I think it was Gandhi who said, “To suck at writing is human; but to admit it, divine.” Or maybe it was Hemingway. Or was it Aristotle? Regardless of who said these words, I think they make sense. And if you’re reading this article, there’s at least a part of you that thinks you suck at writing. That you could do better. And that’s admirable. So, before we begin, here’s a tip of the hat to your self-awareness:
Are you one of the content writers working for a company providing content writing services? If yes, then welcome buddy, grab a cup of coffee and let’s discuss the horrors of writing, the tragic memories of our editors sending articles back as if they were extremely irrelevant, and our clients failing to understand the content provided to them (not often though). But having done all this, let’s also discuss why our clients or our editors send our articles back? One of the most common reasons is that they may not understand what we are trying to convey. Now how do you solve this problem when writing a piece of content? With all the past experience of rejected articles, multiple rewrites, and extended sessions of conversations with my editor, I present to you a blog on how to write content that can be understood by everyone… And I hope you understand what I am trying to convey! *Smiles Slyly*
I already talked about grammar mistakes that even smart people make while writing or speaking in my previous blog. But this time, I am going to talk about some more grammatical errors made by many freelancers and agencies providing content writing services.
As common as it is to say “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” websites are a subject that receives an extreme level of snap judgments. Your website has 0.05 seconds (about 50 milliseconds) to make an impression. Modern designs do create a positive first impression, but quality content for website is as important as the design of the site. When it comes to website success, content is really the king. So what are the basic content a website should have? Here are some tips to answer this question.
Whatever business or industry you are in, staying competitive means establishing a strong online presence with the help of content. It helps you increase brand awareness and reach your target market. Moreover, everyone likes reading exciting content, not some gibberish paraphrased from other sources. Your content should invite readers to know more about the topic and not make them skip the topic without reading it. With the presence of various content writing agencies in Mumbai, outsourcing content is the best bet for your company to attract a larger audience. Let’s find out why.
In the modern era, a website is your virtual office. Your content for website works like a real host for your company. If used properly, your web-content can be the game changer. So, your content apart from being informative must be engaging and spontaneous. If your content is only informative and monotonous, your site may look professional but seriously how many visitors would find it engaging?
I remember that during the first few days of working as a content writer in a content writing agency in Mumbai, my editors and co-writers were always talking about ‘keywords’ and ‘SEO.’ As a new writer, I didn’t know how important these terms are in a content writer’s job. After hours of research, I realized how much thought and expertise is required for every blog post whether it’s creating topics, writing, or scheduling uploads. What I also noticed is that SEO and content writing are intertwined, just like strands of human DNA, to help build the online reputation of websites and online businesses.
I remember when I was a kid I used to watch T.V. every morning during the summers. The morning cartoons were always a delight. Between those episodes, they used to show these cold coffee ads and that tumbler with coffee froth on top used to look delicious. The video ad instilled a desire in me for cold coffee and I ended up having cold coffee every day for the whole summer. The point is that video content is really effective in putting ideas in people’s heads. Video content is much more interactive for audiences than written content. If I had to read about the qualities of cold coffee I might have not given it a second thought, as I was a child back then. Video content for websites can be a good way to showcase your product in a creative way.
Video marketing is a trend that is quickly catching up with the masses thanks to different types of video making apps and video sharing platforms. Videos are quite easier for a viewer to quickly understand the information than reading a lengthy blog. Also, there are one of the best ways to engage with your audience, especially on social media. Therefore, from large businesses to social influencers, everyone is making video content and sharing them on YouTube and social media platforms. But this trend has also given rise to a major misconception that video content is enough and written content is not needed. Despite the popularity of video content, you still need written content. We have listed a few reasons why your business requires written content.
We are almost nearing the end of 2018. As the new year approaches, you may be considering some new content marketing strategies to revive your business’s online presence in 2019. You may even be considering to outsource your content to produce professional content that has finesse. Now the dilemma that lies ahead is whether to hire a freelancer to do the job or a content agency. We recommend hiring a content agency and here’s why.