{"id":13327,"date":"2016-09-29T22:58:19","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T22:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdcontent.com\/blog\/?p=13327"},"modified":"2024-04-04T12:05:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T12:05:47","slug":"27-kick-a-ctas-that-make-you-buy-and-do-sh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdcontent.com\/blog\/content-marketing\/27-kick-a-ctas-that-make-you-buy-and-do-sh\/","title":{"rendered":"27 Kick A- &#8211; CTAs That Make You Buy and Do Sh&#8211;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t blame me. It\u2019s Thug Kitchen\u2019s fault. They changed how we look at writing text and this is changing CTAs. Not only is the Thug Kitchen cookbook filled with more expletives than a fifth grade school yard, but it probably has people walking up and down the aisles at grocery stores asking where sh&#8211; is\u2026<\/p>\n<p>So what is Thug Kitchen and what does it have to do with CTAs?<\/p>\n<p>1. Its a recipe book, and<\/p>\n<p>2. A lot.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the deal. Whether it\u2019s for a description, a product or a service, the CTA you use is <strong>big.<\/strong> In marketing terms, what Thug Kitchen did for food was genius, but Thug Kitchen isn\u2019t owned by two thugs. They don\u2019t even drive a jacked-up food truck with spinning wheels in South Central either, Ese.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crowdcontent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/IMG_7607-620x414.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7607\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crowdcontent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/IMG_7607-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.crowdcontent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/IMG_7607-320x214.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.crowdcontent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/IMG_7607.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thugkitchen.com\/\">Thug Kitchen<\/a> is a company that designed a cookbook, Eat Like You Give a F&#8212;. The company was started by two <em>yuppies<\/em> from Beverly Hills. But no one knew because they know how to write sh- &#8211; well, and so will you with these kick a- &#8211; CTAs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/great-call-to-action-examples#sm.0000k49vwc18vddxwt9weq5tnbtuv\">HubSpot believes<\/a> that call to action (CTA) examples can help with your writing because they can be click-worthy, simple and yet <em>very effective<\/em>. You\u2019re drawn in by the use of word play whether it\u2019s eloquently presented or raunchy as f&#8212;. So let\u2019s begin with the thug style CTAs first and then we\u2019ll touch on the elegant and refined stuff to help you spice yo\u2019 sh- &#8211; up. Okay, enough already\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Thug Kitchen Style CTAs<\/h3>\n<p>You may <strong>never<\/strong> use these <em>unless<\/em> a client has a specific audience that doesn\u2019t mind the language. These work because they\u2019re <em>so<\/em> outside of the box. And who curses about lettuce anyway? Check them out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grill the Sh &#8211; &#8211; outta lettuce with these f- &#8211; &#8211; ing recipes.<\/li>\n<li>Do your f&#8212;ing part. Share on Facebook.<\/li>\n<li>Broaden your f- &#8211; &#8211; ing horizons with wholesome veggie goodness.<\/li>\n<li>Get.This.Book. MoFo<\/li>\n<li>Get F &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; ing serious. Buy the DVD.<\/li>\n<li>Roast the Sh- &#8211; out of Eggplant. Learn how here\u2026<\/li>\n<li>WTF aren\u2019t you ordering these already?<\/li>\n<li>Clear the room bit&#8212;es! This deal\u2019s today only!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yup, we know. Made you laugh and\/or just shake your head. Now onto 27 CTAS you can <em>really<\/em> use\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>27 CTAs You Can Use<\/h2>\n<h3>Use verb and action CTAs<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.wishpond.com\/post\/103290853633\/the-25-best-words-to-use-in-your-call-to-action\">Wishpond suggests<\/a> to use wording in the CTA that will stress urgency. These can be directional to help solve a problem. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stop losing clients and start your free trial now.<\/li>\n<li>Get more likes and clicks today.<\/li>\n<li>Build your following today.<\/li>\n<li>Join the fastest network of entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about product placement.<\/li>\n<li>Discover new tablet features now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Make the CTA negative<\/h3>\n<p>Similar to the verb\/action CTAs, negative CTAS emphasize a problem reinforcing that a solution is only a click away. Check these out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sick of losing customers? Sign up here.<\/li>\n<li>Troubled with payments? Register now.<\/li>\n<li>Worried about conversions? Let us help.<\/li>\n<li>Confused about marketing? Get our free tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Use targeted CTAs<\/h3>\n<p>A client may let you know how they are going to use the CTA. If they don\u2019t, remember to consider the target audience. Check these out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evernote: Remember Everything.<\/li>\n<li>Dropbox: Don\u2019t get dropped. Sign up for free.<\/li>\n<li>OfficeVibe: Get our tips straight to your inbox, and become a better manager.<\/li>\n<li>Netflix: Watch anywhere. Cancel Anytime. Join Free for a Month.<\/li>\n<li>Square: Get out of the box and start selling today.<\/li>\n<li>Prezi: Software for when it matters. NOW.<\/li>\n<li>Panthera: Get closer to big cats.<\/li>\n<li>Aquapresso: Send my specials. I love a good deal.<\/li>\n<li>Quicksprout: Are you doing your SEO wrong? Enter your URL to find out.<\/li>\n<li>Greygoose: Discover a cocktail tailored to your taste.<\/li>\n<li>Treehouse: Change your career. Change your life.<\/li>\n<li>Best Foundation Marketing: Get Better Conversions Now.<\/li>\n<li>Restaurant Reservations: Book a Table Now.<\/li>\n<li>Red Man Chewing Tobacco: Oh Spit. Sign me up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A few tips on CTAs<\/h3>\n<p>Remember, targeted wording can help make a sale when people see what they need to.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t use <strong>Download<\/strong>. Instead use <strong>Get Your Free E-Book<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use <strong>Submit<\/strong>. Instead use <strong>Get a Free Quote<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use <strong>Buy Now<\/strong>. Instead use <strong>Save 25% Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A change in wording can increase conversions for your client. Your client may use their marketer to test out CTA combinations to see how their conversion rates change and hopefully they\u2019ll be pleased because your CTAs are simple, elegant and the MoFo best!<\/p>\n<p>I hope you like this collection of CTAs and got a good laugh. If you have any questions or comments please let me know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t blame me. It\u2019s Thug Kitchen\u2019s fault. They changed how we look at writing text and this is changing CTAs. 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