This is an updated post from a previous one I made about the power of a headline:
The internet is flooded with information, posts, videos, and images trying to capture our attention.
How do you bring attention to your content?
It can be hard to stand out from the crowd.
This is where the power of a headline comes in.
The headline is the first thing someone reads, sees, or hears of our post or content.
We must figure out how to grab attention; otherwise, no one will notice us.
Have you ever seen the National Enquirer magazine in the store?
It has excellent headlines, and the front cover always has something catchy and dramatic.
When writing your headlines, think of yourself as a bit like the National Enquirer (maybe less dramatic, though).
There are lots of tools to help you write a great headline.
Test different headlines to see which ones your audience reacts best to. Keep copies of headlines that work for future use.
Every bit of extra attention can help drive traffic to our websites, blogs, and other social media apps. Driving additional traffic is critical to success if you want to make money online.
Headlines can make a difference and are worth investing time in.
Here are some examples to help you generate ideas for your headlines:
- Click here to see a video that will show you how to _____
- Here are ____ tips to _____ OR Here are ____ things I wish I knew sooner about ______. Example: here are 3 tips I wish I knew sooner about building a website
- Here’s a simple hack to help you do ______.
- Do you have problems with ______? Do you have problems making money online? If so, I have 5 tips to help you get more leads and make money.
- Here is how I achieved _____ in only _____ amount of time (months/years)!
- Did you know that ______ ? Example: did you know there are 5 things you can do to ______. In this article/video, I will share with you …..
- If you want to do _____, then you will want to see this! Example: if you want to do affiliate marketing, you will want to watch this video.
- 5 mistakes you are probably making when you _____.
- This free tool is a game changer!
- This one simple mistake could be costing you ______
- Here’s my go-to ______ for _____
- 5 things you can do right now to improve _____
- _______ (noun) are instantly doubling their client base using this 1 method (or 5 methods).
- The ______ advice I received that initially seemed strange but turned out to be remarkably insightful
- The most insightful ____ I have ever heard/worn/tried
- The most insightful book I have ever read: on sale for free (just pay shipping and handling)
- By the end of my post, you’ll know how to ….
- These free resources helped me achieve _____ and I’m sure it could help you too.
- Share this with anyone you think could benefit from ______
- This forgotten _____ (tip, strategy, model, etc) for _______ (lead generation, etc)
- Everything you need to know about ____
- What to know about _____
- ______ is part of a troubling trend.
- The magnetic secret to building a successful online business
- If you have _____ problem, here is a way to fix it
- If you are experiencing frustration/headwinds with _______, then try _______ (these things, or these 3 things to help you overcome the hurdles or walls)
- This _______ (Netflix show) is hard to ______ (watch)