Web Content Writing That Works For You
by: Mark Nenadic
Web content writing always seems as though it should be a relatively straight-forward and simple thing to do, until you sit down to do it, and find out that you not only know what you’re aiming for, but you also don’t know what it means to write web content like a pro. Web design these days dictates that you have a certain font, a certain size, a certain wording, and a certain layout, or visitors will feel uncomfortable or disappointed in your site, and will automatically move on to somewhere else that can better meet their needs and expectations.
To begin with, writing web content is a very careful process that depends on the right information, the right style, and the right keywords, to make sure that it is pleasant to your readers, it encourages them to stay on your site, and it is easy for search engines to index, assuring that you achieve a good ranking and are easier for web users to find. Web content writing is, therefore, an art and a skill, and should only be tackled once you feel comfortable with the fact that you know what you’re doing. Otherwise, you may find it much more appealing to hire a professional who can meet all of your needs and save you a great deal of time.
The secret to web content writing is that the wording must be focused on the reader. Therefore, instead of saying “I am the best realtor because I’ve been in the business for 25 years and I have won 16 awards,” when you write web content, you should say “You will achieve much greater results with my 25 years of experience and 16 awards to sell your home”. While the first phrasing gives the reader the facts, the second phrasing shows the reader how the facts apply to them in a beneficial way.
This encourages the reader to continue reading as they can apply the information to themselves, and want to continue to find out how they can relate to what you have to say. The longer the visitor sticks around your website, the better your chance of getting your message across and the more likely you are to achieve your goal, whether that be to inform your reader, sell a product, or brand your company.
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About The Author
Mark Nenadic is the director and face behind FifteenDegrees-North http://www.15dn.com, where you will find articles and resources to help with SEO, marketing and Web design.
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