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A ‘hero’ image is one that carries the most visual weight in your layout. Usually accompanying your headline, this is the image
Of all the ‘rules’ out there for writing page headlines, this is the most transformative. If your headline sits on a petition
The education system taught many of us that long words and complex sentence structures are signs of sophistication. Un-learn this as fast
It can feel intuitive to place your action form elements at the end of your page—after your theory of change. However, your supporter
I’m so glad you’re here. While it’s far from the most exciting, retention is arguably the most important factor in the success of
Great action pages will attract people via social media, search, traditional media, and even word of mouth. This means they’re ideal for list-building.
(Not in that way). Do you ever find yourself staring at your screen, wishing the thing you are trying to write was done
Here’s an important piece of digital communication that you’ve probably never read: Few of us pay attention to stuff like
What’s the magic number of emails you need to send to maximize supporter engagement and minimize fatigue?The answer is “five”. Kidding. It would
What draws people to your cause? What motivated your supporters to take their first action? What did they feel when they first donated?
One of the hardest lessons to learn as a communicator is knowing what not to say. In a medium that forces us
There are plenty of reasons people struggle to complete online actions. Poor page layouts, confusing language, onerous forms, and too many (or too
The moment after someone completes an online action presents a critical opportunity. A well-crafted thank-you email will help cement this action as a
A token is a little snippet of encoded data that identifies a supporter and can be attached to links in your email broadcasts.
Whatever you do—don’t just imagine your headline on your page itself. Consider how your headline performs without the rest of your page to
How tempting is it to ‘bust myths’ and confront your opponent’s ridiculous claims head-on!? Hint: very. Proceed with caution—countering false claims can unintentionally reinforce them.
However, if you can reframe the conversation, you get to own it. With a little linguistic gymnastics, you can force your opponent to use your frame.
When live exporters assert that their trade is “not cruel”, what’s the one thing most people think of? That’s right. Cruelty.
Frame Conceded:
“You won’t miss out on protein and iron by eating these plant-based foods!”
“New live export regulations won’t protect animals.”
Frame Owned:
“These plant-based foods are packed with iron and protein!”
“New live export regulations only reinforce cruelty.”
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