When it comes to writing for the web and specific SEO writing, it’s a VASTLY different ballgame than writing for the a print publication or simple business writing. While you want to maintain a consistent level of good grammar, writing for the web tends to skew more on the easy-to-read spectrum vs the intellectual spectrum. With the web, creating content that not only grabs your reader, but aligns with your SEO strategy is a fine line.
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Feeling a bit overwhelmed and daunted by the task of writing specifically for the web? Don’t worry about it! It’s definitely easier than you think, especially with the resources currently available. There are a number of ways to learn more about writing for the web, from books to articles – we have compiled lists just for you!
Web Content and SEO Writing Books
Here are a few of our favorites – these can be found online, at your favorite book store or at your local library.
Web Content and SEO Writing Articles
Check out these articles to get specifics on writing for the web and creating better web content.
Improving Readability of Your Content
Cison’s 11 Tips to Improve Your Copy’s Readability
VWO’s 7 Proven Ways to Improve Website Readability and Boost Conversions
Yoast’s 5 Tips to Improve Readability
Yoast’s 10 Tips for an Awesome and SEO-friendly Blog Post
Creating Web Friendly Images
Amy Lynn Andrews’ Tips for Using Images on Your Website
DIYTheme’s How to Optimize Images for Better Search Engine Rankings
For Dummies’ How to Create Web-Friendly Images
MotoCMS’ Choosing Images for Your Website – The Minimalist Guide
New Fangled’s Content Styling Tips
From This Website:
Using Images on Your Website – The Basic Rules
Image Alt Tags – Why You Need Them and How to Do Them
Image SEO – Optimizing Your Images for More Traffic
OMG you have a wealth of resources here!!! I am so in love with your website. It’s beautiful and you offer a lot of great resources here. I am following you on bloglovin!
Jane from thismamablogs.com
You are too sweet Jane! Thank you so much! I am so excited you are following me. Please continue to keep in touch – I would love to connect!
Such great information! I’m still learning SEO and how it works within my blog posts!
What a helpful list of resources! Pinned this for future reference. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing this! I love good SEO content. I actually have a book myself I sell about it, I’d love to share it with you if you’re interested! Shoot me an email kallie (@) butfirstcoffeeblog.com
When I first started this journey, I did not have a clue as to what SEO was. Your article as well as others has helped me understand about what actually goes into writing a good, engaging article and how to get it seen. Thank you!
SEO is something that I love reading about. It gives me so much knowledge on what to do. Thank you for sharing there is so much to learn.
These are SUCH great tips and so important. Thank you for sharing!
This is one of the best lists of resources and tips I’ve seen! Thank you SO much for sharing. These will be so helpful!
Thank you so much! Needed this! I have been looking for something like this, need to work on SEO on my site!
These were some very helpful tips! Sometimes I struggle with what to write and what people will want to read.