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Ad copy formulas that still work
Four time tested copy structures for paid ads, with guidance on when each one fits.
OppRise Editorial · Reviewed 28 September 2026 · 3 min read
Four structures worth keeping
Formulas are starting points, not scripts. They keep copy focused when you are writing ten variations in an afternoon.
- Problem, agitate, solve: name the pain, make it vivid, present the fix
- Before and after: describe life without the product, then with it
- Feature to benefit: take a feature and finish the sentence with what it means for the customer
- Question hook: ask the question your customer is already asking
Match the formula to the stage
Cold audiences respond to problem led copy because it earns attention. Warm audiences already know the problem, so feature to benefit and proof led copy convert better. Test one formula per audience before mixing them.
Using AI to draft variations
Give the model the formula, the audience and one real customer quote. Ask for five variations, then edit hard. AI is good at volume; you are responsible for truth and tone.
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