News releases are bogged down by fuzzy language, jargon, and men

Britain’s biggest companies write news releases that are woolly, opaque, and fail to communicate clearly.

30 January 2019 by Steve Linney

Your readability questions answered

You’re bound to have plenty of questions about readability and how you can improve your content. We’ve rounded up the most commonly asked questions and we’re tackling them one by one.

25 January 2019 by Laura Kelly

Boost your email ROI by improving your readability

If your campaigns aren’t paying off, it’s time to take a look at your email’s readability.

24 January 2019 by Steve Linney

3 easy fixes to make your blogs more conversational

Making these simple changes to your draft will make your reader feel as welcome as if you were getting coffee together.

14 January 2019 by Laura Kelly

Make readability your #1 content marketing resolution for 2019

In December 2018, Hubspot Academy and Digital Marketing Radio brought together 120 of the worlds leading digital marketers - myself included. We were all asked to answer one question - What’s your number 1, actionable digital marketing tip for 2019?

7 January 2019 by Steve Linney
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5 tips for writing a readable resume

The job search is on. How can you make your resume stand out with great readability?

3 October 2018 by Dave Child

NHS doctors told to use ‘plain English’

Doctors are being told to adopt readability practices and write letters to patients that they can understand.

4 September 2018 by Steve Linney

10 content marketing hacks every business needs to know

Every brand needs to be trusted and content marketing is the way to do it. When executed well, it will give your brand a personality that customers want to engage with. When content misses the mark, you’ll waste time, money and opportunities for growth.

31 August 2018 by Steve Linney

How to use readability as a social media tool

Social media and readability go hand in hand. Short, clear messages are the key to both. But, that’s not always easy to do. Follow our how-to guide and you’ll soon be writing killer social posts.

31 August 2018 by Steve Linney

Making sense of grammar – when nouns and verbs look alike

English has such odd little quirks tucked away in random spots. For native speakers, it comes as second nature to speak and write in certain ways. But, when you stop to really think about what you just said or wrote, it makes no sense. Why are certain things are said or written in that way?

2 August 2018 by Dave Child

Common word crimes and how to avoid them

Understanding how English fits together is the key to good grammar and great readability.

28 June 2018 by Steve Linney

Reading in a crisis: readability of risk communication

To understand a message, it needs to be readable to be understood. But what happens if you're in a high stress situation?

28 June 2018 by Ruth Colmer