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Apr 06 2009

How to Write an Effective Headline for Your Web Copy

Published by cherieb at 9:38 am under web copy Edit This

People who browse the web have short attention spans.  An effective headline is one of the best ways to draw in readers.  A good headline will let readers know what to expect from your copy and will let people know that your writing is worth their attention.

1.  Make sure that your headline has a sense of urgency.

2.  Write a headline that is one of a kind.

3.  Let your headline express how your copy will be useful to readers.

4.  Make your headline direct and simple.

5.  Do not try to make your headline witty or humorous.

Read further about how to write an effective headline for you web copy.

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