Three Dangerous Myths About List Posts – Busted

Posted: April 02, 2012

[caption id="attachment_9963" align="alignright" width="400"]© masterofall686 - Fotolia.com[/caption]How do you feel about list posts? Some bloggers like them; others hate them.

We’ve all seen guest posts that are badly done – perhaps with lots of “fluff” items that don’t add value, or with poor formatting and construction that makes them hard to read.

But like it or not, lists work. Putting a number in a headline is a sure-fire way to get readers to pay attention. (Look at the cover of any magazine, and there’s a very good chance you’ll spot some numbers. These editors know what they’re doing.)

So let’s bust some silly myths:

Myth #1: “List Posts Are Just for Lazy Writers”

Sure, some lazy writers slap together a few bullet points and call it a post … but that doesn’t mean you have to do the same.

A great list post can take just as much craft as any other post. In fact, spending time and energy creating a strong list post is a great way to develop your writing skills.

Read the remaining myths and busts - Three Dangerous Myths About List Posts – Busted.