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š” 2 x Clickable Content Ideas Youāll Love:
Teach your audience the most powerful thing (they probably arenāt doing).
Give them the honest advice they need to hear.
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š” CLICKABLE CONTENT IDEA #1
Teach Your Audience The Most Powerful Thing They (Probably) Arenāt Doing
šØ Your Headline Template:
"The Most Powerful [Thing] You Are Probably Not [Verb]"
š The Inspiration:
āThe Most Powerful Exercise You Are Probably Not Doingā
š§ Why The Headline Works:
FOMO/Urgency: The headline implies that whatever this āthingā is ā itās important. It creates a fear of missing out on something valuable if the headline isn't clicked.
Specificity: āThe Most Powerful" adds specificity and curiosity. It compels us to find out what this one mysterious thing is and if we really are neglecting it.
š How To Adapt It For Your Niche:
Pick A Powerful [Thing]: One that's impactful and valuable within your niche. It should lead to a direct and tangible improvement for your target audience.
Eg. an activity, technique, strategy, method, approach, routine, habit, tactic, exercise, etc.
Highlight The (Potential) Neglect: Emphasize that your audience is probably not doing it to create a sense of urgency.
šØ Speed Things Up With ChatGPT:
Copy and paste the following into ChatGPT after filling in your niche and target audience:
Hi ChatGPT,
I'm a content creator in the [insert niche] niche and my target audience is [insert target audience]. I want to create content based on the following headline template:
The Most Powerful [Thing] You Are Probably Not [Verb]
This template is modeled on the following headline:
The Most Powerful Exercise You Are Probably Not Doing
Generate 10 headline ideas for my niche that follow this headline template closely, replacing just the bracketed words. The content should cover specific topics relevant to the niche and should not be generic or broad.
Each headline should:
- Replace [Thing] with a powerful activity, technique, strategy, method, approach, routine, habit, tactic, exercise, etc.
- Replace [Verb] with one relevant to the chosen [Thing]
- Under each headline idea, briefly state what the [Thing] is and what effect it has. The actions/benefits should be real and not made up. šØ Examples Using The Template:
For Creators:
Gardening: āThe Most Powerful Planting Technique You Are Probably Not Usingā
Photography: āThe Most Powerful Adobe Editing Technique You Are Probably Not Usingā
For Businesses Making Content (B2C):
Pet Care: āThe Most Powerful Dog Grooming Technique You Are Probably Not Usingā
Travel Agency: āThe Most Powerful Flight Booking Trick You Are Probably Not Usingā
For Businesses Making Content (B2B):
Marketer: āThe Most Powerful Local SEO Strategy You Are Probably Not Usingā
HR Consulting: āThe Most Powerful Employee Engagement Strategy You Are Probably Not Usingā
š” CLICKABLE CONTENT IDEA #2
Give Your Audience The Honest Advice They Need To Hear
šØ Your Headline Template:
"[Authority's] Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants [Goal]"
š The Inspiration:
āMy Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants Fin Freedomā
š§ Why The Headline Works:
Authority: Adding the source of the information (i.e. the "authority") makes the content seem more trustworthy.
Rare Insights: "Honest advice" suggests hard truths that aren't easily accessible, rather than generic cookie-cutter information.
š How To Adapt It For Your Niche:
Pick An Authority: This could be you! Alternatively, pick a credible expert or organization in your niche and ask for their input.
Define The Goal: A meaningful one that your audience wants to achieve.
Give Honest, Insightful Advice: Straightforward and maybe unconventional insights that go deeper than typical surface-level advice.
šØ Speed Things Up With ChatGPT:
Hi ChatGPT,
I'm a content creator in the [insert niche] niche and my target audience is [insert target audience]. I want to create content based on the following headline template:
[Authority's] Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants [Goal]
This template is modeled on the following headline:
āPro Gardenerās Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants A Lush Backyardā
Generate 10 headline ideas for my niche that follow this headline template closely, replacing just the bracketed words. The content should cover specific topics relevant to the niche and should not be generic or broad.
Each headline should:
- Replace [Authority's] with a respected figure in my niche.
- Replace [Goal] with a specific goal or aspiration relevant to my niche.šØ Examples Using The Template:
For Creators:
Fitness: āPersonal Trainerās Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants To Bulk Upā
Gardening: āPro Gardenerās Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants A Beautiful, Lush Backyardā
For Businesses Making Content (B2C):
Pet Care: āDog Trainerās Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants A Well-Behaved Dogā
Fashion: āStylistās Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants To Be Known As āStylishāā
For Businesses Making Content (B2B):
Logistics: āSupply Chain Analystās Honest Advice To A Business That Wants Streamlined Operationsā
HR Consulting: āHR Specialistās Honest Advice To Someone Who Wants Happy Employeesā
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