Toothpaste

Crest didn’t just sell toothpaste in this ad. It sold a weapon. The headline, “WORLD’S GREATEST WEAPON AGAINST TOOTH DECAY,”...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 5, 2023
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Copywriting over the years

This simple drawing nails a big truth: technology changes, humans don’t. From Shakespeare’s stage to TikTok, the tools evolve, but...

Essay/Ads/Copywriting
Feb 3, 2023
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Handwritten door flyer

This flyer looks like someone jotted a quick note on a “While You Were Out” slip. It’s casual, personal, and...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 3, 2023
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Volvo Turbo Wagon Ad

Volvo pulled a genius move with this ad. They took a boring “family wagon” and flipped the script by comparing...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 2, 2023
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Private community benefits

Most people build communities on Facebook or Slack. Neville from Copywriting Course built his own forum instead. Why? He needed...

Picture/Copywriting/Advice
Jan 31, 2023

A common path I've seen people take online:

Everyone talks about "making money online" like it’s a mystery. It’s not. It’s actually a simple step-by-step ladder you climb...

Wisdom/Copywriting/Advice
Jan 29, 2023
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The Ivy Lee Method for productivity

If your to-do list looks like a CVS receipt, here’s a cure. The Ivy Lee Method is over 100 years...

Copywriting/Motivation/Images
Jan 28, 2023
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Online entrepreneur path

Everyone wants to “make money online,” but few know the real sequence that works. This simple path shows how people...

Wisdom/Copywriting/Advice
Jan 27, 2023
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1962 “Pet Monday” ad

Yep, they actually sold live monkeys through the mail in the 1960s. Wild. But what’s crazier is how perfectly this...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 27, 2023
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Simple visual + text potato guide

This potato chart is a masterclass in visual learning. In one scroll, you instantly get which potato to use and...

Flyers/Copywriting/Data
Jan 26, 2023
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Grabbing headline Pop-Tart Ad

In 1964, Kellogg’s ran a full-page ad with a headline that screamed: “Oops! We goofed.” You can’t not read it....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 25, 2023
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Whole 30 Rules

These Whole30 visuals are basically the perfect marketing diet too: clean, clear, and easy to digest. One look and you...

Copywriting/Motivation/Data
Jan 24, 2023

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...