Comments on: Good Grammar and SEO Copywriting: It’s a Matter of Trust

By: Michelle Lowery

Michelle Lowery — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:57:11 +0000

Thanks, Morgan! I agree with you. Seeing poor use of language often leads me to click away from a site as well, especially when it’s in something as important and basic as a bio! I tried to read an SEO blog post this morning, and had to stop because there were so many grammar and spelling errors (not to mention misuse of vocabulary), it was taking a lot of time and effort to try to discern what they actually meant. Mistakes like that are stumbling blocks to the reader. Thanks for commenting!

By: Morgan Barnhart

Morgan Barnhart — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:43:31 +0000

Michelle,

Couldn’t agree with you more. We saw an article written by someone in the SEO industry who couldn’t even properly articulate their grammar and spelling in his bio, so we didn’t really bother to read the article.

Internet speak might work on Twitter, but when you’re writing to a large audience to show that you’re the authority in a subject, using proper grammar and spelling are still extremely important.

Great post!

By: Michelle Lowery

Michelle Lowery — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:26:38 +0000

Exactly. Some people spend a lot of money and time on design, and making a site look nice. They just have to remember that the way the content looks is an important factor in its overall appearance! :-)

By: Michelle Lowery

Michelle Lowery — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:38:01 +0000

Thanks for sharing that, Dan!

By: Betonsky

Betonsky — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:55:00 +0000

I can tell u for certain that content is all. people decide whether to stay or not just by feeling your content and the looks of your site

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:46:33 +0000

Adam Riemer posted an article a few days ago that mentioned a Grammar tool to help with SEO - Grammar tool Interesting stuff.

By: Michelle Lowery

Michelle Lowery — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:36:41 +0000

Thanks, Elmer! And I knew you would get this post. :-) You’re so right, and I think that’s the point a lot of people are missing. Whether it’s poor writing, poor site design, or whatever it is about a business that is obviously lacking attention, it speaks volumes about the business itself and how it’s run. An old Air Force supervisor of mine used to say, “Perception is reality.” It may seem unfair for someone to assume a business is poorly run based on a superficial observation, but it *will* happen. The answer is, don’t give anyone reason to make those kinds of assumptions.

By: Elmer Boutin

Elmer Boutin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:27:19 +0000

Well put, Michelle. Excellent points, all. There are some great comments, too.

Continuous slipshod, poorly written and unprofessional writing will eventually reflect badly on a business. You are correct that things don’t have to be perfect, but written pieces should have proper grammar and correct spelling. Colloquialisms aside, poor writing likely reflects a poorly run business.

By: Michelle Lowery

Michelle Lowery — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:02:18 +0000

Aw, don’t go! I do need you! I need you to share your cake! :-D

By: Lisa Barone

Lisa Barone — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:54:21 +0000

You take an HOUR break on your birthday and no one lets you forget about it. I’ll be under my desk eating cake if you need me.

[storms off, slams door]