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Launch Newsletter Issue #00054

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L – Latest News

LinkedIn is stepping up its game by testing video ad placement on streaming services, giving your promotions TV-like reach.

With the rise of streaming content consumption, this move could be the perfect opportunity to expand your video marketing and make your ads the star of the show.

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Google Ads has given itself a makeover and is flaunting its new design like a model on a catwalk.

With a snazzy left-side menu and organized pages, it’s like the platform went from sweatpants to a designer suit. So, all you digital marketers better get ready to strut your stuff because this new look will be the default by 2024, whether you like it or not.

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If you want to run ads in the EU, get ready for some bureaucratic shenanigans.

Find out the hilarious hoops you’ll have to jump through if your Facebook or Instagram ads target the EU. From entering beneficiaries and payers to complying with laws, this blog post will have you laughing all the way to the Ad Library!

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A – A.I. For Growth

A.I. Prompt of the Week

Prompt Objective: 

Lead2Launch ChatGPT Facebook Ad Drafting Prompt Series – Step 5

Continue in the same chat as Step 4.

Today’s prompt is: 

Prompt Outline:

I want you to act as an expert direct-response copywriter. 

Here is a description of my funnel:

{identify funnel steps (opt-in page > mini-product upsell page > email engagement sequence > launch}

The ultimate goal of my funnel is to:

{get people to register for membership name / program name}

The opt-in incentive is:

{opt-in incentive (pdf download/checklist/video/step-plan/assessment}.

Here is the copy from the opt-in incentive:

{opt-in incentive copy}

Applying all the principles of direct response copywriting. Writing in the styles of Eugene Schwartz, Jeff Ovigly, Gary Halbert, and Claud Hopkins, I want you to draft copy for the first step of my funnel.

The copy should be in the following structure:

  1. Headline
  2. Subheadline
  3. Body Copy (1-2 lines)
  4. 3/4 Fascination Bullet Points
  5. Call To Action

Please also suggest a suitable image for the landing page.

Please draft two variations

Version 1 – Standard creativity

Version 2 – Advanced creativity

Your copy should sound relaxed, fun, and human. The copy provided should pass all AI detection tests. Come up with exciting and unique angles that sound fresh and original. Refrain from drafting content that sounds overhyped or over-sensationalized. 

Prompt Use Case

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U – Uplevel Ads 

Michael Hyatt is one of the few “gurus” who has successfully transitioned from a personality-based business to an independent brand.

 

Over the past few years, he has transistioned from Michael Hyatt & Co. to Full Focus.

 

But this doesn’t mean he can’t use personality in his ads

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What an opening to an ad.

 

  • An open loop is established with the first line and a direct call out to the avatar. Everyone wants to know what their “Achilles Heel” is. Especially as most people’s Achilles Heel’s high in plain sight. In our AIDA framework, with just 8 words, we can tick off the “A” for attention.
  • Then boom….. I had a heart attack. But this is amplified by the specificity – August 2022. From an AIDA perspective, this builds massive Interest and lures us down the slippery slope. To build our interest, Michael then draws us in with his story leading to his hear attack.

 

The ad then continues…..

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  • Micheal tells you that he thought he was doing everything right. Working out and eating properly, but there was a hidden sub-particle that caused his heart attack. He then transitions, asking you if there is a hidden sub-particle in your business that could lead to it blowing up. The solution….. Take my assessment to discover the hidden traps that could kill your business.

 

This is such a smart ad copy. 

 

Word of warning:

No matter how attention-grabbing the intro is, I don’t recommend causing yourself a heart attack to give you copy ammunition.

 

But you can certainly apply this to lesser-impact outcomes.

 

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N – Now Launching

Let’s look at Michael’s simple Book-a-Call Funnel structure.

 

The final product being sold is one-on-one coaching with a Full Focus Coach who has been trained in Michael’s methodologies.

 

The goal of the funnel is to get you to book a call.

 

The starting point is a Business Health Assessment.

 

Once the assessment is completed, you are then offered a free Business Growth Coaching Call.

Let’s break down the steps:

  • Assessment Opt-in Page

 

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The assessment grades your business across 7 key metrics and helps you “Unmask hidden profit killers in only two minutes” to give you clarity on the health and scalability of your business. The promise is clear and unambiguous. After just 2 minutes, you will get your results and, with it, have identified what is holding you back from scaling.

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    • On your assessment results page, you are asked to schedule a results call. Book-a-call funnels and assessments are made to go with each other. The biggest problem I have seen with the book-a-call funnel is the purpose of the call doesn’t align with the next steps of the person opting in. With an assessment, you can offer a deep dive into the results, plus from a sales perspective, you have all the data you need to close the person into a coaching program.

