Calls to action should articulate a realistic next step
Think about what readers will want to do next. Don’t set the barriers too high or you’ll drive them away. ‘Buy now’ buttons imply you’re being routed to a shopping cart, ‘read more’ puts them in charge and will often achieve much better results.
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