How do you get your headlines to inspire a click? I’ve created a cheat sheet that spells out nine effective tips based on the word H-E-A-D-L-I-N-E-S.
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Jeff Domansky's comment,
January 17, 2013 2:48 PM
Jan, I always enjoy your curation. Keep the great material coming.
janlgordon's comment,
January 19, 2013 12:36 AM
Thanks so much Jeff Domansky, I really appreciate your kind words!
Better Homes, Better Life's comment,
January 26, 2013 11:19 PM
Outstanding article... blogging is harder than most people think and that is why so many quit.... My blog is finally starting to pay off after a long while.... have to keep going even when only a few are reading... thanks...
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Caroline Price's comment,
July 16, 2013 5:59 AM
yes...some people are worthy of respect; others less so...
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This article is by Feldman Creative on a topic that is near and dear to my heart - the headline.
As we all know there's so much content flying by especially on Twitter, being able to grab someone's attention is key. Learning how to craft a headline that draws the reader in is a must.
There are great tips in here
Here are a few that caught my attention:
E is for empathy.
Jay Baer, author of the great marketing book “Youtility,” points out in social media today, your messages are delivered alongside those of your reader’s friends and family. To earn their attention and trust, you too have to achieve friend status. The best way to accomplish this is to show your reader you understand their problems and care.
"You’re Going to Love These Free Analytics Apps"
S is for success
The oldest and most proven approach to headline nirvana is delivering a little bundle of success. Of course, you need insights into how your readers define success. When you have them, speak to them.
"Nine Headline Tricks Sure to Boost Your Leads"
A is for ask
The question headline is enormously effective—provided you ask a question your target audience wants to know the answer to.
"How Do You Write More Magnetic Headlines?"
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Useful list, good reminders. And there are headline evaluators out there using the emotion principle. Here's one:
http://www.aminstitute.com/headline/
~ Deb