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Learn to Write on the Web for Your Web Pages

Writing for Web pages is a little different than letter writing or writing a book. There are some things you need to know to get people to want to read what you write and to get them to come back for more.

Writing Upside Down and Backwards

Have you ever had the need to write upside down on your website or blog, maybe even just for the fun of it? I have! Here are two websites that let you do just that. Write your text in the box and then flip it. Now you can copy and paste it into your wysiwyg website editor or into your blog.

Helium: Writing, Friendships and Money

Helium is a Web site where you can come and write about things you want to write about, and when you need to get your voice heard. You may even make a little extra money on the side writing for Helium. There are many different topics and categories you can write about on Helium, choose one and start writing.

Killer Web Content by Gerry McGovern

Killer Web Content is a good read for those who want to learn what they need to do to create a great Web site, full of content, that people will love to read and want to come back to. What is Web site content, and even more important, what makes good Web site content, the kind that your readers will come back to your Web site for again and again? That's what this book is all about.

What Is a Personal Web Page? Personal Web Site?

A personal Web site tells your readers about your thoughts, ideas, interests, hobbies, family, friends, feelings, or something you feel strongly about, but that's not all. These days a personal Web site also shows your personal photos and often contains a blog of your thoughts and feelings telling the world about you.

Grab 'Em Quick

If someone coming to your site is not hooked in the first few precious seconds you could lose them forever. Here are some tips to help you hook 'em fast.

10 Tips for Good Web Writing

10 simple tips to remember when writing on the Web. Getting people to read your stuff online just takes a little change in the way you think about writing.

Writing Well for the Web

Never say "click here" and other great tips for Web writing from your About.com guide to HTML.

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