Privacy policies are a disaster
We’ve long championed clear communication throughout content and privacy policies are no different. The New York Times took a look at 150 policies, most were an incomprehensible disaster. There are a number of interesting findings: The vast majority of these privacy policies exceed the college reading level Over half of Americans may struggle to comprehend […]
14 June 2019 by
Steve Linney
How did Lensear Write help communicators cut out gobbledygook?
In the 1960s, a style manual was published which helped inspire the plain language movement and created the Lensear Write readability formula. But, what was Lensear Write and how can it help your content be more impactful?
3 May 2019 by
Laura Kelly
Readability at the UN: why is speech clarity important?
Readability is of great importance when writing speeches and communicating with others. How are the principles of readability used at the UN?
23 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
How can Lix and Rix help score readability for non-English content?
In the late 1960s, an obscure readability formula was developed which has since proven useful for several languages. Where did it come from, and how can you use it?
14 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
Why is newspaper readability important?
Newspapers remain a cornerstone of journalism. They’re still read by many, especially online. But, which news outlets are writing the most readable online content, and why is it important that they do?
9 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
How did the Fry readability formula transform editing for writers?
From the 1960s onward, linguists were making readability formulas easier and quicker to calculate. How can the graph-based Fry formula help you improve your readability?
8 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
