Have you used "Exclusive" titles yet?

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   tillsontitanposted 11 years ago

   Have you used "Exclusive" titles yet?
   
   They pop up as you type but are they "use-able"?

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   JThomp42posted 11 years ago

   Yes. I have written two hubs using the exclusive titles. Unfortunately, them being exclusive hasn't helped with the traffic. Definitely not my top hubs.

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   Judi Beeposted 11 years ago

   Yes, several, but I haven't found them to be any better than my own titles - in fact the Exclusive titles feature in the bottom half of my stats table

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   innerspinposted 11 years ago

   I've used one, which has very poor traffic. You can't change the title unless you unpublish, which is a pain with the pending status. Looking through the titles can give you ideas for hubs.

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      EuroCafeAuLaitposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree with everything that you said.  But I have only published one Exclusive title, maybe the next Hub will be an altogether different (better) experience!.

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   Sidewinder6661posted 11 years ago

   I've used one, and it's been getting pretty decent traffic.

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   Goody5posted 11 years ago

   No, I didn't really care for any of the choices.

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      tillsontitanposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Some of them do seem off the wall!

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   Denise Handlonposted 11 years ago

   Hi Mary-yes, I just recently published one about laundry.  I've read through the comments here and have to agree with many of the points:  The choices re: subject matter aren't always the most interesting.  Second, it hasn't driven traffic to my hub like I anticipated.  I'm going to try a few more though before I make a judgement on it.  I actually decided to try one for the challenge of it.
   
   How about you-have you taken on that challenge?

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      tillsontitanposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I am currently in the Apprentice program and we are writing from the Exclusives list.  Not sure what the exact results are yet as I've been too busy writing and reading my followers hubs

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations, Mary...I'm planning on applying to the program-any tips? lol

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   ChitrangadaSharanposted 11 years ago

   No, I haven't....because I  had read  somewhere that you can not change the title later on. That is a limitation. If the hub is doing well, it is fine, but if not you might want to edit and change the title for better traffic.

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   Jools99posted 11 years ago

   Yes, I have written about 13 or 14 but traffic is not good on any of them.  I think they are probably generated by a robot of some kind - without a clue about popular subjects by the looks of it   That said, it has kept me writing at times when my own brain has not been too keen on coming up with something to write about and for that, I am thankful.

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree, Julie.

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    DDEposted 11 years ago

    I haven't tried  Exclusive titles, my own titles are good for me.

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    Kaili Bissonposted 11 years ago

    Hi there,
    I have used "exclusives" a few times now, and the results have been mixed. A couple on yoga have done OK - not great - while others have died on the vine and don't get any real traffic. 
    I find some of the titles to be awkward as well. An example of this: "Cool Toronto Neighbourhoods to Visit: Unique Budget Sightseeing Tips for Traveling to Ontario, Canada". Seriously...

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    fitmomposted 11 years ago

    I have. Oddly, they don't have very good traffic and are in the genre that I publish in most- natural remedies. I think it's because the titles aren't very catchy and you can't change them. I like catchy and descriptive titles. So, I don't think I'll be doing many more exclusive hubs.

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    tillsontitanposted 11 years ago

    Its funny that most people are finding they do NOT increase traffic, and yet, they are recommended by HP....needs a little more investigation me thinks!

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