Laws of Persuasion Physics
One Ask Per Moment
Single CTA focus.
Ask for one thing at a time. When you give viewers two things to do, most do neither. Attention doesn't split — it breaks. One clear ask per moment is what separates ads that convert from ads that confuse.
Why This Works
Decision science calls this the paradox of choice. When options multiply, decision quality drops and avoidance increases. Applied to ads: "Follow us AND visit our site AND use this code" creates three decision points. Each one is a chance for the viewer to choose "none of the above."
In Your Ads
Find every moment in your ad where you're asking the viewer to do something — click, remember, feel, think, or act. Each moment should have exactly one ask. If your CTA says "Visit our site and follow us for more," pick one. Ruthlessly. The other can live in the next touchpoint.
When This Breaks
Your end card asks viewers to "click the link, use code SAVE20, and follow for more tips." They do nothing.
Example
Multiple asks: "Shop now, follow us, and tag a friend who needs this!" Single ask: "Tap the link. That's it."
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