To write successful advertisement content is to catch the attention of the customer at first sight as they flicker though the brochures and fliers like they flip through a magazine and not how they will read books with concentration. It need not be necessary that the customer reads each and every line of the advertisement; hence, each line should be effective and should pass out a message. So it's not only necessary to write logical matter, but it should also be creative enough.
Firstly, only relevant and specific matter should be written in the ad. Some content writers fear missing out information and write as much as they can. This will only disinterest the customers more and space will be wasted. It is usual for the reader to read skipping lines in between and there is a possibility that they will read it from bottom to top. It always helps to use words that sell. But still, the content should be properly organized with the heading at the top, body in the middle and conclusion at the end.
The bold font or sub-heading can be used for the main points. The following body content should discuss about the sub-heading. If the product is more for technical point to be discussed, try not to be so technical because it sounds like a strange language to a common reader.
Chucking is another technique that can be used. Chucking is writing small stories with conclusion at the end. They can either have or not have connection between themselves. It is better if they aren't connected, because it won't require the reader to go back to a previous chuck in order to understand the present chuck he is reading. This works quite well when there are pictures in the advertisement and the chuck illustrates the picture. The two-dimensional picture is speechless unless some well-chosen words talks about it and motivates the customers.
Spelling mistakes should be avoided to the maximum extent. They reflect poor quality and bring bad reputation to the client. The design should speak clearly and loudly about the organization being discussed.
The next step should be writing information about contacts so as to buy the product; detailed forms are big turn-off. Contact information, postal address and website URL should be clearly specified. Also include whether the business accepts cash, check or credit card. Another thing to be taken care of is the contact information, which is usually written on the forms, which have to be mailed. It is better to write them on the advertisement also so that the customers can save it for future reference.
After the final content is written, it's the time for organizing it. Depending on the demand of the products, arrange them in hierarchy, especially when designing a catalog because each of the products should get the consideration and attention they deserve.
Exercise a good habit by writing down the procedures, which has been used in all kind of written advertisement. You may also save data like what is the targeted customers what what kind of advertisement, it is helpful for future use for same kind of logic with the similar customers.