Are you getting the desired results from your content? Is your content getting more shares on social media like Facebook or recommendations from your audience? These are some of the important questions you need to ask yourself with regard to the content you write and publish on your blog. You need to find out how you can create catchy headlines that will compel your audience to want to know more from your articles.
A catchy headline will get the reader’s attention straight away and compel them to read more. Writing clear, concise and original content is important but words that appeal to your audience emotions is the magic ingredient that gives your visitors a reason to want to dive deeper. When you are writing your content try to your level best to let your readers know from the go, what the topic is all about. Don’t trick people into reading a blog post that is completely different. Having content that is focused on your audience, with headlines that are short, and blended with numbers & statistics is a sure way to increasing content engagements or interactions.
We have several ways you can capture more readers as discussed below:
Asking your audience’s opinion will engage them in the content and provide valuable insights that you can even use in your business. Note that people like sharing their opinions on any given topic, that is why polls are very common nowadays. You can ask questions like:
“Can you share…”
“What will happen if ..”
A simple phrase, ” read this” won’t generate much response from your audience. Instead, provide a specific number and why. For example:
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Some phrases are so common that if you use them, they may appear as spam. Some of them include:
“Make your first million”
“Start your business today”
“Be financially free “
Instead of writing as in the above examples, you can incorporate uncommon words to make your headlines unique like:
“These sales statistics will make you shocked”
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“This will change your weight completely”
People will want to find out more about a given event when they read a specific date. This can work for a historical reference as well as something coming in the future. By providing a deadline, they will likely read about why they should take an action e.g.
“Do this by…”
“Get these notes before..”
Don’t use many words in your headlines, instead choose a clear, concise and simple description that your audience will understand. You also need to consider your audience who uses mobile devices. For example:
“This is why you need to keep fit”
Title or Headline Generators like the one below, can help you create quick catchy headlines that will engage well with your audience.
These are simple guidelines that any person can apply when writing their content. You can start incorporating some of these tips in your blog posts, and you will see more interactions on your content. Do you know of more tips on writing catchy headlines ? share them in the comments section below.
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I use the Headline Analyser that WordPress now gives to most of its users. Given that the title of a post is the first thing readers will read, it's so important that it catches the eye and makes people want to find out more. I also start and end my blog posts by asking questions. It's always helps in engaging people and make them want to leave a comment. And, of course, bloggers should always reply to comments.
Hi Hugh, I appreciate your insightful feedback.
Great post. The tool is a great addition and something I will look into. Your article has given me a lot to think about. I have great issues with the balance of my headlines. I want to remain creative and original and keep to the tone of my blog whilst also trying to pick up SEO traffic. It's a difficult juggling act.
Hi, glad you found this article useful. Yes this tool can be of great help when it comes to writing headlines that can increase engagement on your posts. It is all about choosing the right words while being mindful of SEO too! Thanks for your feedback.
I totally agree with the post, it is really important to keep the title of your post as simple as possible as I try to do most of the time.
Thanks Tammy for visiting and commenting on this post.
Just knew about the title generator tool. Interesting!
Hi Tracy, glad you found this tool useful.
This is something I definitely struggle with. I love every single one of these tips. I took notes as I read it so I can remember and implement them as I come up with titles. Thank you!
Hi Adriane, I really appreciate your feedback.
Great post thanks for the tips! Very helpful!!
You are welcomed Lynn.
Great post! Thank you so much for the helpful tips!
I appreciate your feedback.
These are great tips. I really need to work on my titles! I like the information you gave because it solves a problem I am having!
Hi, I appreciate your feedback.
What super helpful tips! I will use them when I create my newer blog posts.
Appreciated.
These are some super useful tips indeed thank you!
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Hi Gupta, I appreciate your feedback!