    • Every program, membership, or course should be broken down into 5-7 key areas. For each area, you should have a description of what excellent, good, average, and poor look like. Building an assessment to ask people which description best describes their reality is simple using a quiz builder like surveyfunnel.io. 

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C – Conversion

Not generating the online profits you want? 

 

Struggling to create landing pages that convert? 

 

Frustrated by underperforming sales funnels?  

 

Don’t panic here are 7 simple steps to increasing your course and membership sales

 

Without effective landing pages and sales funnels, your online business will struggle. In this thread, I’ll show you how to create high-converting pages and funnels that will attract and convert leads. Ready? Here we go!

 

Step 1: Clearly define your target audience and their needs. Think about who they are, their goals, motivations, and pain points. Use this information to create a customer avatar that guides your copy and design choices. 

 

Step 2: Craft a compelling offer that speaks directly to your customer avatar. Your offer should solve their #1 problem or fulfill their ultimate desire. Make it easy to understand, highlight its value, and use persuasive language to encourage action. 

 

Step 3: Design a visually appealing and user-friendly landing page that matches your offer. Use a clear and concise headline, subheading, and call-to-action. Make sure your page loads fast and looks great on all devices. 

 

Step 4: Use a proven sales funnel structure that guides your leads towards the desired action. Start with a free or low-cost offer that leads to a higher-priced offer. Use upsells, downsells, and cross-sells to increase revenue per customer. 

 

Step 5: Use social proof to increase credibility and trust. Include testimonials, reviews, case studies, and social media mentions on your landing page and throughout your sales funnel. 

 

Step 6: Optimize your landing pages and sales funnels for conversions. Use A/B testing, heat maps, and analytics to track and improve your conversion rates. Test different headlines, offers, calls-to-action, and layouts. 

 

Step 7: Keep testing, learning, and improving. Landing pages and sales funnels are not set-and-forget assets. Regularly review and analyze your metrics to identify areas for improvement. Experiment with new offers, designs, and copy. 

 

Creating high-converting landing pages and sales funnels for your online business is crucial to attract and convert leads. It all starts with knowing your audience and crafting an offer they would feel stupid to turn down. So what’s the first thing your going to implement?

H – Hot Take

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Do interesting shit……

 

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Deep Dive into Facebook Ad Copy Testing Strategy

Deep Dive into Facebook Ad Copy Testing Strategy

Let’s talk about hooks.

Hooks are one of the most important elements of your ad. 

A strong hook gets buy-in and commitment. 

If your hook captures someone’s attention for even 2 seconds, they’re on the slippery slope.

Most people don’t test enough hooks.

Let’s look at Ryan Levesque’s approach to testing hooks:

Hook 1:

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Hook 2:

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Hook 3:

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What we learn from Ryan’s hook testing strategy:

  1. Test more. These are just 9 of Ryan’s hook tests for his workshop
  2. All the hooks are focused on the prospect
  3. All the hooks call out the prospect (without saying, Attention coaches and consultants!) 
  4. All the hooks are pain or frustration focused
  5. The hooks are short and to the point. Only one is over two lines of text
  6. 8/9 hooks are questions
  7. Many ads use different hooks but the same body copy

 

I’m not saying this is the only way to write a hook, but this is a very good framework to apply when you are writing hooks for your next campaign.

 

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Launch Newsletter Issue #00046

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L – Latest News

Twitter is requiring advertisers to pay for the privilege of spending money on their platform

The move is an attempt to “elevate the quality of content on Twitter and enhance your experience as a user and advertiser. Want to find out more? Read on, and pay up!

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BuzzFeed News shut down due to its “over-investment” into social media platforms

The instability of Twitter and a potential TikTok ban have made it less reliable for publishers, and the rise of short-form vertical videos has made external links back to publishers’ sites less amplified, leading to the decrease in site referrals from social media platforms.

>>> Read more

Google just made a huge announcement about ad account names!

So if you’re thinking of creating a new account or updating an old one, better think twice before breaking the new rules! Read on to find out more about why it’s important to follow these new naming conventions and avoid getting an ACTION_NOT_PERMITTED error.

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A – A.I. For Growth

No time to read? No problemo!

My Queue lets you save articles and listen to them while you’re out and about. And the best part? So say “goodbye” to screen time and “hello” to listening time.

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Tired of manually collecting data from the web?

WebscrapeAi to the rescue! Say goodbye to the drudgery of data scraping and hello to automated ease – no coding skills needed!

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Want to take your content game to the next level without the tedious manual work?

