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Tips and guidelines for writing effective copy or content for the internet
 

The web is "information driven" and you must supply quality, updated information or content in order to succeed.

Bear the following in mind about web users before putting together your copy:

  • Web users don’t read.
  • Web users have a very short attention span. You need to engage their attention immediately or they will move on.
  • Online copy is judged by its layout and must appear easy to read before web users choose to read it.
  • Keep your target market in mind. Who is your target audience? (Most likely a busy parent). What do you want them to do? (Contact you or visit your website?) What information would tell them they have found what they are looking for and make them feel confident that you are the right person to contact.

Think of the simplest and easiest way to get your core information across to the web user. Don't make your web user (parent) work hard to find out what it is your business offers!

What is required for your listing on Kidzworld?

1. Lead in or introductory sentence for the category landing page:
A brief and catchy sentence about your product or business that entices web users to click through to your listing page.

2. Meta tags
These are title, description and keyword tags that tell the search engines exactly what the web page is about. The title and description will show up in the organic search rankings.
Description by Google:

  • Title: While technically not a meta tag, this tag is often used together with the "description". The contents of this tag are generally shown as the title in search results (and of course in the user's browser)
  • Description: This tag provides a short description of the page. In some situations this description is used as a part of the snippet shown in the search results.
  • Keywords: A list of words or phrases that are important or relevant to the web page. Use Google's Keyword Tool and/or Google Insights for Search for trending search terms.

3. Listing content
Please note that the content wording you provide must not be duplicated from your website as either our or your website rankings may suffer, or may be removed entirely from the search engine indices, and therefore may no longer appear in search results. If you need professional assistance with rewriting your copy you can contact : Talespin Media Communications and Design (see information below)

Have a look at our layout below with tips on content to include on your web page listing:

     Business Information
Logo/Branding or best selling
product if you do not have a logo.

Name of Business

Location
Here are some suggestions:
Province or areas in a province that you operate your business or service.
Exact address is advised if retail shop or party venue.
Online shop and ship countrywide.
Head office in Gauteng. Click here to view our list of branches/franchises countrywide. (link to website)

Contact Details
Name (optional)
Landline
Cellphone

Email
Website

Catchy headline that sums up your business in one sentence.

Useful quick glance facts


Age group suitability
Opening hours
Cost (Alternatively you can include a link to your catalogue or pricing structure on your web site)
Party venues can include details on maximum no. of children and adults that can fit the venue comfortably. Advise whether indoor or outdoor venue or both.


More information

Here you can provide more information on your product or service. Remember to stick to the basic facts. You can also link the name of products and services to the applicable section on your web site for easy location.

  • Write in fragments or short sentences.
  • Use digits instead of words to write out numbers
  • Highlight important information-carrying words. Don't highlight entire sentences, stick to 2- or 3-word phrases.
  • Use clear, emphasized titles for page headings and important subheads.
  • Use ordinary language (avoid industry jargon and acronyms that are not widely understood).
  • Use active voice and action verbs.
  • Use bullet lists instead of paragraphs.
  • Do not use more than 2 levels for lists or headings.
  • Use descriptive link text that describes the information on the linked page.

The bulleted information above is an extract from the Website Optimizer Blog.


Images/Photos (6 individual pictures)


Try to keep the images all the same size. It makes the page look tidy. If this is not possible then try to ensure that images used in the same row must be the same height or images used in the same column must be the same width. Please do not send us Images with text or collages. Attach each individual image to the email in a .jpg (preferable for photos) or .gif format.

Read our Guidelines on Reducing Images for Emailing

Testimonials

Include name of author of the testimonial and the date given where possible. A picture of the person would be an added bonus. If you do not have any, then we recommend you contact some past clients and ask them if they could email you some feedback (preferable) or give you feedback over the phone. You can then write it down and use it on your website and/or your listing with us.


Outsource your copy writing and Public Relations



If you do not feel confident to write your own text information for your listing, then we recommend you contact Talespin Media Communications and Design to discuss requirements and costs.

 

Read our tips on effective banner adverts.

 
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