Readers on the internet tend to have a short attention span. How many times have we ourselves just skimmed through a webpage, only to move on to the next one in a blink of an eye?

Writers take note, CopyBlogger has a 5 great points to help you craft that all important first paragraph.

1. Ask a Question
2. Share an Anecdote or Quote
3. Invoke the Mind’s Eye
4. Use an Analogy, Metaphor or Simile
5. Cite a Shocking Statistic

Try out these writing tips and get your readers hooked on!