Choose A Title So Appealing Readers Will Flock As If They're Going To See Pictures of Naked Women or Naked Men.
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First Use a Catchy Title To Lure Them In-Then Guilt Them Into Reading Your Other Hubs
When writing a new Hub, I find the first obstacle to overcome is the title. Do I write something catchy that rhymes, should I use a snippet of the article, or should I flat out lie and make up a title that has nothing to do with what I am going to write about. For this Hub, I chose the third option and made up the title to see how many of you would actually come to look at naked bodies. I will be taking a poll later. (Please be honest!)
What I am really writing about is how easy it is to write a Hub but how difficult it is to get people to actually read them. As I'm sure you will see shortly, this Hub is sure to attract a lot of people just by the title. So we can conclude that the subject you are writing about and the title of your Hub are what will either attract to or turn away other Hubbers from your Hub. It could be the most interesting well researched Hub ever written, (like many of the ones I've written) but nobody ever reads them. Why? Well......I don't actually..... know why. That's right, I started writing this Hub because I was pissed off that I can't get any freaking traffic to my freaking Hubs unless I'm writing about the bitch and her brother that live with me! So as I was saying, it doesn't matter what you write about, nobody's ever gonna read your crappy Hub anyway so what's the point? Save yourself the time and watch TV and eat a plate of Christmas cookies and enjoy yourself. Why put yourself out there and try to give people information they don't really want? Oh sure I published a really cool Hub yesterday about this really cool place to learn about Internet marketing, but did I expect anyone to read it? Hell no, why would they? I only have seventeen fans and I'm sure they have better things to do than to read my hubs. They can make much better use of their time by learning how to cure their hangovers or something like that. And I was right to think that way, wasn't I, nobody read it so why should I care? I guess that means that this Hub is kind of pointless too.
I am so sorry about that. I don't know what came over me. I guess I was just a tiny bit upset that nobody wants to read my very interesting, well written, thought of for days before I wrote and then changed them seven times before they were right Hubs. But I'm over it now. I don't really care anymore. I don't want a Christmas miracle. I'll just sit in my house and eat stale Christmas cookies and tell my family my new favorite Christmas story "The Night Before Christmas in Hell" by fellow Hubber B.T. Evilpants.
Do The Right Thing-Be Kind To Fellow Hubbers
If you look at all of my Hubs, you will see a pattern developing. I seem to have this complex that nobody loves me here in Hub Pages. It's not true, I really don't have a complex at all. In fact, I really don't care what you people think of me or my writing. I am really just trying to become part of this amazing community we have here. Okay, I do care, a little about what you think. So, I try to be a nice guy. I try to read as many Hubs as I can. I try to leave positive comments to everyone. And when I write, I write from my heart and try not to offend anyone. Is it too much to ask for the same in return?
So the next time you sit down at your computer and click on Hub Pages, think of the other people sitting down at their computer waiting to hear back from people like you, the everyday Hubber. Leave a comment, whether you like it or not, just to let them know you were there. You don't even have to say it was good, just say something like "Hi, I just read your Hub. Have a nice day". That way he or she knows you were there and didn't like their Hub but you didn't have to insult them.
And don't forget to rate the Hubs you read. That is really important to the Hub score.
So go now and get reading. I expect all of you to start with my Hubs, of course, and read all of them. Rate them (I know some of them are bad) and don't you dare leave me a bad comment! I know where you Hub! Love to all and Merry Christmas!
Jim B
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Hub Update May 3, 2010
I wanted to update the many readers of this Hub because it's been so popular. The problem is that the title has had to be changed and some of the content may not make sense if you didn't read it from the beginning.
The original title "See Pictures of Naked Women and Naked Men Right Here" was allowed for an entire year before it was reviewed by the nice people at Hub Pages and deemed inappropriate and misleading. It was banned pending a title and tag change to represent more accurately what the article was about.
So in the first year I had an average of 40 views per day, great for a Hub I wrote more for fun than anything. Since the changes, the average dropped to 3 per day. Evidence that more people today are looking to see pictures of naked people than how to write good article titles.
