Tag: content writing

  • Understanding Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

    Understanding Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

    Many people are now searching the web using AI. The measurement of how your website will be ranked in AI search results is called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), or AI Engine Optimization (AEO).

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  • About that “free” website…

    About that “free” website…

    There’s no such thing as a free lunch… and there’s no such thing as a free website either.

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  • Holding out for a Hero

    Holding out for a Hero

    A hero is a content block that has a big bold image, a headline, a short explanation, and a call-to-action (either a button or a really short sign-up form).

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  • Landing Pages

    Landing Pages

    A landing page is aimed at a specific audience. Its goal is either generating leads, getting people to sign up for your newsletter, or making sales. It is used for landing on your site after someone has clicked a link from a social media ad or a campaign email.

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  • Does Your Website Reflect Your Values?

    Does Your Website Reflect Your Values?

    Your values are how you show up in the world as a human, so it would be strange if your website did not reflect your values.

    Values are not the same as politics, although they do affect how you vote and what you campaign for.

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  • The Craft of Editing

    The Craft of Editing

    Writing is a process of constant editing and revision. When the dreaded red or blue squiggle appears under the text you’ve just written, it can induce frantic back-tracking and even self-doubt. If you don’t know where to start, staring at a blank screen can be disheartening.

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  • Design and Development

    Design and Development

    What’s the difference between a designer and a developer? A lot of people assume that these terms are synonymous, but they are increasingly found on different teams in large organizations. There are other roles in the software development space that are also needed to ensure that the finished product is reliable and usable.

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  • Choosing a CMS

    Choosing a CMS

    A content management system (CMS) is a system for storing all of your web pages, templates, images, and other assets in one place and displaying it on the web. It allows people with little or no knowledge of coding to edit content for your website.

    Choosing a CMS is tricky. There are many systems available, and several factors you should consider in the selection process.

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  • Plain English

    Plain English

    Plain English, sometimes referred to as plain language, is a way of writing clearly and simply to convey information. It is especially important for websites, whether they are government or business. It is necessary because not everyone reading your writing has English as their first language, and if you are explaining something complicated, it helps everyone to understand.

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  • Getting the Tone Right

    Getting the Tone Right

    Writing for the web requires a different style of writing than other formats. You need to be succinct, but also clear. Getting the tone right (not too formal, not too informal) is important.

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