The title is one of the essential elements of a post. Many bloggers do not give it the attention it deserves, which is why they do not get the most out of their articles.
Carlos Bravo13
Perfection in blogging doesn't exist. 100% is not attainable and it rarely makes sense to waste time on details. Still, it's good to know the essential elements for a perfect title and be able to get close to it.
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The danger of drawing too much attention with titles
Creating very catchy headlines also has a danger. The first is that you don't keep your promises. This is a bad practice that generates disappointment and anger on the part of users who have fallen into your trap. You lose reputation and it is very likely that this mistake will not be forgiven. Nobody likes to be deceived, so don't overdo it jordan list with headlines to get 2 or 3 more clicks.
The second danger is related to Spanish culture. We don't trust people who try to draw too much attention. Even if you tell the truth and your post delivers 100% of what it promises, you run the risk of being classified as a smoke seller. This can happen to you even if your articles are really good. In English-speaking countries, the exact opposite happens. If you don't exaggerate, you're not at the same level as the others because everyone automatically deducts 30% to get to the truth.
How to Create the Perfect Blog Post Title
There are thousands of pieces of content in the blogosphere that will never get the attention they deserve because they have neglected the front door of a post. If you are part of this group you should pay more attention to the following elements in the future.
1. Focus on viral content types : There are types of content that are more likely to go viral than others. You can follow some basic tips to create memorable headlines that work very well on Twitter . Guides or manuals are safe bets, as is humor.
2. Using magic words and phrases : I can't really explain it, but there are magic words and phrases that seem to be irresistible to most of us. For example, a word as insignificant as "how" can already make the difference between the effectiveness of 2 different versions of a post title.