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Have you read anything or found any resource that has helped you to write posts/blogs better for great content on your website?
I use a tool that helps me to organize thoughts and write or re-write material much faster then I can type and I can type 70 WPM. It takes a little effort to set this tool up for your individual use. Once it is set up, it helps your productivity greatly. You can even use it to capture and organize your random thoughts or lists or to capture that inspirational moment whenever it occurs. This tool is voice recognition software.
Dragon Naturally Speaking is the software that I have used for several years. Once it is set up, it is 95-98% accurate. It is also smart software so the more you use it, the better it works. If you speak technical words, it will pick up on that and will understand most if not all of the technical words that relate to your topic.
It is as easy as speaking. Loes, you would be very happy. LOL!. You can always talk much faster then you can talk. This program will type and catch up so you do not have to stop talking. It is perfect when you have that inspirational moment and your mind is racing with great ideas. It understands when to place periods for the most part and even commas. You can give it several commands such as "new paragraph", "Underline", "Capitalize", and "bold" as well as many others. You can even command it to open other programs on your computer. You just wear a headset with a microphone so it frees up your hands to look up that fact that you want to add to your article along with the references.
The newer versions of Dragon also work with most of the newer voice activated recorders so you can carry a recorder with you and speak into it whenever you see something or read something from a newspaper or book or anything. You can capture the idea and the facts about something and then transfer it to the computer where you can then re-write it to your own words and style. The program works on almost any software that requires commands or typing in data. Think about that difficult spreadsheet that you need to create!
I do work in the medical field. To look up medical references and spell medical terminology is difficult and time-consuming. This program makes it simple. You can switch it on and off whenever you want. Check it out. It is not very expensive and well worth the money.
I had heard about this tool a few years ago in a course I did for freelance writing - it was recommended as an excellent way to write a lot, very fast. Obviously, as you say, it is not perfect, but after some tweaking and editing, it could be quite useful. I'm inclined to give it a try myself as I'm often in the car doing school runs etc.
Hi Ellie, I hope you had a good day today. Sounds like a voice activated recorder would work well for you. You might have to have a hands free microphone hooked up for sound clarity. The program is pretty good at eliminating background noise but I have noticed more mistakes in a car or outside when a wind is blowing. I used to hold the recorder up close to my face and speak while driving on long trips but that will get you into trouble just as easily as the cell phone while driving. Dave.
Hi Dave
Sorry not to have replied before now! I'll take your advice re the recorder. Thank you so much.
Cheers
Ellie
I have learned from comments by the affiliates but also in the training.
Kyle teaches that titles and paragraphs make things easier to read.
Grammarly is a free download that helps with punctuation, spelling and sentence structure.
If you download it let them know that i referred you and we will get a free upgrade for a week or so. It is a big help to giving your website a professional look.
Marty
I use Grammarly regularly to make sure my sentences are right. I also recommend it to others. I did a post just on grammarly and got a free upgrade for a month.
Hi,
I haven't seen a specific resource, but I have done a fair bit of generalised marketing research in the past. Here are a few tips:
1) For attracting readers, base the topic / title on a good keyword.
2) People love reading lists. For example: "The top 10 comedies of 2015" or "9 ways to cut down on belly fat"
3) Add credibility with quotes or referenced material
4) Base each of your paragraphs on sub-topics
5) Add media. When your content is based around audio/visual media, use only a little pretext and a call to action. When your content is based around text, add images and / or very short video.
I hope this helps!
In my first months I got the advice to write as if I was talking to my best friend, well that's never been a problem, to keep on talking with her:) and talk casual
Thanks Loes. I try to do this but I am not sure if it reads like that, or I am being too logical or too authorative.
The only thing I've used or read was the training here in WA.
The thing that has helped me the most is writing itself, the more I do it the better I get. I'm sure that's not what you wanted to hear but frankly it's the truth. Anyone can write really well, you just have to keep writing.
You could read other folks writing and check out their sites to get ideas, reading leads to better writing as well.
Be yourself and write as if you were talking to a person just like a normal conversation.
ROCK ON!
E
This is what I am finding. I can write more on a subject now than I could when I first started.
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What has helped you learn to write blogs better?
Have you read anything or found any resource that has helped you to write posts/blogs better for great content on your website?
Hi,
Here's a resource for you inside WA that I think can be helpful in writing: The Secret To Writing Blog Posts Everyday Just a hint, you must also remember to use search in WA, I've found lots of helpful info there. (Right at the top next to the WA sign and name, you type the term of whatever info your looking for and there's allot of helpful articles and training as well as previous similar questions asked with their answers). It's sometimes allot faster than to wait for people to answer your question.
Be Blessed
Linda
I use a tool that helps me to organize thoughts and write or re-write material much faster then I can type and I can type 70 WPM. It takes a little effort to set this tool up for your individual use. Once it is set up, it helps your productivity greatly. You can even use it to capture and organize your random thoughts or lists or to capture that inspirational moment whenever it occurs. This tool is voice recognition software.
