Web Writing

Back to Basics: Website Content

by Randy Duermyer  ||   No Comments

To make your best impression for any form of media, you have to target the needs of consumers of that media. In other words, if you want to recycle your print copy to act as website content, don’t do it.

At least not without making the necessary adjustments so your copy can be consumed easily by a web audience.

The key to writing online copy that’s as powerful as print copy lies in knowing the difference. Here’s a look at the basics of how your online copy should differ from print copy – and why.

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

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Is Less Copy a Good Idea?

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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.

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6 Online Writing Mistakes that Make People Click Away

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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 often prospects click away without bothering to learn more.

When prospects click away, it means your time is up. It means you won’t get any more chances to win them over with your products or services.

Keep these tips in mind to avoid gong-worthy online writing mistakes, and keep your prospects on your site:

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How People Read on the Web

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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 bold text that grabs your attention.

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

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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 the same way, print and online copy are different.

The key to writing online copy that’s as powerful as print copy lies in knowing the difference. Follow these tips to ensure your online copy really works for the Web: (more…)

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Website Traffic and SEO

In this post, I’ll take a closer look at SEO and the process of optimizing websites for better placement within organic search results to improve website traffic.

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Industry: Publishing   |   Services: Media kit

“You made the experience fun, and you brought so much to the table—things that I would never have thought of on my own. You added a dimension that brings the work to life. I was very pleased with the first media kit and am blown away by the second.”  

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