With travel blogosphere expanding by leaps and bounds, there is no upper limit to the amount of travel related information that is available on the Web today. Talented travel writers and bloggers from all over the globe are doing a fabulous job of creating valuable online resources that touch upon diverse facets about travel, covering almost everything under the sun, guiding and motivating the budding wanderlusters in every step of their journey. Although there is an ample scope for every travel blogger to connect with its readers and bring in originality to their content which is mostly based on their own travel escapades and experiences, how can a travel blogger create that one differentiator that helps in leaving a mark on the rapidly growing blogosphere? With so much richness and depth that gets regularly updated on several amazing travelogues, what could be that one factor that attracts readers to one blog more than the other? Tours4Fun did a little research and found out that the title of your travel blog post can make a world of difference! We stumbled upon these five effective “attention grabbers” that act as catalysts in boosting the readership of travel blogs.

The Power of Q&A

Studies indicate that when a reader is presented with an intriguing question incorporated in the blog title, he is bound to feel curious about finding out the solution or the answer. No wonder a title that goes something like: “Exhilarating Travel Experiences of my Hawaii Tour” may not pique as much interest as it would when posed as a question like: “Are You Ready for some ‘Aloha’ Magic?”

The “How To” Tag

The “How To” tag can create wonders to your blog when you attach it to the title of your travel post. Aspiring travelers and wanderlusters are always on a lookout for sound advice from experienced travelers and valuable travel tips that will make their journey convenient and at the same time memorable. For instance, the heading: “Travel Safety Tips for Solo Travelers” might get overlooked, whereas “How to Ensure a Safe Journey While Traveling Solo?” seems to have a “moth to a flame” effect.

Lists, Bullet Points, et al…

Lists have a way of assuring the readers that your write-up has a definite beginning, middle, and end. At times travelers want to find out information about their topic of interest that has just the right amount of content, not too deep, short n’ sweet, and something that will provide an answer to their research in a jiffy. Titles that indicate lists work best in these scenarios. For example: “The Art of Budget Travel” might get stereotyped as being too generic or something that contains information which would require filtering, as opposed to “8 Budget Travel Tips That Add Value To Your Europe Trip” or “5 Travel Commandments To Secure Your Travel Budget” which represents a blog that is ‘to the point’ and lucid.  Travel posts that have a list or bullet points also invite more comments from the readers. One of the reasons being; it is easy for readers to specify which point from your list impressed them the most or which point do they agree or disagree upon. Your post is bound to receive feedbacks like “Your Travel Tip # 5 is a score!” or “No.9 drives the point home!”
 

Exclamations

Wouldn’t it be nice if the readers actually feel your enthusiasm and emotion about conveying the message that your post is intended to deliver the moment they read the title? If your blog title reflects a certain amount of thrill, adventure, and excitement, you’d be surprised at the contagious effect that it will have on the readers. So a blog post titled as “Experience touring New York in just $10”, would receive a tepid response as compared to the title “Stay awake in the ‘City That Never Sleeps’ in just $10!” The enthusiasm most definitely causes a ripple effect among the readers.
 

Mystery

Blog titles that showcase an element of mystery always arouse curiosity among readers. A lot of readers like to unravel the secret that is embedded in the title. For example: “Travel Secrets on Conquering the Himalayas Revealed”, “The Success Formula to be on the Road for 365 Days” or “Your Magic Wand to Get the Lowest Airfare Charges”