How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title

Jared Alberghini · 11-27-2008, 07:09 PM

#1 Be Honest.

This in my opinion is the best way to get your point across... let's face it, most of us here are marketers/copywriters to some degree, so if I see a 'salesy' type topic title, trying to 'sell' me on clicking your post? I generally move on...

#2 Be Specific.

I'm getting tired of the 'Check this out' type of generic post titles... it's just wasting precious time... and I rarely click on a thread that has a generic 'hey click here' type of title.

Simply let others know what your topic is about, and you will get more views. (yes, I know you can hover over the topic, and get a snapshot of the first sentence or two, but usually this doesn't help)

#3 If you are asking a question, ask the question in your title!!!

Don't make your post title look like you are posting the answer... here's what I mean by this:

Best way to do xyz....

vs.

What's the best way to do xyz...?

Whenever I click on a Best way to do xyz, and I see that the OP is actually asking the same question that they are implying that they know the answer to, I think to myself, what a waste of time... I'm never looking at so-and-so's post's again... they are just trying to trick me into clicking on their posts... and not sharing the information that I am looking for.

Hope this helps, and please feel free to elaborate on what you think makes a good WF Thread topic/title.

- Jared

P.S. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

melanied · 11-27-2008, 07:41 PM

It's kind of ironic that *this* thread only has one view. LOL.

Jared Alberghini · 11-27-2008, 08:18 PM

Well, it is ThankGiving DAY... most people (here in the US) are on a couch or in a recliner sleeping off the turkey...

- Jared

Paul Myers · 11-27-2008, 08:31 PM

The title of this thread is a perfect example. I knew exactly what it would be about when I read it, and opened it to see what you had to say on the subject.

You can add some different approaches, depending on your intended result. For example, if this were meant to teach the more recent members, it might be titled:

Newbies: Why your threads aren't getting any responses

At any rate, excellent points. They'll be helpful to anyone who takes your advice to heart.

Paul

Eric Stanley · 11-27-2008, 08:32 PM

Thanks for these great tips!

Jared Alberghini · 11-27-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

The title of this thread is a perfect example. I knew exactly what it would be about when I read it, and opened it to see what you had to say on the subject.

Thanks for your insight Paul,

Now think about this... one simple character could have changed the entire meaning...

What if there was a question mark at the end of my title???

You would expect to try and answer this question for the person that posted it wouldn't you?

One little ? can make such a difference... any coder knows that... one simple character that's not there can be the difference in a script working or not.

- Jared

Jared Alberghini · 11-27-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melanied

It's kind of ironic that *this* thread only has one view. LOL.

haha... irony is so much fun... touche Melanie!

(I see your irony and raise you... 64 views so far, on ThanksGiving Evening no less...)

- Jared

ScottBoyd · 11-27-2008, 11:53 PM

Jared,

That should be standard operating procedure for all posters. Perhaps a refresher/reminder each time a member creates a thread?

Scott

Jared Alberghini · 11-28-2008, 11:50 AM

Thanks Scott... I second that motion! Or even just something new members were forced to read (maybe added to the rules sticky) at least once before posting...

spressnell · 11-28-2008, 12:00 PM

Thanks for that tip--from a newbie.

Shirley

Ronnie Nijmeh · 11-28-2008, 12:27 PM

Great tips. Short and to the point!

Charann Miller · 11-28-2008, 04:51 PM

It was a worthy post, some good points. Got some extra views so I guess your experiment achieved its purpose.

Jared Alberghini · 11-28-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rannie1

It was a worthy post, some good points. Got some extra views so I guess your experiment achieved its purpose.

Sorry if you thought I was trying an 'experiment'... on the contrary, I was just being honest, (just like I said in my #1 point) trying to share some info to help others write a title that actually gets read.

Just my ideas on how to keep this forum more organized, and easily searched if there are good titles that explain what the topic is about...

Just trying to save some time for everyone in the long run...

- Jared

godisgood · 11-28-2008, 06:43 PM

Hi,

Your ideas are great and will be very much helpful especiall with the newbies .

Jeffery · 12-01-2008, 03:35 AM

Spot on Jared. When titles pertain to the subject matter I create short cuts in a folder on my desktop, so I can revisit the thread. I also make a mental notes of members who create great threads with revelant titles and create bookmarks to their profile page for future reference.

Twist on an old Internet Marketing saying..

"The Money is in the List"
vs.
"The Money is in the Thread Title"

Jeffery 100% :-)

Jared Alberghini · 12-01-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffery

Twist on an old Internet Marketing saying..

