Stop The Scroll with IrrEsistible Content Hooks
The key to any piece of content is THE HOOK / HEADLINE.
This is the 80/20 balance of content writing.
Get the hook right and you’ll capture attention and have people engage with your content. If they’re scrolling, and the hook isn’t right, the rest of your content won’t matter.
Types of Hooks
Result Based Hooks: Open with big and flashy information.
Example A: Fast results
How I got X Result in Y Timeframe
How my client got X Result in Y Timeframe
Example B: The yay without the yuck
How to get X Result without Y Frustration / Obstacle
How my client got X Result without Y Frustration / Obstacle
This is based on the PROMISE of your program. Can you be specific about the frustration or obstacle? How Sally lost 20 lbs without counting calories.
Shocking Statement Hooks: They say “no way!” or “that’s not possible”
The real problem with _____.
The myth about ____ .
The thing _____ aren’t telling you about _____
I quit ______, here’s why:
If you’re still doing _______, you’ll be falling short on your weight loss goal.
The Cliffhanger, Opinion or Bold Claim.
“The Thing In Your Tuna Sandwich that’s Causing Cancer … Coming up on your NIGHTLY NEWS”
List / Tip Hooks: Hits the dopamine and tells people they need what you’re saying
The 10 Steps to _____
The 5 things I did that tripled my growth this year
7 Reasons ____ isn't’ working
15 lessons I learned getting X result in 2022
The only 3 things you need to do if you want _______
Humans love to connect the dots. Make your information easy to digest. If you have a LONG post, the brain says it’s too hard to read. Build authority, but make it easy to read. Small promises work too - don’t go too BIG.
Let’s Go!
xo- KG