Listicles

 Listicles

Listicles are articles or blog posts organized in list format. 

For example, a blog post titled “Top 10 Movies to Watch This Weekend” or “10 Must-Have Kitchen Appliances Every Home Needs” would be considered a listicle. 

Use listicles to break complex topics into smaller, more manageable chunks. And share tips, strategies, products, or ideas.

For instance, Healthline uses this format to cover complex topics in a clear and engaging manner. 

Below, you can see a listicle blog post about health and nutrition, broken down into 27 tips.

Healthline's listicle blog post about health and nutrition, broken down into 27 tips

Each tip is numbered and covers one idea, such as "Don't fear coffee” and "Eat fatty fish.” 

Healthline's listicle tips on "Don't fear coffee” and "Eat fatty fish"

Listicles are easy to read and highly shareable. Which can help you reach a wider audience. As a result, they tend to attract more traffic and links, increasing your visibility online.

Pro tip

Write an odd or unusual number of list items, such as “37+ Side Hustles You Can Start Today” or “41 Examples of Blog Posts That Drive Engagement.” Using an odd number can draw readers' attention and set your content apart