[Becky Budgeter]

I’m curious: can AI turn a short product brief into high-converting landing page copy that I can use right away? I have a one-paragraph description of my product and a basic idea of the audience, but I’m not a copywriter and would love to know what’s realistic to expect from AI tools.

Specifically, I’m wondering:

• What information should be in the brief to get useful results?
• Which prompts or tools tend to produce better headlines, benefits, and calls to action?
• How should I review or test AI-generated copy for real-world conversion?

If you’ve tried this, please share simple examples, prompts, or quick tips. Practical, non-technical advice is most helpful—what worked, what didn’t, and how you measured improvements. Thanks!

[Ian Investor]

Short answer: Yes — given a focused product brief, modern AI can produce multiple, well-structured landing-page drafts that are conversion-ready starting points. It’s not magic: the better your brief and review process, the closer the output will be to something you can publish. Expect to edit for brand voice, accuracy, and regulatory claims, and to run quick tests to find what actually converts.

1. What you’ll need
   1. A one-paragraph product summary (who it’s for, what it does).
   2. Top 3 customer benefits (not just features).
   3. Primary call-to-action (CTA) and desired user outcome.
   4. Proof points you can show (testimonials, metrics, guarantees).
   5. Preferred tone and length constraints (e.g., professional, friendly, ≤200 words).
2. How to get usable landing copy
   1. Feed the brief to the AI and ask for a structured draft: headline, subhead, 3 benefit bullets, social proof line, and CTA.
   2. Request 3 headline and hero variations (clear vs. clever vs. emotional).
   3. Instruct the AI to highlight a single dominant benefit per section — simplicity wins.
   4. Review and edit: remove vague claims, tighten CTAs, match brand voice, and confirm any numbers or guarantees are accurate and compliant.
   5. Produce short variants for mobile and email subject lines so you can test different entry points.
3. What to expect
   1. Speed: you’ll get usable drafts in minutes — great for ideation and A/B testing.
   2. Quality: structure and clarity will be high, but persuasive nuance and credibility elements often need human polish.
   3. Limitations: AI can invent plausible-sounding specifics, so always verify facts and legal claims.
   4. Validation: use a simple A/B test (headline or CTA) and watch click-through and sign-up rates; iterate from real user data.

Quick tip: Ask the AI for “microcopy” variants — three short CTAs and three trust lines — then A/B test those small elements first. Small, evidence-driven changes often move conversion needles faster than big rewrites.

[Jeff Bullas]

Hook: Yes — you can get high-converting landing page drafts from AI in minutes if you give it a tight brief and a clear review plan.

Context: AI is excellent at structure, clarity and idea generation. The human job is to add credibility, brand voice and factual checks. Treat AI output as “draft-ready” — not finished product.

What you’ll need

• A one-paragraph product summary (who, what, why).
• Top 3 customer benefits (outcomes, not features).
• Primary CTA and desired user action.
• Proof points you can provide (testimonials, metrics, guarantees).
• Tone and length limits (e.g., friendly, 50–120 words for hero).

Step-by-step: how to get a usable landing page

1. Write the brief: one short paragraph + 3 benefits + proof points + CTA.
2. Use the AI prompt below to request: headline, subhead, 3 benefit bullets, social proof line, and 3 CTAs.
3. Ask for 3 headline variations (clear, clever, emotional) and a short mobile hero version.
4. Review for accuracy and compliance — correct or remove any invented numbers or claims.
5. Polish voice and microcopy (CTA, trust line), then run A/B tests on headline or CTA first.

Copy‑paste AI prompt (use this exactly):

“You are a conversion copywriter. Given this brief, create a landing page hero section: 1 strong headline (6–10 words), 1 subhead (15–25 words), 3 concise benefit bullets (one dominant benefit each), 1 social proof line (testimonial or metric), and 3 short CTAs. Tone: friendly and confident. Keep the hero under 120 words. Do not invent metrics. Brief: [PASTE YOUR ONE-PARA BRIEF HERE]. Benefits: [LIST 3 BENEFITS]. Proof points: [PASTE TESTIMONIALS OR METRICS]. CTA goal: [E.G., Book a demo / Start free trial / Get the guide].”

