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How to Capture people's attention!

With the use of Attention-Grabbing Headlines, we want to use powerful words that spark curiosity in the viewer, that cause them to check out your video, article, Advertisement, etc...

James (Kai) Spangenberg

11/11/20251 min read

a blue question mark on a pink background
a blue question mark on a pink background

The common person has a 2 second attention span and you want to be able to grab someone's attention within those 2 seconds, the best way to do that is to Use "Attention Grabbing Headlines!".

There's two ways to do this, one way is to use a title so surprising, that it instantly piques someone's interest. The other way is to use words that lure someone in with curiosity. Below I'll list some examples.


Surprising Taglines: These tend to be taglines that are so outrageous, they gain someone's attention.

Examples: "Gas should be more expensive!", "How I lost 50 pounds after a seance with a Martian!", "Drama that gave me Hives!".

Taglines that Pique Curiosity: These examples make the viewer want to know more about what you've just said, it's piqued their curiosity and now they're invested and want to know more!

Examples: "Did you know the world's oldest tree is over 4,000 years old?", "How I made a fortune with a Fool idea!", "Ever Tongue Tied at a Party?".

Phrases like "Did you know?" "How to"

Attention Grabbing Headlines!