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Posted
25 October 2009 @ 5pm

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Copywriting, Persuasion, Testing, Tracking

Small Change Big Impact Part 1

image Do you know that you can have significant increase in revenue just by making seemingly “small changes” to your business?

Most people tend to think that if you want big results…you need big change! You need to spend big money! But that’s not entirely true!

If you know how to make the RIGHT change, you can still achieve great results even if it may just be a small tweak.

Let me tell you a story illustrating this concept.

I read about this story in one of Robert Cialdini’s presentation about how to be more persuasive.

Robert Cialdini is a world-renowned authority in the study of influence. He is also the best-selling author of “The Psychology of Influence”.

And it goes like this.

There is a restaurant that takes advanced booking by phone. But there was a problem. There were many customers calling in to cancel at the last minute.

The thing is that the receptionist was trained to say “Thank you for calling our restaurant. Please call if you want to cancel your reservation” to all the customers making their booking.

Later, a small change was made to this statement. To be more precise, 2 extra words was added.

What was it?

Now, the receptionist says, “Thank you for calling our restaurant.

Will you please call if you want to cancel your reservation.”

That’s it. And because of these 2 extra words (“Will you”), there was a 30% reduction in cancellation.

What happened here?

Let me tell you, the restaurant just applied…

The Principle Of Consistency

…to reverse the trend.

We like to be consistent. And if someone points out any inconsistency in your behavior or actions…it will cause you to feel highly uncomfortable.

Therefore, when we insert the extra 2 words “Will you” into the question, it subconsciously tells the person on the other end, that now he has got to take responsibility.

He made the booking at first. And now he cancels. The receptionist wants him to know that he is being inconsistent. By using the word “you”, the person is now more aware of this fact.

Amazing isn’t it? The addition of just 2 words!

Can you apply this concept to your website’s sales copy to make it more persuasive? Definitely.

Test it. And you will see the result.

The next time you meet a client, see if you can implement this principle to get the other party to do what you want.

While you may not be succeed all the time, it will surely increase your odds.

In the next part, I will share with you another “weapon of influence” that can yield powerful results with just another small tweak.

All success,

Jag Foo

Jag Foo

JagFoo

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8 Comments

Posted by
Greg Woodley
26 October 2009 @ 6am

Cialdini’s book is a great read isn’t it.
I offer a summary of his influence patterns on my website
Greg
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Posted by
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26 October 2009 @ 11am

Its absolutely true that small change can have a big impact. Specially in business its happened and I like your all principles.Really one of the best advices to all.Thanks for the another great one.

Garcia


Posted by
Anna
26 October 2009 @ 11pm

Now I know about one more opportunity to become prosperous in the modern world. Appreciate the article, thanks!


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Posted by
Genrih
23 April 2010 @ 6pm

To increase revenue and expand their business, may okazatsya decisive factor luck and your decision to take the risk ..
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Posted by
Orlando 2 Bedroom Suites
17 December 2010 @ 11pm

Psychology plays a big part because you are feeding the client’s subconscious mind with words that will do the trick. And it worked!
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Posted by
bilal from cheapdesignerhandbags
30 December 2011 @ 10pm

the one who can play with psychology is the only person who can win


Posted by
Richard kitchenaid stand mixer
15 March 2012 @ 2am

Very interesting post Jag, I’ve heard similar things where Tony Robins compares small changes being made today having big effects down the line, it can apply to golf, business or even shooting.

The “will you” trick is very clever.


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