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Web Writing

Is Less Copy a Good Idea?

by Deidre Rienzo March 24, 2011 Communication

Think less copy on your home page seems like a good idea? We do, too – usually. But having less copy isn’t as simple as it might sound. Light copy might seem ideal, but it can backfire unless it’s done right. When it comes to home page copy, balancing lightness with effectiveness is tricky.

Tagged as: home page content, web copy, website content

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6 Online Writing Mistakes that Make People Click Away

by Deidre Rienzo February 11, 2010 Marketing

Do you remember “The Gong Show”? Brave contestants would go on stage and display their talents (or lack thereof) in front of three judges. If the contestants made a mistake, or just didn’t impress… GONG. Game over. The world of online business has a gong equivalent. It’s called your bounce rate, and it tracks how [...]

Tagged as: business communication, online marketing, writing tips

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How People Read on the Web

by Travis Heermann January 7, 2010 Communication

Let’s face it, you’re going to read this paragraph. More than likely, you’re going to read this one, too. They’re both short paragraphs, with short sentences. However, the further you get into this blog post, the more likely you’re going to start scanning, rather than reading closely. You’ll start looking for keywords or sentences with [...]

Tagged as: Websites, writing for web

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It’s Not the Same! How Online Copy Should Differ from Print

by Deidre Rienzo September 15, 2009 Web Writing

Want to recycle your print copy for the web? Please. Don’t. To make your best impression in each medium, target your approach. Why? Because your readers’ patience, processing, and ability to absorb are different for print and online content. Reading a book is different from flipping through a stack of magazines looking at headlines. In [...]

Tagged as: online marketing, writing for web

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