"The Money is in the List"
vs.
"The Money is in the Thread Title"

Jeffery 100% :-)

ooh... that's a good one Jeffery...

- Jared

TMG Enterprises · 02-22-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

I also make a mental notes of members who create great threads with revelant titles and create bookmarks to their profile page for future reference.

Terrific idea! I'm going to start doing something similar as well as the opposite. Once I've seen the poster for a while, I remember without a reminder but this will help me until they become impressed upon my ADD memory.

Great post, Jared - and not just for newbies, either.

Tina G

11-27-2008, 07:09 PM	#1
Jared Alberghini Godson of the Godfather War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The NorthEast Kingdom - Vermont, USA Posts: 2,073 Blog Entries: 25 Thanks: 581 Thanked 788 Times in 369 Posts Social Networking	How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title #1 Be Honest. This in my opinion is the best way to get your point across... let's face it, most of us here are marketers/copywriters to some degree, so if I see a 'salesy' type topic title, trying to 'sell' me on clicking your post? I generally move on... #2 Be Specific. I'm getting tired of the 'Check this out' type of generic post titles... it's just wasting precious time... and I rarely click on a thread that has a generic 'hey click here' type of title. Simply let others know what your topic is about, and you will get more views. (yes, I know you can hover over the topic, and get a snapshot of the first sentence or two, but usually this doesn't help) #3 If you are asking a question, ask the question in your title!!! Don't make your post title look like you are posting the answer... here's what I mean by this: Best way to do xyz.... vs. What's the best way to do xyz...? Whenever I click on a Best way to do xyz, and I see that the OP is actually asking the same question that they are implying that they know the answer to, I think to myself, what a waste of time... I'm never looking at so-and-so's post's again... they are just trying to trick me into clicking on their posts... and not sharing the information that I am looking for. Hope this helps, and please feel free to elaborate on what you think makes a good WF Thread topic/title. - Jared P.S. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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11-27-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
melanied NicheChick.com War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 960 Thanks: 38 Thanked 88 Times in 45 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title to Get More Views It's kind of ironic that this thread only has one view. LOL.
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11-27-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
Jared Alberghini Godson of the Godfather War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The NorthEast Kingdom - Vermont, USA Posts: 2,073 Blog Entries: 25 Thanks: 581 Thanked 788 Times in 369 Posts Social Networking	Re: How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title to Get More Views Well, it is ThankGiving DAY... most people (here in the US) are on a couch or in a recliner sleeping off the turkey... - Jared
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11-27-2008, 08:31 PM	#4
Paul Myers Zen Redneck War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 8,027 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 284 Thanked 1,929 Times in 549 Posts Social Networking	Re: How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title The title of this thread is a perfect example. I knew exactly what it would be about when I read it, and opened it to see what you had to say on the subject. You can add some different approaches, depending on your intended result. For example, if this were meant to teach the more recent members, it might be titled: Newbies: Why your threads aren't getting any responses At any rate, excellent points. They'll be helpful to anyone who takes your advice to heart. Paul
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ScottBoyd Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 50 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title Jared, That should be standard operating procedure for all posters. Perhaps a refresher/reminder each time a member creates a thread? Scott
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11-28-2008, 11:50 AM	#9
Jared Alberghini Godson of the Godfather War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The NorthEast Kingdom - Vermont, USA Posts: 2,073 Blog Entries: 25 Thanks: 581 Thanked 788 Times in 369 Posts Social Networking	Re: How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title Thanks Scott... I second that motion! Or even just something new members were forced to read (maybe added to the rules sticky) at least once before posting...
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11-28-2008, 12:27 PM	#11
Ronnie Nijmeh Self-Help PLR Guy War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 306 Thanks: 33 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts Social Networking	Re: How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title Great tips. Short and to the point!
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Charann Miller Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 518 Thanks: 54 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Re: How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title It was a worthy post, some good points. Got some extra views so I guess your experiment achieved its purpose.

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Jeffery Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: American living in Germany with offices in U.S.A. Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 69 Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts	Re: How to Write an Effective WF Thread Title Spot on Jared. When titles pertain to the subject matter I create short cuts in a folder on my desktop, so I can revisit the thread. I also make a mental notes of members who create great threads with revelant titles and create bookmarks to their profile page for future reference. Twist on an old Internet Marketing saying.. "The Money is in the List" vs. "The Money is in the Thread Title" Jeffery 100% :-)
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