5 Secrets to Writing Killer Headlines

Written by :

John Kilhefner

Posted on :

04.24.2023

Tags :

Organic Growth | Audience Development | Search Engine Optimization

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Writing killer headlines isn’t a mystic art…

If you want to attract more users to your content through Google Search, email or social media, you need to write COMPELLING headlines to hook them in. The headline is the first thing your users see when they encounter your content, whether it’s on social media, email, or search engines. More often than not, it’s the deciding factor that makes users click or scroll past your post.

But how do you write killer headlines that can boost your conversion rate? Here are some guidelines to help you craft headlines that stand out and persuade your audience to take action.

Your ideal headline should do the following: 

  • Be clear, concise and focus on the value proposition…
  • Be certain and concrete…
  • Turn “Actions” into “Identity”…
  • Use simple pronouns to great effect…
  • Use emotions and power words…

Want to hear more about these headline writing tips?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Kilhefner is a writer, editor and digital native focused on creating content within the attention economy. He is the co-founder and managing partner of DC creative agency Skellator, serving as the director of content. He is also a senior managing editor at InvestorPlace Media and a freelance writer with bylines in The Hill, Entrepreneur, Yahoo Finance, MSN Money, Kiplinger, Benzinga, Rent., Spiceworks and many more. Check out his portfolio on Muckrack.

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