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A  listicle is an article written in list-format. Each list item will typically include either a few sentences or multiple paragraphs, and a listicle is meant to either educate or delight readers

History of Listicles:-

Most people believe listicles to be a fairly recent phenomenon, but they have been around for a long time. Just think of the Ten Commandments as the listicle of all listicles. It’s still being shared and followed after all this time.

Sei Shonagon, poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress Teishi in 10th century Japan was an avid listicle writer. She created a book of poetry in list form called The Pillow Book. The Pillow Book is a collection of observations on life in the Heian Court. It covers subjects like “Things That Quicken the Heart,” “Awkward Things,” and “Things Later Regretted.”

Martin Luther penned a list of propositions for an academic disputation in 1517 entitled “The Ninety-Five Theses” during his tenure as professor of moral theology at the University of Wittenberg, Germany. Nailed to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, it contained the 95 revolutionary opinions that would mark the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

Is listicle a blog or article:-

listicle is a type of blog post that consists of several short pointers on a subject.

Typically, the points are arranged in list form with numbered subheadings and images. The articles are usually written in a concise and to-the-point manner. In short, a listicle is a type of list-based blog post that is structured like an outline. The “list” at the beginning of the post is followed by brief paragraphs of “summary.”

A listicle is a type of blog post that includes a list at the end of the article. The listicle format is also known as a “blog list” or “articles with a list.” Usually, they are short, consisting of three to five items. Listicle blogs are typically accompanied by a set of tags. These tags help Google understand the content type, making it easier for the search engine to index the blog.

In addition, it also makes it easier for readers to find related posts, as some of the tags used for listicle blogs are related to specific topics. A listicle is often used as a means to summarize and explain a wide range of topics quickly and to a wider audience. It is also used to promote products or services, inform readers about events, or provide advice on a topic.

What's the listicles really mean,

A listicle is a portmanteau of the words list and article. It explains a topic with a series of list items. Each item includes information and images to educate or entertain the reader. A listicle title generally consists of a cardinal number.

Listicles are themed, information-packed articles that break down a complex topic into skimmable and bitesize chunks to inform readers.

Why are listicles so popular? 

• Easy to understand because each subheading dives deep into a single topic.
• Easy to approach because readers know how many items there are from the title.
• Easy to skim because listicles break down important information into a scannable format.   

Popularity shouldn’t guarantee list format articles a place in your editorial calendar. What should is the content marketing value they bring with them. Any content either offers tactical value to readers by solving particular problems or strategic value by assisting decision-makers with frameworks and actionable advice.

Listicles fall in the first category as they don’t share novel ideas or innovative concepts. They aim to offer a 360° view of potential solutions, serve informational search intent, and compound traffic with unique visits.

How to write a  "listicle"(Some basic steps):-

1} Make sure your content makes sense in list      format.

2} Include valuable takeaways-no fufff 

 3}Link to move in depth information when               necessary.

4} Explain list items using relatable examples. 

5} Number your items 

6} Include an appropriate number of list items.

 7} Use category buckets for longerlist.

  8} Ensure each step is ordered logically 

 9}  Make sure your listic is consistent

10} Have a clear & catchy title

PROS of listicles:-

•Listicle is a popular way of glancing a topic.

•These are often shared on social media.

•They are sweet & short for learners which also says about the main content of any content.

•They are very easy to put together 

•They can also help readers organize theor own ideas.

•They can also grab readers attention.

•These are really good for SEO(search engine optimization)

•The human brain can only store a finite number of individual pieces of information in its conscious faculty at any one time. For most people, that’s about 5-7 items. The form of Listicles perfectly matches this limitation. 

Cons of listicles:-

•They may lead to unhealthy focus of brain.

•They just don't let u learn atopic in deep.

•They can make patience level of learners low

•They can also make u a bad writer

•You're proving you're just one of the shepple

•Goggle &other search engines won't always love listicles.

•These are most effective clickbiat format.

•They are totally make u imbalance to read a particular content.

Conclusion:-

Listicles mean different for different people ,it depends on u that how u will utilise a listicle it will be a ver good thing when u want to know about one thing just in 5 min but as it is so bad when u want to know about a topic in deep ,so listicles are better upto some extent.