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First, identify what you want to accomplish, what information it will include and how the content will be organized. Your site should provide information your prospects need to know to buy from you plus information you want them to know that will convince them to buy from you. Need-to-know-type content for potential customers might include information about your company, products/services, customers and testimonials. Information that you want them to know might include work samples, frequently asked questions, press releases, reports, articles and other material that can educate them about your business. And don't forget to include a clear and effective marketing message that will convert visitors into buyers. After all, isn't that the primary reason for having a web site? While your content must cater to site visitors, it should also be strategically developed for the best performance with search engines. So be sure to include the right keywords in your regular text, meta tags, headings, etc. The goal is to make your content appealing to site visitors and search engines. If you optimize your content effectively, you can keep a steady stream of free traffic flowing to your web site. Web Content Writing Tips One of the most important things to remember when writing content is this: Keep it simple and clear. Most people find it 30 times harder to read text on a computer screen than on paper. Also, site visitors tend to skim over web content, focusing on headlines, bold text and links. So be sure to format your web content so the information is easy for people to find, read and understand. Here are seven smart ways to create effective Web content: 1. Be concise. Cut out extra words in sentences, get to the point and express what you need to say quickly. 2. Be conversational. Don't use complicated words or business language no one outside your industry will understand. 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Not only is this more engaging, but it can enhance your performance with search engines. 6. Link to complementary Web sites. Include links to Web sites that offer supplementary (not competing) information. This will not only benefit your site visitors, but it also can boost your search engine ranking. 7. Keep your content fresh. Keep the information on your site interesting and updated so visitors will have a reason to come back. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2006, Kate Smalley Connecticut Secretary Transcription Services and Secretarial Support http://www.connecticutsecretary.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- END ARTICLE --- Get HTML or TEXT Copy-and-Paste Versions Of This Article at: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/s/web-content-is-vital.shtml#get_code ..................................... 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