Posts Tagged ‘headlines’

Turn your questions into blog posts

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Time for me to be honest, I sometimes get hung up on what to blog about for my own business. I think it is something that many business professionals struggle with. In an attempt to come up with something unique, fresh and thought-provoking, the feature topic is often times over analyzed.

We all know that most people read blogs because they are looking for tips, opinions, or answers to a problem they are up against. They want to read something that is written by someone that has experience and passion about the topic.

Do You Throw All Your Best Copy Away?

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

trashThis double-whammy headline does two things: it asks a question, and it creates curiosity. As a copywriter, you’re probably thinking, “Of course I don’t throw my best copy away. My best copy goes to my clients for their websites and promotional materials. Why would anyone throw away their best copy?”

Put Your Readers Into Action Or Don’t Write At All

Friday, May 1st, 2009

In the last few posts we discussed the use of action words and perfect headlines in your copywriting.

You know, action oriented, not BORING copywriting.

And in my opinion, John Carlton couldn’t have said it better.

I would love to hear your thoughts.

 

 

Good Headlines Make Money

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Good headlines are hard to write, but you cannot survive without them. It’s a little brutal, but it’s just that simple. Without a good headline, your reader won’t want to keep reading your article, your web copy, or your blog post. That means that without the headline, nothing you write will ever be read, and your copywriting will never compel a new customer to buy a product, visit a web page, or even be interested in what you have to say.