Numbered headlines work because readers click them, and a quick MESH list of eight notable list articles makes the point by being exactly the format it argues for.
Why So Many Numbers in Headlines?
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What exactly encourages someone to read an article?
For me, it has always been headlines including numbers. For years, writers have simplified topics and what better way to do this than to break up text with numbers. These lists may be seen as gimmicks, but simply put, they are proven to work. This is the very reason whyBuzzfeedLists inundate our news feeds and tops the list of social media sharing news sites. So in the spirit of theAP Top 25,Fortune 500,40 under 40and the7 dwarfs, here are 8 lists to peruse.
- The 100 Best Lists of All Time
- 70 Stunning Responsive Sites for Your Inspiration
- 23 Creative Emoji Masterpieces
- 13 Thoughts on Being an Entrepreneur
- 10 Ways to Use Infographics
- 7 Historical Figures Famous for Something They Never Did
- 5 Businesses That Rock Content Marketing
- The One Question You Should Answer Before Every Project
