Copy Polish Checklist

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Copy Polish Checklist

Use this anytime you write (or rewrite) a name, description, landing page, or email. It’ll help you spot weak spots, tighten your message, and boost your clarity — fast.

✅ Start with the Hook

  • Does your title or headline make someone stop scrolling?
  • Is it clear what this product does (or why it matters)?
  • Does it speak to a specific outcome or emotion?

✅ Focus on Them, Not You

  • Are you using “you” more than “I” or “we”?
  • Does the copy reflect the reader’s goals, problems, or language?
  • Are you showing what they get — not what you made?

✅ Cut the Fluff

  • Can you delete 10–20% of the words without losing meaning?
  • Are there vague phrases (“amazing value,” “top quality”) you can replace with something specific?
  • Are sentences short, punchy, and readable?

✅ Show Outcomes, Not Just Features

  • Did you explain what happens after someone uses your product?
  • Are the benefits clear, emotional, and believable?
  • Can you rewrite any “this includes…” sentence into a “this helps you…” version?

✅ Format for Real People

  • Is it easy to scan (bullets, spacing, bolding)?
  • Does it look good on mobile?
  • Are the best parts of your message visually highlighted?

✅ End with Confidence

  • Is your CTA clear, simple, and benefit-driven?
  • Would you click your own button?
  • Does the final message feel like a “yes” — not a hard sell?
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Tip: Don’t over-edit. A slightly messy but emotionally clear message will always beat a polished wall of text. Clarity wins. Every time.

You can print this. Bookmark it. Copy it into Notion.

Use it anytime you’re about to launch a product, post a sales page, or share a new offer with your audience. Because the better your copy — the easier it is for people to say yes.

And you’ve already got what it takes to write something worth saying yes to.