{"id":13468,"date":"2018-02-20T16:10:19","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T23:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/?p=13468"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:41:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T17:41:55","slug":"convert-today-best-words-use-call-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/convert-today-best-words-use-call-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Convert Today: The Best Words to Use In Your Call-To-Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29232 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/capture-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"377\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/capture-3.png 960w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/capture-3-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/capture-3-768x302.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to improve your conversions without spending a ton of time testing different designs and layouts? According to Optinmonster, you could see a 12.7% increase in your conversion rates by adding a few power words to your call-to-action (CTA). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The words you write on your CTA can break the line between a conversion and a bounce. Your text should be clear and specific to prompt a visitor to complete your offer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your visitors are not clicking on your CTA buttons or text, the chances are that you are failing to provide compelling enough copy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: var(--h3-font-size);\"><b>What is a Power Word?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power words are what smart copywriters use to trigger a psychological or emotional response. They&#8217;re called \u201cpower words\u201d because of their persuasive appeal that most people can&#8217;t resist.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a previous article, we talked about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/make-sale-7-calls-action-try-blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of CTAs you should try on your blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Today, we will discuss which words can improve your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingterms.com\/dictionary\/clickthrough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click-through<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rates. Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><b> Use a verb or action word<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your call-to-action exists to encourage visitors to take the next step towards helping you gain a profit. Using a verb enables a reader to get from point A to B, as it provides direction and guidance to your visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Learn <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; We are naturally curious species with a drive to gain as much knowledge as possible. If a visitor is already interested in a product, they may want to learn more before making an informed decision. For instance, you could say, \u201cLEARN more about this product,\u201d or \u201cDISCOVER the benefits of this service.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Join <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; We love being part of a community. Using the word &#8220;join&#8221; makes people feel like they\u2019re taking action by becoming part of something great. Here&#8217;s an example: \u201cJOIN the fastest growing network of online business entrepreneurs.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Grow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If you have the necessary tools to help others accomplish their goals, this is the type of CTA you should be using: \u201cGROW your business today.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Add a personal touch<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your website is meant to generate leads and convert sales, but profiting would be impossible without the right customers. It&#8217;s not always about your business. Your CTA should be focused on visitors and what you can offer them.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>You\/Your<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; These power words can make visitors feel like you care about them \u2014 not their money. These words personalize your CTA, allowing visitors to feel like you\u2019re doing something for them. \u201cImprove YOUR technologies today.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Me\/My<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Similar to \u201cyou\/your,\u201d these words help in giving visitors the feeling of possession. It also allows a visitor to feel how genuine you are as a business. &#8220;From MY team to YOU, get a free service this Thanksgiving!\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Make it negative<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A negative call-to-action can appear raw and honest. It also makes a visitor stop and think about what they\u2019re reading. But how exactly does this work? A negative CTA will play on a visitor&#8217;s fears and frustration \u2014 but you\u2019ll be right there to provide a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Tired<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Tired gives the impression that you\u2019re sick, fed up, or at wit&#8217;s end towards something \u201cTIRED of low profits?\u201d It makes readers relate to your writing and in turn, convince them to explore what you can do to help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Worried<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; We all worry about something. Using this word can trigger a problem within a reader, in which you can provide a solution. For example, \u201cWORRIED about your conversion rates?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Add communicate value<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You CTA should always answer the question, \u201cWhat am I getting out of this?\u201d Words that provide incentive are an excellent way to tell visitors why they should click your CTA, one that should fulfill an underlying desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Want<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Want is a word that conveys desire, which characterizes something a person does not have. You can fill this void by using want in your CTA. For example, \u201cWANT to double your income?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Need <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; A need takes a want and makes it urgent. \u201cNEED help responding to negative reviews?\u201d It also shows the visitor that you\u2019re confident in what you have to offer. \u201cThe only service provider you will ever NEED.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Provide a solution<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a web user visits your website, they are most likely looking to fulfill a need. Make sure you can deliver by providing the solution via your product or service.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A visitor is always interested in what they&#8217;re getting out of clicking your CTA. When they get something incredible, they are more likely to take your offer. \u201cGET an award-winning web design.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Find <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This word urges visitors to make a discovery. \u201cFIND out how you can turn visitors into customers.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Make it urgent <\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your words should compel visitors to click your CTA as soon as possible. Your goal should always involve getting a visitor to do something right now as opposed to later. You can easily create this urgency in your call-to-action by adding in words that are &#8220;time-sensitive.&#8221; Don\u2019t give someone time to think about whether they should complete an action or not \u2014 get them to do it today!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This word helps in telling visitors that they should be doing something in the present moment and without further delay. \u201cBuy NOW!\u201d and \u201cNOW is the time to expand your online reach\u201d are excellent examples.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Today<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; There is no better time to do or start something than, you guessed it, TODAY. This word helps you encourage visitors to take action, not tomorrow, not a week from now, but today. \u201cGet a freebie TODAY!\u201d compels visitors to take action and receive your offer within the next few hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: var(--h3-font-size);\"><b>Experience greater conversions today! <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A change in one word can significantly impact how your website converts leads into sales. Therefore, it\u2019s crucial to test different words to see which ones result in the highest amount of click-throughs. If you are tired of calls-to-action that just don&#8217;t work, contact PrimeView at 480-970-4688 to ensure that your CTAs provoke an immediate response.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to improve your conversions without spending a ton of time testing different designs and layouts? 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