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In 7 words:

Pack your value into one simple and powerful image

Dilemma: You need to communicate two important pieces of your product or service:

1) How it’s different from the alternatives

2) How it will transform your customers’ lives

Because once they understand how valuable it is, they’re much more likely to buy.

But your customers are busy. And most won’t read a bunch of copy and will miss your message.

So how do you get your point across quickly even to busy customers?

Solution: Create a graphic that compares and contrasts.

You could show the before and after states related to your solution. Or you could contrast your approach with a less-effective approach that non-customers usually take.

Let’s explore 3 ideas to bring this to life.

3 Ideas to Implement

1

Show immediate + long-term results

People crave both immediate satisfaction as well as long-term, sustained results.

So if your product or service can deliver both? Show that in one powerful visual.

Real-world Example: Thesis uses a simple graphic to show what happens 30 minutes after using their pill and 30 days after using it consistently.

But even though this ad is for a physical product, this format could just as easily be used for a coaching program. For example: “After 1 session; After 5 sessions”


2

Contrast your unique approach with the normal approach

You likely have a framework, method, or way of delivering value that’s superior than the “usual” way.

Instead of trying to use a bunch of words to communicate this difference, try using a visual to contrast the two approaches side-by-side.

Real-world Example: Colin Boyd compares the typical “Origin Story” that people are familiar with and his unique “Conversion Story” method.

Then he uses checkmarks and X-marks to show how his approach is superior because it achieves certain benefits that the other cannot.


3

Compare the before with the after

People buy outcomes. So one of the most powerful ways to communicate the value of your product or service is to show the outcome and contrast it with how their life looks now.

Real-world Example: Kevin Shen uses a visual before & after section on the sales page for his Dream Studio Course. In just a few images he’s able to easily show just how much better his students’ videos look after getting his support.


Happy marketing to you.

— Bobby

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