9. Inject Scarcity
Most people take their time responding to offers, even irresistible ones, because:
• They don’t feel enough pain to make a change
• They are too busy & just forget
• They don’t feel that the perceived value outweighs yr asking price
• They are just plain lazy
Use an extra incentive to motivate people. Inject scarcity into yr letter to create a fear of loss. Tell yr reader either the quantity is limited or yr offer is valid for only a limited time, something like this:
• Purchase by (future date) to receive the entire set of free bonuses • Our supply is limited to only 50 (item) & will be sent on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. After they’re gone there won’t be any more available.
• This offer is only good until (future date) after which the (item) will return to its original price.
Caution: If you make an offer you need to live up to it. If you go back on your word after the deadline date you erode customer trust & confidence.
10. Call to action
Don’t assume yr reader knows what to do to get the benefits from yr offer. Clearly & concisely spell out how to make the order. Whether its picking up the phone & calling, filling out an order form, faxing the form to yr office etc.... tell them exactly how to order from you.
Be “action-oriented.” Say
• Pick Up the Phone and Call Now!
• Tear Off the Order Form and Send It In Today!
• Come to Our Store by Friday and ... Tell them explicitly & succinctly.
Plant yr call to action throughout yr letter. If you ask the reader to call yr free info line, some testimonials might say, When I called their free info line or say in yr offer, When you call our free info line... Then the call to action at the end of the letter is consistent & won’t surprise or confuse people.