Copywriting
for the specialty food industry is a treat - especially
on the web, where you have unlimited space to describe
all the lovely textures, colors, aromas and of course,
intoxicating flavors of your favorite foods.
As the owner of a small food business
(or even a large one), you'll find that a website is well
worth the effort as you grow your name and reputation
for excellent fare. Some of the most gorgeous websites
I've come across have been those of companies who sell
gourmet food products, and rightfully so. What better
way to help people's hunger along than by offering them
an elegant buffet of warm colors and tantalizing words
that stir the senses and coax their appetites to life?
If you are creative, as many specialty
food business owners are, you will no doubt experience
great joy in taking delightful photos of your culinary
masterpieces and posting them on a professionally-designed
blog. This provides your fans with a satisfying peek at
the daily life of your business while whetting their appetites
for your delicious offerings.
To craft copywriting for the food industry,
one must remember that in addition to mouth-watering descriptions,
it's all about getting the customer to place the order.
Copywriters accomplish this
by including remarks that reassure them about the safety
and security of the order process. We also let them know
exactly how long it will take for their food product to
arrive in the mail, as well as hand-hold them through
the order process.
This portion of the project will
require someone who is far more "technically-minded"
than the average food writer. It should be crafted
by a copywriting professional
who has experience writing for e-commerce and a
good handle on how to "direct" the customer
through the purchase. Don't forget to have your
copywriter include those all-important calls to
action which lead your customers to the BUY NOW
button.
Tips on how copywriting can help food
businesses bring more orders:
1. Blogging
lends a personal feel and can offer that cozy, homey atmosphere
that so many associate with great meals and good friends.
2. Articles
on entertaining, food preparation techniques, world cuisine,
creative meal presentations, food safety and handling,
and of course, recipes, offer unlimited growth potential
for your food website and will keep readers coming back
for second helpings.
3. An email newsletter
will keep you in close touch with your foodie fans and
remind them to stop in for a mental snack or two before
placing their order with you.
4. Seasonal advertising
is a must - don't miss the opportunity to connect with
your customers around the holidays and at other times
of the year when your type of food is "in season."
5. A company press
kit and steady stream of
press releases will help you build a sterling reputation
and keep you in your target customer's mind.
Email Dina@Wordfeeder.com
to discuss your copywriting and marketing needs today.