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2 Content Ideas That Are Guaranteed To Work In Your Niche

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2 Content Ideas That Will Work In Your Niche (Headline Templates Included)
The Process:
š Take a great headline from any niche.
š§ Figure out the psychology behind why it works.
šØ Turn the headline into a template.
šØ Think of ways to use the headline template in your niche.
Try these twoā¦

Idea 1: Help Your Audience Identify A Positive Trait In Themselves
šØ Your Headline Template:
"[X] Signs Youāre Actually [Positive Trait] (Even If You Donāt Think So)"
š The Inspiration:
"10 Signs Youāre Actually A Genius (Even If You Donāt Think So)"
š§ Why The Headline Works:
Self-Discovery: We all want to learn more about ourselves, especially positive traits we may not be aware of.
Confirmation Bias: We look for evidence that supports a positive self-view. The headline promises to reveal hidden signs of āgeniusā, so we click the content to see if we (or people we know) qualify.
š How To Adapt It For Your Niche:
Identify A Positive Trait: Choose a positive trait or skill relevant to your niche. Make it something even a beginner would understand (like āgeniusā).
List Indicators: Put together a list of indicators that suggest someone has this positive trait.
šØ Examples Using The Template:
For Self-Improvement/Business: ā7 Signs Youāre Actually A Natural Leader (Even If You Donāt Think So)ā.
For Writers: ā8 Signs Youāre Actually A Born Storyteller (Even If You Donāt Think So)ā.
For Travel: ā9 Signs Youāre An Adventurous Traveler (Even If You Donāt Think So)ā.
For Sustainability/Fashion: ā5 Signs Youāre Actually A Minimalist (Even If You Donāt Think So)ā.
For Musicians: ā6 Signs You Have Natural Musical Talent (Even If You Donāt Think So)ā.
Idea 2: Challenge The Status Quo In Your Niche
šØ Your Headline Template:
"Forget [Commonly Accepted Practice] ā This [Specific Solution] [Achieves Desired Outcome] In Just [Number] Steps"
š The Inspiration:
"Forget Planks ā This Dumbbell Abs Workout Builds Core Strength In Just 8 Moves"
š§ Why The Headline Works:
Contrarian Appeal: By starting with "Forget Planks," the headline immediately challenges a common belief ā this sparks curiosity.
Simplicity: Promising a desired outcome with just "8 Moves" taps into our love of quick and easy results.
Specificity: Both ā8 Movesā and āDumbbell Abs Workoutā are precise, suggesting actionable and concrete information.
š How To Adapt It For Your Niche:
Challenge The Status Quo: Pick a commonly accepted practice or belief in your niche to challenge.
Offer A Specific, Simpler Alternative: Present a specific solution or method that provides a simpler or more effective way to achieve the same desired outcome.
Specify The Ease Or Speed: Highlight the efficiency of your alternative solution ā specify the number of steps, moves, or tips.
šØ Examples Using The Template:
For Marketing: āForget Commenting ā This Instagram Strategy Boosts Engagement In Just 3 Stepsā
For Personal Finance: āForget Budgeting Apps ā This Cash Envelope System Gets You Building Wealth In 5 Stepsā
For Wellness: āForget Headspace ā This Mindfulness Practice Gets You Relaxed In Just 5 Minutesā
For Home & Garden: āForget KonMari ā This Wardrobe Rotation Strategy Gets You Organized In 5 Stepsā
For Careers: āForget ResumĆ©s ā This Skills-Based Portfolio Lands Jobs In 6 Stepsā
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