Dragon Naturally Speaking is the software that I have used for several years. Once it is set up, it is 95-98% accurate. It is also smart software so the more you use it, the better it works. If you speak technical words, it will pick up on that and will understand most if not all of the technical words that relate to your topic.
It is as easy as speaking. Loes, you would be very happy. LOL!. You can always talk much faster then you can talk. This program will type and catch up so you do not have to stop talking. It is perfect when you have that inspirational moment and your mind is racing with great ideas. It understands when to place periods for the most part and even commas. You can give it several commands such as "new paragraph", "Underline", "Capitalize", and "bold" as well as many others. You can even command it to open other programs on your computer. You just wear a headset with a microphone so it frees up your hands to look up that fact that you want to add to your article along with the references.
The newer versions of Dragon also work with most of the newer voice activated recorders so you can carry a recorder with you and speak into it whenever you see something or read something from a newspaper or book or anything. You can capture the idea and the facts about something and then transfer it to the computer where you can then re-write it to your own words and style. The program works on almost any software that requires commands or typing in data. Think about that difficult spreadsheet that you need to create!
I do work in the medical field. To look up medical references and spell medical terminology is difficult and time-consuming. This program makes it simple. You can switch it on and off whenever you want. Check it out. It is not very expensive and well worth the money.
I had heard about this tool a few years ago in a course I did for freelance writing - it was recommended as an excellent way to write a lot, very fast. Obviously, as you say, it is not perfect, but after some tweaking and editing, it could be quite useful. I'm inclined to give it a try myself as I'm often in the car doing school runs etc.
Hi Ellie, I hope you had a good day today. Sounds like a voice activated recorder would work well for you. You might have to have a hands free microphone hooked up for sound clarity. The program is pretty good at eliminating background noise but I have noticed more mistakes in a car or outside when a wind is blowing. I used to hold the recorder up close to my face and speak while driving on long trips but that will get you into trouble just as easily as the cell phone while driving. Dave.
Hi Dave
Sorry not to have replied before now! I'll take your advice re the recorder. Thank you so much.
Cheers
Ellie
I have learned from comments by the affiliates but also in the training.
Kyle teaches that titles and paragraphs make things easier to read.
Grammarly is a free download that helps with punctuation, spelling and sentence structure.
If you download it let them know that i referred you and we will get a free upgrade for a week or so. It is a big help to giving your website a professional look.
Marty
I use Grammarly regularly to make sure my sentences are right. I also recommend it to others. I did a post just on grammarly and got a free upgrade for a month.
Hi,
I haven't seen a specific resource, but I have done a fair bit of generalised marketing research in the past. Here are a few tips:
1) For attracting readers, base the topic / title on a good keyword.
2) People love reading lists. For example: "The top 10 comedies of 2015" or "9 ways to cut down on belly fat"
3) Add credibility with quotes or referenced material
4) Base each of your paragraphs on sub-topics
5) Add media. When your content is based around audio/visual media, use only a little pretext and a call to action. When your content is based around text, add images and / or very short video.
I hope this helps!
In my first months I got the advice to write as if I was talking to my best friend, well that's never been a problem, to keep on talking with her:) and talk casual
Thanks Loes. I try to do this but I am not sure if it reads like that, or I am being too logical or too authorative.
The only thing I've used or read was the training here in WA.
The thing that has helped me the most is writing itself, the more I do it the better I get. I'm sure that's not what you wanted to hear but frankly it's the truth. Anyone can write really well, you just have to keep writing.
You could read other folks writing and check out their sites to get ideas, reading leads to better writing as well.
Be yourself and write as if you were talking to a person just like a normal conversation.
ROCK ON!
E
This is what I am finding. I can write more on a subject now than I could when I first started.
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I have two sites I want to add star ratings on the review posts/pages. I have looked at a few but am not sure what to choose. Does anyone have a preference? that is user friend
Hi there,
Here is a training in case it helps: WordPress: kk Star Ratings Plugin Cheers,
Zarina
Thanks Thischick. I have had a quick look and it seems to do what I want. I will have a more detailed look tomorrow.
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Does anyone have the name of a good plugin for star ratings?
I have two sites I want to add star ratings on the review posts/pages. I have looked at a few but am not sure what to choose. Does anyone have a preference? that is user friend
Hi there,
Here is a training in case it helps: WordPress: kk Star Ratings Plugin Cheers,
Zarina
Thanks Thischick. I have had a quick look and it seems to do what I want. I will have a more detailed look tomorrow.
See more comments
Hi,
Here's a resource for you inside WA that I think can be helpful in writing: The Secret To Writing Blog Posts Everyday Just a hint, you must also remember to use search in WA, I've found lots of helpful info there. (Right at the top next to the WA sign and name, you type the term of whatever info your looking for and there's allot of helpful articles and training as well as previous similar questions asked with their answers). It's sometimes allot faster than to wait for people to answer your question.
Be Blessed
Linda
Thanks Linda. I use the search before anything else to find answers to issues I have.