Writing headlines that work

Craft headlines that grab attention and communicate clearly.

Video walkthrough coming soon

The Job of a Headline

Get people to read the next line. That's it.

Formulas That Work

The "How To"

  • How to reduce lead times by 40%
  • How we helped Acme cut scrap rates in half

The Specific Number

  • 5 signs your website is costing you leads
  • 3 questions to ask before your next rebrand

The Direct Statement

  • Your website is your best salesperson
  • Precision machining for parts that matter

What to Avoid

  • Clever wordplay that confuses
  • Clickbait that doesn't deliver
  • Jargon your customers don't use
  • Vague claims like "Best in class solutions"

Test: The Bar Test

Read your headline out loud. Would you say this to someone at a bar? If it sounds weird or corporate, rewrite it.

Bad: "Leveraging Synergistic Manufacturing Solutions"

Good: "We make precision parts, fast"