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What style of writing does Viralnova (... Upworthy) use for its headlines to make it so effective?

by AlexanderSkyHeart
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What style of writing does Viralnova (...and viral sites like Upworthy) use for its headlines to make it so effective in getting clicks and traffic?

Is there a specific style which it's called?
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  • Profile picture of the author RickDuris
    Originally Posted by AlexanderSkyHeart View Post

    What style of writing does Viralnova (...and viral sites like Upworthy) use for its headlines to make it so effective in getting clicks and traffic?

    Is there a specific style which it's called?
    They're curiosity gap headlines.
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    • Profile picture of the author AlexanderSkyHeart
      Originally Posted by RickDuris View Post

      They're curiosity gap headlines.
      Thank you Rick
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    write some eye catching titles. like a list of, things you didn't know before etc.
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    • Profile picture of the author Cool Hand Luke
      They're called "Clickbait" headlines. All they're designed to do is get you to click and give websites page impressions and views which fuels their advertising revenue, and they do it by using curiosity and intrigue-based lines.

      Here, you can even make your own:

      http://community.usvsth3m.com/genera...line-generator
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      • Profile picture of the author AlexanderSkyHeart
        Originally Posted by rihsam View Post

        write some eye catching titles. like a list of, things you didn't know before etc.
        Good example, that headline works wonders for me in getting me to click on it too.

        Originally Posted by Cool Hand Luke View Post

        They're called "Clickbait" headlines. All they're designed to do is get you to click and give websites page impressions and views which fuels their advertising revenue, and they do it by using curiosity and intrigue-based lines.

        Here, you can even make your own:

        Clickbait Headline Generator
        Nice share! Kudos Pretty interesting what it generates. lol
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        Hi there, I am Alexander SkyHeart, pleasure to meet you.
        Do feel free to comment and I'll be thankfully delighted to chat with you on the forum threads. Cheers!
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