# Blog Template: Lists & Listicles

<p class="callout info">This is a template for writing "lists or listicles" for blogs. Use these section to organize and optimize your blog writing.</p>

## Title

- I.e. \[Number\] \[Topic\] \[Tips/Ways/Techniques/Tools/Reasons\] for \[Desired Outcome/Audience\]
- E.g. Top 10 Christian Bibles Study Resources to Grow Your Faith

## Introduction

- Keep it short
- Establish [trust and expertise](https://erikemanuelli.com/credibility-in-writing/) in 2-3 sentences
- Explain not what you’re going to cover, but what readers will get out of your post

### 1. \[Benefit-Focused List Subheading\]

E.g. Capture trending traffic by stealing Top Stories keywords from your rivals

#### Explanation of the first point.

#### Include: 

- why it's important
- how to implement
- real-world example or case study

\[Add image, video, social media embed, or screenshot to illustrate the point\]

### 2. \[Benefit-Focused List Subheading\]

Explanation of the second point, following the same structure as above

\[Optional: Add a relevant quote from an expert or statistic to support your point\]

\[Optional: Add a “Pro tip” related to this point to make post even more actionable and break up text\]

### 3. \[Benefit-Focused List Subheading\]

Explanation of the third point.

\[Optional: Include a step-by-step mini-list if this point requires a process explanation\]

1. Step one
2. Step two
3. Step three

...

### X. \[Benefit-Focused List Subheading\]

Explanation of the final point in your list

## Conclusion/Wrapping up

- Summarize the key takeaways from your list.
- Add one or two final, actionable tips that readers can implement immediately.
- \[Optional: Include a question to encourage comments and engagement\]
- Add a call-to-action or link to a related resource.

## CTA

**Example CTA:**

Want to learn more about growing your faith? Check out these related articles:

- ?????
- ?????
- ?????