Top 10 Tips for Creating Catchy Article Headlines

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Top 10 Tips for Creating Catchy Article Headlines


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Writing a catchy headline is not easy. It is a skill that a writer needs to develop.


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i. Create a headline before writing article content.

Functions of a Headline: • Define the readers • Grab their attention • Deliver a commitment or promise • Engage readers on the article’s content


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ii. Use list headlines A list headline tells readers what the article is about. E.g. “7 Easy Steps to Retire Early�


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iii. Use “how to� headlines These topics are the most bookmarked & linked articles.


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iv. Use headlines appealing to the readers Your headlines should appeal to your readers’ self-interest. Make sure it is something relevant & useful for them.


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v. Use headlines that provides NEWS

Usually starts with the words New, Discover, Introducing, Announcing or the Latest.


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vi. Use headlines that Offer Solutions Providing solutions to common problems appeals to the readers.


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vii. Use headlines that empathize Connect with your readers by naming problems they might have & provide a solution.


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viii. Use the word “Free� Take advantage of this to get wide readership only if you are offering freebies like tutorials, samples or memberships.


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ix. Use keyword phrases Do a keyword search before writing. Niche key phrases will give you targeted traffic more than keywords.


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x. Apply any of these tips.

Apply any headline type and use niche key phrases to create more appealing headlines.


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So, before writing an article, think of a catchy headline first & make sure your content delivers on it.


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