Headlines that catch their attention

17 May 2026 · 0 min
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In this YouTube clip, copywriter Charles Cormier explains his approach to crafting attention‑grabbing headlines. He advises starting with a potentially shocking element, illustrating with the headline “business hacks so good they should be illegal.” He emphasizes that the word “illegal” acts as an immediate attention stopper in a reader’s inbox, ensuring the headline stands out.

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