πŸ‘€ 5 tips on how to make your posts exceptionally interesting to read

In yesterday's discussion, Priyanka Saini asked this question. πŸ’‘ And these 5 things came to my mind: 1) Attention-grabbing title 2) Short text (paragraphs with 2 or 3 lines) 3) Subtle use of emojis 4) Incorporating visual materials (images, videos) 5) Playing with text (rhetorical questions, inventing your own words) What else makes the post interesting?

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Natalia Cebotari
I would add as a starting points that posts should be interesting for your specific audience and before writing you should know your audience, their pains and gains and build your content strategy from there. It's makes so much easier to generate content when you know your readers, watchers and listeners.
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Jack Lipsky
@natalia_cebotari_osmos @busmark_w_nika This!!! To add on, I'd say it's perfectly acceptable to have a target audience you tailor your content to. Some people want their message to reach everyone, even if it isn't necessarily *for* everyone. But in doing so, their message becomes so broad that what they're trying to convey gets lost in a sea of vagueness and reaches no one.
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Natalia Cebotari
@busmark_w_nika If you really know your users, you are never in short of content ideas
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Kacy Boone ❇️
I love the meta point that this post *itself* is ranking high on the discussion boards. Bravo!
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Alex Bilytskyi
In addition to the elements you’ve listed, making a post interesting can also involve engaging storytelling, interactive elements like polls or quizzes, valuable insights such as useful tips or expert advice, and personalization to connect more deeply with your audience.
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Deluar Hosain
Cool, ideas.Thanks!
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Katia Yakovleva
always cool discussions :) Love it
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Mariam
On point! Thanks for sharing this.
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Umer Ronaldo
Here are five tips to make your posts exceptionally interesting to read: 1. Start with a Hook: Capture attention with a compelling opening sentence or question. A strong hook encourages readers to continue. 2. Tell a Story: Weave your information into a narrative. Stories engage readers and make your content more relatable and memorable. 3. Use Engaging Visuals: Incorporate images, infographics, or videos to break up text and add visual interest. Visuals can also help illustrate key points https://gowelllive.com/. 4. Keep it Concise and Clear: Use short paragraphs and clear language. Avoid jargon and complex sentences to ensure your message is easy to understand. 5. Include Interactive Elements: Add polls, questions, or calls-to-action to encourage reader interaction and make your post more engaging.
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Milli Sen
Definitely. Also make it less obvious that it was Chat GPT generated.
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Prince Antonio
Nika, the tips you provided are incredibly useful and will definitely help many people create engaging posts! In addition to the five points you mentioned, another useful tip is to time your posts wisely. Posting when your audience is most active can make your content more visible and attract more attention. Thanks for sharing these valuable insights!"
Udaya Sri
If I had to add one more tip, it would be to stay consistent with your content. Posting regularly helps your content get noticed more often and keeps your audience engaged.
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Udaya Sri
@busmark_w_nika I completely forgot about themπŸ™€ Thanks for reminding!
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Udaya Sri
@busmark_w_nika haha! Thank you, this would be my first virtual medalπŸ˜…
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YanXu
Perhaps, I think it also has something to do with the hot topic that's been on everyone's mind lately.
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Sonali Negi✍️ (Readers SENSITIVE content
Just be authentic and true with a pinch of creativity
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Nicholas Wolf
Very helpful for me. Thanks. πŸ‘
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Han Kim
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I think "1. Attention-grabbing Title" has an outsized impact
Joy kalu
Your points are very practical & easy to apply. Thanks
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Tatiana Voropaeva
Thanks for bringing up this topic πŸ™‚ You mentioned a list of good ideas. From my side, I'd like to highlight another essential factor that should be considered first: the goal (or value) of a post. What impact should it have on the reader? What emotions or actions do you want to evoke during or after they read the post? By considering a clear goal for your future post, you can then easily prepare the rest of the content based on your list and make your post more relevant and interesting to your audience πŸš€
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Tatiana Voropaeva
Another idea that came to my mind is to use cognitive biases. This is very powerful in some cases, of course, if you use them ethically. For example, the framing effect. What do you think generally about cognitive biases in marketing?
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Adding a personal touch, engaging storytelling, and including interactive elements like polls or questions can also make your posts incredibly captivating.
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Salvatore Connola
Yea this 5 tips are very useful. I would add, if you like me are posting the most on X. To have a premium subscription if you are serious with that. It’s the only way to write also long articles and not split avery 3 lines.