• If you want people to read your content, make your content readable!!

  • Nov 12 2024
  • Length: 17 mins
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If you want people to read your content, make your content readable!!

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  • In Episode 3 of Discussing Stupid Season 2, host Virgil Carroll, along with Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey, dives into the topic of content readability. They focus on how overly complex or technical language can turn users away and make it harder for people to understand.

    The team discusses common readability mistakes like using too much jargon, confusing sentence structure, and not keeping the audience in mind. Virgil shares examples from government and education where content wasn’t simple enough. They explain why it’s important to know your audience and keep language clear, especially for government websites that need to be at an 8th-grade reading level.

    The episode also includes a demo using Readable.com, where Virgil and Cole show how to take a sentence and make sure it is clear and easy to read. This example shows why keeping content simple helps people understand and stay engaged.

    By the end of this episode, you’ll have tips to make your content easy to read and understand, reaching a wider audience.

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    Readable.com: https://www.readable.com/

    Readable.com Demo Clip:

    Watch a clip of Virgil and Cole using Readable.com to enhance content clarity:

    https://www.discussingstupid.com/p/episode-3-readablecom-demo/

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