Have you ever found yourself typing a curse word into a post, only to feel guilty, go back and edit it out? In the past, I used to be afraid to swear or cause controversy because I thought it would alienate people, but these days, if you’ve read my blog, you’ll know…
I Give a Big Middle Finger
to that Sentiment !
Why? Because if you aren’t pouring yourself out onto the page, swear words and all, then you aren’t being you, and no one wants to read a bunch of shit from a second rate copy of you. Better yet, when used effectively, swearing can stop a reader in their tracks and get them to…
Read Anything
You Have to Say !
So here are my seven favorite swear words for getting readers’ attention:
1. Suck
Suck really isn’t a swear word, but it is connected with negative emotion, and is a great test for your audience. If they don’t respond well to “suck”, well you better break out the edit machine and start going clean, but if not, then you’re all systems go to…
Press the Button
Just a Bit More !
2. Dumb
Dumb isn’t just negative, it’s also insulting. This one can be fun to stir a bit of emotion and get people talking in the comment section. But remember…
Just Don’t Call
Your Readers Dumb !
3. Piss Off
Telling someone to piss off in a blogging headline, or in any place for that matter, is a surefire way to get a rise out of them. It’s the sort of word that a comment troll will use to tear a blog’s comment section to pieces, and it can work in your headlines if you use it in jest, but with…
A Bit of Style !
4. Bullshit
People aren’t used to seeing bullshit in blog posts, let alone headlines, so I guarantee that when you bust this one out, jaws are going to drop and people will rush to read it, even if…
They Won’t Admit it !
5. Bad Ass
Who doesn’t want to be a bad ass? Anytime you use this phrase, especially if you are teaching something that is bad ass, or teaching people to become a bad ass, then you’re going to have a hit on your hands. Just make sure to back it up with…
Great Content !
6. Bitching
Wow, this one really gets people heated up! If you accuse someone or something of bitching, you’re using what they call “fightin’ words,” and you’re sure to piss some people off. If you ask me…
That’s the Beauty of it !
Alternatively, if you call something bitching, such as a bitching headline, then you’re one upping bad ass, and that’s…
Hard to Do !
7. Fucked Up
Yes, the holy grail of curse words. Can you imagine this headline?
“7 Fucked Up Ways to Get More Traffic”
Who wouldn’t want to read that? I can’t wait to read it, and I haven’t even written it yet 
So that’s it, what do you think? Who has the courage to put these into action?
Stay Positively Bad,
The Bad Blogger
Also Known As “The Bad Ass Blogger”
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I must say you sure got my attention..these word are powerful and make you click through to see whats behind the door.
“Black Seo Guy “Signing Off”
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August 2, 2011 at 8:39 am
Well, I didn’t even put a swear words in my headline for this post and you got the attention, just imagine how those 7 words you can use if you put them into action…
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August 2, 2011 at 2:10 am
By far Wong you have turned out to be one of my favorite bloggers. I loved the title, “7 Fucked Up Ways to Get More Traffic” I thought to myself wow that would get tons of traffic but how many social book marketing websites would allow it?
I don’t think I’ve ever swore on any of my blog articles because I don’t think it’s proper and like in real life swearing is not cool. In fact I think it makes one look less intelligent.
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August 2, 2011 at 8:54 am
Though swearing is not a cool thing to write or talk about but you can do it in another way, and that is do it in style. Yes, there won’t be much social bookmarking site that allows that title, but let me ask what is the first feeling you got when you read this post title?
Does you feel curious and interested to know what is is all about?
Believe me, if I ever write the title “7 Fucked Up Ways to Get More Traffic” you will be surprise that not only you will read it but even share it, and believe it or not, those social media bookmarking site owner although didn’t like but in fact they are reading it… in spite of the less intelligent title that just piss the hell of most of the social bookmarking website.
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August 2, 2011 at 9:53 am
Wong I think the point in this article it to be yourself and if you swear then swear. being yourself is what makes people successful. P.S. Yeah I think you would turn some heads!
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August 2, 2011 at 10:26 am
ROFL… the blog title says it all… and yes heads will turn and for those who stay still are the ones that I need to really care for…
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August 2, 2011 at 3:51 am
Great post man! I am guilty of cautiously using swear words. I have not tested out my audience yet to see their reaction. It may be about that time
JZ the ZamuraiBlogger
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August 2, 2011 at 8:57 am
Well… may be it’s time to see the reaction… I mean you need to test but test it small… using words such as “bullshit” and not “fuck up”… at least “bullshit” is not that emotional then “fuck up”
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August 2, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Hi Wong,
I think not many bloggers use swear words for their headlines but agreed these are really easy way to attract people to read your blog post. Finally it’s content that gonna force your reader to stay longer and be a regular reader on your blog.
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August 2, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Yes, you are absolutely right content is very important but you must pass the headline before anything because if you have the most powerful content in the world but your headline line “suck” … you will lose the game in the end…
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I’m still contemplating if I would do that or not. I’m quite afraid of swearing, I mean, I’m not really into it
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August 2, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Well… if you are not really into it then is okay, I mean don’t force yourself in using those swear words if you are uncomfortable because your readers will feel too…
As for me… I’m all out… and though there aren’t many who like the way I blog, still i have readers like you… I’m more then happy…
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Well, perhaps that’s because they dont know how to go on with the flow. Your blog is unique Mr. Wong, although some people would need some time contemplating about it. By the way, thanks for the spotlight in the sidebar
that’s really cool ..
