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It can be challenging to put together the concluding statements for your content.

Irrespective of the content type, it’s common to struggle with the right words to wrap things up.  

As a result, many scribble the wrong words or even simply ignore them.

Your closing statement is a crucial part of your content; a weak conclusion can significantly harm its performance.

It is an opportunity to give direction on what you want or an invitation for your audience to engage.

And more importantly, conclusions reinforce your message.

In this post, we will reveal easy ways to end your content strongly.

Why Closings Matter A lot

We know titles, hooks, and intros are essential, but why care about closing? Here’s what you need to know

• It helps your message stick because it’s the last thing your audience reads or hears.
• Strong closing statements leave a good lasting impression and aid conversions.
• It allows you to guide, going from “what now?” to “this is what to do next.”

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The Main Goals of a Strong Closing Statement

Your closing statement is more than a writing rule; it has several strategic purposes.

•  Summarizes Your Message: It lets you recap your main ideas, ensuring your audience remembers the key points of your message.
• Reiterates: It reinforces your message to increase the impact and relevance of your content.
• Prompt a Desired Action: Your audience can follow a CTA, whether it’s to click, read, comment, share, or take other actions.
• Boost Engagement: Asking for feedback, questions, or comments fosters more interaction with your audience.
• Build a connection:  Your viewers will feel seen and appreciated, not only sold to.
• Leave a Lasting Impression: A  Strong closing makes your audience think about your content for longer.

Typical Example of Closing Statements:

• “Utilize these strategies to enhance the impact and engagement of your content. Practice one tip on your next writing and share your results with us.”
• “Now you know the free content creation tools that can improve your content quality, it’s time to swing into action.  Which of these tools will you try first? Subscribe to  our  newsletter for more weekly content creation tips.”
• “Follow these steps to connect and build trust with your audience. Save this post for your next writing, and let us know how it impacts  your content creation journey.”

How to Match Closing Statement with Content Type

Content types differ, and it’s a vital piece that aligns your audience’s expectations with your intended outcome.

Use this guide below to tailor your closing statements to meet your goals.

1.      Videos

Briefly summarize your key message and use a clear CTA that matches the energy of your video.

2.      Blog Post

Recap your main points, encourage engagement, or share and link to related posts.

3.      Email

Reiterate the email’s purpose and use a clear and concise CTA to prompt your desired action.

4.      Social Media Post

Make your conclusion spark engagement and use a CTA that suits each platform. For example, the closing statement for a LinkedIn post will not be suitable for an X post.

5.      Podcast

Recap the episode’s key takeaways, mention notes or other resources, and use a strong CTA.

6.      Webinar

Summarize key learnings, offer tangible takeaways such as slides or PDFs, promote your next steps, and encourage feedback.

Always align your audience’s expectations with the purpose of your CTA and content.

Regardless of the content type, make your conclusion brief, clear, and impactful to drive action.

 Find out more about content types.

A Checklist for Strong Closings

As you give a final polish to your content, ask yourself:

• Did I summarize or reflect the main point in my closing statement?
• Is there one clear, helpful next step I want them to take?
• Does this conclusion sound like me, or is it too formal or forced?
• Does it improve connection, not just engagement?
• Is there a closing statement, or is it vague or merely fluff?
• Did I include a new concept? New ideas in conclusion can confuse your audience. 

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Conclusion

Every piece of content needs a strong closing statement that is both helpful to your audience and aligned with your content goals.

Understand your audience’s needs and core content values, and create a strong recap.

Conclude with clarity and actionable words; it’s not an end but an invitation for future cause.

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