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How to write a quiz like
Buzzfeed
Much of the reason Buzzfeed
quizzes get millions of visits is
the way they are written.
So what are they doing so well?
Here are the basics….
Part 1: Writing Quiz Titles.
Follow these 3 rules.
1. The “Which are You?” Quiz
2. The “Actually” Title
3. The Pop Culture Reference
Part 2: Writing Quiz Questions.
Follow these rules, or else…
1. Insert Snark
(don’t be afraid to insult countries)
2. Let the people talk
(make your questions simple
3. Carry your brand through
the questions
Part 3: Writing Quiz Results.
Do these things…
1. Use the result as a base to
talk about the person
2. Stay Positive
(no matter what the result is)
3. Be Genuine
(base your results on facts)
Part 4: Putting it all together
1. Target a few people who
will share your quiz
2. Don’t let people down
(give what’s promised in the headline)
3. Have Fun!
(no brand is too cool to have fun)
Now go make your own quiz!
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(it’s free to try)

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