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Hi Wong, what a great coincidence! I had ‘I use swear words” as a chapter title in my book which I’m writing (halfway).
The world has had enough of these fence sitters. We would have progressed much ahead, and poverty would have been swiped off the planet and there wouldn’t be any need for faking in this world … if we let each one of us be “ourselves”.
I see colossal waste of human power and resources because of not being able to be ourselves.
Ah… swear words, help fight the devil on a day to day basis. Good Post!
In fact, you gave me lot of confidence to go ahead with the title of my chapter.
Cheers
Solomon
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August 2, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Hmmm…. when will the book be release? I’m excited to read that and do you have a website or what? care to share?
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Hi Wong,
My innocent little swears word I sometimes use is “Fuck a Duck” even in the title and no one gets mad at it (yet).
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August 2, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Well… I did like to read them, so where’s your blog?
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I agree with swear words in the headline because that draws people’s attention therefore getting more traffic, just be sure there’s great content in that post.
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August 3, 2011 at 8:34 am
Ya, even if your headline is good, if you content sucks then readers will eventually leave… no doubt about it…
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Hi Wong,
Thanks for the kind words! I’m writing a book Titled: “I’m me. Myself.”
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It’s a kind of ‘personal branding’ book with lot of experiences of mine. The essence is to be ourselves- no matter what others think of us. Just like your blog’s positioning ha ha
It saves us precious peace of mind we lose over thinking about others. Could you pls. suggest me a good person who can design my blog like yours
Keep writing your heart out…and never edit it for the sakes of applause!
Cheers
Solomon
I want to ask you: Is the ‘title good? I’m a copywriter and I write in my little blog: http://www.creativesolomon.blogspot.com/. You’re welcome to read there and place your comments.
Congratulations for a great blog and great write ups!
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August 3, 2011 at 1:58 pm
To be honest, I won’t opt for the title “I’m Me. Myself” because no one wants to read about someone’s life unless that someone is famous, so the best title you can give is something that’s going to “shock,” if you are talking about your experience in copywriting, then I will opt a title for example: The Road to 100 customers in 6 Months!
Well, that was just an example, because when people see a figure or numbers that is shocking, it will make them curious and curious is what make people open their wallet to get it.
Hope you understand, what I’m trying illustrate. And one more advice is… the cover of the book should be unique…
If you want a nice blog design, my best option for you is to take your blog a step forward in using self-hosted wordpress.
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Thanks for your advice. It is so so welcome. I wanted to take some opinion on that. Yes, as you said, the cover design should be unique. I pray that the whole writing process go smoothly. I have had my share of thoughts: who would read it and how do Iconnect to the readers and how will it be accepted etc, etc.
Writing is discovering a new you – and so is blogging.
Wong, where do I find the self-hosted wordpress ? Pls. do suggest a company or person who can do it.
Thanks once again
Solomon
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August 3, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Well… if you do not know how to setup, the best advice is to get someone such as a freelance to do it, the best option is to go to “warrior forum” and go to “Warriors for Hire” section and look for freelance to help you to do it.
It’s usually less then range around $50 to $100 for setting up a self-hosted wordpress blog with plugin installed for you…
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Thank you. It’s so sweet of you!
All the best to you!
One thing that draws people’s attention instead of swearing, and you get more traffic is to use odd numbers in the title example, 13 short cut junipers, winning 17 titles, ect.
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August 5, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Ha… yes… and you just kick my mind with new ideas of creating headlines… thanks!
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I was wondering how Google viewed obscenities in the post titles for their search results? It would be great to get a few swear words into the meta title and description for a high ranking post.
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August 5, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Well, I’m not sure how Google is going to judge… because for what I know is the sharing part that’s more important… such as giving a tweet or share with facebook and twitter will eventually get readers running in to read because of a deadly curiosity…
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Hey Wong! That’s what I’m talkin’ about! Keeping it real is a sure fire way to get readers attention, and their interest. I think you can pretty much get away with using some swear words as long you throw in a bit of humor in your post so it does not sound so negative. You will definitely be filtering out your conservative and wholesome audience. If your target are open minded readers who want the feeling of being conversed with by a blog rather than being lectured at, then writing the way you speak is a great way to attract such a crowd. Quality content need not be wholesome.
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August 5, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Well… hopefully my content does give my readers some serious and also humor kind of feeling, but to be honest I rather be who I am then act like who I am not…
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Swearing is such powerful tools. This will be my MA thesis if I ever get my act together to actually write it.
Everybody is doing it and it’s considered to be acting out. However, acting out gets people’s attention. If you are smart, you can use that attention wisely. Like getting me to read this post
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September 22, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Well, you did better scroll through my blog because there are more swearing then just this post and the content… well… is written wisely sort to say
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I will most certainly do that! I’ll make sure that you get the credits in my thesis
Now seriously, It’s very rare that somebody understands the true emotional effect of swear words on people. Great thinking!
I am back again.. I just love visiting your blog.. It has a lot of surprises! Your are really a Bad Ass Blogger.. You are so cool!
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September 23, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Thanks for the compliment and hope to see you around more and if you want you can sign up for my RSS to get the latest update of my blog
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Swear words are a great way to show emotion and get of the neutral path.
And it definitely makes me interested in the post.
If people need some more examples of how to use these words, just go through some headlines from thebadblogger.
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October 5, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Thanks for recommending my blog, I appreciate it!
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