🧾 Top 5 Resume Myths That Might Be Holding You Back
April 14, 2025These days, almost every small business has a website. Some look stunning—sleek layouts, bold visuals, scrolling animations that would impress any design agency.
But here’s the question most business owners never ask:
Can your website speak to your customer, or is it just sitting there looking pretty?
Design gets attention.
But it’s the words that sell.
If your site looks amazing but doesn’t say anything valuable, you’re not leaving an impression—you’re leaving money on the table.
🖼️ Design Catches the Eye. Copy Closes the Deal.
Visuals are essential for first impressions. They build brand tone, make you look professional, and help users feel confident they’re in the right place.
But design alone doesn’t answer questions, overcome objections, or build trust.
That’s the job of your copy.
đź“Ł A visitor lands on your site. In 10 seconds or less, your words need to say:
What you do
Who it’s for
Why it matters
What they should do next
Design can support that—but it can’t do it for you.
🧠Why Most Websites Fail to Convert
Most websites fail not because they look bad—but because their messaging is:
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Vague (“We help businesses succeed.”)
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Generic (“We offer quality services at competitive prices.”)
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Confusing (“We synergize digital solutions to empower scalable results.”)
That’s noise. Nobody buys from noise.
People want clarity.
They want proof.
They want a reason to care.
And they get that from the words on the page.
✍️ Good Copywriting Does 3 Things Instantly:
1. Connects
It speaks directly to the reader’s situation using everyday language, not corporate-speak.
“Tired of pouring money into ads that don’t convert?”
That hits harder than “Our advertising solutions offer increased ROI.”
2. Builds Trust
Your copy is your voice—and your chance to show customers you understand them.
It’s not just about features or credentials. It’s about relevance and relationship.
3. Drives Action
Every page should have a clear call to action:
Schedule a call. Download a resource. Buy now. Get a quote. Book a service.
No CTA? No sale.
🧩 Words and Design Should Work Together
This isn’t a fight between writers and designers—it’s a collaboration.
But the order matters.
Start with the message, then wrap it in beautiful visuals.
When businesses do it backwards—choosing a template and then trying to “fill in the blanks”—they end up with a gorgeous site that doesn’t actually say anything meaningful.
⚠️ The “Looks Great, Does Nothing” Trap
Here’s how it happens:
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You buy a theme or hire a designer.
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The layout looks amazing.
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Then you stare at the empty boxes:
“Insert headline here”
“Add description”
“Include customer testimonials”
Suddenly, you realize the template can’t tell your story for you. And you’re stuck writing on the fly.
That’s where most businesses lose momentum—and their marketing stops before it ever starts.
🧠Your Words = Your Salesperson
Think of your website copy, ad copy, and blog content as your 24/7 salesperson.
It should:
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Anticipate questions
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Handle objections
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Show benefits
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Create urgency
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Drive action
If it’s just filler text or keyword fluff, it’s not doing any of that.
And if you’re using AI to generate it all? Make sure someone human (or AI with real intelligence đź‘€) is shaping it with strategy—not just spitting out text.
💥 Bottom Line: Pretty Doesn’t Sell—Persuasive Does
You don’t need a perfect design. You need clear, compelling copy that makes people trust you, relate to you, and want to buy from you.
That’s where the ROI lives.
Your competitors may have flashier sites. But if your message is stronger, clearer, and more direct? You win.
đź“Ł Need Words That Work?
At Twin Rivers Communications, I write:
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Home page and service page copy that connects and converts
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Google ad and social media captions that drive real clicks
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Blog posts that build trust and boost SEO
Let your site be more than a brochure—make it your best salesperson.
đź“ž Call or text 321-578-8133 to upgrade your message.