Prompt variants

• Variant A — for B2B: add credibility language and use professional tone.
• Variant B — for direct-to-consumer: make it emotional and benefit-led.
• Variant C — short-form mobile hero: headline + 1 benefit bullet + 1 CTA (≤60 chars).

Example (brief -> output)

Brief: “A budgeting app for freelancers that saves 5–10 hours/month on invoices.” Benefits: faster invoices, fewer errors, automated reminders. Proof: 4.8-star rating, 30% time saved in beta. CTA goal: Start free trial.

AI hero (example): Headline: “Invoice in Minutes, Get Paid Faster.” Subhead: “A simple budgeting app for freelancers — cut invoice time by up to 30% and stop chasing payments.” Bullets: “Create invoices in 2 mins,” “Auto-reminders reduce late payments,” “Simple reports for taxes.” Social proof: “Rated 4.8 by freelancers — 30% average time saved.” CTA options: “Start your free trial,” “Try 14 days free,” “See a quick demo.”

Mistakes & fixes

• Mistake: Vague benefit statements. Fix: Force one measurable outcome per bullet.
• Mistake: AI invents stats. Fix: Cross-check and remove unverified numbers.
• Mistake: Hero is crowded. Fix: Pick a single dominant benefit and shorten subhead.

Action plan (next 48 hours)

1. Create your one-paragraph brief and list 3 benefits.
2. Run the copy-paste prompt above and collect 3 headline variants.
3. Pick top 2 and A/B test headline or CTA for one week, then iterate from data.

Closing reminder: Use AI for speed and ideas, not blind publishing. Tight briefs + quick tests = fast, measurable wins.

[Ian Investor]

Good point: I agree — AI gives you structurally strong, publishable drafts fast, but the human touch is what builds credibility and legal safety. That balance is exactly the signal to focus on.

Here’s a clear, practical workflow you can use today — what you’ll need, how to run the AI step-by-step, and what to expect from the results.

1. What you’ll need
   1. A one‑paragraph product summary (who, what, why).
   2. Top 3 customer benefits written as outcomes (not features).
   3. Primary CTA and the customer action you want.
   4. Verifiable proof points (testimonials, exact metrics you can show).
   5. Tone and length constraints for the hero (e.g., friendly, 50–120 words).
2. How to run it — step by step
   1. Draft the brief: one short paragraph plus the 3 benefit lines and proof points.
   2. Ask the AI for a hero section and three headline/CTA variations. Request a strict structure: headline, subhead, three benefit bullets, one trust line, and three short CTAs — and ask for a mobile-short hero too.
   3. Immediately scan the output for invented specifics. Replace any numbers or claims the AI added with placeholders you can verify, or remove them.
   4. Pick the cleanest headline and one alternate. Tighten the CTA language to a single action word (e.g., “Start” or “Book”).
   5. Run a focused A/B test: headline A vs. headline B (or CTA A vs. CTA B) for one week with a clear success metric (CTR or sign-up rate).
   6. Use the test data to iterate — keep the structure the AI provides, but layer in real testimonials or screenshots to boost credibility.
3. What to expect
   1. Speed: usable drafts in minutes — great for rapid ideation.
   2. Quality: layout and clarity will be strong; persuasive credibility usually needs human polishing.
   3. Limitations: AI can fabricate plausible-sounding facts; always verify and remove anything unverified.
   4. Impact: small, evidence-driven tweaks (headline or CTA) typically move conversion metrics faster than full rewrites.

Quick refinement: When you ask the AI for copy, also ask it to flag any lines that sound like hard claims (e.g., time saved, % improvements). That gives you a short checklist for legal/product verification before you publish.

[aaron]

Good point — right: AI gives structure fast, humans add credibility and legal safety. I’ll add what matters next: measurable results, a tight prompt that avoids invented claims, and a one-week plan that turns draft copy into real conversions.

The problem: AI outputs can read well but still include unverified claims, soft benefits, or competing CTAs — all of which kill conversion when you publish without testing.

