Fill in the Blank Blog Post Headlines

byAaronHardy

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8 years ago

I'm not sure where I came across this but thought I would share with you.

“How To” Headlines
“How to” headlines are some of the most popular among bloggers because they tell the reader exactly what they’re going to find out from the post. Templates include:

1. How To _____
Example: How To Get 6-Pack Abs

2. How To _____ And _____
Example: How To Win Friends And Influence People

3. How To _____ In _____
Example: How To Open A Beer Bottle In 2 Seconds

4. How To _____ Even If _____
Example: How To Run Create A Blog From Scratch Even If You’re Just Starting Out

5. How To _____ Like _____ (famous person)
Example: How To Shoot Like Michael Jordan

6. How To _____ Without ____
Example: How To Lose The Belly Fat Without Yo-Yo Dieting

You can turn the “How To” and twist it to a more personal “How I” or “How (person)” achieved something.

Checklist, List Post, or Step by Step Guide
If your readers don’t respond to the more complex type of headlines, or if they’re after simple material, then perhaps a simple template is what you need to keep them reading. Easy buttons offer simple solutions to common problems by offering tips, step by step guide, list, etc. Your readers will have an easy time processing the information. Here’s what to go with:

1. _____ Ways To ____
Example: 10 Ways To Travel Around The World For Less Than $50 A Day

2. _____Tricks/Tips To Help You ____
Example: 3 Tricks To Help You Become A Better Leader

3. _____ Shortcuts To ____ Success
Example: 5 Shortcuts To Public Speaking Success

4. Your Best Guide To ____
Example: Your Best Guide To Cheap Eats In San Francisco

5. Ultimate Solution To ____
Example: Ultimate Solution To Blogging Like A Pro

6. __ Steps To _______
Example: 7 Steps To Getting Cheap Cruises In The Bahamas

You can never go wrong with these styles of post.

Inspire Success
Do you sometimes wonder why other bloggers seem to get all the attention when your content is just as good – or better? You might be surprised to learn the trick.

Headlines are the first thing people see in your content and they use it to judge the quality or relevance of your posts. Use these templates to inspire success and drive results among your readers:

1. Use ____ To _____
Example: Use The Latest XPRO Widget To Become Instantly Famous

2. ____ Like ____ (fill in first blank with skill or simple action, and second blank with famous person)
Example: Bend It Like Beckham.

3. Why ____ Always _____
Example: Why Top Entrepreneurs Always Wake Up Before Anyone Else

4. #1 Guide To _____
Example: #1 Guide To Productivity Apps For Your Smartphone

5. Become _____ With ____
Example: Become More Attractive To Women With These 3 Body Language Tweaks

6. _____ You’ll Be _____
Example: Create Sweet Portuguese Tarts You’ll Be Proud Of
Alternate: Create Sweet Portuguese Tarts Your Family Will Love

7. Brand Yourself Like _____
Example: Brand Yourself Like Redbull

These templates are relatively easy to use, and they work for some of the most popular blogs so they should be able to work for you. Remember to fulfill what your headline promises.

Use a Warning To Grab The Reader’s Attention
Tabloids and magazines use this little trick all the time to get people reading their stories so why not use it yourself? Here are useful templates to work on:

1. The ____ Worst _____ Mistakes And What They’ll Cost You
Example: The 7 Worst Bookkeeping Mistakes And What They’ll Cost You

2. Avoid ____ When ____
Example: How To Avoid Looking Like A Clown When Putting On Makeup

3. What ____ Isn’t/Aren’t Telling You About ____
Example: What Your Mechanic Isn’t Telling You About Your Vehicle Service

4. ____ Biggest Problems With _____
Example: 3 Biggest Problems With Creating Videos Using ScreencamX Version 3

5. ____ Way To Avoid _____
Example: 10 Ways To Avoid Having A Dead Website

6. The Real Truth Behind _______
Example: The Real Truth Behind What Happened To Flight 123

7. Are You Making These __ _______Mistakes?
Example: Are You Making These 7 Social Media Marketing Mistakes?

8. ___ Warning Signs Of ____
Example: 4 Warning Signs Of Aging

9. ___ Mistakes In ______ You Should Avoid
Example: 10 Mistakes Roller Skating You Should Avoid

When used in a headline, you would probably end up with something like “10 Warning Signs That You’re Scaring Readers Away”, or, “The Real Truth Behind Hormone Replacement Therapy”.

When properly outlined, this type of headline gets a lot of click-throughs so your job would be to ensure the content lives up to the headline.

Answers To Common Questions
All your readers have questions and they want you to offer them answers and solutions to their problems. Find out what they struggle with and create headlines that promise to solve the problems. Templates include:

1. Could You Be Making A Mistake When _____?
Example: Could You Be Making A Mistake When Doing Sit Ups?

2. Could This Be The Reason You’re Failing With _____?
Example: Could This Be The Reason You’re Failing With Getting #1 Rankings?

3. Do You Struggle With _____?
Example: Do You Struggle With Getting Things Done?

4. Revealed: __________
Example: Revealed: The Little-Known Secret To Ending Procrastination

4. Discover Secrets to _____
Example: Discover Secrets To Preventing Acne

5. Did You Know ______ ?
Example: Did You Know You Could Be Saving At Least $14.12 In Gas Per Week?

6. Proven Tips To _____
Example: Proven Tips To Eliminate Cold Sores Once And For All

7. If You’re Trying But Failing To _____, Try ____
Example: If You’re Trying But Failing To Make An Extra $1000 Per Month, Try This Strategy

8. Have You Wondered How (person) Always ______ ?
Example: Have You Wondered How Oprah Always Nails Every Interview?

9. What Few People Know About _____
Example: What Few People Know About Swinging Monkeys On Trees

10. You Can ____ In ____ With _____
Example: You Can Become Famous In 30 Days With YouTube Videos

11. What To Avoid When _____
Example: What To Avoid When Recording Videos With Your iPhone

Additional Tips:
In order to make these headlines really stand out, consider the following:

• Controversy or curiosity works. Have you spent some time browsing through a news website and seen how they use curiosity and controversy to keep you glued? Use that to your advantage. Some examples: •Using the word “This” – “This Little-Known Trick Will Increase Conversions”
• Using the word “Here” – “Here Are 7 Ways To Feeling More Inspired”
• Using questions – “Are You Making These 7 Deadly SEO Mistakes?”