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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NimbleBar Bartending School Landing Page

This NimbleBar landing page nails what every course page should do: show results, build trust, and make hitting “Enroll” feel...

Copywriting/Images/Sales Pages
Jun 29, 2020
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Avoid cold emails with really bad introductions

Most cold emails bomb because they scream “sales pitch” from the first line. The image above nails the difference: one...

Copywriting/Before & After/Emails
Jun 29, 2020
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Cricketeer suit ad showing flexibility

This Cricketeer ad couldn’t be more clear or more bizarre. A man literally folded in half sells a “flexible” suit....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 28, 2020
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Make actionable steps in "How To" content

Most “how-to” content fails because it never tells readers what to do. People don’t need vague steps—they need specific actions...

Copywriting/Advertorials/Images
Jun 28, 2020
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Make more "personal" posts about a topic

Ever notice that most “how to” articles sound the same? That’s because they are. The difference between forgettable content and...

Copywriting/Data/Advice
Jun 28, 2020
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Avoid confusing "buzzwords" in your copy

Buzzwords sound fancy but usually say nothing. The left side of this image tries to impress; the right side actually...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
Jun 27, 2020
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Don't add too many CTA's

Most marketers cram five different CTAs into one email. “Join,” “Click,” “Call,” “Read more,” “Buy.” The reader freezes, overwhelmed by...

Copywriting/Emails/Images
Jun 27, 2020
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British Tosser Trash Sign

This sign from York, UK, does something most public messages don’t: it shames litterers with a wink. Instead of dull...

Ads/Flyers/Copywriting
Jun 27, 2020
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SMS Reach

If you need eyes on your message right now, SMS is king. This chart shows 90% of text messages are...

Copywriting/Data/Advice
Jun 26, 2020
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Dan Harmon's 8-Step Story Circle

Ever wonder why Rick and Morty stories hit so hard? Creator Dan Harmon cracked the code with an 8-step story...

Ads/Copywriting/Motivation
Jun 26, 2020
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"Faster than a Ferrari"

The Citroen “Faster than a Ferrari” ad is pure marketing genius. It grabs attention by twisting a negative into a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 25, 2020
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"This space reserved for a tooth that must last 63 years"

Old ads knew how to hit you right in the feels. This 1956 Ipana toothpaste ad nails it with one...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 25, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #24 - Hope

Look at that happy little stick figure standing on the edge — hopeful and ready to leap. That’s exactly what...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Jun 25, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #23 - Familiarity

Ever notice how you instantly trust a Coke or McDonald's ad? That’s not magic. It’s familiarity. As Joe Sugarman highlights,...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Jun 25, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #22 - Specificity

Ever notice how oddly specific numbers just feel more believable? The image above nails it: “66 people joined the Kopywriting...

Formulas/Copywriting/Data
Jun 25, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #21 - Guilt

Ever get a tiny pang of guilt when a charity sends you a free sticker or address labels? That feeling...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Jun 25, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #20 - Human Relationships

People buy from people, not robots. Joe Sugarman nailed this with his “Human Relationships” trigger — the idea that just...

Formulas/Copywriting/Images
Jun 24, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #19 - Simplicity

This image nails a timeless truth: simple sells, complex repels. Two product pages—one packed with boxes and buttons, the other...

Formulas/Copywriting/Data
Jun 24, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #18 - Exclusivity, Rarity or Uniqueness

Ever wondered why a beat-up vintage car can sell for millions? Or why people camp overnight for a limited sneaker...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Jun 24, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #17 - Instant Gratification

That little “Buy” button means more when the reward comes fast. People crave quick wins and instant results, so the...

Formulas/Copywriting/Advice
Jun 23, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #16 - Sense of Urgency (Scarcity)

Ever notice how “ending soon” or “limited stock” makes people buy faster? That’s the scarcity trigger in action—one of the...

Formulas/Copywriting/Data
Jun 23, 2020
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Scotch Tape Unique Benefits Print Ad

This vintage Scotch Tape ad is weirdly brilliant. Instead of selling tape as a boring office supply, they framed it...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 23, 2020
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Sugarman Trigger #15 - Curiosity

That little “?” above someone’s head in the image says it all. Curiosity pulls people in. Sugarman nailed it: when...

Formulas/Copywriting/Videos
Jun 23, 2020
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Clean 3-Column Testimonial "Wall of Love" by Trends

This image nails it: founders raving about Trends in their own words. No hype, no fluff, just proof that the...

Copywriting/Data/Quotes
Jun 22, 2020

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