Certain types of writing involve doing your utmost to persuade the reader to accept your recommendations. Business examples of persuasion include:
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A significant reason behind websites that fail is the lack of an effective direct response sales message. Such a message is comprised of three elements: it must be 1) captivating (it captures the reader’s attention), 2) riveting (it pulls her into reading further) and 3) engaging (it calls her to act).