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11) Headlining and Sub-Headlining Effective Content Pieces

SoulfullyAButterfly January 31st, 2021

Article titles (headlines), as well as subheadlines, are one of the first things a reader reads.

In this discussion, we will understand effective strategies to write headline titles as well as subheadlines to these titles.

Some general tips include:

  • Avoid long article titles: try to fit the title within 62 characters or limit it to 5-7 words.

  • Consider using “What”, “Why”, “How”, or “When” as these are catchy and add to curiosity.

  • Use Numbers - numbers ensure the availability of organized information, and are generally liked: using Odd Numbers in the title has helped in terms of SEO. Remember to write the number itself (5 instead of five).

  • To add specificity, consider using “the” before the number.

  • Provide an answer to why people should click and read your content: words like “tips”, “strategies”, “facts”, “reasons” all help provide a rationale.

  • Include the word “Guide” where applicable.

  • Consider using emotional adjectives that describe the topic. For example, “essential”, “free” etc.

  • Consider outlining Negative aspects - spin this to meet mental health content goals. For example, The 5 Essential Things You Did Not Know About Depression.

  • Use common words to ensure people understand and grasp the topic while finding the title simple

  • Consider using a “Things I Wish I Had Known” approach to content if applicable.

How to test your headline as being unique:

Copy and paste your headline with quotation marks into the Google search bar. (e.g. “The 5 Essential Things You Did Not Know About Depression”) - if the results come back as “no results found”, your headline is unique!

Helpful Resource: Useful Title Capitalization Tool

Note: The bottom line to success in terms of marketing and content is to ensure that your content body reflects the great headline/title. It might be worth considering to write final titles after the content body.

Subheadlines: Effective subheadlines summarize the content body while also linking it to the title.

Activity

Using the knowledge attained through this discussion, propose a new article title as well as a subheadline for this published article at 7 Cups.

Reply to at least one other student’s response and share your feedback with them

(Edited by @SoulfullyAButterfly: 12/2/2021 to clarify "subheadline" instead of subheading)

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ThoughtBubbleExpess August 23rd, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Title: Guide to Celebrating and Staying Connected During Covid

Subtitle: 6 Effective ways of connecting and Celebrating during Covid.

1 reply
Ginevra962 September 2nd, 2022

@ThoughtBubbleExpess

As much as your headlining has a lot of words that make it more near the population, it's SEO score is low, meaning that it is not likely to have success on google search.

The subheading is good

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Ninziesss August 29th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

"17 ways to get through the lockdown"


Subhealines:

- Reconnect

- Pick up an old hobby

- Enjoy nature

- Reset

- Reflect

Ginevra962 September 2nd, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

propose a new article title as well as a subheadline for this published article at 7 Cups.

How to feel better during isolated Holidays

1 reply
Ginevra962 September 2nd, 2022

@Ginevra962

Subheadings

Feeling alone during holidays can be really hard but there are tips that I'll now share to make this feeling less difficult to stand

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NotFound20 September 2nd, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Sometimes Enough is Enough: Why to Tolerate Emotional Abuse in Relationships?

  • Knowing the emotional abuse

  • Types of emotional abuse

  • Red Flags to identify the emotional abuse in relationships

  • Dos and Don’ts while dealing with emotional abuse in relationships

  • Coping mechanisms
  • After effects of emotional abuse and healing process

jasishereforallofu September 3rd, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Using the knowledge attained through this discussion, propose a new article title as well as a subheading for this published article at 7 Cups.

Creative Celebrations of Holidays in the Current Covid Times

  • Celebrating and staying happy and healthy during COVID-19
  • Loneliness During the Holidays? Join 7 Cups and Celebrate 🌸
  • 10 Tips on how to stay positive over the Holidays 🌸
  • Creative ideas for Holidays during the Pandemic 🌸
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Healthylistener0123 March 20th, 2023

@jasmineishereforu

The subheadings were detailed and clear about what is the article about.

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justFarheen September 7th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Activity

Using the knowledge attained through this discussion, propose a new article title as well as a subheadline for this published article at 7 Cups.

Title: 6 Post-Covid Tips To Cope with Loneliness

Subheadline: Say goodbye to loneliness during these difficult times.

1 reply
WhenTheTimeComes September 12th, 2022

@justFarheen

Title: 6 Post-Covid Tips To Cope with Loneliness

Subheadline: Say goodbye to loneliness during these difficult times.


I feel this is a good title ! It's efficient, long enough and summarise well.

The Subheadline could be better if it was not repeating "loneliness" that is already present in the title. What do you think?

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Daf8 September 7th, 2022

❤️ Thank you for this post! ❤️

❤️ How to Cope With Loneliness? The 6 Best Tips for the Holidays ❤️

❤️ Using Gratitude and Appreciation to Feel Better ❤️

❤️ The Gift of Reconnection ❤️

❤️ Gathering While Staying Safe ❤️

❤️ Volunteering: Helping Yourself by Helping Others ❤️

❤️ Distractions: From Negative Thoughts to Positive Actions ❤️

❤️ Grieving: It’s Okay to Feel Your Feelings ❤️

WhenTheTimeComes September 12th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly


6 Ways To Enjoy the Holidays On Your Own


A Guide To Feeling Merry By Yourself



🎁🎁🎄🎁🎁

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gentleFox20 October 10th, 2022

@WhenTheTimeComes

I adore that subline/tagline. It's fun, engaging and promises some direction for the reader. I like how you've used numbers for SEO in the title too :)

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Ayamii September 18th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Title: A Guide On Managing With The Holiday Blues


Subheadline: 6 simple tips to try out this holiday to chase away the loneliness

1 reply
yourbuddy30 December 6th, 2022

@Ayamii I liked the title of the article! You made use of the tips given above very well!

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sweetchildbsk September 29th, 2022

@SoulfullyAButterfly

What Steps To Follow To Overcome Loneliness Due To Holidays???