So today, May 3rd, 2010, I decided to change the title one more time to see if I can get some of the fire back. As of my last check today, this Hub has had 22007 views since the first day, by far the most any of my Hubs have and more than all of the others put together. Thus proving my initial message, You need to choose a great title to get people to read.
Take good care and thanks for reading!
JB
I Told You Once Already-Be Honest!
Did you come to my hub because you wanted to see naked people?
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and yet you're here anyway....hmmm
Thanks rockinjoe
Okay. I confess. I'm mainly here because I stalked Rockinjoe. But hey, it's not a bad hub. It's well written, it's in proper English, you can spell, you haven't used unnecessary capital letters, there's humour and pathos. Give it time. Traffic will flow as people get to know you. Happy Christmas!
Okay Amanda, but did you want to see him naked? That's the question! Never mind, you don't have to answer.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your kind remarks.
It works! I came here because I wanted to see if you'd really post pictures of naked people.
"Can he actually DO that?...
It works check out my hub little hot stuff
Nah...
I'll have to check the rules but I don't think I can actually do that Constant Walker. But you know, if it really does work, I may never have a real title again! Thanks.
Lgali-Well an almost naked picture of Shania makes me not quite as much of a liar so thanks for checking in and leaving the picture and your comment.
Don't bother Jim. Already been done, as an experiment. Several hubbers participated. B.T. Evilpants' other alter-ego (forget the hub-name!) started it.
And ya, it works.
Ok thanks for the heads up Constant Walker.
Hey! Some of you are not voting! 30 visits and only 4 votes? Lets Go People!!!
Hi Jim,
I came to visit your hub because I guessed from the title it would anything BUT naked bodies, and I was right. It is very true the title is the key to traffic. Keep up your great writing, the fans will soon follow, and you will get new ones steadily I am sure, (as that is what happened in my case). Happy Christmas :)
I was certain that you were playing this trick on us. At least Rockinjoe's hub on
How To Get a Great Hand Job
and my hub on
How to give great oral sex - the three biggest secrets
were partly relevant to the title. As punishment for blatent dishonesty, you have to post a couple of your own sizzling photos here. What do the rest of us think? Consensus?
Definitely Benson! I'll second that!
Absolutely, great idea :) :)
I also agree, Benson. There's no excuse for hub dishonesty. Post the naked pics, Jim, (not of yopu, of course) or else.:)
Hi Jim,
I checked into your Hub because of the title, but not to see naked pics. Many hubbers have been writing entertaining hubs lately using titles such as the ones already mentioned in the comments. And I was not disappointed, I was met with yet another great article with a catchy title, like I thought I would. Keep up your writing :) Oh, and I voted for your poll AND i want the promised pictures along with Benson and rockinjoe.
Thanks Cindy, Rockinjoe, Mandy and Ardie.
Jim, the heat is really on. Why don't you unbutton your shirt? It's kind of hot in here.
First of all I am blown away by all of you responding to my little Hub, thank you all.
MistyH- as usual thanks for the encouragment.
Benson/Amanda/MistyH/rockinjoe-Not gonna happen! Especially not of me. You couldn't handle it! Beleive me. :)
Ardie-I think you're a liar. You came to see naked bodies and you know it! :) Thank you so much for the nice remarks. I hope you know I was only having some fun with you.
Benson-You are correct, it is getting hot in here. Turn off the heat for me!
Geeze, Jim! Sshh...I have a pure reputation to uphold!
NO it was not the title nor the thought of one hubber outsmarting the establishment! - sheesh why am i being defensive? :D
Yeah, Jim. You've pretty much backed yourself into a corner here. I produced My Wife's naked chest for everyone's enjoyment, Benson provided oral sex tips and my buddy Cindy came through with actual 100% tit photos-and more.
You've falsely advertised. It's time to pay the piper.
Sorry Ardie, don't worry your secret is safe.
CrisA-Sounds like you've got some issues to work out. Let me help. Say this out loud "I knew there wasn't going to be pictures of naked people but I'm still dissappointed there wasn't". That should get you started. Thanks for the comment.
