Writing for the Web

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Following feedback from delegates in 2020, this course is now a full day, with more time for exercises, discussion and tutoring. The price has increased in line with the additional hours of training, and includes homework set between the two sessions and more tutor feedback.

The web writer’s role is crucial in creating readable, useful and findable web content that enables readers to complete their web tasks quickly and painlessly. Writing for the Web provides the essential guidance and techniques to make the most impact.

Who is it for?

Anyone who creates or has responsibility for web content
Bloggers
Business owners
Content designers
Publicity and marketing staff
Web editors
Writers

What will you achieve?

On completing this course you will be able to:

Exploit how people read on the web to write content people can act on
Use plain English techniques to write more active, clear and concise copy
Organise and structure content for online readers
Write web content that is shareable across social media and easy to find on search engines
Develop a site that reaches readers before they reach for the back button.

Programme

Understanding online readers

The latest research on how people read and use web content
Implications for your text

Planning

What does your audience need?
What are your goals?

Principles of web writing

Inverted pyramids
Readable and scannable sentences and paragraphs
Simplifying and shortening
Choosing the right words
Effective lists
Links and calls-to-action
Accessibility

Writing to be found

Search engine optimisation for web writers

How the course is delivered

Writing for the Web consists of four x 90-minute sessions, each a mixture of delivery and interaction using Zoom breakout rooms and other online tools. There will be 30-minute breaks between each session with the opportunity to do exercises and take a break. The course will run on the same day across two weeks, split into two half-day sessions in the morning from 9am to 12.30pm.

To join the course, you will need access to a computer, tablet or laptop with a camera and microphone. The course will be delivered via Zoom Pro with attendant security levels. You will need to activate a free Zoom account to join the course. This takes two minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.

Any information to be completed beforehand will be sent via email.

Accessibility

Please contact us at courses@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk with any accessibility or special requirements, for example having in-session captions or the learning materials sent to you in advance.

If you have any concerns about technical requirements or access please contact us on courses@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk or telephone (+44) 020 8874 2718.

Delegate feedback

“Sue was great, approachable and knowledgeable. I’ve gained immediate confidence in writing for the web.” Freelance journalist and TV producer

“An excellent course. Sue is a very engaging teacher and I loved how she showed examples and did exercises with us - it made everything much clearer. The handouts were useful and the homework great for putting new skills to use and building confidence.” Little Island Books delegate

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was really informative, engaging and interesting. I liked that it was split over two mornings, as I find any longer is tiring over Zoom. I’ve gained everyday tips that will feed into multiple aspects of my daily role.” Bloomsbury Publishing delegate

“I enjoyed the course and it worked well remotely. Sue is great. Really engaging and knowledgeable, and the two breaks helped retain concentration levels throughout. I am now equipped to reassess my company website pages; develop in-house SEO guidelines; and assess training requirements for other members of the team.” Bloomsbury Publishing delegate

“I have a much better understanding of writing for the web, to use in my everyday workplace. The tutor is engaging, friendly and knowledgeable, and the content covered was interesting. The end section on SEO gave useful areas for further research.” London School of Economics and Political Science delegate

“This enjoyable course developed my knowledge, skills and confidence to write web content.” Publisher, Zymurgy Publishing

About the tutor

Sue Davis has designed, produced and edited hundreds of websites for clients ranging from small charities and businesses to large NGOs such as UNICEF and global enterprises. When at Channel 4, she designed one of the first live blogs, for Time Team – blogging while the archaeologists found new treasures.

She has also presented TV series for the BBC (Computers Don’t Bite) and Sky TV (Download).

She currently helps clients with website metrics and analytics, performs expert usability reviews, conducts competitive reviews, advises on enterprise blogging, and designs and structures websites.

Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/suedavis68

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Please read our Terms & Conditions

Session 1: 12 May 2022 | Session 2: 19 May 2022 (mornings only)

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Wednesday, 07 September 2022

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

£310+VAT

Course format

Half-day virtual course
9am to 12.30pm
Four x 1.5 hour sessions plus breaks, comprising two half-day sessions on two days, one week apart

Date information for future sessions

May 2022

Dates: 12 & 19 May 2022
Times: Each session will run from 9.00am-12.30pm

September 2022

Dates: 7 & 14 September 2022
Times: Each session will run from 9.00am-12.30pm

November 2022

Dates: 9 & 16 October 2022
Times: Each session will run from 9.00am-12.30pm

A number of discounts are available

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What you will need

To join the course, you will need access to a computer, tablet or laptop with a camera and microphone. You will need to activate a free Zoom account to join the course. This takes two minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.

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