You Have Six Seconds to Catch Their Attention

When speaking in public, when writing a blog post, when writing a Tweet YOU have six seconds to catch the audience’s attention.

I’ve seen this number quoted as fact in several places including Daily Blog Tips, but I don’t think we need a statistic to prove the point. Just look at all the microblogs cropping up to see that readers appreciate quick snippets of info. With a microblog there’s no commitment necessary. Instead, we can be entertained and informed in a quick bit of time.

If you don’t know what I mean, check out these four blogs (some of my favorites). And even if you do know what I mean when I say “microblogging,” you should check them out anyway. It will only take a few seconds.

Chocolate Cyanide Clavichord

Shit My Dad Says (also a book and soon-to-be sitcom)

One Sentence

The Shortest Blog in the World


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