2 Content Ideas With Headline Templates To Make Them Work In Your Niche

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2 Content Ideas With Headline Templates To Make Them Work In Your Niche

The Process:

• 🔎 Take a great headline from any niche.

• 🧠 Figure out the psychology behind why it works.

• 🔨 Turn the headline into a template.

• 🎨 Think of ways to use the template in your niche.

Try these two out…

Idea 1: What You Wish You Knew Before

🔨 Your Headline Template:

🔎 The Inspiration:

🧠 Why The Headline Works:

• Loss Aversion: We all want to avoid losses, so learning about someone else’s mistakes is always appealing.

• Personal Experience: Sharing personal mistakes and experiences makes the content more relatable (see The Pratfall Effect).

• Specificity: The specific number (17) suggests a well-thought-out and actionable list.

• Timeliness: “2024” makes the content immediately relevant and up-to-date.

🔁 How To Adapt It For Your Niche:

1. Find The Action Or Experience: Choose one that’s well-known in your niche but has hidden pitfalls or dangers.

2. Reflect On Personal Insights: Think about what you wish you had known about that action or experience. Insights that would add value or save trouble for someone in your audience.

3. Relevance: If applicable, include a timestamp (like the year) to make the content feel fresh and urgent.

🎨 Examples Using The Template:

• For Techies: “7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Building My First PC”

• For Entrepreneurs: “11 Things I Wish I Knew Before Raising VC Funding In 2024”

• For Fitness Enthusiasts: “15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting CrossFit Training In 2024”

• For Home Chefs: “9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Trying Vegan Cooking”

• For Videographers: “5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Filming My First Wedding”

Idea 2: The Basics That Lead To Remarkable Outcomes In Your Niche

🔨 Your Headline Template:

🔎 The Inspiration:

🧠 Why The Headline Works:

• Aspiration: Promises a transformation or achievement, tapping into our desire for improvement.

• Ease: 'Basics' suggests easy-to-understand, manageable steps, making the goal seem more achievable.

• Structure: A specific number gives you a sense of structure and completeness.

• Visualization: Mentioning the outcome (like a 'Beautiful Garden') helps the audience visualize the end result.

🔁 How To Adapt It For Your Niche:

1. Define The Desired Outcome First: Start by picking an ideal end result or transformation in your niche. The more specific, the better.

2. Work Backward To Identify Basics: Figure out the essential steps, skills, or elements needed to achieve that outcome.

3. Select An Appropriate Number: Choose a number that covers the basics without overwhelming your audience.

🎨 Examples Using The Template:

• For Investing: “The Eight Basics Of Investing For Building Your First $10,000 Portfolio”

• For Fitness: “The Five Basics Of HIIT For Maximum Fat Loss”

• For Writers: “The Seven Basics Of Audience Building For A Successful Book Launch”

• For Marketing: “The Five Basics Of Instagram Marketing For 100K Subs In 24 Months”

• For DIY: “The Six Basics Of Woodworking For Beautiful Living Room Furniture”