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Of course, once the reader has been drawn in by your headline, they\u2019ll read the intro to see if they really want to commit the time to read your entire article. Does your introduction entice the reader to keep reading? Then, make sure your subheaders and the main copy of your post guide the reader through. Break up blocks of text with visuals, which are more memorable and keep the reader interested.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, give the post a purpose with a call-to-action and sharing elements. 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