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Why stop at a headline? Why not a /.-like summary or quote that represents the article? Headlines are made for enticing clicks, not informing the reader.
by devindotcom 13y ago
Why stop at a headline? Why not a /.-like summary or quote that represents the article? Headlines are made for enticing clicks, not informing the reader.
- bb09 13y agoHave you checked out http://thetechblock.com http://thetechblock.com recently? I like what they're doing.
- gojomo 13y agoI'd agree, another subhed-line or even short blurb could be added to the collaborative-tournament process.
- ulisesrmzroche 13y agoThe headlines purpose is to inform the reader so they will be enticed to read more. If it doesn't do this, it's a badly written headline, it doesn't need to be patched, but re-written right.
- gojomo 13y agoEnticement is a goal of providers with certain models. Readers want an accurate indication of whether the target contains new and useful information. These goals can often conflict. Techmeme is more aligned with the readers, here.
- abracar 13y agoNot always easy to find the right balance - put all the info in the headline, and you'll get more RTs than clicks; but teasing can also go too far - @HuffPoSpoilers always cracks me up!