8 Ways To Write Headlines That DEMAND Attention!

January 4, 2009 by Charlie Page  
Filed under Internet Marketing

Do you know why some sites bring in buckets of cash while other sites don’t make a dime?cash bucket

Ever wonder why some ads fizzle while others create a selling frenzy?

One BIG reason could be the headline.

When selling things on the Internet you have about three seconds to make your point or lose your visitor.

Click … BANG … they’re gone forever!

If *your* headlines are under-performing then it IS costing you sales. No doubt about it.

* You need a great headline. * You want a great headline. * You’d love to have a great headline.

But how do you create a GREAT headline if you’re not a professional copywriter?

Glad you asked.  ;)

Here are eight tips that will empower YOU to write a great headline today.

1. Review the sites of about 15 top marketers before you begin to write. Never take their copy (that would be stealing) but *do* draw inspiration from their headlines before you begin.

It’s amazing how simple and effective this technique is when you need a powerful headline.

2. Make your headline short. Five to seven words works very well. You can be more expansive in the sub-head, once you have your visitors’ attention.

3. Use a question as your headline. The point of your headline is to get people to stop long enough to consider your site. Asking a question is a great way to do this, if you ask the right question.

HINT: The right question is always one that can be answered by your product.

4. Use an exclamation point or question mark in your headline. It is important to convey excitement in the headline.

5. Be clear. Tell the reader exactly how your product will help them.

6. Use a “number of steps” formula. If your product will solve a problem in a certain number of steps, say so. People love simple solutions to their problems.

7. Use a “number of ways” formula. Use this instead of a number of steps.

8. Use an “in under” formula. When time or money is involved, using an “in under” or “for less than” approach works well. One example is “How to succeed online for under $100!”

I have used the same techniques shared above to write the headlines for my own sites. They are short and they work well.

Here is the URL if you are interested.

http://www.NetInsiders.com/realworldtactics

Using these eight steps you can create powerful headlines for your website, your emails, your blog, or anywhere else you might need to get people to stop and pay attention.

If you do you will make more sales, get more signups and watch as your advertising becomes more and more effective.

And effective advertising is a beautiful thing indeed!

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Charlie Page helps people succeed online with products that educate combined with personal support.

To see all that Charlie offers, including a chance to work with Charlie personally, visit him now at … http://www.NetInsiders.com/realworldtactics

Comments

3 Responses to “8 Ways To Write Headlines That DEMAND Attention!”

  1. Cameron Rogers on April 27th, 2010 9:59 pm

    Me and my girlfriend are into this Work At Home programs by selling affiliate products online, we also maintain an online store ~

  2. Many Bichoupan on April 30th, 2010 12:26 pm

    Internet Business will grow in the years to come as more and more people get online. I also invested in an online store.`:*

  3. Aimee Chapman on May 6th, 2010 7:33 pm

    Copywriting is also a skill that takes years of practice to become very effective in advertising what you are selling and ~-’

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