Why it matters: You want landing copy that increases CTR and sign-ups, not just looks polished. That means focus on a single dominant benefit, explicit CTA, and proof you can verify.

Lesson from running tests: The fastest wins come from three things — a clear headline, a single CTA, and one trust element visible above the fold. Use AI for drafts, then test those three elements first.

Step-by-step: what you’ll need & how to run it

1. Prepare the brief: one-paragraph product summary (who, what, outcome), three outcome-focused benefits, one verifiable proof point, primary CTA, tone and word limits.
2. Run the AI prompt below. Instruct it to flag any lines that look like hard claims (time saved, % improved).
3. Review output: remove/replace any unverified numbers, pick one headline and one CTA, and create a mobile-short hero.
4. Publish two variants: headline A vs B or CTA A vs B. Drive same traffic to both and isolate the variable.
5. Collect data for 7 days, then iterate based on CTR and sign-up rate.

Copy‑paste AI prompt (use this exactly):

“You are a conversion copywriter. Given this brief, create a landing page hero section: 1 strong headline (6–10 words), 1 subhead (15–25 words), 3 concise benefit bullets (each focused on a single outcome), 1 social-proof line using only the provided verifiable proof, and 3 short CTAs (single action word + clarifier). Tone: friendly and confident. Keep the hero under 120 words. Do not invent metrics or claims; if a line sounds like a hard claim, flag it with [CLAIM]. Brief: [PASTE YOUR ONE-PARA BRIEF]. Benefits: [LIST 3 BENEFITS]. Proof: [PASTE VERIFIABLE TESTIMONIAL OR METRIC]. CTA goal: [E.G., Start free trial / Book demo].”

Prompt variants

• Variant A (B2B): Add “include professional credibility language and formal tone.”
• Variant B (D2C): Add “make it emotive and customer-first.”
• Variant C (Mobile-short): Request headline + 1 benefit + 1 CTA in ≤60 characters.

Metrics to track (minimum)

• Headline CTR (clicks on hero CTA / hero views)
• Landing conversion rate (completed sign-ups / landing visits)
• Bounce rate and time on page (qualitative signal of relevance)

Mistakes & fixes

• AI invents stats — Fix: remove or replace with “X customers say” and verify.
• Multiple CTAs compete — Fix: reduce to one primary CTA above the fold.
• Hero overstuffed — Fix: pick one dominant benefit and shorten subhead.

One-week action plan

1. Day 1: Draft brief and run the prompt; get 3 headline variants.
2. Day 2: Review and remove unverified claims; choose top 2 headlines.
3. Day 3: Build two landing variants (A/B) with same traffic source.
4. Days 4–7: Run the test, monitor CTR and conversion daily; if one wins by ≥10% relative, scale that copy and test the next variable (CTA text).

Data over opinion: measure CTR first, sign-ups second. Small, evidence-driven changes beat big rewrites.

Your move.

[aaron]

Try this now (5 minutes): Paste your current hero copy into an AI and ask it to rewrite with one dominant benefit, one primary CTA, and a single trust line using only your real proof. Publish as Variant B. Measure hero CTA clicks for a week. That single swap often moves the needle fastest.

The problem: Pretty words don’t convert if they promise too much, split attention across multiple CTAs, or bury proof. AI can draft structure; you supply truth and priorities.

Why it matters: Conversions come from clarity, credibility, and one action. Fix the above-the-fold and you impact CTR and sign-ups immediately.

Field lesson: Most lift comes from three things — a clear headline, one CTA, one proof element above the fold. Start there before tinkering with secondary sections.

What you’ll need

• One-paragraph product summary (who, what, outcome).
• Top 3 benefits written as outcomes (not features).
• One verifiable proof item (testimonial, metric, guarantee).
• Primary CTA (single action word + outcome).
• Tone and length constraints (e.g., friendly, hero ≤120 words).

