The difference between a good blog post and a bad blog post isn’t always in the body of your content. Blog titles act as the gatekeepers of blog posts, meaning if your title isn’t up to scratch, then your content won’t be getting the views it deserves.
Learning how to write effective blog titles can take time, but with these five tools, you’ll be a master of headlines with minimal headache in no time.
1. Answer The Public
Answer The Public is by far one of the most useful online tools when it comes to finding out what people are searching for in relation to any given search term. The free version of the site allows you to search for two words or phrases per day, which is more than enough to get inspiration for your next blog post.
After typing your chosen keyword or phrase into the search box, Answer The Public then analyzes search data from your region and splits it into Questions, Propositions, Comparisons, and Alphabetical. This data can be saved as a CSV that can be split into separate files in Excel or downloaded as an image, which is handy if you want to come back to it later.
2. Google Search Suggestions
Believe it or not, one of the best tools for finding the best blog title inspiration is good old Google. Type your target keyword or phrase into the search bar and keep your eye on two key sections. Firstly, take a look at the People Also Ask section—here, you’ll find some of the most common FAQs around your target word or phrase.
Next, scroll to the bottom of page 1 and take a look at the suggested searches. This section highlights the kinds of things people often go on to search for once they’ve Googled your chosen search term. By observing what people are looking for and what’s ranking on Google, you can then make sure to create a title that will compete.
3. The HubSpot Blog Ideas Generator
HubSpot has a very handy blog ideas generator that can help you overcome writer's block if you’re stuck on blog titles. Simply go to their generator, enter up to five nouns, and let them do the hard work.
While the HubSpot tool can throw up some golden titles for free, it’s also a bit hit or miss. If you don’t mind putting in your contact details, then you’ll be able to access a year’s worth of blog title suggestions in a downloadable document, which often provides a bit more to work with. As far as tools go, it’s not the best but is free and easy, so well worth a try if you’re stuck for ideas.
4. The SEOPressor Blog Title Generator
The SEOPressor blog title generator is another great tool if you need a lot of blog title inspiration quickly. Add in your keyword/phrase and tell the generator whether it's a skill, service, product, industry, event, location, or name. Hit Generate Titles, and the generator will do the rest.
Ultimately, SEOPressor has only created this tool to generate their own leads, but so long as you ignore their pop-ups and the oversized ad on the right side of the page, you’ll be able to refresh your way through a large selection of blog titles.
5. The Google Keyword Planner
Finally, we come to Google’s Keyword Planner, which is designed to help you master keywords and choose the right ones for Google Ads. While you’re not here to write a Google Ad, the tool is still handy for blog titles because it can show you the popularity of your chosen keyword and give you ideas for new keywords that will attract your target audience.
As far as these tools go, the Google Keyword Planner is the most advanced, and it can be a bit overwhelming when you use it for the first time. The best way to learn the Google Keyword Tool is simply to play around with it, so make a Google Ads account and experiment until you’ve got to grips with it.
Make Your Blog Titles Compelling
Whether you’re interviewing someone for your blog, reviewing a product, or writing up helpful guides, the aim of the game with blogging is to entice people to read your content. Using these tools, you’ll be able to get your blog content in front of the right audience and will be writing catchy blog titles that convert casual viewers into readers in no time.