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Killer Headlines

Killer Headlines. Pull the ‘write’ trigger. Catchy title – what the research says….

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Killer Headlines

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  1. Killer Headlines Pull the ‘write’ trigger

  2. Catchy title – what the research says… • “Have a clear and strong position in your posts. Clarity in writing helps readers form their own opinion to share. A post titled “I’m not sure if I like bananas” is less likely to compel a response than “How I learned to love bananas” or “Why I will never eat a banana again”. “ • www.vervesearch.com/blog/.../5-tips-for-w...

  3. Polarizing • Being provocative, or picking polarizing topics, can help attract comments too, but be careful: the more intentionally provocative you are, the more polarized and uncivil the comments you receive are likely to be. • (source:Wordpress.com)

  4. What did you notice? • The blog titles that attract you, what is it about them you like? Ask questions? Mention secrets or ‘must read’ hints Use catch phrases, ‘hip’ language Often say things like “3 easy steps” Suggest humour– like “lazy way to clean” What else do you notice?

  5. You choose …which is a catchy-er title ? • Do You Make These Mistakes? • I Play Mine Craft • The Secrets of My Life • The Lazy Way to Clean Your Room. • Mistakes I Made. • 5 Signs You Play too Many Video Games. • Me and My Life. • I Cleaned My Room Last Night. This Or that ?

  6. Which is catchy-er? • One Direction • Bend it Like Maddie-Soccer Super Star. • Blue Eye Shadow Should be Illegal ! • Rap • The Ultimate Guide to the Best Boy Band. • Soccer Blog • My Make-up Blog • “When Tornados meet Volcanoes”: -Best rap lyrics This Or that ?

  7. Today’s task:Lookat your current BLOG titles. How can you rename them to be catchy? What future titles might you use in your post ?

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