Blog Headline Importance
The Blog Headline is the first part of a post that readers see when they visit your Blog. Statistics on visitor readership show that with just an improvement in the Headline readership goes up by 19 times!
It makes sense to put some effort into your Blog Headlines so you can stick a reader to you Blog like natural honey to your fingers.
Make Your Headline Interesting
The biggest mistake I see bloggers make with their postings is the boring Headline. Hey, if your post is not interesting do not write it. Simple. You owe it to your reader to put out interesting blogging content and this includes the Blog Headline.
Some Examples, Jim?
OK, want some examples?
Instead of,
Top Fashion Tips of the Week,
Blog it as,
7 Fashion Tips That Help You Look Like The Latest TV Star.
Instead of,
New Car On The Market This Week,
Blog it as,
New Car 20% Cheaper Due to Economic Slump Plus Twice As Much Mileage.
Instead of,
This Software Program Cleans Your Registry,
Blog it as,
Registry Software Cleans Your Computer Twice As Fast For Half The Cost.
Get the picture?
Put some sizzle into your marketing. You are trying to sell your readers on an idea, product , or service anyway. You might as well do it with style.
Get Ideas From Other Sources
Release Your Creativity. Have a look at what the professionals do to get ideas.
1. Newspaper Headlines.
2. Magazine Covers.
3. News and TV Show Promotions.
4. Think of your own.
These companies cost millions of dollars to run and they make their money from advertising and marketing their,how shall I put this, stuff. They are all bidding for your attention. They want your eyes to see and your ears to hear what they have to offer.
They know they only have seconds to get your attention. Same with your Blog. You only have seconds before the reader CLICKS AWAY from your Blog UNLESS you can offer them something interesting to read on your Blog.
Keep the Foundation Strong
Do not forget to keep your content, which is your foundation, strong and relevant. A good Headline opens the door, the content is like the living room, comfy and inviting.
Stick with the Headline promise. Do not overstate it. If you state in your Blog headline, “Blogger Makes $20,000 per Month- You Can Do the Same From Blogging.” Make sure your Blog headline promise matches what you really offer the reader. Well the person better know how to make $20,000 per month from reading your Blog.
If the reader cannot better change it to something more believable and real. It is the right thing to do anyway. If you do not know how to make $20,000 in real life with your Blog, selling others on the idea is just a con.
Be nice, be true to yourself and others, it is the most real way and will help you the most in the long run.
Keep Blogging !
Jim Cassa
www.BlogBoogie.com
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