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U – Uplevel Ads 

Who would have thought one of the worlds leading actors would dive head first into launching an online course.

Well, that’s exactly what Matthew “don’t half-ass it” McConaughey has just done.

And, boy, did he pull it off! 

Let’s take a look at the Facebook Ad for his pre-launch workshop.

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Honestly, if this ad wasn’t by Matthew McConaughey for an event co-hosted with Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and Marie Forleo, I would bet good money the ad would have bombed. 

The primary promise is to turn red lights into green lights. Vague at best. 

“Creating a life that’s happier, more connected and more meaningful, and a whole lot more fun” yeah, it sounds good on paper, but we’ve heard this a million times before.

But let’s look for some positives….

  • Even though the open hook is bland, it will undoubtedly get people to nod and say yes in their head. 
  • “Imagine this: all of us comin’ together to revive…” I bet you read this in Matthew’s voice, didn’t you? While not groundbreaking, this is definitely in Matthew’s voice. It also sets up an “Us” against the world dynamic. At a time when people are experiencing more division and feelings of isolation, extending an invitation to join a movement is an attractive offer.
  • Honesty, even if counter to your argument, can trigger trust and compel people to take action. “And look, I don’t have all the answers” Extensive research on ads that pointed out the flaws of the product being sold shows they performed better than ads that only highlighted the positive attributes. 

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N – Now Launching

The Art Of Livin’ was a pre-launch workshop for his course Roadtrip priced at $397.

Here’s the crazy thing. 2.4 million people registered for the event.

Now, I don’t have exact numbers for the launch revenue, but by piecing together some info, we can come up with some round figures.

50 meals were donated through Feeding America on behalf of everyone who purchased the course.

They reported that 1.2 million meals were donated.

If you run the numbers, this means that 240,000 people purchased the course.

So Mr. alright, alright, alright brought in $9.5 million in sales.

And, remember that isn’t including the VIP upgrades on the front end. 

Not bad for your first launch!

Let’s dive into the Art Of Livin’ opt-in page:

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The copy is irrelevant. The image does all the heavy lifting. Now we may not be able to pick up our phone and call Tony Robbins to get him to co-present on our pre-launch workshop. Still, the question you should be asking is:

  • Who could I work with that has an established audience, is complementary but not a direct competitor, and would instantly elevate my status? 

If you are not “A” level yet, that’s ok. Start building a network of people a couple steps ahead of you.

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C – Conversion Psychology 

Want to crank up sales of your digital products with Facebook Ads?

The Cost Per Lead (CPL) Magic Quadrant is a game changer.

Without this analysis you’re wasting big time ad $$$$’s.

Let’s dive into this powerful tool to optimize ads, maximize ROI, and turn leads into sales.

The CPL Magic Quadrant is a 2×2 matrix that categorizes your ads based on their Cost Per Lead (CPL) and lead volume. By plotting your ads in this matrix, you’ll uncover unique insights into your campaign’s performance and identify growth opportunities.

Here’s how the quadrants break down:

Q1: High CPL & High Volume ➡ Popular but expensive ads. Time to optimize!

Q2: Low CPL & High Volume ➡ Top-performing ads! Keep up the great work!

Q3: High CPL & Low Volume ➡ Underperforming ads. Revamp or pause them.

Q4: Low CPL & Low Volume ➡ Hidden gems! Scale these ads for max ROI.

To leverage the CPL Magic Quadrant, start by collecting data on your ad performance (CPL & lead volume). Use this info to plot your ads and evaluate their position in the matrix. This visual aid will help you make data-driven decisions and optimize your campaigns!

With the CPL Magic Quadrant in your arsenal, you can:

  1. Identify ads that need optimization or pausing.
  2. Uncover hidden gems and scale them for maximum ROI.
  3. Allocate your ad budget more efficiently to boost overall performance.

RECAP: The CPL Magic Quadrant is a total game-changer for Facebook Ads! By sorting your ads based on CPL and lead volume, you’ll uncover valuable insights to optimize your campaigns like a pro. Give the CPL Magic Quadrant a try and get ready to see your sales skyrocket!

H – Hot Take

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Go take a walk. You’ll feel and think better.

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Launch Newsletter Issue #00043

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L – Latest News

Google just launched a new Ads Transparency Center

With this new hub, you’ll be able to learn all about the ads you see on Search, YouTube and Display. So, if you’re curious about the ads you’re seeing, check out the Ads Transparency Center today!

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Twitter’s messy attempt to wind down its legacy verified program has resulted in chaos

Legacy verified accounts don’t appear to have started disappearing yet, and technical challenges may prevent the quick removal of blue ticks at scale.

>>> Read more

Want to know how to double your audience on YouTube?

