Genuine VS toxic positivity in language: communicating with empathy
Can positivity be toxic? We’ll investigate the concept of toxic positivity. From this, we'll learn how we can communicate authentically.
4 March 2022 by
Laura Kelly
Coronavirus coverage – pandemic best practices for style
AP - the Associated Press - updated their style guide to include coronavirus guidelines. Here’s what we can take from their updates to apply to our own writing.
5 November 2021 by Laura Kelly
Readability in design: principles of usability
Website accessibility is all about making websites available to everyone. As well as content readability, accessibility is boosted by usability and visual readability. We’ll cover what this means for your website and an example of usability principles in action.
23 July 2021 by Laura Kelly
The art of the carousel – Instagram readability in action
Readable social media means better engagement. We’ll explore how Instagram’s carousel feature is used as a slideshow to break down complex information.
17 March 2021 by Laura Kelly
How to use buzzword and cliché detection to craft impactful content
There is a fine line between using industry jargon and falling into the trap of buzzwords and clichés. Here’s how to be more mindful of them to improve your writing.
4 December 2020 by Laura Kelly
Do spelling and grammar affect SEO?
We talk a lot about how good readability affects SEO, but it’s also important to note spelling and grammar. You may underestimate how much they could affect rankings. Let’s explore why you should always do a check.
15 May 2020 by Laura Kelly
What is the best sentence length for SEO?
Why is sentence length so important for readability and SEO? How can you write the best and most effective sentences to keep searchers reading?
28 February 2020 by Laura Kelly
Readability is a key skill of the best-selling author. How do they do it?
We analyzed some of Goodreads' most popular fiction picks for readability. We got some pretty interesting readability results. But what makes popular fiction so highly readable?
23 January 2020 by Laura Kelly
5 content writing New Year’s Resolutions you should make
It’s the start of a new decade. What resolutions can you make for your writing that will empower you to create quality content that performs for your brand?
9 January 2020 by Laura Kelly
How to explain the importance of readability to your team
You want to spread awareness about plain language and its clear benefits. How can you persuade your team that clarity is the way forward?
21 November 2019 by Laura Kelly
Are you scaring the general public away with poor reach?
This spooky season, we’re loving scary stories, but not scary copy. How can you check yours with Readable’s new ‘Reach’ feature to ensure your audience doesn’t close the door on you?
30 October 2019 by Laura Kelly
What are Laura’s key SEO takeaways from BrightonSEO 2019?
This year was my first BrightonSEO - and, I hope, the first of many. It’s amazing that a conference that originated in a room above a pub in our hometown of Brighton has come such a long way and now welcomes SEOs from all over the world. Here are the key takeaways that have inspired Readable.
18 September 2019 by Laura Kelly
