With the popularity of RSS readers skyrocketing (particularly in tech-savvy fields like SEO and webdev), writers in these arenas are realizing how critical it is to have compelling titles and a great first few lines in order to get the RSS subscribers to click-through to the site. This morning, Donna identified one terrific method for making sure readers will click an RSS link… Tell them not to.
I thought I’d identify a few more good ones:
- Start the post with “The secret to amazing results with…” or “What XXX doesn’t want you to know” – anything with an air of mystery that’s also on-topic for your sector is going to push the CTR.
- The tried and true numbered list, i.e. “7 Methods for..” the “25 things I hate about…”
- Controversial or Incendiary titles – i.e. ” The scumsucking troglodytes at XXX” or “These guys are on my S— list”
- Shocking news – i.e. “New feature from XXX” or “Unbelievably cool new site”
Any others you particularly like?