If you want to see outsized returns on your YouTube channel, check out this blog post and learn how to make the most of Shorts. It’s time to rock and roll!

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A – A.I. For Growth

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U – Uplevel Ads 

Cool strategy this week from Stu McLaren. You may remember a couple of weeks agao I shared ads for his upcoming annual launch of The Membership Experience. 

If you are interested in experiencing a top level launch or you want to learn about growing an online membership I would strongly recommend you register for the this workshop. Sign up for Stu’s free Membership Guide here and you will join the launch.

Anyhoo, I was looking at how Stu’s ad strategy was evolving and I came across a little gem.

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 3 Elements To Inspire Your Ad Campaigns:

  • Make Your Ads Valuable: Not alone does Stu do an excellent job of teasing the value of registering for the FREE training. He shares two funnels in the ad itself. But he doesn’t go into detail. He shares the snappy name, and then he demonstrates how people applied the strategy and the results they have achieved. This makes the promise of the lead magnet real, concrete and specific without making it sound sleazy or you’re making stuff up – “How to make 6 figures a month in less than a year”
  • Make Your Clients The Hero Of Your Story: Sharing your client’s success stories will instantly build your authority without sounding big-headed. This shouldn’t be something you only think of when you start to write your ad copy. Instead, you should be continuously recording and refining your client success stories. Your goal is to build a database of success stories to pull from when the need arises.
  • Keep Things Simple: 9 funnels are a lot. Your audience could flip quickly into overwhelm. But Stu does something brilliant at the end of the ad. He simplifies it. “But here is what I want you to do. Watch the video, then pick just ONE.” This flips any possible overwhelming to – “Surely 1 of the 9 funnels will definitely work for me.”

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“But wait”……. I hear you say. Isn’t Stu in the middle of his big annual launch? Why is he running ads to a separate opt-in? Well, this is where the strategy becomes interesting.

Here is the opt-in page you land on from the ad.

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The primary promise here is clear. Register, and your will “Watch the Free Video Now”.

One of the big challenges running Facebook ads for a launch that happens in the future is delayed gratification. People opt-in, but they have to wait to have their problem solved until some time in the future and ain’t no one got time for that. I want all my problems solved right now (preferably without having to do any work!)

So let’s take a look at the opt-in thank you page:

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Immediately after opt-in, people get an “upsell” to the free launch Workshop.

Even if they don’t take the follow-up CTA to save their seat on the Workshop, they will be added to the launch list and receive the launch email sequence.

One of the keys to pulling this strategy off is ensuring that the immediate freebie is closely aligned with the workshop topic. If you are interested in Funnels to grow your membership, you will also be interested in this Workshop.

Free Immediate Gratification > Free Delayed Gratification works on the same principle as Freebie > Mini Product. It takes resources to pull it off, and there is a chance that the conversion rate to the product being sold is lower; however, it should result in a lower cost per lead.

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C – Conversion Psychology 

Facebook ads causing headaches? 🤬Tired of your ads being ignored? 😩 Let’s talk CTR: the metric that shows how clickable your ads are! 🖱️ Discover why it’s important, what it tells you, & how to boost it! 🚀

CTR = Click-Through Rate. 📊 It’s the % of people who CLICK your ad after seeing it. Higher CTR = more people engaging with your content! 🤯 But wait! Don’t be fooled by CTR alone. Always look at it alongside other metrics like conversions & CPC. 🧐 Let’s dive in!

CTR is a window into your ad’s effectiveness, particularly your copy & design. 🖼️ A low CTR? Your ad is not interesting to your audience. Time to tweak, experiment, & optimize to make your ads impossible to resist! 🎨

⚡ TIPS to increase CTR:

  1. a) A/B test! 🧪 Experiment with headlines, ad copy, images, & CTAs to find the winning combo.
  2. b) Focus on ad relevance. 🎯 Speak to your audience’s needs & desires to grab their attention.
  3. c) Use powerful visuals. 📸 Eye-catching images & videos can make your ad stand out.

⚠️ BIG MISTAKE: People often chase high CTRs without considering the bigger picture. 🖼️ High CTR doesn’t always mean high conversions. 🔑 Always track your ultimate goal (sales, leads, etc.) to ensure your ads aren’t just getting clicks, but also bringing RESULTS! 📈

RECAP: CTR is a vital metric for Facebook ads. It reveals insights about your ad copy & design. To boost CTR, test your ads, focus on relevance, and use striking visuals. 🌟 But remember: don’t get lost in CTR alone—keep your eye on your ultimate goal! 🎯 #CTRSecrets

H – Hot Take

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Show don’t tell….

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