Question: Which of these is not a recommended best practice for writing blog post titles?
- Keep it under 70 characters
- Include your primary long-tail keyword
- Use engaging words
- Write it in the form of a question
Explanation
HubSpot’s blog title guidance emphasizes clarity, search alignment, and reader interest. It recommends keeping the title under 70 characters and including one relevant long-tail keyword so the post is clear and optimized. HubSpot also recommends using engaging wording, including power words, to make the title more compelling. Writing the title as a question can be effective in some cases, but HubSpot does not present that format as a standard best practice for blog post titles. HubSpot Knowledge Base+2HubSpot+2
Why the other options are incorrect
Keep it under 70 characters HubSpot recommends this so the title stays focused and displays properly in search results. HubSpot Knowledge Base+1
Include your primary long-tail keyword HubSpot recommends selecting one relevant long-tail keyword and including it in the title. HubSpot
Use engaging words HubSpot recommends using power words to make titles more interesting and useful to the reader. HubSpot
Source for verification
HubSpot Knowledge Base: Manage blog settings HubSpot Knowledge Base
HubSpot guide: How to Create Irresistible Titles in 6 Steps HubSpot+1
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