Episode #485
How to Write a Killer Blog Conclusion that Leaves the Reader Satisfied
November 28, 2017

In Episode #485, Eric and Neil discuss how to write a killer blog conclusion that leaves the reader satisfied. Tune in to learn how having a conclusion can encourage the skimmer to read the entire article, encourage engagement through next steps and questions, and cap things off with a concise summary.

Time-stamped show notes:

  • [00:28] – Today’s topic: How to Write a Killer Blog Conclusion That Leaves the Reader Satisfied
  • [00:46] – How Neil always had a conclusion on Quick Sprout, his first big marketing blog.
  • [01:09] – Ending a conclusion with a question mark encourages more comments.
  • [01:19] – The conclusion should summarize the blog post. People scroll to the bottom and read the conclusion first.
  • [01:46] – Eric likes to get to the point and extract value.
  • [02:06] – Put next steps in the conclusion such as “leave a comment” and “check out this post”.
  • [02:25] – Have conclusion, ask a question, and summarize things. Cap it off.
  • [02:38] – That’s it for today!
  • [02:41] – Marketing School is giving away a 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool. Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy.
  • [02:51] – You can also learn how to win a one-year subscription to Crazy Egg

Leave some feedback:

  • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.
  • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.

Connect with us:

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
The Real Numbers Behind Our Top 10 Marketing Podcast, How Much We Spend On Our Content Per Month, Is It Your Company’s Job To ‘Teach’ You AI?
April 17, 2025

In episode #2956, Eric Siu and Neil Patel share insights on the Marketing School podcast performance, marketing budgets, and the role of AI in strategy. They discuss challenges with modern channels an...

Episode
The Most Creative Cold Outreach EVER
April 16, 2025

In episode #2955, Eric Siu and Neil Patel share creative approaches to cold outreach, explore the benefits and drawbacks of building in public, and dive into how positioning and pricing can impact you...

Episode
Why I Never Jump On “New” Marketing Channels, Innovation Is Overrated In Marketing, The Fortune Is In…
April 15, 2025

In episode #2954, Eric Siu and Neil Patel explore the changing world of marketing and sales. They discuss how to navigate new channels, the value of sticking to core strategies, why follow-up is key i...