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Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Anime9200 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:28:51 -0000

Being a new blogger, I would like to tell you that you have given me much knowledge about it. Thanks for everything.
regards
sears parts

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Pink Ink — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:15:00 -0000

I've written the best blog posts while exhausted, in the middle of the night, because I just go with my gut feeling. There have been some mornings, though, when I go, "uh, oh"...

Great headline (and post)btw.

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Ben Yoskovitz — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:33:23 -0000

@Troy: Thanks for commenting and best of luck!

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Troy — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:28:14 -0000

This is a great way to combat blogger fatigue, and yes I have cut down titles to strange numbers like "Top 7" before. I'll have to use these tricks more often :)

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Ben Yoskovitz — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:56:17 -0000

Matt - I've got 2 kids, that's enough for now...both are young, both aren't sleeping a ton!

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

MattK — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:51:21 -0000

Man! So little sleep! This too shall pass or have another baby to double your pleasure.

When I am sleep deprived, coffee is my best friend. Once I have a jolt, I can write but I do "sound" as if I am ADHD!

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Ben Yoskovitz — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:48:40 -0000

Susan - There's no question that some blogs lend themselves better to controversy. Some authors too; it's just their style.

If it's not your style, don't force it. Blog the way you are, because otherwise it's not authentic and fails its purpose, whether you get lots of comments/traffic or not.

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Susan Gunelius — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:21:24 -0000

I like your tip about being controversial. Sometimes those post bring the most traffic, but getting the courage to post them and stir up the pot can be a tough hill to climb sometimes. I think some blogs lend themselves better to controversy as well. For example, political blogs thrive on controversy.

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

David — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:42:21 -0000

Ben- "Donâ€™t try and reinvent the wheel." At times it's good to reinvent it; however, much of the time just sticking with the classics and fundamentals is all that is need. Found you while stumbling and thought that I'd comment.

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Ben Yoskovitz — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:29:14 -0000

Matt - I'm a big fan of How To headlines as well. I'd say they're the most popular ones out there.

Some of the others might come off as too salesy or hokey, but How To is usually solid without too much selling.

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Matt — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:52:48 -0000

I am a big fan of How to headlines. Generally, I think people like to know how to do stuff, even if they aren't actually going to do it themselves. Or, the curiosity gets them.

This was the idea behind my latest "How to start a business with no competition" headline. That should get people scratching their heads. (Hopefully!) :)

Matt

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Ben Yoskovitz — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:44:30 -0000

Daniel - Stealing eh? *chuckle* There's no question that a lot of great headlines and the structure of those headlines is based off old classics from magazines.

Nettie - Thank you for the comment and book recommendation.

Barb - Great to see you around! I think the headline is good. The co-sleeper crib looks interesting. I'm all too familiar with the baby being in the bed. I don't really mind although there are safety concerns. The co-sleeper looks like a good compromise although the baby has to be willing to get into that too...

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Barb — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:58:19 -0000

Ben,
Er, I'm guilty of NOT publishing at this site for a while, but thought that one of my posts might help you get a bit more sleep (let me know what you think of the title ;) ): http://greatfamilygadgets.c...

I also second Nettie's book recommendation wholeheartedly!!!

Barb,

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

nettiehartsock — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:11:34 -0000

Ben,

Great ideas! I did this kind of bleary eyed writing for years when my kids were young.

You can do it. Sometimes the greatest gifts of brilliance come in lack of sleep and motivation to still write! I always kept a thesaurus by my computer and that helped tons. Another great site I've used alot to make sure my headlines and verbage don't suck is Buzzwhack.com and it's a great one to get you going on a blog post as well.

"The Baby Book" by Dr. William Sears is the single most useful book anyone can have. (And no, I'm not his publicist.:>)

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Daniel Sweet — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:53:46 -0000

Don't forget about the old standby: stealing!

Since you'll be on the way to the grocery store at 2am anyway (for diapers / baby food / formula / rash cream / teething gel / pickles & ice cream), scan the magazines on the checkout counter.

Write down the formulas you see there ("Have Sexy Thighs for Summer!", "Drive Your Man Wild: 4 Ways To Having Him Eat Out Of Your Hand", "Experience The Most Relaxing Summer Getaways Without Breaking the Bank!") and bring them home.

Then, translate them into whatever you're posting about ("Attract the Summer Traffic Surge", "Drive DIGGers Wild: 4 Ways To Have Your Posts Explode on Digg!", "Experience Top Blog Rankings Without Breaking the Bank!").

Keep in mind: headline theft is a time honored journalistic tradition (just ask anyone who works for a magazine!)

Dan

Re: How To Write Eye-Popping Headlines While Exhausted

Karen Putz — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:20:07 -0000

Ah, I remember those "lack of sleep" nights! :)