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15 things to think about when writing online copy (22 Aug 14)

These top tips could save you a lot of time and trouble


Here are some simple points to consider when you next write something online.

• It takes 25% longer to read the same text online as it does in print

• So text should be 50% shorter

• Users take 1.5 seconds to make up their mind as to whether to
  read a web page

• So no warming up copy. Start with your key points as even scanners will se…

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