3 Tips for Creating Content for Your New Site

Should you want to create the content for your site redesign, this is typically considered the “heavy lifting” portion for the client. Content can include items such as copy, images, videos, audio files and PDFs. Compiled below are a few helpful tips before you begin.

The Use of “Click Here”
Try not using “click here” in your copy, as it typically does not align with best web practices for some of the following reasons

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Quick Suggestions for Brand Awareness and SEO

Web Content
On every single one of your web pages, add links to Del.icio.us, Digg, StumbleUpon, Technorati and Reddit so that users can easily help spread your message and content. This includes landing pages and microsites. By having users backlink your content, you are helping boost your natural search engine optimization.

Emails
And, don’t forget your emails. Besides the typical “forward to a friend”, allow users another easy opportunity to share your message by adding these social networking links. You don’t want to overcrowd your emails (and have your main message lost), but it might also be a good idea to provide links to your MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.