All-Time Attention Grabbing Headlines

Okay, so here's the clincher to the entire world of media. It doesn't matter whether it's a newspaper article, a program on television, an announcement on the radio, or copy on the internet, it's got to have a title, or headline. The headline, regardless of the media form, is the first thing you are likely to see. That said, it must be catchy. This is especially true on the internet where one particular word in the headline may be why your copy shows up on a search, and then the rest of the headline catches the searcher's attention. It's such an important factor of the copywriting world that I've included here a list of attention grabbing headlines to give you an idea of what yours may need to sound like. Here they are:

• Dare to be Rich!
• How $20 Spent May Save You $2,000
• How to Rob Banks Legally
• How I Made a Fortune With a Fool Idea
• A $10,000 Mistake!
• The Secret to Being Wealthy
• Why Wall Street Journal Readers Live Better
• How You Can Get a Quick Loan of $1,000
• What Your Lawyer Doesn't Want You to Know
• Take This One Minute Test!
• Want to Be a Legal Investigator?
• How to Write a Hit Song and Sell It
• Seven Steps to Financial Freedom
• Who is Making a Bundle and How
• Get Rid of Money Worries for Good
• How to Burn Off Body Fat, Hour-by-Hour
• The Truth About Getting Rich
• How I Improved My Memory in One Evening
• Free Book Tells You 12 Secrets of Better Lawn Care

...and there are many more out there.

You may have noticed that most of the selected headlines were about money. Well, there's no mistake about that. Money is one of those things that tends to catch the attention of everyone. Have you ever been in a parking lot and noticed money on the pavement? You reach down to pick it up, unfold it, and discover that it is fake and has either a religious or inspirational message inside. It's just like a headline. Mention something like money and everyone takes notice. And it's not just money; other words are catchy too. It just takes knowing what you're advertising, and you can find a way to make readers notice your headline. While this list is by no means all-inclusive, I hope that it has provided you with some insight into what you should be looking for when writing your own headlines.