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7 Reasons People Are Not Reading Your Blog Posts
A brilliant idea dropped on your head like the apple dropped on Newton’s head.
You ignited all your writing fireworks.
You wrote non-stop for two hours.
Finally, you had something that would change the world.
With great anticipation, you published it on Medium.
Fifteen people read it.
You couldn’t believe your eyes when you checked the stats.
“Why?” you asked yourself.
Your blog post could have been the best thing that had happened to them.
Then why don’t they read it?
Is the internet broken?
Did everyone suddenly lose their reading glasses?
Or maybe — just maybe — there are hidden reasons why your masterpiece isn’t getting the attention it deserves.
Let’s delve into the mysteries behind your blog’s invisibility cloak.
1. Your headline didn’t grab their attention.
People judge a book by its cover and a blog post by its headline.
If your headline is as thrilling as a grocery list, no one will click.