How to Write Better Headlines [Infographic]

There's a certain science to writing a great headline. Some headline templates or formulas tend to work better than others. For example, research shows that informative headlines like lists (that start with a number), how-to titles, and guides tend to get more readers and shares.

Want help in quickly writing an attractive headline? Create your own using the templates and ideas in the infographic below fromIntNetworkPlus. First, pick one of the six headline templates; then, mix and match from the adjectives, verbs, phrases, and calls-to-action below to create unique, compelling titles that readers will want to click on.

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in August 2014 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.