Search Results for Writing
The Web Design Success Blog
Pro Tip #7
You need a plan to update, maintain, and improve your website on a monthly, if not weekly basis.
Hire AHFX.net
Call (208) 419-0868
E-mail or Request a Callback
Creating Web Copy That Brings In Customers
Online Writing AdviceThe content on your website should always help pull in your visitors, not push them away. So, you've optimized your website for search engines, but have you optimized it for visitors as well? When a user arrives at your website from a search engine, they have typed in specific words that they are hoping... continue reading "Creating Web Copy That Brings In Customers"»
What Every Website Owner Should Know about Headlines
Writing the Perfect HeadlineWriting great, compelling headlines is one of the most important skills of a copywriter.On average, 8 out of 10 people will read headline copy, but only 2 out of 10 will read the rest. This is the secret to the power of the headline, and why it so highly determines the effectiveness of the entire piece.While... continue reading "What Every Website Owner Should Know about Headlines"»
WIIFM - What's in it for me?
What's in it for ME and YOUWIIFM, What's in it for me, is the one FM station that every single person is tuned into. Every time you write for your customers, you should think about the customer's needs because they are really just looking for "What's in it for me" or WIIFM. Copywriting is critical to your success on... continue reading "WIIFM - What's in it for me?"»
Review of Call to Action
Improving Online Marketing ResultsWhile full of good online marketing information, Call to Action is a not a book to sit down and read in an hour or two. Well after almost an entire year, I have finally finished "Call to Action" - Secret Formulas to Improve Online Results by Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg.Although packed full... continue reading "Review of Call to Action"»
What is V7ndotcom Elursrebmem?
V7ndotcom ElursrebmemSEOs battle it out for Google placement for the keyword "V7ndotcom Elursrebmem" in new SEO contest. Today the Wall Street Journal commented on a new Search Engine Optimization contest for the keywords v7ndotcom Elursrebmem. It seems that this contest has drawn interest from Matt Cutts (the... continue reading "What is V7ndotcom Elursrebmem?"»
Goals - What is the Real Purpose of Your Website
Website GoalsWriting specific goals is the only way to know if your website is being successful.One of the first things I ask new clients is "What are your expectations for your site?" Understanding what they feel is success will ensure that I address their specific needs and desires. If I fail to address... continue reading "Goals - What is the Real Purpose of Your Website"»
Has Customer Service Disappeared?
Customer ServiceAre you getting your money's worth or have you noticed that some businesses have lost their customer service? I hope that this is a rare occurrence but I find the following story very odd. Recently a friend of mine went to the dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning. Halfway through the cleaning... continue reading "Has Customer Service Disappeared?"»
Do you use these 7 copywriting steps
Copywriting TipsWriting great articles (copywriting) can be done in these seven simple steps. Say something that gets attention. Tell them why they should be interested. Tell them why they should believe what you are saying is true. Prove it is true. Itemize and describe... continue reading "Do you use these 7 copywriting steps"»
Client and Designer Roles in Web Design
Client and Designer RolesClients and web designers must understand their individual roles in making sure that a website will succeed. For a website to be effective, the business owner/representative and the web designer must work closely together to ensure that the business is presented in the best light possible on the web.... continue reading "Client and Designer Roles in Web Design"»
Website Credibility in 10 Easy Steps
Web Site CredibilityCredibility is difficult to build and extremely easy to lose. These 10 steps will help you maintain your credibility. Stanford released the following 10 points for increasing credibility after a 3-year, 4,500 person study .Make it easy to verify the accuracy of the information on your site. - The web... continue reading "Website Credibility in 10 Easy Steps"»
Who Else Wants to Build Links and Rank High in Google
Link BaitingWho Else Wants to Build Links and Rank Higher in Google Link Baiting has become common place to increase organic inbound links and rank higher in Google. There was a great article by Andy Hagan but he broke his site to pieces, so I had to do some digging to find it again. Here are some of the best from... continue reading "Who Else Wants to Build Links and Rank High in Google"»
Questions to Ask Your Web Developer
Interviewing Web DesignersQuestions to ask before hiring a web developer. SEOmoz recently posted some questions that they would ask when interviewing web developers. Figured I'd have a go at the questions and let you know where I stand: What Industry sites and blogs do you read regularly? I consistently read Matt Cutts,... continue reading "Questions to Ask Your Web Developer"»
You are Nothing without High-Quality Content
High Quality ContentYour webpages need high-quality content. Remember the dread of writing that 20 page research paper in high school? Although you don't need 20 single spaced, typed pages to get a good grade (or ranking) on the web, you do need two things:High-quality ContentAn Understanding of How People Read on... continue reading "You are Nothing without High-Quality Content"»
Don't Make Your Website Look Like An Ad
Write Better Web CopyIf your website looks, feels, or sounds like an ad, you are losing sales.I read a great book recently, Web Copy that Sells, and she had a great formula for providing information in a way that will 1) get read and 2) make sales."Your website should provide the solid information that your prospect... continue reading "Don't Make Your Website Look Like An Ad"»
Scannability - How People Read on the Web
ScannabilityIncreasing the scannability of your website can determine just how many people will read what you have to say.Did you know that 79 percent of website users do not read pages on the web word by word. They scan them. This has to do with how the web presents information. People cannot leisurely read a little... continue reading "Scannability - How People Read on the Web"»
Showing page 1 of 1 pages
