A scientific guide to writing great headlines on Twitter, Facebook and your blog. 5.9K Flares Filament.io 5.9K Flares × Ever since we started Buffer a little over 2 years ago, people have been asking us about one question very specifically: How can I write great headlines for social networks and my blog?
The topic is a very tricky one, as the accuracy for what works best is hard to nail down. Whilst we have some specific techniques that we are using for our own postings and article headlines every day, I thought looking at the most cutting edge research is definitely required. So I thought of combining all the research we’ve done for the Buffer social accounts and our blog as well as the best research out there and combining them into one comprehensive guide.
Without any further ado, here is a scientific guide to great copywriting on Twitter, Facebook and your blog: What works best on Twitter? Finding the right headline for your Tweet is one of the most important things to do, especially as Twitter only allows for text display. Test it yourself – here is how 1.) 2.) 3.) 30 Powerful Ways To Promote Your Blog. If you’re like most connected educators and students out there, you’ve got a blog.
You’ve got a little digital place called home that you wish more people would visit. There’s more to getting the word out than just publishing and wishing. There’s SEO, social media, commenting, links, pinning, liking, guest posting, tweeting, the list goes on … How to Write for Semantic Search. 7 ways to research content for blog posts. Researching blog content doesn’t have to be difficult, finding a needle in a haystack is difficult, buying a tub of elbow grease is difficult and as for those sky-hooks… writing blog posts is only difficult when you don’t know how to do something.
If you have ever sat back and thought “I don’t know what to write on my blog” this post is for you. Even if you have never thought that, you might find this post useful. Simply keeping your eyes and ears open you can begin to identify profitable blog content from everyday places… Visit your library, local bookstore and magazine rack. All are fantastic resources for identifying viable blog posts. Visit Amazon.com. Visit ezinearticles.com. Do your keyword research. Visit industry forums. Take a look at online trend tools. Remember to add citations and image credits to your content and to promote it extensively in the right places. Think Outside The Blog. 30 Tips To Be a Digital Storyteller. The Best Times To Post On Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn And Pinterest [INFOGRAPHIC] How Can I Write a Successful Blog and Get More People to Read It? How to Ensure Your Future Blog Posts Are Popular.
Are you struggling to come up with blog posts that attract the right type of visitors?
7 Ways to Manage Comments on Your Site (Without Losing Your Mind) Here’s How Maria Popova of Brain Pickings Writes. 4 Bloggers to Follow. These are my favorite Bloggers.
Who are yours? All four meet the following criteria. They are: Remarkable Special in some waySpecial to me in some waySuper-engaging onlineJust plain amazing Without further ado, I give you my top 4 favorite Bloggers. Jillian Jackson Jillian runs several blogs. For those that are not familiar with the term, bounce rate indicate the % of people who leave after viewing just one page. Jillian’s other blog, This Is Little Unconventional, is a unique blend of things she’s passionate about.
Connect with Jillian on Twitter. Justice Mitchell My brother from another mother. Justice and I have known each other for a long time, but we met AFK (away from keyboard) for the first time last October when we both spoke at the largest Social Media conference in Florida, the Orlando’s own iSummit. Justice writes about Branding in a very entertaining and unique way. Connect with Justice on Twitter. Carolyn Nicander Mohr Carolyn has been my favorite Blogger for a long time. 7 Traits of a Great Business Blog.
I don’t think there’s a formula or recipe for business blogging success, but I do think there are some traits that are common to great company blogs.
You don’t need to have all of these things, but I think your chances of having a successful business blog will be better if at least several of these things describe your blog. I’ll also share a couple things that I think are unnecessary. And, please, add to my list in the comments — I value your wisdom and contributions. Blogging & Journalism. Blogging Published on December 12th, 2012 | by Colleen Corkery The blogger vs. journalist debate has been a heated topic for years. Bloggers are influential, educational and informative, but some believe (including an Oregon court) blogging doesn’t equate to journalism, hence bloggers aren’t considered by some as completely legitimate resources.
However, with the influx and influence of blogs, several traditional news media outlets, including The New York Times, have adapted and taken on a more blog stylistic approach. This year, The Huffington Post (considered a blog) won a Pulitzer Prize, which is typically awarded for “achievements in newspaper and online journalism.” There are significant differences between journalism and blogging, including the idea that “the media” (is supposed to) remain objective and unbiased. Let’s jump into some Journalism 101 every blogger should know: