Thought that some of you might be interested in this Web-zine. The info
about the zine comes from another list I'm on.
--Tamra Heathershaw-Hart
>For those of you who are interested in WEB CONTENT issues:
>
>You might want to check out some feature articles recently
>published in CONTENTIOUS, the only Web-zine that spotlights
>writing, editing, and content planning/development for online
>media.
>
>As you may be aware, many Web development professionals (and
>people in related fields) are beginning to realize that content
>is becoming a key focus for competition among Web sites. More and
>more, designers, programmers, usability engineers, and Web site
>owners are working closely with professional writers and editors.
>
>You can check out the current CONTENTIOUS at:
><http://www.contentious.com>
>
>
>
>...First, we've published a two-part interview with usability
>"guru" JAKOB NIELSEN.
>
>In Part 1 of this interview, Nielsen discusses how he came to
>realize that content is perhaps the most important aspect of Web
>development, and also what content and service issues had to do
>with his recent departure from Sun Microsystems.
><http://www.contentious.com/articles/1-5/qa1-5a.html>
>
>In Part 2 of this interview, Nielsen says that he considers
>writing and editing to be "100% usability issues," and makes
>suggestions about how other members of a Web team can work with
>writers and editors. In addition, he tells what his forthcoming
>book on Web Design will have to say about content issues, and
>discusses the emerging field of micropayments and how that could
>affect online content.
><http://www.contentious.com/articles/1-5/qa1-5b.html>
>
>
>
>...Next, CONTENTIOUS has published the first two columns in a
>4-part series, HOW TO THINK LIKE A PUBLISHER. This series tackles
>head-on the surprisingly common mindset that writing, editing,
>and content quality don't really matter too much on the Web.
>These columns demonstrate that adopting the perspective of a
>publisher (rather than an advertiser, marketer, or salesperson)
>can be the crucial strength that allows the creation of Web sites
>that users prefer.
>
>Part 1 of this series offers an introduction to this concept, as
>well as an overview of some basic principles of thinking like a
>publisher.
><http://www.contentious.com/articles/1-4/editorial1-4.html>
>
>Part 2 of this series addresses the creative process of
>developing innovative, distinctive content that will appeal to
>your target audience.
><http://www.contentious.com/articles/1-5/editorial1-5a.html>
>
>Parts 3 and 4 of this series will be published in mid-September
>and early October, respectively.
>
>
>
>
>....Plus, each month we profile a "Contender of the Month" site
>and a "Fluff of the Month" site. These exemplify, respectively,
>the best and worst of *content* on the Web. This is not a contest
>of design, navigation, or usability, but rather an evaluation of
>what various types of sites have to say -- and how effectively
>they say it.
>
>In the current CONTENTIOUS, we profile the content of two
>advocacy-group Web sites. This month's Contender is the
>Environmental Defense Fund
><http://www.contentious.com/articles/1-5/contender1-5.html>, and
>this month's Fluff is the American Land Conservancy
><http://www.contentious.com/articles/1-5/fluff1-5.html>.
>
>
>
>...CONTENTIOUS also features the only resource guide of Web
>sites, articles, and other materials that address content
>creation and the content business.
><http://www.contentious.com/resources/resources-main.html>
>
>
>
>So, if you're interested in -- or becoming more involved with --
>Web content issues, please visit CONTENTIOUS. If you like, you
>can register to receive a free e-mail update each time a new
>issue is published. (See
><http://www.contentious.com/updates.html>.)
>
>
>Thanks!
>
>Amy Gahran Editor, CONTENTIOUS
>
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