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Headline Rewriter

Turn your flat headlines into high-click titles using proven copywriting frameworks — in seconds.

8 headline variations:

What makes headlines click

  • Use numbers — "7 ways" outperforms "several ways" every time
  • Include the reader — "you" and "your" improve CTR significantly
  • Hint at the benefit, not just the topic: "how to" > just a topic noun
  • Create curiosity without being misleading (no clickbait)

Why headlines decide your content's fate

David Ogilvy famously said: "On average, five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar." This is even truer in 2024, where attention is shorter and competition is fiercer.

An A/B test on a headline alone can produce 200–500% differences in click-through rates for the exact same article. The best writers spend more time on their headline than on the body — and it shows.

Proven headline formulas

How-to: "How to [Achieve Result] Even If [Common Obstacle]" — addresses the biggest objection up front.

Number-list: "[Number] [Adjective] Ways to [Achieve Goal]" — the human brain loves the specificity and implied structure of a numbered list.

Curiosity gap: "The [X] That [Result You Didn't Expect]" — opens a knowledge gap that the reader must close by clicking.

Negative framing: "Stop [Doing X] Before You [Negative Consequence]" — loss aversion is more motivating than potential gain.

Authority positioning: "What [Authority / Expert] Knows About [Topic] That You Don't" — social proof and information gap combined.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a headline be?
For blog posts: 60–70 characters is ideal for SEO (fits Google's title tag). For email subject lines: under 50 characters — mobile shows even less. For social and ads: shorter is usually stronger. 6–12 words tends to be the sweet spot across formats.
Should I write my headline before or after the content?
Both approaches work, but writing a working headline first helps you stay focused on the promised value as you write. Always revisit and refine the headline after finishing — you understand your content's best angle better then than when you started.
Are clickbait headlines bad for long-term traffic?
Yes. Headlines that over-promise and under-deliver have short-term click gains but high bounce rates, which signals quality problems to both search engines and social algorithms. Write headlines that are intriguing but accurate — deliver on every promise you make.

Great headlines at scale

Claipot helps you generate, test, and optimise every piece of copy — from headlines to full content campaigns.

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