Online copy always sucks. That’s not really true (for the sake of my self-esteem, I hope so). However, rules (not to mention, expectations) are usually more relaxed when it comes to web-published writing compared to their print counterparts.
Posts Tagged ‘online writing’
How To Produce Web Copy That’s Better Than Your Average Drivel
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009Breaking Web-Based Writing Conventions
Saturday, September 26th, 2009When writing for the web, short and simple has long been the order of the day. Short sentences, quick paragraphs, plenty of white space and bullet item points are what you should be using to communicate your ideas to online readers, as standard guidelines go.
Writing For The Web: Accuracy And Conventions
Sunday, July 12th, 2009Compared to other forms of writing, web copy is typically less formal, foregoing a strict adherence to rules and style than even the most casual books and magazines. The easygoing nature of most web writing is directly attributable to the medium: anyone can get published on the web, even those who mangle the English language like they’re mashing a piece of fruit.
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