Writing for the web: resources

• Yahoo! Style Guide – Link to articles about writing for the web
• Plain Language/Writing for the Web | HowTo.gov – Aimed at government but applicable to all.
• Resources for Writing for Web Accessibility | Web Axe – Practical Web Design Accessibility Tips – Podcast and Blog – Writing tips with an emphasis on accessibility.
• useit.com Nielsen’s articles on writing – Usability expert Jakob Nielsen’s articles about writing for the web.
• Introduction to Writing Copy for the Web – “Guidelines for better web copy: Say LESS Use the Inverted Pyramid Put more important content first Use clear headlines and headings Consider the users’ goals Establish trust Use active voice”
• Tulane University – Writing for the Web – Concise and succinct discussion of being concise and succinct.
• Advice on Writing Effective Web Content & Keeping Visitors Attentive | letscounthedays19 qualities of “Great Web Content”
• Web writing: Write to be scanned, not read
• Writing for the Web| Communications Development and Review | US EPA
• Plain-Language Websites: Web-Writing that Works – The whole PlainLanguage.gov site is good.
• Tips & Tools: Checklist for plain language on the web
• Tips & Tools: Simple Word Suggestions – Includes 12 most often used “offending” words/phrases, with alternatives
• The Anatomy Of An Infographic: 5 Steps To Create A Powerful Visual | SpyreStudios
• Writing Complex Content For the Web
• 8 Incredibly Simple Ways to Get More People to Read Your Content | Copyblogger
• 5 Ways to get People to Read your Content. – Ipswich Web Design Blog – “5. Deep Captions, “Read Me Now!” Take advantage of people’s natural drive to read any words placed under a photo. They’re typically two–three sentences long, but can be as long as a paragraph. A page full of photos and deep captions can be a very effective way to communicate your message.”
• Tips on Great Web-Site Design With Donors in Mind – Prospecting – The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas – example

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