8 Types Of Headline Bloggers Should Know
Hi fellow bloggers, digital markers, others who make use of platforms like blogs, websites to sell their products and services to millions of online users across the world. Here is what I've for you today while reading about headlines, I decided to craft 8 Types Of Headline Bloggers Should Know.
What is a headline? A headline is what sells a news story. It is also a craft that describes your content in the fewest sentences. Headline as several definitions and which I definitely know you would have come across series of headlines offline and offline. But, I want you to know that HEADLINE is what catches the attention of the readers to get into your blog or website to read your contents and share with friends. Let go straight to the real thing (Smiling). I know you will surely learn from it cause I learned also that's why I am writing to you.
1. The Direct Headlines
This type of headline is direct, and goes straight to the heart of the matter, without any attempt at
cleverness.
Example: Pure Silk Blouses – 30% Off
2. The Indirect Headline
Example: An article might have the headline Fresh Bait Works Best and yet it
has nothing to do with fishing because it’s actually about writing timely content that
acts as link bait.
3. The News Headline
This headline is pretty selfexplanatory, as long as the news itself is actually, well… news. A
product announcement, an improved version, or even a content scoop can be the basis of a
compelling news headline.
Example: My Exclusive Interview With PNoy.
4. The How to Headline
This type of headline is effective both online and offline. Bly says that “Many advertising writers claim if
you begin with the words how to, you can’t write a bad headline.”
Examples: How to Write Effective Headlines
How to Upload Videos on Facebook
5. The Question Headline
It must do more than simply ask a question. According to Bly, it must be a question that the reader
can empathize with, or would like to see answered.
Bly’s Example: Do You Close the Bathroom Door Even When You’re the
Only One Home?
Whether the reader’s answer to this headline is “yes” or “no,” he will be curious to find out what this
behavior means, and will most probably keep reading.
6. The Command Headline
Example: Teach Yourself Math!
7. The Reason Why Headline.
This type of headline is useful when the body of the article consists of a numbered list of product
features or tips, which you then incorporate into the headline.
Example: Twenty Reasons Why Linux is Better Than Windows
8. The Testimonial Headline
The body of the article should discuss further the testimonial quote.
Example: “Open Source software is more effective,” admits Bill Gates.
Wow, interestingly I know you would have picked something from this post. Comment for additional opinions, and share with fellow bloggers.
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