The most important thing when it comes to blog
headlines is to get the reader’s attention. Titles like these will are
interesting, and compel people to find out what important tidbits are
included.
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Can you see how these headlines offer something of
value to a blogger, and would compel them to read the post? When people see what’s
in it for them (WIIFM) they stop and take notice. Your job then, as a writer,
is to tell them why they MUST read your post.
Go BOLD!
Contradict something that most people believe to be
true. Readers will be curious to read the post and find out why you would say
something that is the polar opposite of common knowledge.
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Would you be interested in reading those posts and
finding out what they had to say? I sure would.
Bare your
soul:
By humanizing yourself with a confession or
telling a secret, you make yourself more likable and friendly. Readers will
feel they are among friends, and will respond accordingly, with honest feedback
and comments.
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Come Easy to Me
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Question….Everything?
People discuss everything on social media
these days, from how to discipline children to helping their husband with
erectile dysfunction. Pay attention to main themes people are talking about,
and capitalize on it.
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for Writers?
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Washington?
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Make a
Promise
Letting your readers know that you will
answer a tough problem or question for them in your post will draw them in.
Leave a little mystery, and keep them guessing.
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Make them
Take Sides
Point out differences without taking sides
yourself, and just wait for the discussion that ensues.
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Bank Accounts or Job Creation Tool?
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“RoundUp” Posts: Valuable Information for
Your Readers, or Lazy Way to Get out of Writing?
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Best?
Though this is not an exhaustive list of how to build the best titles, I think it will give you a few ideas of your own. What is the best blog title you ever wrote? How did it affect the number of comments your post got? Did it create any discussion on your blog?
Thanks so much, Denise! I'm definitely going to use your pointers for my headlines from now on.
I still have many GPF slots open, so please check out this post for details on how to book one.
Have a great weekend!
