Copywriting

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When the user wants to write or optimize short-form marketing copy—headlines, CTAs, ad copy, landing page copy, email copy. Also use when the user mentions "copywriting," "headline," "CTA copy," "ad copy," "landing page copy," "sales copy," "conversion copy," "PAS," "AIDA," "BAB," "copy formula," or "differentiation." For long-form article bodies (blog posts, guides), use article-content.

AI-generated overview

Guides short-form marketing copy such as headlines, CTAs, ad copy, landing page copy and email copy using conversion frameworks.

What it does
This skill provides guidance for writing and optimizing short-form marketing copy, including headlines, calls to action, ad copy, landing page copy and email copy. It supplies copywriting frameworks (PAS, AIDA, BAB, FAB, 4 U's), headline formulas, context-specific advice for ads, landing pages, email and CTAs, and CTA best practices. It produces framework recommendations, two to three headline variants, body copy structure, CTA options and A/B test suggestions. It is instructions only and ships no scripts.
When to use it
Use it when the user wants to write or optimize short-form marketing copy, or mentions copywriting, headlines, CTA copy, ad copy, landing page copy, sales copy, conversion copy, PAS, AIDA, BAB, a copy formula or differentiation. It is not intended for long-form article bodies such as blog posts or guides, which it directs elsewhere.
Requirements
No tools, packages, runtimes or credentials are required; it is instructions only and ships no scripts. It optionally reads a root contextus.md project file when present, and otherwise relies on available project material or user-provided facts.

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

Project context: Read root contextus.md when present and load only the modules relevant to this task. Without Contextus, use available project material or user-provided facts and ask for missing information; do not create a parallel context system.

Identify:

  1. Context: Ad, landing page, email, CTA, or general
  2. Goal: Awareness, consideration, conversion, retention
  3. Audience: ICP, stage, pain points

Copywriting Frameworks

FrameworkStructureBest For
PASProblem → Agitation → SolutionDirect-response; sales pages; landing pages
AIDAAttention → Interest → Desire → ActionStory-driven; ads; emails; editorials
BABBefore (problem) → After (outcome) → Bridge (how)Transformation; testimonials; case studies
FABFeatures → Advantages → BenefitsProduct pages; feature lists
4 U'sUseful, Urgent, Unique, Ultra-specificHeadlines; 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

FormulaExample
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

ContextFocusSkills
Ad copyHook, benefit, CTA; platform limitspaid-ads-strategy, google-ads, meta-ads
Landing pageHeadline, value prop, CTA; above foldlanding-page-generator, hero-generator
EmailSubject line, preview, body, CTAemail-marketing
CTAValue-focused; action verb; avoid "Submit"cta-generator
Article / blogHeadline formulas, CTA copy; body → article-contentarticle-content, article-page-generator

Ad copy vs Landing page copy

ElementAdLanding Page
PromiseMust match page headlineSame promise; expand on it
LengthConcise; platform limitsEnough to explain value
CTAClick-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

Source and attribution

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