Formulas: AIDA, PAS and before–after–bridge

Beginner⏱ 11 min
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Use simple structures so your copy flows from attention to action every time.

In this lesson you’ll learn to

  • I can write with AIDA
  • I can write with PAS
  • I can write with before–after–bridge
  • I edit drafts to sound human

AIDA

Attention (headline) → Interest (why it matters to them) → Desire (benefits, proof, picture of the result) → Action (one clear next step). Great for landing pages and longer emails.

PAS

Problem → Agitate (show the cost of leaving it unsolved — honestly, without fear-mongering) → Solution. Great for short ads and cold emails.

Before–After–Bridge

Before: life with the problem. After: life once it is solved. Bridge: your product is how they get there. Great for social posts and video scripts.

Example (PAS, 45 words)

“Missing calls while you’re on a job? (Problem) Every missed call is a customer who rings the next plumber on Google. (Agitate) Our answering team

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