ReadableBot: the Readable indexer
Our engine is built to index at a friendly rate. We’d rather score URLs and websites slowly than risk affecting performance for real customers.
4 November 2017 by
Dave Child
Proofreading with Readable – 7 strategies to instantly improve readability and write content that converts
You need an action plan for improving your readability. We’ll highlight some steps you can take so you can confidently go forth and clarify your content.
27 September 2017 by
Laura Kelly
Insurance companies should provide readable policies
An insurance policy is a legal document. It’s a contract between the buyer and the insurance company. It spells out the terms and conditions of the coverage provided. In a real sense, the contract is what you are buying. However, most legal documents are difficult to read and nearly impossible to understand.
14 September 2017 by Dave Child
What are reading level calculators?
When producing content for online readers, you don’t want to fall into the trap of writing too much. And you don’t want to over-complicate things, either.
21 August 2017 by Dave Child
How to correctly use ‘per se’
‘Per se’ is originally a Latin term which is commonly misused in English. Find out the true meaning of per se and how you can avoid this easy mistake.
11 August 2017 by Laura Kelly
What is readability?
Readability is a quality of reading ease in your writing. It tells you the clarity of your writing. Find out how it works and how you can use it.
22 July 2017 by Laura Kelly
Top four metaphors of everyday English
If this topic seems unclear to you, allow me to shed some light. You may see metaphors as literary devices, but in fact, our everyday language is full of them, and they are among the keys to speaking English like a native or just enjoying the play of our language.
21 July 2017 by Dave Child
4 tips to making your newsletter readable
Email, it was supposed to die out with the growth of social media right? Apparently, that is not the case. In fact, inc.com say nearly 68% of teens and 73% of millennials said they prefer to receive communication from a business via email…
6 July 2017 by Dave Child
Why the readability of your newsletter is important for everyone
Well designed and well-written newsletters will strengthen relationships with customers, create more interest and promote sales (without being promotional).
10 June 2017 by Dave Child
Improve the readability of your writing in 60 seconds
Your success as a writer hinges upon your commitment to constantly improving the readability of your copy. Failure to make readability a priority can lead readers to abandon your copy at first sight.
25 May 2017 by Dave Child
The Coleman-Liau Index
The Coleman-Liau Index is one of the most commonly used readability formulas today. Find out how it works and how you can best use it.
22 May 2017 by Laura Kelly
How to choose the right readability formula
When it comes to measuring readability, there are a whole variety of readability tests. You could go for the long established Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease or the later Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level. But what about the Gunning-Fog and the New Dale-Chall?
4 April 2017 by
Ruth Colmer
