Blogging Do's and Don’ts:

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THE DO'S:

Do write simple, smart copy

Get to the point, but do it with style. When it comes to Web writing, simple is smart.

Do Think Like a User

Try and put yourself in the users place. Don’t focus so much on your c blog or brand-focus on what you have to offer the reader. Make sure and decide what kind of tone you’re aiming for and stick with it throughout your writing.

Do Prioritize Content

Make sure and emphasize the right content and organize your copy in a clear, logical order.Make sure your best is at the top.

Do Use Standard Web Practices

Keep your fonts simple and standard. Avoid fancy or cute letters in your copy. First, they’re hard to read; second, most users won’t see them anyway unless they have the specialized font loaded on their system.

Do Proofread Your Copy

This is a simple but critical step. Don’t overlook the importance of reviewing (or having someone else review) your writing before you hit publish.

THE DONT'S

Don’t Bury Your Lead

Write good headlines/headings to keep your readers interest.Do this by front loading your headlines with a good subject + verb structure. 

Don’t Use Insider Jargon

This is hard to avoid because we love our “insider” words and phrases-they’re like second nature to most of us. Use simple words and define any difficult terms. his isn’t dumbing down your content-it’s making it clear.

Don’t Overuse Bold Fonts or All Caps

In studies people often pass over bulk sections of bolded words or all caps. Bold works with short headlines but not lengthy sections of copy. Keep it easy on the eyes and avoid chunks of heavy bold or caps in your copy.

Don’t Use Long Blocks of Text

Break up your text into short paragraphs or bullets and lists when possible. Users need more pauses and breaks when reading Web copy, do your best to make your copy crisp, clean and with quick breaks for the reader to scan quickly.

Don’t Get Crazy with Your Nav

This last point has more to do with usability but it’s important to use standard practices for navigation to help your readers find what they’re looking for on your site. The nav is a tool-don’t break it by making it hard to read or placing it in a weird location.

source:http://www.margaretfeinberg.com/index.php?option=com_wordpress&p=3915&Itemid=5

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