How to Craft an Irresistible Offer (That Makes People Say 'I Need This!')

How to Craft an Irresistible Offer (That Makes People Say 'I Need This!')

By George Kamunge

Apr 19, 2025

How to Create Irresistible Offers That Make Your Website Convert

Most people think they have a marketing problem.

But what they really have... is an offer problem.

If your product or service is good but no one is buying, it’s not about your design, your website, or your ads.

It’s your offer.

And if you can fix that—sales become effortless.

Why Offers Matter for High-Converting Websites

At RatifiedTech, we’ve built websites for dozens of Kenyan businesses. And one pattern keeps repeating itself:

They want a website to grow their business… but they haven’t figured out how to clearly position their value.

They end up saying things like:

  • "We offer quality services."
  • "We care about customer satisfaction."
  • "We are passionate about what we do."

Sound familiar? It’s vague. And vague doesn’t convert.

When a visitor lands on your website, they don’t care about your passion. They care about one thing:

"Can this solve my problem—and fast?"

That's why one of the most overlooked yet critical elements of a high-converting website is a clear, irresistible offer.

If your site is missing that, you’re leaving money on the table.

What Makes an Offer Irresistible?

Let’s break it down using the Value Equation from the book $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi:

Value = (Dream Outcome × Perceived Likelihood of Achievement) / (Time Delay × Effort & Sacrifice)

To make your offer irresistible, raise the top, lower the bottom:

1. Dream Outcome

What does your customer really want?

It’s not just a website. It’s what the website will help them achieve:

  • More sales
  • More credibility
  • Better first impressions
  • More trust from customers
  • A platform that works while they sleep

Your offer must speak to that dream result.

Instead of saying:
"We design websites."

Say:
"We build websites that turn visitors into customers—fast."

2. Perceived Likelihood of Achievement

People buy certainty, not potential.

If your offer sounds good, but they don’t believe it’ll work for them, they’ll hesitate.

To boost belief:

  • Show before & after screenshots
  • Include testimonials from real clients
  • Offer money-back guarantees or performance promises
  • Display fast delivery timelines
  • Use data and case studies

Example:
"We helped a Kenyan real estate brand go from zero leads to 47 qualified inquiries in one month—all from a single landing page."

This makes the result feel achievable.

3. Time Delay

Time kills deals.

The longer it takes to get a result, the harder it is to sell. That’s why your offer should emphasize speed.

My own offer is:
"Look professional with a stunning, mobile-first website—delivered in just 3 days."

That feels fast. And fast is compelling.

Think about your product or service—can you package it into a faster transformation?

4. Effort & Sacrifice

People want done-for-you. The less effort required from them, the easier the yes.

Here’s how to reduce friction:

  • Handle the tech (hosting, domain, integrations)
  • Write the copy for them
  • Offer flexible payments
  • Build it all in one package
  • Guide them through the process

You’re not just selling a website—you’re selling relief, ease, and results.

Real Talk: Your Website Alone Won’t Save You

A beautiful website without a strong offer is like a billboard in the desert—no one cares.

And yet, most Kenyan businesses spend thousands of shillings on sites that:

  • Look pretty
  • Say generic things
  • And fail to convert

If your website doesn’t clearly communicate your offer, visitors won’t take action.

That’s why we believe offer clarity is one of the most important parts of a high-converting site.

Want to see all the other pieces that make a site convert?
Check out:
High-Converting Websites: How Kenyan Business Owners Can Turn Clicks Into Clients
The Ultimate Checklist for a Website That Converts Visitors Into Clients

Let’s Recap — The Offer Formula

When crafting your offer, ask:

1. Dream Outcome – What do they really want?
2. Likelihood of Achievement – Why should they believe you?
3. Time Delay – How fast can you deliver results?
4. Effort & Sacrifice – How easy can you make it for them?

When you hit all four, your offer stops being a product and becomes the obvious choice.

Need Help Packaging Your Offer?

At RatifiedTech, we do more than design websites.

We help Kenyan businesses build premium digital platforms wrapped around irresistible offers that convert.

If you’re ready to:

  • Refine your value proposition
  • Build a sales-focused website
  • And start turning browsers into buyers

Let’s talk

P.S. If this post helped you rethink how you present your offer—share it with someone who needs it.
RatifiedTech is here to help Kenyan brands scale smart, not hard.