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think of title that will MAKE PEOPLE CLICK ON IT.... just as "the eye buys" a title that appeals to human nature will attract people....
sex sells!!!!
my last title was "Not A Quickie...Need to be Social and We'll Love You In the Morning".....
another one that I recall is "Do You Know What Goes Up My Butt Sideways?"
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Woodbridge, VA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Liz Wallace
Rockville Centre, NY
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Teri Pacitto
Westlake Village, CA
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jerry Newman
San Antonio, TX
1,611,105
I rarely go literal, you have to be eye catching or curiosity raising...innuendo and double entendres are fun too.
For example: GOT ANY WEED?
was the title of my lawn care blog once.
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Woodbridge, VA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Patricia Kennedy
Washington, DC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,311,766
It depends on the material that's being written. If it's a market report or a listing, I will have Market Report or Listing in the title or property address, but all others might be more creative to catch attention.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,534,664
I think it really depends on what you think people are looking for. In my view, there are three main types of blog titles:
1) The factual - This is the most common in listing blogs. Title is something physical and factual, such as "123 Main Street, Any City, USA". Great if you have a listing and want to catch those that search for the address.
2) The "Wow Factor" - This is something that makes people want to see the blog. Think most "click bait" ads online "7 tricks to spice up your love life" or in real estate: "Amazing single story with stunning city views."
3) The long tail search - This is something that is related to what people might be typing into Google. Examples: "What is my Thousand Oaks home worth?" (I use this for my market blogs), "Single story 3 bedroom home near UCLA" (a format I've started using for listings instead of the address as more people are going to search for something like that instead of the particular address), and something I searched for recently: "Walking tours of Maui" (I was looking into a vacation). This last is good for basic information about the area, to help brand you as a local expert.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Jerry Newman
San Antonio, TX
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,116,111
I usually write the post, first.... and then look through the language to see if there's anything that stands out as a title, and pull that sentence (or sometimes modify it) to attract to some attention.
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Evelyn Johnston
Elkhart, IN
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jerry Newman
San Antonio, TX
1,868,688
Well my answer is not as entertaining as Sam & Barbara's comments.
I just write the post & then ponder on what would get the most views. If it is a consumer piece I just go with what keywords G likes. After all, it's in the ranking for them with a market graph.
There was a website that helped you with titles. I will have to find it for everybody.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,281,957
Basically, my process is pretty much what Alan May said.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,838,950
This is one of those subjects that auto-runs for me. It just works out fine
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
1,157,841
There is art and science behind creating the optimal title to ensure the maximum number of clicks. You can also try A | B split testing.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
797,557
I want to catch attention and if public then relate to the post.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
6,656,884
I just say something to describe what the post is about, but others do a much better job than I do.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,229,165
Make it interesting so people would want to click and read.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,231,853
Harry F. D'Elia The answers generated by your question are making me chuckle. Thanks!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
4,716,944
I have a lot of market reports so most are rather boring but the point gets made -- so to speak.
A question in the title seems to work
Clever titles too.
Taking something from the news and tying in with your subject.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
5,774,095
Harry,
There are days when we have the title in mind prior to writing the post, and there are days when we write the post first...then when we find the picture, sometimes the picture dictates the title. "Don't LetThe Ants Get In The Way of The Elephant!"
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
3,763,935
If you write the post first and then look at it for a minute, something might just pop out at you. If not, have a glass of wine and repeat!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
3,419,693
Click Bait .... and then there needs to be good engaging content to keep them there.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,443,346
There should be a thought process for sure. Something that will grab a reader and make them want to know more.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
352,976
Anything catchy, but relevant to the topic. Barbara Todaro has one that caught my eye and I am going back to check it out.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,466,257
Harry F. D'Elia Most of the time, I have an idea for a title and try to keep my post within that focus. After I write the post, I may tweak it a little.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
8,119,212
Count on good advice from Barbara Todaro.
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
206,112
I look into Google Keywords for the number people searching for specific terms. I try to think of subjects that my clients ask about.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,007,023
Use your imagination and keep trying until you get something you like
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,234,859
I think about the audience I'm targeting and what search words they might be using.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,246,515
I usually follow the process outlined by Alan May.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,259,883
Try some eye catching topic after you have completed the article.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
836,353
Think outside the box, what would make people open it and want to read it. Dont fear being a bit over the top with it.
4,434,227
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Sometimes the title comes and the blog follows, or a thought or emotion within the blog inspires the title. I try to make them interesting enough that people will want to see what's inside.
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I sometimes google the topic to see what are top results for that topic are.
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Harry F. D'Elia - there are some good posts about selecting a good title for the blog posts. If you have number in the title - like '5 myths' ....it works best!
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Think of an eye catching title that grabs your interest and makes you want to click.
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What is the purpose of your post? Think how people will search for the information and compose your title around that.
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Depends on the topic. Keywords might be more important that being cute or creative, but for some topics definitely something creative that will get people to click
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