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Call to action (CTA)

A call to action (CTA) is the prompt that tells a reader what to do next, like subscribe, read another piece, or reply. One clear ask beats three.

A call to action is the moment a piece asks the reader for something: subscribe, share, read the related post, or hit reply. Without one, even great writing is a dead end.

The best CTAs match the reader's momentum. Someone finishing a deep guide is ready for a related piece or a subscription prompt, not a wall of options.

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