Nop. I'll rather see them live than in photographs ;-)
I came because I wanted to see why everybody else was coming here... Curiosity killed the cat eh?
Ps. Still... I wouldn't mind a couple of photos of some well buildt men :-)
okay rockinjoe, but don't say I didn't warn you!
Princessa-glad you could join us. I've just been talked into exactly what you came here for so stand by while I work my magic in front of the camera.
Woohoo!
Okay, I've held up my end of the bargin. Boy am I tired from all of those sit ups and crunches. Enjoy!
Ok. Now I'll have to admit that the last picture is what I came for :) WOW
Very funny ;)
Very good, but the last picture is the best by far :)
I came not because I wanted to see pics of naked people, but I was stalking Ardie (and I was hoping she was naked!) Seriously, I figured this was another of those double-entrende titles that we've seen so much of here lately, and frankly, their time has passed and I had no desire to read another one. I understand where you are coming from. Nobody wants to write in a vacuum. I think you are doing thigs right, reading other peoples stuff and leaving comments is a great way to start. People will come to read your stuff to see what you are about, and if they like what they see they'll become your fan and start reading your stuff. You're only here three weeks. It takes a little time. As for catchy, cute titles (I do this alot because I write a lot of humor), they're great for hubpages traffic, but that traffic goes away and if you're not getting search engine traffic the hub will languish in the basement, as many of mine do. I try to do both, with a title that is both a searchable and somewhat cutsey (in some cases.) Not that I'm an expert. I'm pretty new too, and I still struggle with this "title" stuff.
Anyway, keep up the good work!
Thank you ladies. Nice to see you too.
Now wait just a darn minute Christoph. If you're gonna come around here and start insulting me with words like "double-entrende" I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. :) And what is it about wanting to see Ardie naked? She's pure and innocent as the driven snow. Just ask her, she'll tell you. (Don't worry Ardie, I've got your back) As for the other stuff you talked about, I know you're absolutely right. And truthfully, I was sort of just killing time when I wrote this but it sure has been fun getting some response for once. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Christoph Reilly, Isnt that how most people are adorned when they are visiting HubPages?! :)
(To be honest, I was stalking rockinjoe when I saw the title and had to stop in. I guess there's a lot of that going on lately)
Jim: I know everyone says it, but it's true: Write good content and the readership will come, or to paraphrase Field Of Dreams...oh, to hell with it. You get the idea.
Ardie: That's what I thought. There is nothing better than getting naked and surfing hubpages...it's so...breezy!
Yes I do Christoph. Thanks for saving us from the rest of that.
I've never tried that whole naked while surfing Hub Pages but I think my wife would get upset for sitting in the chair like that. Gross!
Well, I came because HubPages is THE place where people -- both men and women, come to BARE themselves through their writing. So I naturally assumed that's what would be happening here on your hub, Jim. You know, like let it all hang out...
Also, I followed Christoph here. You may or may not know that Christoph has recently remodeled his house with a giant steam shower big enough to accommodate a party full of hubbers (and a dirty spinal cord or two). I thought perhaps Christoph was over here inviting you to join the group shower. You'd fit right in -- but it's bring your own soap:-).
Hi Jim, Thanks for having my back...and for the record, I would probably yell at my husband for sitting his bare behind on my chair, too :D
I knew it! MM came here looking for nudie pics of young naked studs.
Shocking! Absolutely shocking... yet genuinely arousing...
Mighty Mom-I thought I remembered reading about that someplace. But I guess I don't fit in with his party plans because I didn't get the invite. Maybe it was that whole double-entrende thing he accused me of earlier, I don't know. Guess I'll have to continue to bare myself right here. Thanks for the kind words.
Ardie-Not a pretty thought is it?
I know what you mean CW, I was thinking the same thing when I read her comment. To quote Austin Powers "Do I make you......aw you get the idea. Way to go MM
LOL. Young Naked Studs gives me an idea for a hub:-). But as Christoph said, the double entendre thing has been a bit overworked recently.
