tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post1446862769439835766..comments2024-03-28T13:28:51.891-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: What’s that Mean—Blog Post Titles that DON’T Confuse Your Social Media Followers!Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-26804778801897617422013-11-10T07:39:51.889-05:002013-11-10T07:39:51.889-05:00Sally, most of the time, intrigue equals confusion...Sally, most of the time, intrigue equals confusion. BUT, there are still times it works. For example, I read a post this week with the title 30 Seconds to Live. I didn't care what that pertained to, I couldn't pass it up! And yes, you can go back and change a title. You can also use an em dash and add a subtitle for clarification. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-13639348087137691722013-11-10T07:36:29.486-05:002013-11-10T07:36:29.486-05:00Mary, I'm glad u found it helpful.. And we'...Mary, I'm glad u found it helpful.. And we've all done it! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-24171400487513617762013-11-09T20:48:48.381-05:002013-11-09T20:48:48.381-05:00Oh, mercy. My attempts to intrigue probably only c...Oh, mercy. My attempts to intrigue probably only confused! Is it okay to go back and change titles of previous blogposts?Sally Mathenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714597631578160195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-90216650145256922222013-11-09T17:57:51.812-05:002013-11-09T17:57:51.812-05:00Wow Edie. this was a fantastic post. I do believe ...Wow Edie. this was a fantastic post. I do believe I am in the guilty section...but am leaping off of this bandwagon. Thanks.Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-71079679458693307682013-11-07T12:58:53.414-05:002013-11-07T12:58:53.414-05:00Pam, thanks so much for playing alone. You did get...Pam, thanks so much for playing alone. You did get a couple right, but you're going to laugh out loud when I publish the list! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-23613545449132944062013-11-07T12:53:19.900-05:002013-11-07T12:53:19.900-05:00Here are my guesses, Edie! Can't wait to see w...Here are my guesses, Edie! Can't wait to see what the posts were really about!<br /><br />The Summer of Success: How the person accomplished a task between June and August.<br /><br />When Things Go South: Handling disappointments<br /><br />In the Mood: Romantic moments<br /><br />I Live Next Door to a Cemetery: The advantages and disadvantages of living beside a graveyard<br /><br />Choosing Joy Instead of Jealousy: Being happy for someone when they succeed<br /><br />Hooptedoodle and You: Colloquialisms<br /><br />Perseverance Pays off: A tale of toughing it out<br /><br />Three Steps to Prevent Overfiring: How to keep your woodstove burning properly<br /><br />Not Quite What I expected: Handling disappointments<br /><br />Take a Deep Breath: Lowering your blood pressure without medsPam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41275434888302035282013-11-07T11:32:42.169-05:002013-11-07T11:32:42.169-05:00Great points again, Edie! I always try to think l...Great points again, Edie! I always try to think like a journalist and include "Who, What, When, or How" in my titles. Sometimes, when I have trouble thinking of a good title, that means the focus of my post is vague. Now I'm going to go edit tomorrow's title... Thanks!Julia Tomiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999070457191845503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-15736206357810484872013-11-07T11:02:19.613-05:002013-11-07T11:02:19.613-05:00IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a guilt-free zone! We come...IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a guilt-free zone! We come to together to get better - we're stronger with each other, than alone!Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-30408799070181978932013-11-07T11:01:18.368-05:002013-11-07T11:01:18.368-05:00Tarissa, I love fun titles, but I always try to su...Tarissa, I love fun titles, but I always try to subtitle the ones that are ambiguous. Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-75174304035152146872013-11-07T11:00:41.473-05:002013-11-07T11:00:41.473-05:00Cindy, I'm glad this helps! Blessings, ECindy, I'm glad this helps! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-73126372952646023452013-11-07T11:00:21.571-05:002013-11-07T11:00:21.571-05:00Reebs, we all are. It's easy to get caught up ...Reebs, we all are. It's easy to get caught up in our own little world and assume others know what our title pertains to. The truth is, God can expand our influence exponentially and we need to write with that in mind! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-87837138466957425072013-11-07T10:37:31.726-05:002013-11-07T10:37:31.726-05:00(Raising my hand) I have done this so many times a...(Raising my hand) I have done this so many times and I still do! But, I'm trying to learn. Here's a terrible title I used: "Reclaiming The Innocence of a Bygone Generation." What on earth?? The article was actually about two steps I took to limit media exposure in our household. Hmm, maybe that would have been a better title! :)<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what the ambiguous titles you posted are all about. Especially "Hooptedoodle and You." Whatever the post is about, that title is still pretty fun to say!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923783472120920316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-49501024581222580642013-11-07T09:48:29.441-05:002013-11-07T09:48:29.441-05:00LOL Edie, I am so guilty of this too! Busted. :) ...LOL Edie, I am so guilty of this too! Busted. :) I see what you mean and will reword as you suggested. An ambiguous title only confuses the reader and has great potential to disappoint. Thanks for the great post. Cindy Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550990300799678398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-75738151144584805482013-11-07T08:45:38.985-05:002013-11-07T08:45:38.985-05:00Great post, Edie. I'm sooooo guilty of this.Great post, Edie. I'm sooooo guilty of this. Reba J. Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034840601512291942noreply@blogger.com