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Website Content Writing Tips
When writing for the web, use
* shorter sentences, words and paragraphs
* one idea per paragraph
* concise text - half the word count (or less) than writing for print
* the inverted pyramid style, putting the most important point or the conclusion first.
* simple words
* objective language to build credibility, rather than exaggerated claims or overly promotional words like "great", "tremendous" etc.
* bulleted lists
* highlighted text (bold or color, also hyperlinked text) for scannability
* meaningful headlines and subheads, avoiding cute or clever lines
Write better web content.
Understand how people (don't) read on the Web
1. Reading on the web is too much work!
Reading from a computer screen tires the eyes. People read 25% more slowly on the web than they read print material.
That's why, web content has to be 50% shorter than print.
2. Readers on the Web scan text
According to a study by usability expert Jacob Nielson, 79% of readers on the Web tend to scan or skim text rather than read word for word.
Highlighted text (bold or color, also hyperlinked text) and bulleted lists aid scannability.
3. Readers on the Web are impatient
Readers on the Web are in a hurry to get the information they want, and move on.
They don't have the patience for obscure and complex text. They don't enjoy scrolling through masses of text either.
Since there are millions of alternative websites in cyberspace, they will quickly move to another site if they don't enjoy the information gathering experience on your site.
Attracting attention and retaining reader interest is a challenge, specially as you have just
* 10 seconds to grab attention with your web site content
* 55 seconds to develop an understanding of your company or product
To combat reader fatigue, make it easy for your Web users to get relevant information. Put the most important information at the top. Use clear and concise text.
4. Readers on the Web are skeptical
Credibility is a major factor in retaining reader interest on the Web.
Use objective language, write meaningful headlines and subheads and avoid marketing jargon or exaggerated claims to build credibility. Cute or clever lines could mean that the reader takes longer to get to the main point.
Hyperlinks to the sources of your information or to related information also add to credibility.
5. Readers avoid information overload
In an average workday, people suffer from information overload . They already have a large number of emails in their inbox to contend with, and several documents to read.
They don't want to spend time and effort reading content that they may not find useful.
Offer your readers information in bite-size chunks which are easily digestible. Use short sentences, short paragraphs, one idea per paragraph.
Use meaningful headlines and sub-headlines which help them nail the information they want, quickly and easily.
* shorter sentences, words and paragraphs
* one idea per paragraph
* concise text - half the word count (or less) than writing for print
* the inverted pyramid style, putting the most important point or the conclusion first.
* simple words
* objective language to build credibility, rather than exaggerated claims or overly promotional words like "great", "tremendous" etc.
* bulleted lists
* highlighted text (bold or color, also hyperlinked text) for scannability
* meaningful headlines and subheads, avoiding cute or clever lines
Write better web content.
Understand how people (don't) read on the Web
1. Reading on the web is too much work!
Reading from a computer screen tires the eyes. People read 25% more slowly on the web than they read print material.
That's why, web content has to be 50% shorter than print.
2. Readers on the Web scan text
According to a study by usability expert Jacob Nielson, 79% of readers on the Web tend to scan or skim text rather than read word for word.
Highlighted text (bold or color, also hyperlinked text) and bulleted lists aid scannability.
3. Readers on the Web are impatient
Readers on the Web are in a hurry to get the information they want, and move on.
They don't have the patience for obscure and complex text. They don't enjoy scrolling through masses of text either.
Since there are millions of alternative websites in cyberspace, they will quickly move to another site if they don't enjoy the information gathering experience on your site.
Attracting attention and retaining reader interest is a challenge, specially as you have just
* 10 seconds to grab attention with your web site content
* 55 seconds to develop an understanding of your company or product
To combat reader fatigue, make it easy for your Web users to get relevant information. Put the most important information at the top. Use clear and concise text.
4. Readers on the Web are skeptical
Credibility is a major factor in retaining reader interest on the Web.
Use objective language, write meaningful headlines and subheads and avoid marketing jargon or exaggerated claims to build credibility. Cute or clever lines could mean that the reader takes longer to get to the main point.
Hyperlinks to the sources of your information or to related information also add to credibility.
5. Readers avoid information overload
In an average workday, people suffer from information overload . They already have a large number of emails in their inbox to contend with, and several documents to read.
