The Wikipedia Test: Does your website answer these questions?
As a Wikipedia author, I've scoured countless websites in search of key facts. Here are the basics I'm always looking for.
Content
Content is at the heart of any website project or design piece — it doesn’t matter how pretty something is if the content isn’t up to par! Thoughtful writing and strategic choices can make your content shine.
Put that content online, too
When you write great content for print publications, e-newsletters, & social media, don't let it quickly disappear, never to be seen again.
Words that welcome: 11 guides to using inclusive language
Do your words welcome or do they cause harm? These resources will help you include all, regardless of gender, age, race, sexuality, or circumstance.
Write for a 5th-grader: Crafting simple, clear & readable content
To make your website content friendly and understandable, focus on the basics — and make friends with some great readability tools.
4 tips to make links more accessible
Finesse and optimize your hyperlinks to keep your website visitors from feeling lost and confused. Clear, appealing links help everyone.
Album Art wording: a checklist for musicians
You’ve got your tracks recorded, song order finalized, & title chosen — now get all of your copy together. Here's a handy checklist of what you need.
Keep it together! “Asset management” for creators
Musician, writer, maker, or artist? Here's how to organize & store all of your digital files, images, bits of copy, and links (so you can find them when you need them).
Don’t be humble! Use testimonials as social proof
People make decisions based on what other people are saying. Collecting and sharing great testimonials lets others do all the bragging about you.