Five Ways to Write a Headline

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Next in my suggestions for headlines is the ever popular list or listicle, as it is sometimes known. They can be used for any niche or subject, and readers enjoy them as they know exactly what they are getting. Lets delve right in to see what options there are.

Five ways to (do something). Why does this work? You may think that your readers are looking for just one answer, but the more ideas they are presented with, the more they think that one of them will be the perfect solution. Lets see it in action:

12 Ways to Use Web Analytics for Better Content Marketing
13 Ways to Rethink the Design of your Bedroom
14 Ways to Increase Your Clickthrough Rate

Next we expand on these thoughts. Five ways to (do something) when (situation). Here, we are looking at a reader's worries when in a certain situation, and how they can overcome them. Take a look at these examples:

11 Ways to Choose Keto Food When You Dine Out
Five Ways to Ground Yourself When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
11 Ways to Wear Lipstick When Reaching the Age of 50

Now, the most popular list - the top 10. Again, this can be used for any niche, in any post. This is often used for clickbait headlines (which is not to be recommended). Here are some examples:

Top 10 Lunch Mistakes You Shouldn't Make

Top 10 Natural Ways to Fight Fatigue

Top 10 Reasons to Eat Fish

The next suggestion is actually similar to a "how to" headline, but with a specific number of steps to reach the desired outcome. Readers enjoy these posts as it makes the task at hand seem easier - just complete each step and you are done! So, here are some steps to (do something) examples:

Six Steps to Writing a Convincing Blog Post
Four Steps to Simplify Your Daily Social Media Activities
14 Steps to Cut Out Processed Foods

Finally, we have the "should know" list, which tempts curious readers, and those who are worried they are missing out on something important! Check out these examples:

16 Mind-Blowing Facts You Should Know About Blogs
25 Psychology Facts Everyone Should Know
Six Facts People Should Know About Coffee

I hope you enjoyed my five ways to write a headline!

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Thanks for information.

Hey Diane,

This is very helpful. Thank you.

Monica

Thanks for the knowledge. please everybody in the house, what happens to your premiumship if in any month you do not have money to pay?

If can't pay WA will send you a reminder , eventually you will lose your membership , I do know that they gave one member several weeks to catch up. Jim

If you loose your membership, can you get back to it when you have money at anytime? Moreover, what now happens to your website?

I don't know how long they will keep your site online for you, but I assume that it would depend when your domain needs renewing. I have heard of some sites being kept alive for 6 months. Jim

Thanks for sharing, I'm sure your tips will help me to write better titles for my website!

Makes perfect sense Diane!

Michelle

Awesome information, as always Diane. We utilize your suggestions, I can tell you!

Gratefully,
Colette and Philip

And another one hits the printer. Thank you.

More great info ... thanks

Many thanks for sharing

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