They don't want to spend time and effort reading content that they may not find useful.
Offer your readers information in bite-size chunks which are easily digestible. Use short sentences, short paragraphs, one idea per paragraph.
Use meaningful headlines and sub-headlines which help them nail the information they want, quickly and easily.
Did I Learn Search Engine Optimization
when I had to look for a job to experience the really world as what people always say. To start my job hunting journey I scoured classified ads and online job portal websites to find my luck that suits my degree; unfortunately I wasn’t lucky enough. Until a week later when I’m scanning JobStreet website I found a classified ad that was looking for a Data Research Assistant with only 2 years Internet familiarity as a requirement. So, I did not waste any second. I applied online and eventually got hired by the company.
The company offers Internet marketing services and one of these is search engine optimization. As a data research assistant my main responsibilities were to search for keywords to be used for content creation, copyscaping articles and link popularity checking – so lame right?. Still I don’t know what these all about, why I am doing this? Beside for the fact I’m in a payroll to do so. There was no clear introduction or an outline of my job then. But one day my boss introduced me about seo what it is and how important this for a website. Again, I don’t really get it but at least I have now a piece of idea why I’m doing it.
Months later my boss gave me a new task to work on. There was no really in-depth introduction of the new tasks aside from how to make it right. It was then I learned directory submission, social bookmarking, forum posting and blog commenting but I never knew these were a form of link building methods as part of search engine optimization. After several months of working I’ve mastered the art of proper implementation and I was promoted to seo/marketing expert – sweet isn’t it?
Sad to say, the company did not last for long or should I say I did not last for long? Anyways, of my two year experience of basic link building strategies I believe I have now the edge to look for another job that somehow relative to my previous experience.
Luckily, I stumbled a company that was looking for a link building specialist, so I applied immediately. I started my training under an seo consultant for about a week. This was the time when I have a full knowledge of search engine optimization. The holes of my learning have been filled up and the questions have been answered.
During my training period I realized that to become an seo is really a challenge, it is an on going process and you need to be updated. Mastering link building is only a fraction of it. There is so much to be done and to learn, and I would say as an seo myself I still have more things to go through and learn.
The company offers Internet marketing services and one of these is search engine optimization. As a data research assistant my main responsibilities were to search for keywords to be used for content creation, copyscaping articles and link popularity checking – so lame right?. Still I don’t know what these all about, why I am doing this? Beside for the fact I’m in a payroll to do so. There was no clear introduction or an outline of my job then. But one day my boss introduced me about seo what it is and how important this for a website. Again, I don’t really get it but at least I have now a piece of idea why I’m doing it.
Months later my boss gave me a new task to work on. There was no really in-depth introduction of the new tasks aside from how to make it right. It was then I learned directory submission, social bookmarking, forum posting and blog commenting but I never knew these were a form of link building methods as part of search engine optimization. After several months of working I’ve mastered the art of proper implementation and I was promoted to seo/marketing expert – sweet isn’t it?
Sad to say, the company did not last for long or should I say I did not last for long? Anyways, of my two year experience of basic link building strategies I believe I have now the edge to look for another job that somehow relative to my previous experience.
Luckily, I stumbled a company that was looking for a link building specialist, so I applied immediately. I started my training under an seo consultant for about a week. This was the time when I have a full knowledge of search engine optimization. The holes of my learning have been filled up and the questions have been answered.
During my training period I realized that to become an seo is really a challenge, it is an on going process and you need to be updated. Mastering link building is only a fraction of it. There is so much to be done and to learn, and I would say as an seo myself I still have more things to go through and learn.
CBR 250R
If you have been waiting buy a new-age performance bike then the time is coming close
Honda to begin accepting booking for the much anticipated CBR 250R from 1st February 2011 in India and will launch the bike in April 2011. The bike features a liquid-cooled, single cylinder, 4-valve DOHC engine that churns out peak power of 26 PS and peak torque of 23 Nm; which has the potential to deliver a top-speed of over 150 km/h. The bike be offered in Combined-ABS and non-ABS versions and it will come with 6-speed gearbox and Honda's advanced PGM-FI technology and front and rear discs. Expect the price to be between Rs 1.5 lakh to 1.75 lakh in India.
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