copywriting
This skill guides creation and optimization of short-form marketing copy including headlines, CTAs, ad copy, landing page copy, and email subject lines. Use it when writing conversion-focused content or when the user mentions copywriting frameworks like PAS, AIDA, BAB, or FAB. The skill provides structured frameworks and formulas to craft compelling copy that moves audiences from awareness to action, while directing long-form article bodies to a separate content skill.
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills /tmp/copywriting && cp -r /tmp/copywriting/skills/content/copywriting ~/.claude/skills/copywritingSKILL.md
# Content: Copywriting Guides **short-form marketing copy**—ads, landing pages, email, CTAs. Copywriting frameworks (PAS, AIDA, BAB) provide structure for conversion-focused copy. For **article body content** (blog posts, guides, long-form), see **article-content**. **When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output. ## Initial Assessment **Check for project context first:** If `.claude/project-context.md` or `.cursor/project-context.md` exists, read Sections 2 (Positioning), 3 (Value Proposition), 8 (Brand & Voice). Identify: 1. **Context**: Ad, landing page, email, CTA, or general 2. **Goal**: Awareness, consideration, conversion, retention 3. **Audience**: ICP, stage, pain points ## Copywriting Frameworks | Framework | Structure | Best For | |-----------|-----------|----------| | **PAS** | Problem → Agitation → Solution | Direct-response; sales pages; landing pages | | **AIDA** | Attention → Interest → Desire → Action | Story-driven; ads; emails; editorials | | **BAB** | Before (problem) → After (outcome) → Bridge (how) | Transformation; testimonials; case studies | | **FAB** | Features → Advantages → Benefits | Product pages; feature lists | | **4 U's** | Useful, Urgent, Unique, Ultra-specific | Headlines; subject lines | ### PAS (Problem, Agitation, Solution) - **Problem**: Identify the reader's pain point clearly - **Agitation**: Intensify the emotional impact; make the problem feel urgent - **Solution**: Present your product/service as the answer ### AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) - **Attention**: Grab with a powerful headline or opening - **Interest**: Build engagement through facts, storytelling, or emotional appeals - **Desire**: Highlight benefits and how the product solves problems - **Action**: Include a clear call-to-action ### BAB (Before, After, Bridge) - **Before**: Current problem state - **After**: Desired outcome - **Bridge**: How your solution bridges the gap ## Headline Formulas | Formula | Example | |---------|---------| | **How to [outcome]** | "How to Double Your Conversions in 30 Days" | | **[Number] Ways to [benefit]** | "7 Ways to Reduce Churn Without Hiring" | | **[Who] + [benefit]** | "For Marketers Who Want to Ship Faster" | | **[Problem]? Here's [solution]** | "Struggling with SEO? Here's the Fix" | | **[Before] → [After]** | "From 0 to 10K Users in 90 Days" | | **The [adjective] [noun] for [audience]** | "The Ultimate Guide for SaaS Founders" | **Rules**: Front-load keywords; keep under 60 chars for SERP; avoid clickbait; match ad-to-page alignment. **Information gain (differentiation)**: Copy that restates what competitors say adds zero value. Lead with unique angle, proprietary data, or contrarian insight. "What does this headline/promise add that others don't?" See **article-content** for full information gain strategy in long-form. ## Copy by Context | Context | Focus | Skills | |---------|-------|--------| | **Ad copy** | Hook, benefit, CTA; platform limits | paid-ads-strategy, google-ads, meta-ads | | **Landing page** | Headline, value prop, CTA; above fold | landing-page-generator, hero-generator | | **Email** | Subject line, preview, body, CTA | email-marketing | | **CTA** | Value-focused; action verb; avoid "Submit" | cta-generator | | **Article / blog** | Headline formulas, CTA copy; body → **article-content** | article-content, article-page-generator | ## Ad copy vs Landing page copy | Element | Ad | Landing Page | |---------|-----|--------------| | **Promise** | Must match page headline | Same promise; expand on it | | **Length** | Concise; platform limits | Enough to explain value | | **CTA** | Click-through; "Learn More" | Conversion; "Start Free Trial" | **Avoid**: Ad promise not visible on page; mismatch increases bounce. ## CTA Copy Best Practices - **Value-focused**: "Start Free Trial" not "Submit" - **Action verb**: "Get," "Try," "Download," "Join" - **Specific**: "Get Your Free Audit" not "Click Here" - **A/B test**: Color, copy, placement, size ## Output Format - **Framework** (PAS, AIDA, BAB) recommendation - **Headline** options (2–3 variants) - **Body** copy structure - **CTA** copy options - **A/B test** suggestions (if applicable) ## Related Skills - **article-content**: Article body creation; applies PAS, AIDA, BAB to long-form; headline formulas for article titles - **landing-page-generator**: Landing page copy and structure - **hero-generator**: Hero headline, subheadline, CTA - **cta-generator**: CTA design and copy - **paid-ads-strategy**: Ad copy frameworks (PAS, BAB, Social Proof) - **email-marketing**: Email subject lines, body copy - **branding**: Brand voice, tone consistency
When the user wants to create, optimize, or audit About page content. Also use when the user mentions "about page," "about us," "company story," "our team," "about section," "company overview," "brand story," "team page," or "who we are." For sitewide page planning, use website-structure.
When the user wants to plan, implement, or optimize affiliate marketing strategy. Also use when the user mentions "affiliate marketing," "affiliate program strategy," "CPS model," "affiliate recruitment," "commission structure," "affiliate partners," "affiliate network," "affiliate tracking," "affiliate commission," or "partner marketing." For affiliate page, use affiliate-page-generator.
When the user wants to create, optimize, or audit affiliate program page content. Also use when the user mentions "affiliate program," "affiliate page," "partner program," "referral program page," "affiliate landing," "partner landing," "commission page," or "affiliate signup." For affiliate program strategy, use affiliate-marketing.
When the user wants to track AI search traffic in GA4 or GSC. Also use when the user mentions "AI traffic," "ChatGPT referral," "Perplexity traffic," "AI Overviews," "GA4 AI sources," "AI search analytics," "track AI referrals," "AI search traffic," "Claude traffic," or "how to track AI traffic." For AI SEO strategy, use generative-engine-optimization.
When the user wants to create, optimize, or audit alternatives or comparison content (page or blog article). Also use when the user mentions "alternatives page," "alternatives listicle," "X alternatives," "competitor comparison," "vs page," "compare page," "best alternatives to X," "switch from X," "competitor brand traffic," "brand keyword ads," or "intercept competitor search." For competitor research, use competitor-research.
When the user wants to set up, audit, or optimize analytics tracking (GA4, events, conversions). Also use when the user mentions "Google Analytics," "GA4," "event tracking," "conversions," "attribution model," "gtag," "data layer," "GA4 setup," "conversion tracking," "event setup," "User ID tracking," or "CTA attribution." For traffic insights, use traffic-analysis.
When the user wants to create, optimize, or audit the API introduction/overview page. Also use when the user mentions "API page," "API landing page," "/api page," "API overview," "developer landing," "API marketing," or "API for developers." Note: API documentation (endpoint reference) lives in docs; use docs-page-generator.
When the user wants to write, generate, or create article body content—blog post body, long-form content, how-to guide, listicle. Also use when the user mentions "write article," "article content," "blog post content," "article body," "long-form content creation," "generate article," "article draft," "how-to guide content," "listicle content," "information gain," or "content density." For single post page structure, schema, and SEO metadata, use article-page-generator. For blog index/listing page, use blog-page-generator. For short ad, landing, or email copy, use copywriting.