How can we reduce workplace email despair?
Since email’s conception, there have been a host of other methods of communication developed - but email is still the most commonly used in the workplace. What are some common email faux pas, and how can we do better?
10 October 2019 by
Laura Kelly
Plain language at PLAIN 2019: Readable goes to Oslo
Readable headed to the most important plain language event of the year. What does PLAIN stand for and how did the conference remind us of our core values?
3 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
UX and readability: a readable rebuttal
If you read a UX Matters blog post about readability, you might have some questions about its value in UX. We’re here to address them.
10 September 2019 by Laura Kelly
What is NLG and how will it impact the future of search and content marketing?
You may have heard of natural language generation - NLG - and if not, you’ve certainly heard of Alexa or Siri. What is NLG, and how can you ensure your content succeeds in the future of search engines?
4 September 2019 by Laura Kelly
Top essay mistakes in academic writing – and how to avoid them
It’s easy to feel insecure as an academic writer. After all, you’re writing about big ideas. How can you avoid common stylistic pitfalls in your essay?
19 August 2019 by Laura Kelly
Watch your tone – how to write content that connects
We all know the phrase: “It’s not what you say, it’s the way you say it.” How can you connect to your reader on a personal level?
5 August 2019 by Laura Kelly
6 things I’ve learned from 6 months in customer success
It’s hard to believe I’ve already been a Customer Success Champion at Readable for half a year. What have I learned so far from managing customer success for a SaaS?
26 July 2019 by Laura Kelly
This is what happens when your brain recognizes fantastic readability
Readability has become widely recognized as an SEO-approved tool. But, what about the audience who drive this optimization for Google, and why does the brain love a readable sentence?
17 June 2019 by Laura Kelly
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.
14 June 2019 by
Steve Linney
What’s new in May 2019?
See what the Readable team has been up to in May 2019.
12 June 2019 by
Dave Child
Are you using the active voice in your content?
What is the active voice, and how can Readable’s passive voice detector help you maintain it?
31 May 2019 by Laura Kelly