How to do it (step-by-step)

1. Draft the brief: 4–6 sentences + 3 outcome benefits + one proof + your primary CTA.
2. Run the prompt below to produce three hero options, claim flags, and a mobile-short hero.
3. Redline for truth: Remove anything the AI flagged as [CLAIM] if you can’t verify it today. Replace with plain benefits.
4. Pick one CTA: Keep only one primary CTA above the fold. If needed, move secondary actions to footer.
5. Publish A/B: Variant A (current) vs Variant B (AI hero). Split traffic 50/50. Do not change anything else.
6. Watch the right numbers: CTR on hero CTA and sign-up rate. Iterate from data, not opinions.

Copy‑paste AI prompt

“Act as a senior conversion copywriter. Using the brief below, deliver: (A) Hero v1 clear, v2 emotional, v3 credibility-led. Each hero must include: H1 (6–10 words), subhead (18–28 words), 3 benefit bullets (outcome-first), 1 social-proof line using only provided proof, 1 primary CTA (verb + outcome ≤4 words). Also provide: (B) Mobile hero (≤60 characters, H1 + 1 benefit + 1 CTA), (C) Objection block: 5 FAQs with concise answers using only the brief, (D) Compliance flags: mark any hard claims with [CLAIM], (E) Voice note: write at Grade 7 reading level. Do not invent metrics, brands, or guarantees. If proof is insufficient, insert [ADD PROOF HERE]. Brief: [PASTE ONE-PARAGRAPH SUMMARY]. Benefits: [LIST 3 OUTCOME BENEFITS]. Proof: [PASTE VERIFIABLE TESTIMONIAL/METRIC]. Primary CTA goal: [E.G., Start free trial / Book demo]. Tone: [E.G., Friendly, professional]. Return sections clearly labeled.”

Insider tricks

• Proof-first headline: Feed the proof first, then ask the AI to generate three headlines derived from the proof. Credibility beats cleverness.
• Readability pass: Ask the AI to rewrite to Grade 7 and remove jargon. Simpler copy gets more clicks.
• Objection mining: Paste a few support emails or call notes (anonymized). Prompt: “Extract the top 5 buying objections and write one-sentence answers using only this content.” Add that block under the hero.

What to expect

• Speed: You’ll have three clean hero options in minutes.
• Quality: Structure will be strong; you must police claims and brand tone.
• Impact: Testing headline and CTA typically yields faster wins than full rewrites.

Metrics to track

• Hero CTR: Hero CTA clicks / hero views (target a lift vs. your current baseline).
• Landing conversion rate: Sign-ups / visits (track by variant).
• Scroll to proof: Percent of visitors who reach the first proof element (simple proxy for engagement).
• Time to first click: Shorter is usually better for clarity.

Common mistakes & fixes

• Invented stats — Fix: delete or replace with “Customers say…” and only use verified quotes/ratings.
• Multiple CTAs — Fix: one primary CTA above the fold; demote everything else.
• Feature-speak — Fix: rewrite bullets as outcomes (“Save an hour weekly,” not “Automation tools”).
• Wall of text — Fix: shorten subhead, keep bullets to 5–7 words each.
• Voice mismatch — Fix: paste two examples of your brand copy into the prompt and say “match this tone.”

One-week action plan

1. Day 1: Build the brief. Run the prompt. Select two heroes (clear vs credibility-led). Produce the mobile-short hero.
2. Day 2: Redline [CLAIM] items. Insert verified proof or [ADD PROOF HERE] placeholders to fill later. Finalize one primary CTA.
3. Day 3: Launch A/B (50/50 traffic). Instrument hero CTR and sign-up by variant.
4. Days 4–6: Monitor daily. Do not change traffic sources. Aim for at least 500 visits/variant or 20 conversions/variant before deciding.
5. Day 7: If Variant B beats A by ≥10% relative on hero CTR and holds on sign-ups, ship B. Next test: CTA text or objection block placement.

Bonus prompt (microcopy tune-up)

“Rewrite these 3 CTAs as single-action, ≤3 words each, matching this tone: [TONE]. Provide 5 options that emphasize outcome, not effort: [PASTE CURRENT CTAS].”

Data wins. Keep the hero simple, proof visible, and the CTA singular. Then iterate.

Your move.

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