What about writing copy for
business cards, brochures, flyers or web page?
by Carol Ong
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When it comes to writing copy, there are no hard and fast rules. However these tips while directed to creating web pages, it also applies to copy that you might included on your printed material from business cards to brochures.
Basically, you just need to keep your copy interesting. Unless you intend to target only your mom (or your best friend), don’t overwhelm your site with really long copy. I have nothing against long copy (it didn’t bully me as a kid or anything like that), it may just give your readers the wrong impression that your site is a task to read. Or worse, intimidate them and make them leave. Instead, divide copy into shorter bits and just put a NEXT button at the end of the page.
Another thing you need to do is focus your communication. This holds true to any media you wish to use, not just the net. What is the one thing you want them to remember after visiting your site? Knowing the desired effect will make writing easier.
Of course, your wonderful message won’t get across if it is barely readable. I agree with John’s comments on fonts and layout.
Using too many fonts is distracting.
Too many font sizes don’t help either.
And emphasizing too many words/ thoughts using colors or fonts format end up emphasizing none.
Take note of your background too. Is it too cluttered that your copy is hard to read? Check the colors you use. Yellow on a white background isn’t a good idea. Bright red may cause eyestrain and even bleed when matched with certain color backgrounds.
Hope this helps. Good luck ;-)
Carol Ong
cbongga@yahoo.com
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