We all know the importance of blog titles.
If we optimize them with keywords or keyword phrases, we could possibly attract more search engine traffic. If we make them catchy sounding, others may click to read more.
When I published the Lose Weight While Blogging?” post, I later said on Facebook, “maybe I should have named it, “Can’t Stand Blogging?””
Today’s Lesson
The above mentioned post links to an article which states how sitting more than six hours a day can possibly cause health problems plus lead to an earlier death. As a solution, I shared how I decided to build myself a work walk station for my treadmill even though there are prefab ones available.
My comment on Facebook made me wonder, “If that same topic had been written by other bloggers, what would they have named it?”
Here’s what I’ve come up with based on what fellow bloggers blog about, and how they could formulate their titles.
I know my outspoken blogging friend Cath Lawson would chose:
“Get Your Rear In Gear”
And she would include the acclaimed photo of Betsy Wuebker’s derriere (which can be found on Cath’s homepage)
Friar, who is also an artist and cartoonist would include sketches of Vikings and name his post:
“Don’t Say the Vikings Didn’t Warn You”
Patty of “Why Not Start Now? might name it:
“Why Not Start Now?”
Public Speaking Expert and blogger Keith Davis,
“Step Up To The Podium”
Chase March, teacher and hip hop blogger,
“Hip Hop Your Way to Health”
Proofreader and writing coach Davina,
“Treadmill Walk Stations – Rendering The Right Impact”
Vered, professional blogger would use keywords:
“Use A Work Walk Treadmill To Extend Your Life”
Patricia of Patricia’s Wisdom would keep it simple.
“My Review: The TrekDesk Work Walk Station”
Debbie, mommy blogger and author of Three Weddings:
“Who needs a treadmill when you have three kids?”
Silly Girl, a reporter in real life,
“Reporting Live From The Office of the Future”
Tom Volkar, author of Delightful Work and life coach might use:
“How A Treadmill Could Improve Your Life”.
Barb Hartsook likes to serve imaginary coffee on her blog.
“Sip, Standing”
Singer, songwriter Jannie could write a poem or song titled:
“The Wedgie Work Walk Station Blues”
Hilary, our resident historian,
“How the treadmill was invented. How it’s helping people to stay fit. And its Place in the Office”
Colleen, blogger and Realtor from Washington State,
“Kennewick Realtors Stand Behind Their Listings”
Julie Walraven who provides a resume writing service:
“Stand Up For What You Believe”
Heather Villa, business coach and blogger,
“Don’t Take It Sitting Down”
The Bold Life author Tess, being true to her blog name might choose:
“Be Bold – Take A Stand”
George Angus, writer and author of Tumblemoose.com could title the post,
“We’ve Got A Standing Date”
Lori Hoeck, martial arts expert and author of Think Like a Blackbelt,
“Kick it Up A Notch! “
Sara Healy of Sharing Connection would include a photo and a challenge.
Story Photo. What Does This Look Like To You?
Tracy would tie in a link to her post which went viral.
What Does A Chicken in a Can Have To Do With a Treadmill?
Raul of Alien Ghost might title his,
“Don’t Just Sit There”
J.D. Meier of Sources of Insight would go all out.
“2000 Lessons Learned While Using The TrekDesk Treadmill Desk*”
Tony Single of Trottersville would include a cartoon in his post,
“How I Killed My Treadmill”
Evelyn Lin’s blog concentrates on abundance, awareness and self alignment:
“Forge Your Own Path With A Walk Work Station”
Mike Goad blogs remotely as they travel.
“Put Some Miles Behind You”
Linda, our resident “green blogger”,
“Environmentally Friendly Desk Option Could Save Millions in Health Care Costs”
Joy over at Unfolding Your Path To Joy,
“Find Joy, Stay Fit While Blogging”
Joella helps new bloggers on her blog, Blog with Wings,
“Stand Up For Your Writes”
Zeenat of Positive Provocations always has encouraging words for her readers,
“Positively The Easiest Way To Take A Stand”
Lisa does intuitive readings and blogs at Practically Intuitive,
“I See You Standing”
Mandy Allen likes to ask questions on her blog.
