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How do I write an opt-in page headline?

Say the result and who it is for in plain words: “The 7-Day Calm Calendar for busy founders.” Make it specific, skip hype, and let the subheadline add format and time (“A free 5-page guide you can finish tonight”).

Formulas

  • 1Result + who“A pricing worksheet for new coaches”.
  • 2Format + time“A 1-page checklist, 10 minutes”.
  • 3Problem → fix“Stop rewriting your bio: the template”.

Clarity beats cleverness. Visitors decide in seconds whether the freebie is for them.

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Test two headlines over time and keep the one that converts better. Related: lead magnet title ideas.

Common follow-up questions

Should the headline include “free”?

It helps clarity; many pages put “Free guide” in a small label above the headline.

How long?

Short enough to read at a glance on a phone.

Updated 2026-11-15. General information; not legal, medical or financial advice.