Module 2: Writing and Editing · Lesson 3 of 4

Writing Calls to Action

Buttons and links that tell people exactly what they'll get when they click.

1 min readUpdated 2026-09-26

Lesson objectives

  • Write outcome-focused CTAs
  • Reduce anxiety around the click

Describe the outcome

'Submit' and 'Click here' say nothing. 'Send me the checklist', 'Book my free consultation' and 'Start my 14-day trial' tell visitors what happens next.

Reduce friction near the button

  • A short line under the button: 'No credit card required' - only if true.
  • What happens next: 'You'll get an email with your download link.'
  • Privacy reassurance: 'We never share your email.'
CTA swipe list
Get the free template
Send me the checklist
Book my free call
Start my free trial
Save my seat
Show me my results
Download the guide
Get my quote

Action steps

  1. Rewrite every CTA on your main funnel pages

Checklist

  • No 'Submit' buttons
  • Reassurance lines are true

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