Say it with me: I will not publish blog posts with boring headlines.
GREAT!
Now, how exactly can you add some spice and dramatic flair?
Well I’m glad you asked… check out the infographic below. It’s based on the LingoDynamic research that powers my free HookLine Dynamic app.
These are 128 of the most exciting words in the English language (in no particular order, and filtered to be a safe-to-publish PG-13 version).
Which words were you most surprised to see on the list? Leave a comment and let’s discuss!
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Nancy Loehr says
Wow thanks for the ninja list of exciting words to spice up your headlines. And I am hooked on your Hookline Dynamics tool. Thanks for the insane value!
Michelle Shaeffer says
Haha – “hooked on the HookLine Dynamics tool” – awesome comment, Nancy. You made my day. :)
Adeel Sami says
Hello, Michelle!
Oppss…. Some words are too “fearing” and I think I cannot use them ever for the certain reason as to where I come from, right? :)
But, these words (except some for me) will really add up the ‘blast’ (sorry :) ..) actually, arouse the curiosity to check out the content.
I work a lot on making the attention-grabbing headline for my blog posts. And these words will really add up what I want to add to attain the attention.
So, great list you came up with! :)
See me often! :)
~ Adeel
Michelle Shaeffer says
Thanks Adeel – these are based on a database of over 34,000 words, so I can’t take credit for choosing them. But it’s a fantastic resource. :)
Martin says
I have seen a lot of words, but this list does jump out at you . It is a good list of words. Nice! Because and you are great words as well.
Michelle Shaeffer says
Thanks Martin. Yes, these do “jump out” don’t they? :)
Amar kumar says
Hey Michelle,
Headlines are important organ of your content and you need to very careful while creating a buzzing headlines. These words absolutely sounds well and they looking very useful to carve better headline. Eventually, thanks for sharing your thought with us.
with best wishes,
Amar kumar
Michelle Shaeffer says
Hey Amar,
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Gemma says
I think the words are great to make enticing headlines, but it however depends on what you’re writing about. Good headlines are very important as they help in grabbing readers attention to read through your article. Great Idea Michelle!
Michelle Shaeffer says
Yes, it’s important to use the words which fit with your topic and your audience.
Violet says
In order way round this post explains that headlines are key to any article. As a writer I’ve always ensured that I get the right words to make a fascinating headline. Your collection of words are cool! Thank you for sharing your ideas!
Michelle Shaeffer says
Yes, they sure are key! Thanks for reading and commenting, Violet.
Owen says
You really took your time to come up with these words. But one will have to be careful in choosing them to ensure that it aligns with the story you’re putting up. Really great. Thanks for sharing
Michelle Shaeffer says
Hey Owen,
Yes, absolutely. :)
Britanica says
How well do these words work as far as SEO goes? I do know some of them do well for certain niches but it seems like most of them would only work well for mainstream news, fashion, and topics that are up for debate right now. Maybe I am over thinking it. Most of them wont even work well for what I write on but it is a good list to keep on hand.
Khasrang says
Getting the Readers Excited with the Headlines is quite a useful tip. It increases the CTR and obviously lead to more traffic to the Blog.
Thanks for Sharing some really Awesome Headline Ideas.
John Koma says
Great article and tips :)
Kieran F says
cool nice words …thanks for sharing info ..keep going