Google announces Helpful Content update
Google is always making human-centred updates to ensure helpful content for the searcher. Find out what the latest update means for creators in all areas.
22 September 2022 by
Laura Kelly
The 5 most common words you sought synonyms for on Readable
We’ve looked at the most common words our users sought synonyms for over a three-month period. Here are the top words and more readable alternatives.
18 January 2022 by Laura Kelly
Readability in history: the Plain Writing Act
Certain moments in history have been greatly impactful on readability standards. In the U.S., Obama passing the Plain Writing Act was a significant landmark in the history of clarity campaigning.
7 January 2022 by Laura Kelly
Why should readability be a brand value in your business?
Readable content helps you make an impact, build trust and reach a wider audience. Find out why readability should be a central part of your business.
6 October 2021 by Laura Kelly
How has distance learning increased the need for readability?
Distance learning has become essential, changing the way we learn. FInd out how it has impacted the demand for readability and accessibility.
9 June 2021 by Laura Kelly
How to repurpose a document for the web
For accessibility, it's best practice to convert documents to HTML when uploading resources. We'll cover the best way to do this.
27 May 2021 by Laura Kelly
How can financial services use readability to inspire trust?
Readability makes customers trust financial brands. Trust is the second most important purchase factor. How can banks meet this demand for clarity?
14 April 2021 by Laura Kelly
Joe Biden’s inauguration speech: full transcript and analysis
In January 2021, Joe Biden officially became the 46th president of the United States. We will do a full readability analysis of his inaugural speech.
22 January 2021 by Laura Kelly
Historical quotes on readability
The concept of plain language is centuries old. We’ll highlight some great quotes about readability throughout history and what they can teach us.
7 January 2021 by Laura Kelly
What is the average person’s reading level?
What is the average person's reading level and how can you write for it?
21 August 2020 by Laura Kelly
How much is your time worth? Readability and money
Readability has been shown to save companies time and money. Learn more about using readability as a style guideline and examples of successes.
1 July 2020 by Laura Kelly
What are glue words and how do they affect readability?
Glue words can often dampen your efforts to shorten your sentences for readability. What are glue words and how can you remove them to sharpen your content?
4 June 2020 by Laura Kelly
