Ever wondered where we got the phrase ‘ants in your pants’ or ‘the cat’s pyjamas’? No doubt you’ve heard people use them, maybe you even use them yourself, but have you ever stopped to think about where they come from? I got stuck in to a great little book over the weekend by Judy Parkinson called ‘Spilling the … Continue Reading
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When Was the News Page on Your Website Last Updated?
Does your website have a news section? If so, then answer me this – when was it last updated? If you can’t remember when you last put an article or news bulletin on it, you need to act fast! You may have been meaning to rewrite it, but it keeps getting put to the bottom … Continue Reading
Writing for the Web – 10 Top Tips
When internet users browse the web, they want to find the information they are looking for quickly. Readers tend to scan copy rather than ponder every word. You don’t want them to get bored, press the back button and look for another page that gives them what they are looking for more succinctly or in a … Continue Reading
5 Tips on Blogging for Your Business
Blogging is a fantastic way to get your business noticed. You can present yourself as an expert in your field, be a thought leader in your industry, and turn readers into customers. As a professional content writer in Sheffield, my job is to create this sort of content every day, so I thought i’d put … Continue Reading
5 Top Tips on Writing for Web
Understanding how internet users read online text is half the battle of writing great web content. The truth is, people don’t really web content word for word, the way you would a beautifully written novel for example. They prefer to pick out key words and sentences to get an overall understanding of the content. This means that web copy needs to be … Continue Reading