by lesley | Jun 9, 2009 | Readability, Website copy
After a post on Twitter yesterday I discovered I’d stirred up a nest of people who are equally irritated by others who use the wrong version of words like ‘lose’ (loose); compliment (complement); your (you’re); there (their and they’re)...
by lesley | Jun 8, 2009 | Marketing, Website copy
I watched most of this series of the Apprentice – and I like Sir Alan Sugar’s irascible approach; it’s definitely good TV. I always wonder about the candidates though, they seem to be lacking in one area – and one that I think is critical...
by lesley | Jun 1, 2009 | Website copy
Technology has delivered a faster paced life to us all – we get information quicker and in much larger quantities, so it’s no wonder that we feel a bit overwhelmed at times? How many people do you know who mutter about ‘work overload’,...
by lesley | May 29, 2009 | Marketing, Website copy
Before I launch myself on the issue of keywords and phrases, please be aware I’m not an expert in search engine optimisation. I know lots of people who are, but wouldn’t begin to try and teach anyone the finer points of SEO! What I do know about is how to...
by lesley | May 28, 2009 | Readability, Website copy
When you create a website you are usually hoping that people will be interested in your products or services and, eventually, part with their money to buy what you’ve got. So, who are the people that you want to make those purchases? Please don’t tell me...
by lesley | May 22, 2009 | Readability, Website copy
It doesn’t matter if you’re writing a book, a letter, a website, or a marketing email – there is one thing they all have in common – a plan! I know of writers who suffer from ‘writer’s block’ – and they claim that they...
