Headline Generator
Generate compelling, SEO-optimized headlines that drive clicks. Get AI-powered title suggestions with emotional and SEO scoring.
Describe Your Content
Tell us about your topic to generate tailored headlines
What Makes a Great Headline?
A compelling headline is the difference between content that gets clicked and content that gets ignored. Our AI analyzes:
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Enter a topic and click "Generate" to create headlines
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Headline Length Guide
The Science Behind Click-Worthy Headlines
80% of readers never make it past the headline. Your headline is the first—and often only—chance to capture attention. Great headlines combine SEO best practices with psychological triggers that compel clicks.
People who read headlines
People who read the content
CTR increase with numbers in headlines
Key Elements of High-Converting Headlines
Clarity Over Cleverness
Readers should immediately understand what they'll get. Clever wordplay that obscures the topic costs you clicks. Be direct and specific.
Use Power Words
Words like "proven," "secret," "ultimate," "essential," and "free" trigger emotional responses and increase click-through rates.
Include Numbers
Headlines with numbers get 36% more clicks. Odd numbers often outperform even ones. Be specific: "7 Tips" beats "Several Tips."
Create Urgency or Curiosity
FOMO and curiosity gaps drive action. Words like "now," "today," or "before it's too late" create urgency. Questions create curiosity.
Proven Headline Formulas That Work
Use these time-tested formulas as starting points for your headlines:
The "How To" Formula
How to [Achieve Desired Result] (Without [Common Obstacle])Example: "How to Double Your Website Traffic (Without Paying for Ads)"
The Number List Formula
[Number] [Adjective] [Noun] to [Desired Outcome]Example: "7 Proven Strategies to Skyrocket Your Email Open Rates"
The Question Formula
Are You Making These [Number] [Topic] Mistakes?Example: "Are You Making These 5 Common SEO Mistakes?"
The Comparison Formula
[Option A] vs [Option B]: Which Is Best for [Use Case]?Example: "WordPress vs Webflow: Which Is Best for Small Business Websites?"
The Ultimate Guide Formula
The Ultimate Guide to [Topic]: [Specific Promise]Example: "The Ultimate Guide to Content Marketing: From Beginner to Expert"
The Reason Why Formula
[Number] Reasons Why [Something] Is [Claim]Example: "9 Reasons Why Your Landing Pages Aren't Converting"
Headlines for Different Content Types
BBlog Posts
- Focus on value and benefits
- Use numbers when possible
- Keep under 60 characters
- Include primary keyword
LLanding Pages
- Lead with the main benefit
- Create urgency or FOMO
- Be direct and action-oriented
- Include social proof if possible
EEmail Subjects
- Keep under 50 characters
- Create curiosity gaps
- Personalize when possible
- Test emojis carefully
SSocial Media
- Front-load key information
- Use emotional triggers
- Include relevant hashtags
- Optimize for platform limits
Case Studies: Headline Optimization Success
TechCrunch-Style News Blog
Technology News Publisher
+156%
CTR Increase
89%
Avg Emotional Score
2.4x
Social Shares
Challenge: Headlines were too technical and formal. Average CTR was 1.8% despite strong Google rankings.
Solution: Used headline generator to A/B test emotional triggers. Implemented "How to" and numbered list formats with power words.
Results: CTR jumped to 4.6% in 3 months. Social shares more than doubled due to more compelling, shareable headlines.
SaaSify Email Marketing
B2B SaaS Company
+47%
Email Open Rate
+89%
Click Rate
$340K
Additional Revenue
Challenge: Email subject lines were boring and promotional. Open rates stuck at 18% industry average.
Solution: Generated 10 subject line variations per email campaign. Selected winners based on emotional and SEO scores.
Results: Open rates increased to 26.5%. Higher engagement led to $340K additional revenue from email channel in 6 months.
BeautyBox E-commerce
Beauty & Cosmetics Retailer
+234%
Blog Traffic
67
Featured Snippets
+178%
Affiliate Revenue
Challenge: Beauty tutorial headlines were generic ("How to Apply Eyeshadow"). Couldn't compete with established publishers.
Solution: Generated headlines with specific benefits and unique angles. Focused on question-based and comparison formats.
Results: Blog traffic increased 234% in 8 months. 67 articles earned featured snippets with optimized headlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the ideal headline length for SEO?▼
50-60 characters is optimal for Google search results. Google typically displays the first 50-60 characters before truncating with "...". However, pixel width matters more than character count—a headline with many wide letters (M, W) will truncate sooner than one with narrow letters (i, l). Our tool counts characters and scores accordingly.
Should I include my target keyword in the headline?▼
Yes, ideally near the beginning. Including your primary keyword helps with SEO and immediately signals topic relevance to readers. However, don't force it if it makes the headline awkward. User experience trumps keyword placement. A natural headline that performs well will ultimately rank better.
How do I test which headline works best?▼
Use A/B testing tools and social media. Tools like CoSchedule Headline Analyzer can predict performance. For real data, post different headlines on social media to see which gets more engagement. Email platforms like Mailchimp allow subject line A/B testing. WordPress plugins like Title Experiments let you test titles on actual readers.
What are "power words" and why do they matter?▼
Power words trigger emotional responses that drive action. They include words like "proven," "secret," "exclusive," "free," "guaranteed," "instant," "effortless," and "breakthrough." These words tap into psychological triggers like fear, curiosity, greed, and urgency. Used strategically, they can significantly increase click-through rates.
How is the emotional score calculated?▼
Our AI analyzes headlines for psychological triggers including curiosity (gaps, questions), urgency (time sensitivity, scarcity), value proposition (benefits, outcomes), social proof (numbers, statistics), and emotional language (power words, sensory language). Higher scores indicate more emotional triggers that typically drive higher engagement.
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