Avoiding Jargon and Hype: Writing Persuasive Copy That Still Feels Honest

Overused superlatives and industry jargon both work against persuasion — jargon confuses the reader, and hype makes them skeptical, sometimes in the very same sentence.

Replace Jargon With Plain, Specific Language

A reader who has to decode what a sentence means before they can be persuaded by it has already lost interest.

Cut Words Like "Revolutionary" and "Game-Changing"

Unsupported superlatives trigger skepticism rather than excitement; specific, credible claims do the persuasive work these words are trying to shortcut.

Read the Letter Aloud to Catch What Doesn't Sound Human

Stiff, jargon-heavy, or overly hyped language tends to become obvious the moment it's read out loud rather than silently skimmed.

Next step: Use the Sales Letter Writer to simplify a jargon-heavy or hype-filled draft into plainer, more credible copy.