how to write a great blog post title
On Saturday I proposed ending sucky blog titles. [post] The post was a proposition, and a call to action, but there was no “how to”. (on purpose of course)
When you do a Google Search on this topic, here is what you get. Just under 1 billion results….holy cow!
So, a billion ways to write great blog titles…no, that is to complicated. Here are my thoughts on the topic.
How To Write A Great Blog Post Title:
-> Learn from the best. Newspapers. Follow the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, etc. They understand how to write a great headline.
-> Make it clear, and present your post in a concise manner.
-> Do not over hype it! You will loose credibility.
-> If you are presenting stats or numbers, get them in your title.
-> Choose your words carefully….focus on action if possible.
-> 8-12 words as a rule of thumb is a good idea.
-> Write your title first….then your post! Remember your title is VERY important.
Great additional resources if you so wish to dive deeper into this topic.
How to Write Magnetic Headlines
Great post titles give great reader figures
The Best Headlines Are Not Just Written For Google or Digg
Writing Effective, Attention-Getting Headlines and Titles on Your Blog
TRAFFIC DRIVING blog titles