People read differently online than in print
Best practices for web writing
Whether you have a quick question or would like to discuss your website as a whole, our content officers are available to assist you with structuring and formatting your content for the web. Some guidelines and best practices have been posted to this site for quick reference. See Writing for the Web.
Attend our 'Basics of Web Writing' seminar
Learn the basics of web writing by understanding how most of us read online compared to how we read in print. In this 90-minute seminar, Andy Murdoch, Web/Content Officer, will share insights from international usability experts, including reports from Nielsen Norman Group.
This session will enable you to:
- Recognize how web users think and behave
- Understand the significance of reading and scanning patterns
- Consider the physical limitations of onscreen reading
- Apply best practices for web writing
- Avoid common web writing mistakes, such as the "wall of text"
- Create better and more engaging web content
How to register
Sessions will be held on an ongoing basis at all campuses. For dates and registration, visit the calendar of events on the Human Resources EOD website.
