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05/05/09
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Creativity and entertainment are more important than applicability, facts or actual usability. Go crazy!
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Interesting visuals are nice, particularly if they include a hottie (male or female depending on your target readers), or a picture of a cat doing something crazy. The pictures should, even if loosely, be related to the topic or tip.
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Originality is overrated. Focus on topics that people are familiar with. People don’t want to learn something new, rather they want their beliefs confirmed.
4
Keep entries short. A long entry just provides more material for other people to prove you wrong.
5
Try to refer to at least one “expert” in your list. Jane Spilousia, Lead Tip Master with the Tip Institute of Toronto says, “Experts give your tips acumen and authority. If in doubt, find an expert to make your tip pertinent.”
6
Don’t share personal anecdotes, and beware of using your personal experiences as proof. Trust me - I tried this on my last Top 10 list and it didn’t work.
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Borrow from historical sources. If you become stuck for tips to share just remember that the internet is your playground. Ignore what others have told you; there is no such thing as plagarism on the internet.
8
Maintain your authority. If you receive critical responses to your list, either delete the responses or chastize and humiliate the person who criticized you (preferably using an alias). This will show other readers how masterful and in control you are.
9
Give yourself a deadline, and stick to it. Don’t worry about having a concise, accurate list with the absolute “top 10″ tips. The important thing is production; get that post on the web where it’s needed! Be willing to embrace tip #1, rather than strive for total accuracy and relevancy. By utilizing tip #’s 5 + 8 your list will remain relevant.
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Avoid being witty. Most readers are stupid anyway, and won’t get the joke. Don’t waste your time on them with your best work when any old junk will do.
[source: Canadian Fermentation ]
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