How do you get your readers to take action and do what you want them to do when they read your posts? Do you know what you want them to do?
Click play to find out what a "call to action" is, and why you need to use them in your blogging. (Hint: INVITE your readers to take the "next step" forward!)
Your Turn!
Are you using calls to action in your blog posts?
What questions or challenges have you run into with this aspect of blogging?
Got any tips to share on what's worked great for you?
Thanks for nice informations :)
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Thanks for reading & commenting, Harun.
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Twitter: gordonbryan
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Hi Michelle,
I know this is a great point to make, because I wrote about the very same thing yesterday on my own blog!
So many miss this step, and yet it can be done so easily, and doesn't necessarily have to be 'hypey' in your face either!
Cheers,
Gordon
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Yep, simple but important!
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Twitter: LindaUrsin
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Yes, I'm using calls to action on my blog posts. Sometimes more than one :)
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How have you found it to work with multiple options, Linda? Would love to hear more about that.
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Twitter: adaliaj
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One of my mentors uses late night infomercials as an example for the "call to action." You must tell your visitors, clients, subscribers, etc. what you want them to do. In general, people want to please and you'll get what you want more often than not.
Your tutorials are very helpful.
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"But wait… there's more!" I love watching the show Pitchmen for that exact reason, Adalia. :)
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Great video, Michelle!
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Thanks, Crystal!
Twitter: cayliebbbl
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Hi Michelle,
I sure do use calls to action. I've also got a list of examples from around the web of wording I like if I'm unsure how I want to include it.
Cheers, Caylie
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That's a GREAT idea to collect a list for, Caylie. Smart!
Twitter: RyanBiddulph
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Smart and simple tips Michelle!
Always need a clear and simple call to goad readers to take the next step.
Great presentation too buddy, thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Ryan! Appreciate you stopping by and commenting. :)
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Thank you Michelle, although I do use 'call to action' I'm always aware of not wanting to be in people's faces or be pushy. Yes, I do want people to buy my book and use my services, but I also want my readers to enjoy my articles and learn something without thinking, "this was just to get me to buy something!"
I know, I'm told all the time, I need to toughen up!
Blessings and thank you again Michelle
Dawn Alice
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Hi Dawn,
Most often my call to actions in blog posts are soft – inviting comments, sharing, etc. I don't do as much outright "hey buy this!" as I should be.
But really I don't look at it as getting tougher, but focusing more on being of service. If I know my products/services can really help those I work with then I've got to be putting that option on the table and letting them know! :)
Michelle Shaeffer recently posted… One Simple Way to Get More Readers Sharing Your Blog Posts
The Call to action is very helpful for the visitors. This will make clear the points which are not understood by the people easily.I'll definitely include this in my blog.
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Excellent video here Michelle! Yes I do use call to action and every website should use it. Having an effective call to action is an essential part of any website. Great share!!!