headline - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-29T08:17:11Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/headlineFive Headline Mistakes to Avoidhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/five-headline-mistakes-to-avoid2014-12-04T01:58:24.000Z2014-12-04T01:58:24.000ZNichola Jameshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/NicholaJames<div><p><img src="http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y428/ndjames/Five-Headline-Mistakes_zps576a82ff.jpg" width="300" height="300" align="left" alt="Five-Headline-Mistakes_zps576a82ff.jpg" /><span>Headlines </span><span>are a vital part of successful marketing. The real question is, how do you create effective </span><span>headlines</span><span>. The creation of effective headlines is a skill that can be learned. Make sure that your</span><span>headlines </span><span>get read by avoiding these five common mistakes.</span></p><div><br /><div>1.<strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"> Making it about you or your business</span></strong> </div><div>Your <span>headline</span> needs to be about your prospects and the benefits they will receive.</div><br /><div>2. <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Making it boring</span></strong></div><div>Make your <span>headline </span>appealing so that your prospects will be curious and want to continue reading.</div><br /><div>3. <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Making it too general</span></strong></div><div>You need to be specific in your <span>headline</span>. This will help to attract your target market.</div><br /><div>4. <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Making it about too many concepts</span></strong></div><div>When you try to include too much in your <span>headline</span>, the effectiveness diminishes and this could be un-motivating to your prospects.</div><br /><div>5. <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Making it too wordy</span></strong></div><div>Use words that are powerful and relevant in your <span>headline</span>. Get rid of weak words that will decrease the effectiveness of your <span>headline</span>.</div><br /><div><span>Headlines </span>writing can be fun. The more you do it the easier it will become. The writing of effective <span>headlines</span> is a skill that can be mastered. These are some formulas for creating effective <span>headlines</span>:</div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span><ul><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">How to</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Who Else Wants...</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Secrets of</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">X Number of step to/keys to/secrets of...</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ask a question</span></strong></li></ul></div><br /><div>You can used effective <span>headlines</span> in these places:</div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span><div><ul><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Websites</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Articles </span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Postcards</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Brochures</span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">E-mail subject lines</span></strong></li></ul></div><br /><div><span>Headlines</span> can mean the difference between attracting new prospects, or not. Consequently, you need to write powerful effective <span>headlines</span> to make sure your copies get read.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/14320233.111/pbgw" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y428/ndjames/pricebenderbanner_zpsb7a21457.jpg" border="0" alt="photo pricebenderbanner_zpsb7a21457.jpg" class="align-center" /></a></div><div><img src="http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y428/ndjames/111379_normal_zps1e63f7fa.jpg" width="250" height="250" class="align-center" alt="111379_normal_zps1e63f7fa.jpg" /></div><div><img src="http://www.christart.com/IMAGES-art9ab/myname/dynamic/lizard/NICHOLA%20JAMES.png" class="align-center" alt="NICHOLA%20JAMES.png" /></div></div></div>