Dear Hivers

Writing on the web is different from writing on paper because the attention span on the net is much shorter. That is why it is recommended to adopt the inverted pyramid method, that is, to start with the most important information. For example by summarizing the essentials of an article in one sentence and / or a sub-title.

Here are the good tips to started.

Start with a good title for some good topic.
Sketch the outline of your article around some subtitles to ensure the smooth flow of content.

As long as you have collected and organized the information in advance, you shouldn't have too much trouble completing your article.

The last step in creation is to write a brief conclusion and some form of call to action.

2.Editing, revision and polishing - 35%

It is this final step of revising and refining that will turn your article into a document that speaks to your readers.

Remember, 75% of your time is spent on preparation and final editing, compared to only 25% for writing the initial content.

If you are not professional editor you can hire someone online. To edit your post before publish.A fresh look that will tell you bluntly if your thoughts are expressed clearly and if the article is relevant. Then do not hesitate to rework the article until the moment you feel it is ready to be published.

Before posting

Finally a few additional points to settle before each publication.

A good image is always needed for an article. You can get many free images online.

One of them, used for this post, is pixabay .
Try to add a nice questions to make this post engaging to readers.

Add a call to action at the bottom of each post such as get some additional articles that may be of interest. Such an approach extends their experience on the site.

Format your post for scannability . Online readers tend to scan for content. So do not hesitate to play on titles, bold, italics, lists, quotes. In short, use anything that can give relief to your content.

Post your post on social media. Publish, automatically or manually, your messages on your Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, Google + etc. accounts.

In conclusion
To be an effective web writer, you should spend more time preparing and less time writing. It will make your content richer and more engaging.

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