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Score your blog post headline instantly. Discover power words, emotional triggers, and actionable tips to maximize click-through rate.
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Why Your Headline Matters More Than Any Other Sentence
David Ogilvy famously said that five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. In SEO, the same is true — your title tag is the single highest-leverage sentence you write.
A well-optimized headline with power words, the right length, and a clear value promise can double your organic CTR — which Google treats as a direct ranking signal.
Clicks Are Earned in the SERP
Your title is often the only thing a searcher reads before choosing a result. A clearer, more compelling headline wins more of the clicks you already rank for.
Title Tags Have Hard Limits
Google truncates title tags above ~65 characters. Headlines that exceed this get cut off in search results, losing the call-to-action entirely.
- Numbers set a concrete expectation that readers find easy to click
- Brackets like [Guide] tell readers exactly what format to expect
- Power words trigger emotion and compel the reader to act
Overall Score
81
StrongHow to Use the Headline Analyzer
Go from a rough title idea to a high-scoring, click-optimized headline in under 60 seconds.
Type Your Headline
Enter any headline idea — blog post title, email subject line, or ad copy. The score updates instantly as you type.
Read the Score Breakdown
See exactly which signals are helping or hurting your score. Power words are highlighted in amber, emotional words in violet.
Apply the Suggestions
Follow the actionable suggestions to add power words, adjust length, or include a number — then watch your score climb.
Who Uses the Headline Analyzer
Anyone who writes for clicks — whether organic search, newsletters, or social media.
Bloggers & SEOs
Optimize every title tag before publishing to maximize organic CTR and prevent truncation in SERPs.
Content Marketers
Compare headline variants side by side before choosing which ones to A/B test in your campaigns.
Copywriters
Validate email subject lines and ad headlines against common copywriting triggers before submitting to clients.
Social Media Managers
Craft shareable post titles that perform on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook with the right emotional hooks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the headline score calculated?
The score (0–100) is built from seven weighted signals: word count (up to 25 pts for the 6–12 word sweet spot), character count (up to 20 pts for 50–65 chars), power words (8 pts each, max 20), emotional words (5 pts each, max 15), a number bonus (+10), a question bonus (+5), and a bracket/parenthesis bonus (+5). The weights are LazySEO's own rule-of-thumb heuristics based on common copywriting guidance — treat the score as a checklist, not a prediction of click-through rate.
What are power words?
Power words are terms copywriters use to trigger a psychological or emotional response that compels a click. Examples include "ultimate", "proven", "secret", "free", "instant", and "guaranteed". This tool checks your headline against a built-in list of around 50 such words.
What is the ideal headline length for SEO?
Google truncates title tags at roughly 580px — which corresponds to about 65 characters. For click-through rate, 6–12 words is a common rule of thumb. Headlines in this range are long enough to communicate value but short enough to be read in a single glance in search results.
Why do numbers in headlines help?
Numbers create a specific, concrete expectation. "7 Ways to Improve Your SEO" is more clickable than "Ways to Improve Your SEO" because readers know exactly what they are getting and how much time it will take. Many copywriters also prefer odd numbers (5, 7, 11) because they feel more specific and less rounded.
How do I get a score above 70?
Aim for 6–12 words, keep the character count between 50–65, include at least one power word and one emotional word, add a number, and consider a bracket clarifier such as [Guide] or (2026). A headline like "7 Proven, Surprising Ways to Double Your Traffic [2026 Guide]" scores 73 by hitting all of these signals at once.
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