“Is Your Job Killing You?”
John Hoff, author the fabulous blog security book and video series WordPress Defender*,
“Stand Up To The Bullies“
Junk Drawer Kathy would come up with something funny.
“What I’ve Gained From Blogging Besides Thirty Pounds”
Kelvin Kao, is a puppeteer who also likes to make videos, He might make a video of a puppet on a work walk station and title it,
“It’s So Easy, Even A Puppet Can Do It”
Jay Schryer of Porsidan is in a wheelchair, and since a treadmill work walk station wouldn’t be conducive for his life style, he might teach others with disabilities how to stay fit.
“Alternative Ways To Incorporate Exercise Into Your Day”
Patricia Singleton of Spirtual Journey Of A Lightworker would share more of her knowledge,
“How To Stay Fit As You Journey Through Life”
Jodith of Administrative Arts could teach office managers,
“How To Improve Productivity In The Office”
Walter of Lionslinger shares life lessons on his blog,
“Another Lesson In Life. Don’t Sit. Get Fit”
Chania Girl shares happy thoughts at Living Happiness,
Don’t Worry! Be Happy! Work Standing!
Julie is always so cheerful as shares her thoughts from Italy. She might title hers,
“Hello Gorgeous, Wanna Go For A Walk?”
Miguel de Luis could do a post in Spanish.
“Si Si” (Sorry Miguel, that’s all the Spanish I know 
)
Lance might turn this into a “Sunday Thought For The Day”,
“Embrace Life, One Step At A Time”
Lori at Jane Be Nimble shares wonderful stories on her blog,
“Be Nimble. Be Quick. Blog Your Way To Fitness”
Wendi Kelly at Life’s Little Inspirations blogs to inspire others,
“Latest Innovation Sparks Creativity”
From Roses to Rainbows author Linda might title hers:
“From Flab To Fab – Stand Up And Blog”
Julie, author of Random Meanderings enjoys hiking.
“Take A Hike”
Evita at Evolving Wellness would share her wisdom on health.
“Easily Fit Fitness Into Your Day”
Eliza of Silver and Grace who writes for women over forty, might title her post:
“Stand and Stop That Middle Age Spread”
Angela Sims at Living, Loving, Laughing… might say,
“Don’t Laugh, It Works”
So, there you have it. How one blog title could be written fifty-two ways.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Today’s Assignment
How do your choose your blog titles?
Do you try to use catchy ones? Or do you prefer using keywords?
Care to share?
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In addition to making money, most bloggers want two things.
Unfortunately, both depend on the actions of others, and those “others” are often fellow bloggers.
Today’s Lesson
When bloggers make the rounds to other blogs, they’re mentally asking themselves questions and/or making choices. For example,
As blog authors, we can help make those decisions easier.
Such as,
Did we end our post with a question? Or does our post appear so “complete”, it sends a subliminal message comments aren’t welcome?
Does the commenter have to register or jump through hoops to pass the security features of our blog? Or have we made the process of commenting as simple as possible?
Are we including buttons which take our visitors directly to Twitter, Facebook or StumbleUpon? Or do we expect them to “figure it out” on their own time?
Does is hold value others can benefit from? Is it grammatically correct and void of typos? Are the facts correct?
Are we using excerpts and the “continue reading/more” feature? If so, does this feature make it easier for our visitors to read our blog posts?
Or does sharing our post require additional work on our readers part?
Or are we assuming our visitors are mind readers?
Truth be told, we can’t/shouldn’t expect our visitors to read, comment on, AND promote our blog posts each time we publish something new.
Just like with us, their time is limited.
If we’re lucky, they’ll do one; comment OR promote.
But usually not both.
Today’s Assignment
If you could only pick one, what would it be?
To receive comments?
To have your post promoted on a social media site?
I’d love to hear why you picked what you did.
P.S. This post was inspired by what social media consultant Vered, shared in her comment on the Call Me A Hypocrite post:
Thank you Vered.