{"id":548,"date":"2015-03-16T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.knownhost.com\/?p=548"},"modified":"2022-08-19T08:23:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T12:23:01","slug":"write-catchy-blog-titles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/write-catchy-blog-titles\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set The Bait for Your Next Blog Title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Updated July 24, 2020<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The average person only spends a single second looking at an article before determining whether to read it, or go somewhere else. The most important factor that determines whether a person reads the blog post is the title. A good title can make the difference between a commercially successful piece, or something that is best demoted to a personal blog.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are seven things to keep in mind when creating the most effective blog titles possible.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>#1 &#8211; Be Specific<\/h2>\n<p>Readers do not waste time on articles that rambles between a dozen different subjects. When creating the title, look at the blog and determine what exactly it is discussing. If you cannot find a single core concept, then it is best to assume that the blog article needs to be rewritten.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Core Concept<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you can find the core concept, write multiple drafts of the title. With every new version, try to minimize the word count. By eliminating word fluff, it is possible to create an effective blog title that is guaranteed to capture the reader.<\/p>\n<p>A good example is something along the lines of \u201cCats Improves Children\u2019s Health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>#2 &#8211; Use Numbers<\/h2>\n<p>A specific number can catch the human eye in a way that nothing else can. Most articles focus on a small set of examples or guidelines (3-5,) so use a novel number to reach out to the reader.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This can be seen in numerous media aggregation sites, with titles like \u201c20 Ways to Scratch an Itch.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>#3 &#8211; Include the Keyword<\/h2>\n<p>This is for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/10-basic-seo-tips-online-business-owners\/\"><strong>SEO optimization<\/strong><\/a>, since an article that does not rank highly in a search engine has less chances of being read. SEO optimization should be occurring at every stage of the writing process, so the major keywords should be known already.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Find the Keyword<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the natural keyword is not known, run a word counter (for example <a href=\"https:\/\/adwords.google.com\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\"><strong>Google Keyword tool<\/strong><\/a>) and find the word or phrase that occurs most often in the text. This should give you an idea as to what will work in the title.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>An article that focuses on puppies may have a title like \u201cPuppies Can Melt Hearts with Lasers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>#4 &#8211; Use the Target Audience\u2019s Lingo<\/h2>\n<p>When writing a title, it is vital to understand that if the reader cannot understand what the article is about, it will not be read. When creating a title, look at both the site and the article itself. Base the title off both of these two factors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, strive to use a 10<sup>th<\/sup> grade vocabulary. This will guarantee that everyone around you can easily understand the title.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>#5 &#8211; Propose a Solution<\/h2>\n<p>People read to learn new material, or to simply escape from the boredom of daily life. That is why how-to and news articles are among the most popular written material available online.<\/p>\n<p>When looking over the article to determine what the title should be, ask yourself what the problem is being solved. If the article covers a dozen ways to jump over a bus, an example blog title may be \u201c12 Ways to Get over That Burning Bus.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>#6 &#8211; Make Sure it is Not Copied<\/h2>\n<p>Copied material is penalized by major search engines, which results in a ranking lower than unique content (or no ranking at all). When you write an article, run it through a service like Copyscape. It is a quick and cheap way to guarantee that you have a truly unique article. (See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/original-content-matters\/\"><strong>What is original content<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Google is Your Friend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are in a rush, simply run the title through a Google search. This will help mitigate all but the smallest of infractions. Remember \u2013 even unintentional plagiarism should be frowned upon.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>#7 &#8211; Have Someone Edit It<\/h2>\n<p>A good title is grammatically and stylistically correct. Have someone else read it and listen to the feedback provided. Having a second pair of eyes on an article is always a good idea, for it can help you create a more effective piece.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When selecting a beta reader, it is vital to find someone in the demographic you are trying to reach. This will help iron out any bugs that may crop up during the writing process. It is even possible to discover new directions to take the article.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Coming up with a catchy blog title, is not something that may seem easy at first. It is tied into the article development process, often going hand-in-hand with the article planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you start looking for the perfect title, make sure to start with the perfect article. Look at the content, and use it to gauge what the title should cover. Make sure it is specific, and offers genuine value to the reader.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/cloud-hosting\">Check out KnownHost&#8217;s KVM Cloud Server packages.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This may appear to be an undefeatable challenge, though with time the process of creating an effective title will become second nature. Just keep in mind that it needs to stand out, and be easily understood by the reader. If you can handle this successfully, then your readership will keep growing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated July 24, 2020 The average person only spends a single second looking at an article before determining whether to read it, or go somewhere else. The most important factor that determines whether a person reads the blog post is the title. 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