AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action)

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Attention (hook) -> Interest (relevance) -> Desire (want it) -> Action (do it). A persuasion funnel.

Summary

Attention (hook) -> Interest (relevance) -> Desire (want it) -> Action (do it). A persuasion funnel.

Origin

E. St. Elmo Lewis (1898) - a foundational marketing/advertising funnel.

Structure

Attention -> Interest -> Desire -> Action.

When to use it

Short persuasive segments, promotional or enrolment-style content.

In Nalanda

Intro segments that sell the value of a course or skill before teaching it.

Notes & tips

Pitfalls to avoid. Jumping to Action before Desire is built; Interest that isn't tied to the learner.

See also

Monroe's Motivated Sequence - Problem, Solution, Benefit