Type of Headlines That Work Best on Medium

Take your first steps towards writing better titles.

As a writer, you can afford to write boring articles and still expect to get a lot of views. But the condition is that the article must have a catchy headline. Yes, bad articles with good headlines stand a chance to attract views but it doesn’t work vice versa.

Considering this fact, it can be stated that if you have mastered the art of writing better titles, that means you have cracked the formula of being a successful online writer.

Being able to write irresistible headlines is not that tough. You can achieve that with practice. If you think your headlines are not good enough, the first thing you need to do is admit it and accept that you need to spend more time on your headlines.

More time? yes. But how much? Maybe as much as you spend on the entire article. Sure it will be time taking but believe me, you will get the results.

But before you go and start working on the title of your next article, let’s take a look at what kinds of headlines work best on Medium. I have listed some of them in this article so you have a clear picture and format for the best headlines on your mind when you are writing the headline for your next article.

Here are some of the best-performing headlines on Medium.

For a headline to perform best, it’s necessary for it to spark readers' curiosity. And the types of headlines listed below do the best job in this regard.

Complete Statement

These headlines look simple yet have a great impact. They don’t necessarily consist of any power words to attract people but could be power statements themselves.

Most of these headlines say something unusual — mostly positive. That’s their secret ingredient. Plus, readers love simplicity. These headlines simply state what’s inside the article, but somehow that statement is so catchy that readers can’t ignore it.

To be straightforward, such kinds of headlines work best if your article has something unique to offer. They simply disclose what’s special about the article or somehow challenge a popular belief.

Check out a few examples:

So if you have just written a piece that you think is unique and interesting enough for the readers to resist, let them know what’s inside the article through a simple headline as listed above. Your readers will definitely appreciate that.

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Motivational Headlines

I don’t know what your personal interests and hobbies are. But one thing I can bet that you are looking for. Motivation. Not just you, but every one of us needs motivation every other day to keep up with our stuff.

Similarly, your readers do, too. Perhaps, this is the reason why the content and headlines with a little pinch of motivation tend to perform better.

If you can write headlines that motivate your readers, you might see a surge in your readership.

But in order to write a motivational headline, you have to write relevant content first. If you have any achievements, write about them. If you don’t, write about the success story of another person you know that motivates you.

Besides that, you can also use such headlines in almost any kind of article. People can’t resist a headline that validates what they think and feel. It motivates them.

Write headlines that talk about how the impossible is made possible. Let your readers feel what they dream of is practical can be achieved. Here are a few examples.

Negative Ones

Negativity attracts humans faster than positivity. The reason is that the fear of losing something existing is bigger than the desire of gaining something new.

When we see the headline with some kind of negative word or a warning statement, we want to read it so we don’t miss out on an opportunity or make a mistake unknowingly. Many medium writers understand that and use negative headlines to extract better results.

Writing negative headlines doesn’t mean you have to create chaos. You don’t have to force it, either. Let it be natural. The aim is to create a sense of urgency. The following examples may give you a better idea.

Sum up

The bottom line is that if you are a new writer struggling to make your way to the top, you have to write better headlines. That's where your success might be hidden.

Notice, take inspiration, and practice. Do it consistently. That’s all. Over time, your views will improve, and spending hours writing long articles will be paid off.

Hope this article helps. Best of luck.

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