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Persuasion is an art and science, and there are many data-based strategies and techniques to create persuasive communication. Here are five key characteristics of persuasive blog posts and a simple five-paragraph template for creating them. They should be logic-based, data-driven, proven, not told, short, and not lines drawn in the sand. The template includes instructions to not bury the lead, state your case in a single line or short paragraph, make three arguments, and reiterate your point of view in the final paragraph.
The most persuasive blog posts are logical, data-driven, proven, short, and non-confrontational. Use the template to quickly create better persuasive blog posts that include summarizing the current state or problem, defining the change sought, offering a vision of the future, making a persuasive argument, supporting it with data, and providing a simple next step.
For more resources on persuasive writing, check out the articles linked. With the right techniques and tools, anyone can learn the art of persuasion.
How to Write Persuasive Blog Posts: A Template
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