And CW -- why would I want to see pics of young naked guys when there's you? And where the heck have you been? Glad to see you back. Jim -- you could take a few lessons about baring yourself from Constant Walker. Whenever we choose ups sides "shirts" vs. "skins" he always chooses "skins" cuz that's just the kind of selfless, willing to share and bare kinda guy he is:-). MM
LOL Good ones... and I AM very unselfish that way. It's more of a flaw than anything else... People think I'm showing off... when I'm really just being selfless. Everyone should enjoy me as much as I do...
Only you truly understand me...
Did you use "double entendre" and "overworked" in the same sentance?!? I know there's a joke there!
I am kind of shy when it comes to baring myself. But I can see how hanging out with you guys will change that quickly.
I just checked the poll for a mid day update and found that 77% of you lied! LOL
I just want to know one thing...who actually voted yes?! :D
Good question Ardie. I think Constant Walker was the only one who actually confessed to doing it. But I sure was getting a lot of heat from a few people earlier today to show my "stuff" so I think they came looking for a peek too.
Hi Jim,
Just caught up with your promised pics! Hmmm, who would have guessed what was lurking behind that innocent avatar!
Hi Amanda, glad you like the pics. Does that suit make me look fat? I think I need a new suit. Or maybe a new workout program. Hmmm...nope a new suit will do.
I did not come to your hub to see naked pictures. I came because I could not figure out what that was on that dudes belly in your pic next to your article summary. Pic was kinda blurry and I was trying to see if I could figure it out.
There is sooooo much on the internet to read. Billions and billions of tidbits of info. Do not take it to heart. People never seem to rate articles for some reason. They are not writers on HubPages, Squidoo, Ezine, and the like, so they have no idea that it even matters or they may not even notice the thumbs up, the stars, or whatever rating system the site uses. It is a hindrance for us and it can tend to hurt your feelings or pride or whatever... Don't let it do that to you.
Sorry about the blurry pic. It's a guy with a "six pack" (of beer) on his belly.
The fact that there are so many other things you could have read and yet are still here commenting on my liitle Hub is very flattering. I am learning rather quickly from all of the experienced Hubbers, not to worry about who's not here, just be grateful for who shows up. So thank you so much for all of you that have.
It looks as though I am with the majority. I did not come to read this hub because of the title - although very well thought out - simple and what people constantly think about - I did want to see what you had to say. At first I was a little lost but it all comes together now - I think I am in your boat - great hub! will be reading more
I love your hub
bspilner-Thanks for coming to my Hub. But you have to admit the title does make you stop and maybe hope a little that it will be what it says it's about. Don't forget to vote-it's starting to get close now.
Thanks for the comment Vietnam.
soooooooo....where's the naked women? (lol)
Sorry to disappoint blackjack, I just didn't have the guts. I was pressured by a few other Hubbers into showing a bit of skin but I just couldn't go all the way. There was another Hubber who, shortly after my Hub, did post some very nice pictures. If you get a chance, go look at Constant Walkers Hub. It's almost as good as mine :) Thanks for the comment.
good
Thanks ahmed.
Awesome article. People of the internet are being bombarded daily by huge amounts of writing. It becomes hard to read and appreciate everything that comes at us.
Many thanks metacolt. I appreciate the kind words.
Twinge268 says : Your right Jim, Your wife is Hot. Thanks for Sharing
No problem Twinge. If you got it flaunt it, I always say. Thanks for reading.
By the way, For those of you who voted, the score as of 12:35am 12/25 is 20 to 20. That means half of you lied! Just kidding.
Does your wife know you're exploiting her? If she does and doesn't mind -- she's a keeper!
Oh, and I agree with whoelsecouldib -- I, too was intrigued by the picture. It looked like a guy stood up mid-operation.
Rock on.
She knows and she digs it. Just look at them...her...er..you know what I mean. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Well done you!
(I can see a naked person with great abs in the privacy of my own home - very lucky me - but I was very hooked in by your title/description and sensing a rat of sorts headed on over). This is actually the first hub I've commented on and it was a timely kick in the pants for me. I loved your rant - it hit a chord.
Thanks again for a great hub. Enjoy you New Year!
