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3 Underrated Content Ideas That Will Win Every Time (Headline Templates Included)

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3 Underrated Content Ideas That Will Win Every Time (Headline Templates Included)

Idea 1: A Hidden Gem In Your Niche
The Original Headline:
"This Underrated Coastal City Is One Of Spain's Prettiest With Endless Things To Do"
š§ Why The Headline Works:
Exclusivity: Calling something 'underrated' is like whispering a secret - it makes you feel as though youāre getting insider information.
Discovery: āUnderratedā also suggests unexplored territory and makes you want to find out more.
Your Content Idea Template:
"This Underrated [Item] Is One Of [Category's] Most [Positive Feature]"
How To Adapt It For Your Niche:
Identify A Single Hidden Gem: Look for an element, product, strategy, or idea in your niche thatās underappreciated.
Find The Most Positive Feature: Figure out what makes this hidden gem stand out in your specific niche.
Examples Using The Template:
For Foodies: āThis Underrated Ingredient Is One Of Italian Cuisineās Most Flavorfulā
For Book Lovers: āThis Underrated Novel Is One Of Sci-Fiās Most Profoundā
For Investors: āThis Underrated Fund Is One Of Wealth Managementās Most Stable Opportunitiesā
Idea 2: Breaking Your Audienceās Expectations
The Original Headline:
"20 Slow-Cooker Dinners That Aren't Soup or Stew"
š§ Why The Headline Works:
Unexpected Twist: It goes against the typical expectation (slow-cooker = soup/stew) - this sparks curiosity.
Specificity: A numbered list also suggests comprehensive, digestible information.
Your Content Idea Template:
ā[X] [Category Items] That Aren't [Common Category Items]ā
How To Adapt It For Your Niche:
Find A Category: A commonly referenced category in your niche that's ripe for a fresh take.
Find The āExpectedā: What's the 'soup or stew' of that category? The common, almost clichĆ© items or ideas?
List The āUnexpectedā: Zero in on items within that category that arenāt typically mentioned.
Examples Using The Template:
For Techies: ā5 Charging Gadgets That Arenāt Power Banks Or Wireless Padsā
For Fitness Enthusiasts: ā7 Core Strength Exercises That Arenāt Planks Or Crunchesā
For Entrepreneurs: ā9 Funding Sources That Arenāt Venture Capitalists Or Angel Investorsā
Idea 3: A Famous Routine In Your Niche
Testing the routines and habits of famous figures in your niche.
The Inspiration:
"I Tried Ben Franklin's Daily Schedule For A Week: Here's What Happened"
š§ Why It Works:
Piggybacking: The āhalo effectā - by linking your content to well-known people, you tap into their positive reputation.
Aspiration: Itās about connecting with the success of people we admire and seeing if their methods can improve our own lives.
Experimentation: We love observing personal experiments with real-life applications and outcomes.
Your Content Idea Template:
"I Tried [Famous Figure]'s [Routine/Habit] For [Time Period]: Here's What Happened"
How To Adapt It For Your Niche:
Choose The Right Person: Select a famous one (either modern or historical) known for their unique habits related to your niche.
Be Specific With Duration: Choose a time frame that's realistic yet long enough to observe changes.
Be Specific With The Activity: Define what aspects of their routine or habits you're following ā eg. schedule, exercise routine, creative process, etc.
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Not sure which famous figure to choose?
Fill in this prompt template and copy/paste it into ChatGPT:
Hi ChatGPT,
I'm a content creator in the [insert niche] niche.
I'm creating a piece of content using the following headline template:
"I Tried [Famous Figure]'s [Routine/Habit] For [Time Period]: Here's What Happened"
I'm not sure what figure to choose or which of their routines to follow.
The figure could either be a modern day figure or a historical one.
Please give me suggestions.
The figure should be very famous and relevant to my niche and audience. Their routine should also be real.
Examples Using The Template:
For Fitness Enthusiasts: "I Tried Bruce Lee's Workout Routine For 30 Days: Here's What Happened"
For Business: "I Tried Steve Jobs' Brainstorming Routine For Two Weeks: Here's What Happened"
For Writers: "I Tried Stephen Kingās Writing Routine For A Week: Here's What Happened"
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