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Writing Content for Websites
 Before
you write content for a website or even an online
article, you have to have a purpose for writing it. Keep
your audience in mind as you write. Here are three basic
tips to keep in mind as you write content for websites:
Get to the Point
When writing online, it is much like writing email
correspondences. You need to get to the point as fast as
you can. Since it is difficult to read online, say what
you have to say and not ramble on, and always write in a
way that all age groups and nationalities will
understand what you are conveying. For example, avoid
slang (unless you explain what it means).
Short Paragraphs
The purpose of short paragraphs is to keep things light
and easy to read. If the paragraphs are too long, it is
very difficult to keep track. Breaking up your thoughts
in short, brief paragraphs make it more enjoyable to
quickly read about a subject.
Add Editorial Illustrations
Granted, it is difficult to find the perfect
illustration. But, if you can find one or two per
WebPage or online article, you will generate more
interest in your written words. Often times, readers
will pause and think about what you are writing when
editorial illustrations are available.
In conclusion, writing online is probably the simplest
place to write your ideas. The expectations usually are
not as high as in published books. People understand
that normal everyday people are writing online. So, just
relax, and start writing. Expressing yourself in the
written form is just another way of expressing yourself
from your heart - it truly is another art form.
Written November
2008 by Debbie Jensen
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