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The Beauty of White Space

White space is one of the most undervalued tools in content marketing.

What is white space?

  • the area around a headline
  • page margins
  • vertical spaces between columns
  • open space at the end of unjustified text
  • paragraph spacing
  • paragraph indentations
  • spacing between lines

White space doesn't have to be white. It can be any colour and is really just a background.

Why is white space important?

White space allows text to stand out and provides a contrast. Think of headlines that capture your attention. Are they big, bold and surrounded by space? Have a closer look at the headline and you will see that it is the white space that has made it "jump" out from the page.

White space also gives the eye a chance to rest and draws attention to key points in your document. Less is more when you are trying to attract readers. Make it easy for them, by ensuring that you emphasise your message with plenty of white space.

Wordy thought for today:

The word “set” has more definitions than any other word in English.
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5 Reasons why blogging boosts sales

 boost sales with blogging

 
Blogs are all about feedback and two-way communications. Monologues, or rather one-way communications, will never be as beneficial as finding out exactly what your customers think of you - and how you can improve.
 
5 Ways that blogging boosts sales
 
Consistent and regular blog entries boost sales because:

 

  1. Objective and consistent blogs portray you as an expert in your field.
  2. Verifiable and reliable information builds trust.
  3. Regular content posting boosts your Google page ranking and makes your site or blog search engine friendly.
  4. Regular blogs providing relevant information drive traffic to your site.
  5. Find out exactly what your clients think, by opening up comments on your blog and generating discussions on positive and negative issues.

Wordy thought for today:

Monday is the only day of the week that has an anagram, which is dynamo.

Basic Blogging Rules

Blogging is about writing. Although blogging is a less-formal medium than traditional publishing, the same basic rules apply. Ensure the success of your blog by following these basic blogging rules:
 
Check your spelling
 
Nothing screams unprofessional more than terrible spelling. If you can’t be bothered with your own work, why would a client trust you with theirs?
 
Get to the point
 
Say what you need to say in the first paragraph. You’ve got, at most, three or four seconds to keep readers interested. Respect your reader’s time by getting to the point immediately.
 
Provide evidence
 
Blogs are about opinions. Everyone has an opinion. Opinions are valuable, provided that they are based on facts. Base your opinions on facts and identifiable resources - and your readers will value what you have to say.
Wordy thought for today:
A tiger’s paw prints are called pug marks.

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