3 Tips for Creating Dynamic Headlines

3 Tips for Creating Dynamic Headlines The Importance of Headlines 8 out of every 10 people will read a headline in its entirety It's estimated that a writer should spend HALF the time it takes to 2 out of 10 people will read the rest of the written piece write a persuasive article on the piece's headline alone 1) Short, Sweet and Succinct 2) The Power of Words and Numbers 3) A Formula for Success Google's algorithm will only account for the first 65 characters of a headline Authoritative adjectives raise intrigue with potential readers and must be present Examples: “unique," "absolute," "essential" Courtesy of Quick Sprout, a formula for headline composition: NUMBER OR TRIGGER WORD + ADJECTIVE + ΚΕYWORD + PROMISE Using negative words have a way of tapping Ideally, a headline shouldn't go over 6 words in length into audience insecurities Examples: "no," "without," "never" HEADLINE Example: Before formula: How to Content Market As headlines are scanned, audiences only notice the first and last 3 words of a headline Numbers promote efficiency and necessity. Statistically, the bigger the number in a head- line, the more social interaction it receives After formula: 5 Top-Tier Ways to Content Market Through Pinterest 123 For ease of interpretation, always With less to read, audience retention skyrockets with short, engaging head- lines digits rather than words Note: Remember that manipulative headlines are unethical and should never be used FUSION 360 http://moz.com/blog/5-data-insights-into-the-headlines-readers-click https://blog.kissmetrics.com/how-to-write-headlines/ http://marketingland.com/what-makes-you-click-on-a-headline-70364 http://www.startupmoon.com/the-dark-science-of-naming-your-post-based-on-studying-100-blogs/ http://www.quicksprout.com/ http://bakermarketingservices.com/2013/03/3-powerful-reasons-for-using-odd-numbered-lists-in-your-blog-post-titles/ http://www.copyblogger.com/headlines-something-extra/ • .