That's so cool that you acted on it! I hope people do the same for you in the future. I know I will be heading right over to see your Hubs. I don't even have to read any, I'm already a fan. I appreciate the fact that you faced whatever fear you had to comment and did it anyway. Thanks for taking the time. Happy New Year to you too.
Oh yeah, lucky one, enjoy your naked person with the great abs too.
You caught me manfredkblad...So listen to me carefully. Read Jim's Hubs and buy Jim's products. :)
nice one.......i think u hv the potetial for great hubs.....ny way all d best.
Very kind of you to say white atlantic. Thank you.
Well, I came here not because i wanted to see nude pictures but because majority of people visits pages where nude pics are displayed and i could get the advantage of getting some traffic to my own content Hubs from here through my Comment.
Now don't you think I am honest?
I was going to pass by this hub, but then I saw the summary and that's when my interest was caught...
That's just it Anamika. If you don't participate and comment on the hubs, nobody knows who you are and just skips you. Whatever the reason you came here, I'm glad you did and thanks for leaving a comment.
Ravyn-you got me with that one. I didn't know if other people actually read the summaries. Thanks for letting me know.
I like your style Jim! :D I'm always a fan of humor like yours...I care what you think, I don't care what you think, well maybe I care a little. LOL! It's particularly nice that you broadened the demographic traffic potential by including naked men and women in your title. ;) Thanks for a hub with fun and truth.
Thanks Pam. I like your style too. It's funny, I was just about to click over and read another one of your Hubs but I got an e-mail so I checked and it said you left me a comment. Very kind of you to stop by and leave a comment. Especially since it was nice. :)
Hey im a cop we get lied to all the time....so whats one more to throw on the pile of lies for the day....at least you threw in some sensored pictures of hot chicks....and I agree with the other person who said who wants to see naked men....but once again someone has proven the fact that sex sells.
very nice hub
It's funny you say that Paul because when I wrote this I never thought anyone would take a second look at it. But a couple weeks and almost 2100 views later I guess I was wrong. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Thanks for stopping by Lgali.
Who's better than you? I'm becoming your fan right now and reading your hubs, clicking the thumbs up, and opening a few ad links and every one I can get to. You're the best.
Hey Tom-You see how good begging for attention works? :) Thanks for the nice remarks. Now I'm heading straight over to read your Hubs. Anyone as nice as you must have something good to read. I'm already a fan. Thanks again.
Lol. I liked your article. It proves it is about the title and that there is an atraction to naked people. I wanted to see what you were going to talk about and even though it wasn't really about naked people, I wasn't disapointed at all.
Thanks Lydia-I think I have proven my point about the title attracting people. I'm glad I didn't disappoint you. Thanks for reading and for the kind words.
OK, I came in here becasue of the pics of the guy with the bottles on his belly, I figured it would be funny. There is some good humor and the hub is written well. You will be fine as people start to know you. If you ever want to learn more about internet marketing I will have my members site up in a few weeks. I am stting up my new site right now. Come see it after the first of the year in mid janruary. Send me a email, I will help you out since you made me laugh @ gcfmarketing@gmail.com my site is gcfmarketing.com
Thanks gc I may take you up on the offer. Always happy to make people laugh.
You definately got my attention! Wowee, guy on the bottom.(no pun intended)
LOL MyThing68, would you happen to be female? Just an assumption. Yeah I was kind of slacking when that picture was taken. (yeah right) Thanks for taking the time to comment.
nis way to increase traffic...
Nothing like the promise of naked pictures to attract a audience. I ahve seen this used several times on the internet. Works good yes.
Skipped this hub initially because at my age, I'm in the "seen one, don't need to see them all" stage of life (should the hub had actually had naked bodies). Mostly, I figured it was another bait and switch title, which no matter how clever, if they have to rely on sexy topic sells, isn't for me either. Nothing personal to anyone on that, just my personal preferences in how much time I'm willing to invest in reading with low vision.
From a marketing research background for Fortune 500s -- you can get a lot of initial traffic with such tactics -- however, like a lot of things in life, it has a shelf life that expires. Hubs of real substance, need to be evergreen topics and written really well. It's like cream that rises to the top in theory.
