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How to Write a Headline People Will Want to Click

How to Write a Headline People Will Want to Click | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Your headline will determine the success of your article.This is something that Vincent Musetto, a former editor of the New York Post who passed away in June, knew to be true -- even when newspapers were only products of paper and ink. He was a master at structuring sentences and organizing words into wacky, surprising, and memorable ways. 


Consider his most famous headline: Headless Body in Topless Bar


Or his personal favorite from his work: Granny Executed in Her Pink Pajamas


I wouldn't hesitate to click. According to a study from Upworthy -- a site with a polarizing headline formula -- traffic to an article can vary by 500% based on the headline. ...

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Learn how to cut through the clutter by writing better headlines.

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50 Free Resources To Become A Great Writer

50 Free Resources To Become A Great Writer | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it
There wasn't a content marketing course back in the day, so everything I've learned has been self-taught. And I'd love to share some of my favorite lessons, so I've emptied my swipe file. What you see here is everything I've saved over the past five years.

If you want to learn more about writing for the Web, content marketing, and the most persuasive way to communicate online, these are great places to start.
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What a great collection of resources for writers and bloggers! Recommended reading. 9/10

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