How to write catchy headlines that turns a browser into a reader?
You’ve seen some sites boasting of getting lower bounce rate.
Why do they have such low bounce rate?
Because they create magnetic headlines…
Their headlines are such that people would want to click-through and read what the post contains.
Some words also play an important part to create catchy headlines to get more shares and likes.
Some interesting statistics show that 8 out of 10 people will read your headline, but only 2 out of 10 will read the rest of the content.
So, by creating magnetic headlines, you will increase the number of people who will actually ready your content.
But how do you know what makes a good headline and how to create a catchy headline?
This infographic will teach you 10 tricks to create a magnetic headline, and ultimately, I reveal a formula you can use to create your next headlines.
Conclusion
The success you get with a blog post depends on the headline.
Typically, I’ve seen when I write a blog post with great headline, I get 40% increase in visitors and also greater number off likes and shares.
So, if you really want to taste success with your next blog post, try out the formula and spend time crafting a great headline.
Do you think you’ve learned how to create catchy headlines? Try out right now. Take a piece of paper and write down one headline or tell me via comments below if you can suggest a better headline for this post.
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Hey Mainak…
I really like the infographic, and there are really good points in it.
I do not understand the 55-word rule, since I tested and realized that google likes more bigger headlines than smaller (so I am not sure did you aim max 55 as something for people or google).
I believe that You just missed one point… to play on emotion… to be mysterious, to give claims that shatters their beliefs and similar.
When it comes to headlines I always remember how viral nova does it (was sold few weeks ago for $100M).
Adjectives and verbs is something that I never looked at too much. I am sure I will pay attention to that much more.
Thanks 🙂
Jacob
Hey Jacob,
Glad to know that you liked the infographic.
It’s not 55 words, but 55 characters, not words. This rule is mainly for Google.
Good addition here…. yes, playing with emotions does great when coming to headlines. Like fear or a mystery or claims increases click-through and I’ve seen it from my personal experience.
Verbs do work great because these are actionable words and they provoke a visitor to take action and increase the click-through probability again.
Thanks for stopping buy and taking your time to read through.
BTW, I visited your blog and it’s nice. I will be visiting soon again.
Mainak.
A very awesome infographic mate,
I seriously agree with your points here. Indeed, the success of every blog post a blogger publishes depends hugely on his headlines.
The headline is the first thing a reader sees upon arriving at your blog and you only have few seconds to either retain him or loose him forever, the one you chooses depends on your title.
This is why it’s always advisable to spend as much time you spent writing your articles on the headline itself.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Thoedore for liking the infographic.
In fact, to be more statistical, a visitor takes only 3 to 5 seconds to decide if he or she is going to click-through or not. So, the attention span is too limited.
Good informative infographics
The points which you have mentioned are must followed for post the headlines are the key to the door of our blog post.Headlines which makes the users to enter and makes him to find the answer whats he wants.
Great job you have done enjoyed it
Shameem
Glad to know that you liked the infographics.
It takes more than good content or great design. The most important part of writing an article is the headline.
Yes, because headline makes you clickthrough the article first.