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Local site, global medium

Years of tutoring English as a second language (ESL) has taught me that local website authors communicate more effectively when they think globally about web writing.

Simplicity - the key to global content

Try these tips to give your web content greater reach. Simplify your writing style and be aware of cross-cultural issues for ESL users to avoid obvious causes of misunderstanding.

Common content management terms

A surprising number of web authors lack a basic understanding of what content management actually is, while others struggle to understand terms commonly used by their administrator or help desk personnel.

All power corrupts; Powerpoint corrupts absolutely

When it comes to attracting an audience Powerpoint is no substitute for a clearly thought out engagement strategy, as this cautionary tale of two presenters demonstrates...

'Prose' and cons of the spell check

This witty ditty penned by Anon. shows why relying on the spell checker is no replacement for printing and proof reading important documents before they leave your desk.

Business documents used to be a real chore. I was either stuck for words, or churning out yards of verbose, waffly text that drove me and my boss crazy.

Then a friend put me onto the Ink Guru. Her handy tips for business writers put me on the right track. I never miss an article!

 

 

 

 

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