Web Publishing 101
Your guide to web publishing

Headline Writing

May 30th, 2008 by editor

Be specific with your topic when choosing your web headline because they will determine the interest of your audience. They are aware of what to expect right from the start. Avoid using words that may conjure an idea that is entirely different from what you wrote. Do researches about the topic before you begin writing about it so you will know who has written, and what was written about it. You may only be repeating the contents of another article. Mark interesting words and work around the idea, you may be able to develop a great article out of this.

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Web Content Writing

May 19th, 2008 by editor

The preparation of content in writing for web sites uses a different approach from that used for print documents. When you write copy for the web, it should be something to grab the attention of the readers as well as getting positive results. Either you’re trying to market a product/service or simply making your presence known in the internet community, it will take special skills and flair to be able to present a precise and perfect view of your concept. Most readers scan the contents and do not read the whole article and to be able to impart your message, the presentation should really be interesting and straight to the point.

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Doing the Revision

May 16th, 2008 by editor

Guidelines when revising body copy:

• Compose text as simple as possible – reading on screen is slower than on print so it is better to keep sentences short and plain. Highlighting the keywords gets the readers’ attention because words seem to leap out of the page.
• Place significant messages before the fold – when placed above, it can be easily noticed upon loading of the web page and readers can decide whether the site is important to them or not.
• Respect people’s time online – scanning is preferred to reading in-depth so make sure the copy specifically tells what is on offer and the actions to follow are arranged reasonably. Avoid making your readers guess the next step to take.

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The Body Copy

May 13th, 2008 by editor

Revision is done not only for the headlines but may be done for the body copy as well. Sometimes, it is quite a dilemma where to start. You can evaluate an existing copy by asking these few questions:
• Is your point easily presented? – There are times when the essence of an article is not clearly understood so a revision is needed.
• Is the copy reserved about the offer?
• Is it easy to react to?
• Does the copy leave the reader with no other option but to do something?
• Does it address the reader as “you”?
• Is it made up of clear-cut sections and bullet points?

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Conventional Techniques for Writing Headlines – Part 2

May 8th, 2008 by editor

• Give a straight order – this technique openly addresses the people and you can go t once to the paybacks.
• Build a need – then follow it up with how your product satisfies it. This will get your consumer thinking and be made aware of a possible need and you have the ready solution.
• Ask a provoking question – this initiates a need for the data you are to provide. You are talking directly to consumers and this stirs their interest.
• State something new – if you’re offering a new product, there is a tendency for readers to wonder what it is all about.
• Plainly position the offer – if you have a good proposal to tell the people, simply say it.

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Conventional Techniques for Writing Headlines

May 5th, 2008 by editor

A good headline will tap on the visitor’s interest. Just mere reading of the headline can convince them that the information it carries is worth their time. Here are a few tips in writing them:
• Make known facts – convey data fast and if you can feed the reader’s quest for knowledge, you’re sure to be getting more hits.
• Make use of “How To” phrases – this phrase denotes tips and people are for swift and simple guidelines.
• Use a quote – testimonials from well-known and valued people can share their expertise on a subject.
• Guarantee the product – this can be established around user satisfaction, results, prices, company commitment, etc.

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