55 Action Words that Convert

November 24th, 2015 by

Kickstart Your Marketing Program with 55 Words that Convert

It doesn’t matter whether we’re talking about a subject line of an e-mail, teaser copy on an envelope, the headline of a post or even a tweet, you can kickstart your marketing program by using the right verb. This can make a dramatic difference in the response or open rate.

Marketing Guru, Pat Friesen, has put together this very comprehensive list of the top 55 words that convert.

These action verbs, also called dynamic verbs, express an action whether it be physical or mental. An action verb explains what the subject of the sentence is doing or has done. Looking at action verb examples helps make it clear the function of action verbs in sentences and what purpose they serve. There are endless action verbs used in the English language. An action verb can express something that a person, animal or even object can do.  Action verbs are used to deliver important information in a sentence and add impact and purpose.

These are some of the top action verbs in in the marketing realm. As always, marketers need to test to see which one performs best for their individual direct marketing program, which one will give the biggest impact. Remember, we are looking to increase response with a relevant message that gives us the biggest bang for our buck.

BTW – I used the verb “Kickstart” in my headline, kickstart your marketing program to generate interest. Which ones on the list below do you think will excite your customers?

Here’s a Great List of 55 Action Words that Convert

1.     act

2.     add

3.     apply

4.     boost

5.     buy

6.     build

7.     call

8.     choose

9.     claim

10.  click

11.  compare

12.  confirm

13.  connect

14.  contact

15.  discover

16.  download

17.  explore

18.  find

19.  follow

20.  get

21.  grab

22.  go

23.  improve

24.  increase

25.  join

26.  kickstart

27.  keep

28.  like

 

29.  learn

30.  make

31.  master

32.  pack

33.  plan

34.  perfect

35.  polish

36.  read

37.  receive

38.  reduce

39.  register

40.  reply

41.  save

42.  see

43.  send

44.  share

45.  shop

46.  sign (up)

47.  start

48.  take

49.  talk

50.  try

51.  tweet

52.  update

53.  view

54.  visit

55.  watch