Any person with a digital marketing campaign of any sort, knows the importance of having a presence on a number of social media platforms. They also know that it’s important to post regular content and to build a following of prospects that will convert to sales. It’s good to know what is important, but ticking all the boxes is one thing – getting a genuine response is what it’s really about. So how do you create content that evokes a response and spreads like wildfire?
Assuming you already know your target audience and what they’re interested in reading about, you need to find a way to spark a reaction. One theory is to use the Who, What, Why, When and Where words. It sounds simple, because it is – but they’re powerful tools to get your social media posts triggering the right kind of response.
Using the word Who in your social media titles immediately grabs attention, like Who You Should Be Following on Twitter, or Guess Who Just Got A Million Likes? Using this word makes the reader want to know who you are talking about, a psychological trigger much like FOMO (fear of missing out).
The word What reveals that there is a topic or something interesting being discussed. In a title, you are letting a reader know that they will find out just what you’re hinting at if you read the article. Think of titles like What Every Woman Should Know Before Internet Dating, or Find Out What Makes This Billionaire Tick. People pay attention to this word, as you are indirectly telling them something they need to know.
Why is a word that demands an answer. A title with Why in it implies that you are going to reveal the answer, or give a solution to something. Starting an article with a question gets the reader thinking in the right direction, showing them you’re going to help them find the solution. Why Does Eating Chocolate Make You Happy? or Why Earthlings Will Never Live On Mars are examples that create curiosity – people love to learn new things.
We are all a bit obsessed with time and When is the word to use to get your audience thinking about a time frame. When Are You Going To Make A Change? or similar creates a finite period for a task, that needs to be fulfilled.
Where To Find Quality Influencers shows people how to find something – again, you are hinting at providing an answer they need to know. No one wants to be left out, so revealing where the fun stuff happens is very likely to get you a response.
Crafting an article using the W words can be the difference your marketing strategy needs. For more on social media strategies and content creation, get in touch. We know all sorts of secrets to successful digital marketing.