{"id":21981,"date":"2021-07-12T16:20:05","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T15:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fifteen-staging.fifteen.dev\/blog\/listicles-how-to-make-your-lists-stand-out-from-the-rest\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T15:38:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:38:21","slug":"listicles-how-to-make-your-lists-stand-out-from-the-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fifteendesign.co.uk\/blog\/listicles-how-to-make-your-lists-stand-out-from-the-rest\/","title":{"rendered":"Listicles? How to make your lists stand out from the rest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Listicles, or list articles, are probably one of the most common types of web content around. The aim of the game when it comes to website content is short, snappy information that can be easily navigated on a computer screen or mobile. As a result, when it comes to describing your services or telling readers about the benefits of your products, chances are you\u2019re going to write a list article. We\u2019re going to go meta here and look at how you can optimise your listicles with a little listicle of our own.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is a listicle?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The list format is the skeleton for your story. They can take many guises, be it an article with videos and captions or a list of places to go with contact details and site information. The form that connects all listicles is the format of:

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Subheading<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Information<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Subheading<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Information<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

(x5\/6\/7 however many points you have)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion with CTA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This format helps you organise information and makes pulling apart strands easier. Readers can land on your blog, scroll down to the section they need and get to the answer quicker, all thanks to the regular layout and subheadings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Frame your listicle<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now that we have an understanding of what listicles are; it\u2019s important to understand the function of the title. All list articles do essentially the same thing but the title, introduction, and conclusion are where you put a spin on the piece. For example, notice the difference between these list titles:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A) 24 Dogs Enjoying the Summer<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B) The 30 Funniest Pet Photos Ever<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

C) 12 Reasons You Should Always Plan a Roadtrip Holiday

These list articles are shaped by their headings. A is a pure list article, no narrative, just a list of pictures to enjoy. B, by comparison, focuses on drawing clicks by making claims about how amazing or original the post is. Finally, C is a story told through the means of a list. This form is like a hybrid of an article and a list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

String sections together<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Because of the nature of this type of content, it\u2019s important that you weave content to move from one part to the next. This shows a connection between several sections and draws the reader into carrying on reading. For example, you can end one section and then lead into the next section with phrases like;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n