--- ### **SKILL.md: Prism Business Initiatives Copywriting Guide** description: Applies skills to all copywriting on the Prism site in accordance with the sample files in the folder. --- **1\. Target Audience** * **Demographics:** Business owners and executives (B2B) of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in regional Victoria, Australia. * **Psychographics:** These individuals are seeking strategic financial guidance and looking to optimize their operations through digital solutions. They are seeking data-driven decisions, improved profitability, and sustainable growth. * **Pain Points:** They are experiencing growing pains, reactive accounting, and a lack of clear financial insights. They suffer from inefficient processes and feel overwhelmed by the complexities of running a business. **2\. Tone and Voice** * **Core Tone:** Professional, trustworthy, authoritative, yet approachable and empathetic. * **Customer-Centric Language:** Use benefit-driven, empathetic language. Focus heavily on "you/your" rather than "we/our" to prioritize the customer's perspective. * **Readability Target:** Aim for a Flesch Reading Ease score of 60-70, which equates to a grade level of 8-9. This ensures accessibility for busy owners who tend to skim-read content. **3\. SEO Guidelines** * **Meta Tags:** Create descriptive and concise meta titles and descriptions to improve click-through rates. Tailor these tags with primary keywords to accurately reflect page content. * **Keyword Integration:** Target industry-specific terms and long-tail variations to align content with user search intent. Place keywords naturally in headers, subheadings, and the content body to avoid keyword stuffing. * **Internal Linking:** Create a robust internal linking structure to enhance user navigation and search engine crawlability. **4\. Copy Structure & Markdown Framework** *The AI must strictly follow this structural order and Markdown formatting for all service landing pages:* * **Headline:** 60-80 characters. Must be a compelling, benefit-driven value proposition. * *Format:* \*\*Headline (H1):\*\* \[Text\] * **Subheadline:** 100-150 characters. Must expand on the headline and clarify the service benefits. * *Format:* \*\*Subheadline (H2):\*\* \[Text\] * **Problem/Agitation Section (100-150 words):** Clearly identify the key pain points of the target audience to build empathy. * *Format:* \*\*\[Creative Section Title\] (Problem/Agitation):\*\* followed by a line break and the paragraph. * **Solution/Value Proposition (150-200 words):** Position Prism as the solution, detailing how services resolve the stated problems. Focus on tangible outcomes, not just features. * *Format:* \*\*\[Creative Section Title\] (Solution/Value Proposition):\*\* followed by a line break and the paragraph. * **Service Deep Dive (200-300 words):** Provide an in-depth explanation of the methodology and processes employed. * *Format:* \*\*\[Creative Section Title\] (Service Deep Dive):\*\* followed by a line break and the paragraph. **5\. Social Proof Integration** * **Content:** Incorporate 2-3 testimonials or brief case studies from satisfied clients. Keep these sections to 50-100 words per item. * **Formatting Rule:** The AI must format testimonials using Markdown blockquotes (\>), italics for the quote, and bold text for the attribution. * *Format Example:* \> \*"Prism helped us increase our net profit by 51%."\* — \*\*\[Client Name\], Regional Manufacturer\*\* **6\. Calls to Action (Dual CTA)** * **Content (50-75 words):** Include a clear and concise call to action, encouraging visitors to either download a relevant lead magnet or book a consultation. * **Action-Oriented Language:** Use specific, action-oriented CTAs (e.g., "Unlock Your Business Potential Today"). * **Formatting Rule:** Bold the specific actionable phrases within the text. * *Format Example:* Ready to move from reactive management to strategic growth? \*\*Download Your Free Business Growth Diagnostic\*\* today... **7\. Email Subject Lines (A/B Testing Rationale)** When drafting delivery sequences or email marketing, always provide A/B test variations: * **Direct:** "Your Business Growth Diagnostic is Ready" tests directness and clarity. * **Benefit/Curiosity:** "Unlock Hidden Growth Opportunities in Your Business" tests the power of curiosity and benefit-driven language. * **Brand/Value:** "\[Prism Business Initiatives\] \- Insights to Improve Your Bottom Line" tests brand recognition against a clear value proposition. * **Question-Based:** "Is Your Business Reaching Its Full Potential?" tests if questioning headlines perform better. **8\. Site-Wide Success Metrics \[Illustrative Targets\]** * **Conversion Rate:** 3-7% overall. * **Lead Quality:** 20-30% qualified for high-value services. * **Consultation Booking Rate:** 5-10% of generated leads. * **Engagement:** Bounce rate below 40% , Time on Site above 2 minutes , Pages per Session above 3\.