--- title: "How to Write Headlines That Work: Tips, Templates and Top Words" description: A few tips for you to keep in mind the next time you are going to write headlines. image: https://www.jonespr.net/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog_358_Writing.jpg --- [![](https://www.jonespr.net/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog_358_Writing.jpg) ](https://www.jonespr.net/eight-arms-blog/how-to-write-headlines-that-work-tips-templates-and-top-words) # How to Write Headlines That Work: Tips, Templates and Top Words BY:   [ Kristin Jones ](https://www.jonespr.net/eight-arms-blog/author/kristin-jones) ![How to Write Headlines That Work: Tips, Templates and Top Words](https://www.jonespr.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog_358_Writing.jpg?width=1690&name=Blog_358_Writing.jpg "How to Write Headlines That Work: Tips, Templates and Top Words") Can you capture, in just a handful of words, why someone should click on that link and read your [business blog](https://www.jonespr.net/introduction-to-business-blogging) post? The headline is often the difference between a click and being ignored. Certain word choices and combinations are proven to generate more traffic than others. As InNetworkPlus lays out in this [infographic](http://intnetworkplus.com/write-a-catchy-headline), keep these rules in mind when writing headlines: - Include numbers - Add an attractive adjective - Use call-to-action words ![How to Write Headlines That Work: Tips, Templates and Top Words](https://www.jonespr.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/guide-how-to-write-catchy-headline.jpg?width=550&name=guide-how-to-write-catchy-headline.jpg "How to Write Headlines That Work: Tips, Templates and Top Words") Which of the formulas do you use most often when writing your blog headlines? Hopefully not one like those in our [“How Not to Write A Blog Headline” post](https://www.jonespr.net/inboundaccelerator/ordinary-marketer-wrote-this-headline). Need templates to jumpstart your creativity for more than just the headline? 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