41 copywriting formulas for can’t miss headlines Part 2

By Helen Nesterenko

This is excerpted from 144+ Copywriting Formulas to Get Traffic & Leads
https://writtent.com/blog/copywriting-formulas/

Copyblogger’s 10 headline formulas

1. Who Else Wants __________
   Example: Who Else Wants More Cake in Their Life?
   
2. The Secret of __________
   Example: The Secret of Successful Blogging
   
3. Here is a Method That is Helping [Target audience] to [Benefit you can provide]
   Example: Here is a Method That is Helping Bloggers Write Better Openings
   
4. Little-Known Ways to __________
   Example: Little-Known Ways to Improve Your SEO
   
5. Get Rid of [Problem] Once and For All
   Example: Get Rid of Your Bad Blogging Habits Once and For All
   
6. Here’s a Quick Way to [Solve a problem]
   Example: Here’s a Quick Way to Write a Great Headline
   
7. Now You Can [Have/Do something desirable] [Great Circumstance]
   Example: Now You Can Make a Cake in Just 1 Minute
   
8. [Do something] Like [World-class example]
   Example: Write Persuasive Copy Like David Ogilvy
   
9. [Have a/Build a] __________ You Can Be Proud Of
   Example: Build a Blog You Can Be Proud Of
   
10. What Everybody Ought to Know About __________
    Example: What Everybody Ought to Know About Writing for the Web
    

10 Sure-Fire Headline Formulas that Work
http://www.copyblogger.com/10-sure-fire-headline-formulas-that-work/

How-to headlines

1. How to __________
   Example: How to Write Compelling Headlines
   
2. How to __________ – The [Essential/Complete/Ultimate] Guide
   Example: How to Write the Best Headlines – The Complete Guide
   
3. How to __________ Like __________
   Example: How to Write Headlines Like David Ogilvy
   
4. How to __________ Even [if/Without] __________
   Example: How to Become a Writer Even Without a University Degree
   
5. How to __________ While __________
   Example: How to Write Great Headlines While Going About Your Day
   
6. How to Use __________ to __________
   Example: How to Use Online Tools to Generate Headlines
   
7. How to __________ in [number] Easy Steps
   Example: How to Write Compelling Headlines in 7 Easy Step
   

101 Headline Formulas that Capture Attention and Get Your Message Read
http://www.petersandeen.com/101-headline-formulas-post/

List headlines

1. [Number] Best __________
   Example: 30 Best Copywriting Tips
   
2. [Number] Reasons Why You Should __________
   Example: 82 Reasons Why You Should Blog Today
   
3. [Number] Reasons Why __________ [verb] __________
   Example: 5 Reasons Why You Should Use Twitter for Your Business
   
4. Top [Number] __________
   Example: Top 10 Copywriting Myths
   
5. [Number] Most Common Mistakes [your audience] Make
   Example: 3 Most Common Mistakes Beginning Bloggers Make
   
6. [Number] [Adjective] Examples of __________
   Example: 10 Great Examples of Call to Actions
   
7. [Number] Best Ways to __________
   Example: 5 Best Ways to Increase Your Blog Traffic
   
8. [Number] Tips for __________
   Example: 101 Tips for Online Writing
   
9. 101 Headline Formulas that Capture Attention and Get Your Message Read
   http://www.petersandeen.com/101-headline-formulas-post/
   

What formulas have worked for you?

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Helen Nesterenko is the founder and CEO of Writtent.com that is all about finding amazing writers and creating great content.