A 2 minute video to discover 2 sure-fire Headline types that work! (and more)
Your headline or title is the first, and perhaps only, impression you make on a prospective reader.
Depending on how much in a hurry you are, I propose 3 ways to learn more about Headlines:
- Watch my video, here below. You’ll uncover secrets about writing powerful headlines – including concrete examples that have proven themselves for many years and that you can use right away.
- Read the remaining text of this blog post. You’ll find invaluable links to more resources.
- Sign up for our Web writing for results training course in Geneva, Switzerland, delivered by a top level Communications Director.
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Without a compelling promise that turns a slightly interested browser into a reader, the rest of your words may as well not even exist. So, whenever you are ready to share, sell or market your idea, product or process - writing great headlines and titles is a critical skill.
As one of my learning objectives for this year, I set myself the task of becoming better at writing headlines for my blog posts. And for anything to do with copywriting and content marketing, my favourite place on the Internet, at least in English, is www.copyblogger.com
Copyblogger’s 11-part series, enticingly entitled How to write Magnetic Headlines caught my attention and I was not disappointed.
Quite apart from learning interesting techniques, it’s an enjoyable read that is a learning experience in itself. If you are motivated to delve into the topic of headlines, titles and copywriting, please navigate to the end of this post where you’ll find links to more copywriting resources from copyblogger.com, and references to other materials.
But maybe you are a busy professional with many other urgent tasks on your plate? And whilst knowing how to write effective headlines and titles is a nice to have, it’s not on top of your to-do list right now.
If this is your case, don’t forget that the above video is also available offline, as a Podcast via iTunes. Treat yourself to a cup of coffee and set aside 2 minutes to watch it anywhere and anytime, when you are feeling relaxed. I have summarized the essentials for you, in a visual and easy way.
Reading Materials Summary
Copyblogger.com – Brian Clark and Sonia Simone
How to write Magnetic Headlines
The 4 Words that will get your Email opened
Authors and Books
Robert B. Cialdini – Influence
David Garfinkel – Advertising Headlines That Make You Rich
Rikki’s Place
Download video voice-over text in PDF format
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