Comments on: Number One Rule of Blogging: Make It Easy for People to Read What You Write

By: Phyllis Zimbler Miller

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:55:49 +0000

Peter –

I just saw this question now.

I do try to write headlines/titles that have keywords in them so that people as well as search engines can more easily find my articles/posts, although I know some people prefer writing clever headlines/titles.

First, this is not something that comes naturally to me. Second, search engines and even people often are not “hooked” by these clever headlines/titles if it is unclear what the post/article is about.

Hope this answer helps,
Phyllis

By: peterneibert

peterneibert — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:12:27 +0000

Phyllis,
Thanks for your posting on making blog articles easy to read.
I would be interested to read what you have to say about blog headlines/titles.
Peter

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By: Varun

Varun — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:25:17 +0000

Those were really wonderful tips Chris.
Keep it Straight and Simple (KISS) is what I normally follow

By: Phyllis Zimbler Miller

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:45:55 +0000

Chris –

I’m so glad to hear you had an open mind and were willing to make the change. Many people say: “Reverse type looks so good.” And I reply: “What difference does it make how it looks if people can’t read it easily?”

Phyllis
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By: Chris Franklin

Chris Franklin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:35:14 +0000

Those are great directions, Phyllis (I actually changed the templates of a few of the several blogs I do to reflect your first step).