Is there a way to write better headlines?
Most of us never know why our headlines aren't working as they should. We listen to all those fruitcakes who tell us how to write ‘better' headlines. Hey, you don't need to listen to anyone.
You just need to focus on one thing.
If you tell me one thing in your headline, I'll listen. If you tell me three, then I have to juggle three thoughts. And that's where the headline goes downhill. In trying to appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one.
Watch the video below because it explains how to write headlines using the one-thought concept so that you can implement that one-thought right away.
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So what were the other tips for writing headlines? It seemed like you only had one in that whole video 😉
After getting your emails for years, its nice to see you in person, Sean. Keep it up!
I’ll add to that list shortly. Thanks for the nudge.
You’ve got a problem if your product is so original. More original stuff has fallen by the wayside than you can imagine. It’s easier for people to buy stuff that they know as ‘tested’ by others. The more unique the product, the more you’re going to have to educate your public. Education is a very costly exercise, and quite time consuming as well.
But anyway, getting back to your question: What has one thought got to do with a narrow niche? If it’s that narrow, it’s still going to be solving a very narrow problem (Problems have hierarchies). What’s the highest on the hierarchy? That’s what you need to put in the headline.
Let’s not discount the most famous two-though headline of them all: “How to win friends and influence people”.
Interesting site – provocative content.
Sean,
Thanks for the vid. Interesting to put a voice to the emails.
Had to comment though… the one thought I’m left with — more than the “one thought” thought — is “what’s with the plastic sheep?”
Can’t help but think it served a secret purpose, and trying to figure out the purpose is superseding the lesson.
Take care!