SaaStock18: a wealth of learning and good craic

We joined 3,000 SaaS startups at SaaStock18, in Dublin last week, to share knowledge, be inspired and be motivated. It’s fair to say, we were not disappointed and arrived back home in Brighton with a tonne of great ideas. Along with a hangover or two…

24 October 2018 by Steve Linney
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5 tips for writing a readable resume

The job search is on. How can you make your resume stand out with great readability?

3 October 2018 by Dave Child

Behind the scenes: Why we do what we do

Your work is a huge part of your life. To truly achieve the best you can, you need to enjoy what you are doing. At readable.io, we are fortunate to love what we do.

3 October 2018 by Steve Linney

Music to write to

Creating content while listening to music goes hand in hand. We’ve pulled together an eclectic playlist of chilled out music, with laid back beats, that help our creative process. Hopefully, it will help you too.

3 October 2018 by Steve Linney

NHS doctors told to use ‘plain English’

Doctors are being told to adopt readability practices and write letters to patients that they can understand.

4 September 2018 by Steve Linney

10 content marketing hacks every business needs to know

Every brand needs to be trusted and content marketing is the way to do it. When executed well, it will give your brand a personality that customers want to engage with. When content misses the mark, you’ll waste time, money and opportunities for growth.

31 August 2018 by Steve Linney

How to use readability as a social media tool

Social media and readability go hand in hand. Short, clear messages are the key to both. But, that’s not always easy to do. Follow our how-to guide and you’ll soon be writing killer social posts.

31 August 2018 by Steve Linney

How to swear like the old days

Modern English lets us down when it comes to swearing. What words from old English can bring back the shock factor?

31 August 2018 by Steve Linney

Making sense of grammar – when nouns and verbs look alike

English has such odd little quirks tucked away in random spots. For native speakers, it comes as second nature to speak and write in certain ways. But, when you stop to really think about what you just said or wrote, it makes no sense. Why are certain things are said or written in that way?

2 August 2018 by Dave Child

Four words from German that English really needs

The German language can be soft and even melodious at times. Here are some examples of German's more lyrical side.

2 August 2018 by Dave Child

Common word crimes and how to avoid them

Understanding how English fits together is the key to good grammar and great readability.

28 June 2018 by Steve Linney

Reading in a crisis: readability of risk communication

To understand a message, it needs to be readable to be understood. But what happens if you're in a high stress situation?

28 June 2018 by Ruth Colmer