2,949 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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1905 Coca Cola Ad

This 1905 Coca-Cola ad wasn’t just selling a drink. It sold status. Featuring Lillian Nordica, a famous opera singer, it...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 16, 2021
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Glowforge Email Signup Form

Glowforge did something clever. Instead of a boring form asking for your “name” and “email,” they turned it into a...

Signup Forms/Copywriting
Mar 11, 2021
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Silly Putty Vintage Print Ad

These vintage Silly Putty ads nailed the formula for irresistible advertising. They didn’t just tell kids what the toy did—they...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 5, 2021
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Vintage Radio Broadcasting Ad

This vintage ad nails what most modern marketers forget: clear, simple benefits. In just a few lines, it sells a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 4, 2021
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Basecamps before and after testimonial page

Basecamp nailed their testimonial page by showing what life looks like before and after using their product. It’s not just...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
Feb 26, 2021
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Basecamp Features and Benefits Image

Basecamp nails clarity with this annotated screenshot. Each callout explains what a section does, why it’s useful, and how it...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Feb 25, 2021

Sell While You Sleep (Build A Small Digital Product To Sell)

Most people already have a “mini business” inside their daily routine. The trick is spotting it and packaging it up....

Copywriting/Podcast/Advice
Feb 23, 2021

Digital products > Physical products + services

After 20 years of selling consulting, physical stuff, and digital products, one thing stands out: digital wins. Selling bits instead...

Copywriting/Podcast/Data
Feb 22, 2021
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Vintage Cup-A-Soup Ad

This old-school ad nails it: you can feel the warmth. The steam, the copper kettle, the cozy lighting. It’s not...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 19, 2021
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Why Marketers Use Loom Sales Page

Loom nailed a smart marketing move: instead of one generic landing page, they built different ones for each team —...

Ads/Copywriting/SaaS Pages
Feb 13, 2021
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Why Designers Use Loom Sales Page

Loom nailed this landing page. It shows exactly how design teams can use Loom, using real visuals, short copy, and...

Copywriting/SaaS Pages/Images
Feb 12, 2021
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2 Cold Emails, 1 Good, 1 Bad

One cold email wins deals. The other gets ghosted. The difference? The first one leads with value, while the second...

Copywriting/Before & After/Emails
Feb 10, 2021
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Muhammad Ali VS George Foreman Boxing Ad from 1974

This fight poster for Ali vs. Foreman proves you don’t need fancy graphics to grab attention. A yellow background, two...

Ads/Print Ads/Flyers
Feb 3, 2021
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LOL "Dogue Magazine" Cover

This isn’t a Vogue cover. It’s “DOGUE.” And yet… it feels totally real. That’s the magic of good design and...

Ads/Copywriting/Funny and Weird
Feb 3, 2021
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Worst BBQ In Texas

Rudy’s BBQ in Austin calls itself the “Worst BBQ in Texas”. That’s the whole sign. And that’s genius. Why this...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Feb 3, 2021
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Great sponsored ad by a wine company on Twitter

This ad nails the curiosity hook. It doesn’t say “buy wine,” it says “2 MIT grads built an algorithm to...

Ads/Copywriting/Advertorials
Feb 3, 2021
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Great Email Newsletter Homepage by The Generalist

This signup page from The Generalist nails the “trust me, I’m worth it” vibe perfectly. It doesn’t just ask for...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Newsletter
Feb 3, 2021
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Nice 3-tiered pricing with email signup

This pricing table nails clarity, psychology, and conversion all at once. Three tiers: Free, Premium, and Believer. Each feels intentional...

Copywriting/Pricing/Advice
Feb 3, 2021
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Aaron Allen & Associates Newsletter

This newsletter from Aaron Allen & Associates is a great example of how to keep a B2B audience hooked with...

Copywriting/Emails/Newsletter
Feb 2, 2021
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A.I. Writing Using Copy.ai (Powered by OpenAI / GPT-3) feat Paul Yacoubian on Idea Gen w/ Computers

Copy.ai didn’t just launch an AI tool. It launched at the perfect time—right as GPT-3 started blowing minds across the...

Copywriting/Podcast/Tweets
Feb 1, 2021
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Testimonials.to clean looking homepage with pricing

Clean. Simple. Visual. This homepage nails the golden SaaS rule: just show the product. Testimonial.to doesn’t waste time with fancy...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Pricing
Jan 28, 2021
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Mailshake Pricing Page

Mailshake’s pricing page is a masterclass in reducing friction. It doesn’t just show prices, it builds confidence with proof, protection,...

Copywriting/Pricing/Advice
Jan 22, 2021
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1970 Palmolive Dish Soap Print Ad

This 1970s Palmolive ad didn’t just sell dish soap—it sold hand care disguised as cleaning. “You’re soaking in it!” became...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 21, 2021
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Get TackleBox Home Page

The Tacklebox homepage is a masterclass in clarity and persuasion. It speaks directly to would-be founders who still have a...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Data
Jan 20, 2021

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...