Still, you are on the right track, the title and the lead paragraph description need to be attention getting.
I don't think anyone can expect instant success on hubpages. It takes time to develop a fan base. Also, if some others are like me, I follow a newbie for awhile to see what they and their hubs are all about. I may read them and give them a thumbs up, maybe even comment, but I want to see if they are going to stick around. There are also just too many new people who only see hubs as another angle to "sell something" in their latest get rich quick scheme.
You write very well, just give it some time. I like your style of writing very much.
haha nice job. good stuff. title definitely gets em in here eh!
Sorry guys, took a few days off to go riding.
naresh-Thanks it seems to be working for me so far.
osageorange-You know I didn't really plan it it just kind of happened. But I'm glad I did. I got a lot of traffic and I've met a bunch of new really cool people.
Sorry udoblog-I don't like spam and even though you think commenting on my Hub is a waste of time, sometimes it's better to make a name for yourself by actually participating than to keep trying to sell your goods. This Hub wasn't designed to make money for me or other people. I just had a thought in my head and wrote this Hub. That's all.
Jerilee-I had to read your comment a couple of times so I could respond correctly. First of all, thank you so much for even taking the time to read and then comment on my little Hub. I am learning so much from people like you and your kind remarks are very much appreciated. I don't think I will ever do this type of thing again with the title but I'm certainly glad I did. I know it will take time to achieve success here on Hub Pages and I am not going anywhere. Thanks again.
Thanks Jeff T, it seems to be working so far. Thanks for the comment.
Hi. I just read your hub. Have a nice day.
:-P
Great bait & switch! I look forward to reading more of your well planned hubs.
W.M. you suck! I'm not supposed to be duped on my own Hub! When I saw your first comment I thought well I asked for it. Then you nail me to my own words. Well played W.M. Well played indeed.
It works! I came here because I wanted to see if you'd really post pictures of naked people
That's great fangji. Happy to see you here. Thank you.
lol. loved it.
Thanks so much MellasViews.
I think your hub was fantastic. Much love! Keep it up.
Thank you so much RainneRae. Much love back atcha.
Update 1/23/09.
I see you are starting to tell the truth, very good. 58% of you came to see naked pictures. Sorry to disappoint but thanks for reading all the way down to here. As of today this Hub has 6070 views. What does that tell you? It tells me that a whole bunch of people want to see naked bodies! Good luck in your search.
HAHAHA Hilarious, hilarious..I also read your other Hub, Help My Hib Score is Dropping...looks like you don't really need help after all!
Thanks Vivian. No I guess I'm doing okay with the help of nice people like you. Thank you so much for reading and leaving your nice comment.
UPDATE 4/16/09
132 People have voted and 61% have the balls to admit they came here to see naked people. Way to go pervs! :) Love to all
I'm just a bit curious if you get a great hub score, turns out you do! Nice being here!
I do but don't ask me how. Probably the traffic I get everyday. At least 30 visits each day. Thanks for leaving a comment.
show me your naked pics
You DON'T want to see me naked. Believe me! :)
Thanks for the comment. It's been a while since I've had one on this Hub.
hey whats up their no real naked pics i want real naked pics
sorry Jamie, no can do. Thanks for the comment though.
I actually clicked on your hub to report you LOL
Good looking out Jawa Lunk. Sorry to disappoint :)
Ok I saw you friended me so I decided I'll check out this guys stuff. I have been skimming and frankly you just amuse the heck out of me with some of your stuff. Right there I'm prone to check up on your pages often the naked people didnt attract me even with the War of World Craft video replaying in my head that my fiance had me watch a few years back called "the internets made for porn" thanks to reading this page. :p
Awe, thanks mimind. I'm really glad you can appreciate my humor. I'm not sure I believe you about the naked stuff but I'll leave it at that for now :) Thanks so much for reading and leaving a comment for me. Always nice to hear from fellow Hubbers.
rockinjoe Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago
who wants to see pictures of naked men? yuck!