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The Art of Writing For a Pretty Web
Nov 21, 2009

The web in its contemporary incarnation is replete with web copywriters and content strategists; ideally people (or witty wordsmiths!) who know how to write compelling, concise and relevant content that fulfil concrete objectives. Web-writing is a crucial aspect of the marketing process, whether you are propositioning a service or publicizing your personal weblog. The skill behind writing exquisitely can only be honed through an appreciation of content, as an independent design entity; a building block that is part of a website’s entire information and visual architecture. Content defines design; it sets the perimeters and standards of a websites aesthetic appeal. How can one develop a creative, insightful and sophisticated writing style that works in perfect harmony with its design environment? Well read on. 

How to Write Beautiful and Popular Blog Posts
Nov 8, 2009

The truth is most bloggers conceive writing as a methodical practice in the following order: pick a topic, research, compose and finally publish. These steps are effective procedural guidelines but they will never ensure a quality post. The reason is simple. Writing for an online audience is an ‘art’, it is almost instinctual and it requires a very unconstrained thought process. Publishing online articles is a dimension of design, the ability to fashion your content in an original and thought provoking manner is an acquired skill. I’ve compiled a few pointers which I hope will be useful for fellow blog editors.

Top 3 Reasons Why Blog Readers Don’t Comment
Nov 7, 2009

Like most bloggers, I tend to peek at my visitor hits on occasion, just to observe the general trend of readership rates. Today, while engaging in a similar ritual, I was left with mixed feelings. After running Tripping Words for a month exactly, I’ve had close to 8000 unique readers (from 97 different countries) grace the hallways of this humble domain. That is a very positive statistic and I am indelibly grateful to all. It is also equally surprising (and alarming, if I’m being extra critical) that till date, the site has garnered a measly 16 comments spanning over 8 posts (that’s 0-2 comments per post).

The Marriage of Content and Design – A Tricky Alliance
Oct 30, 2009

A discernible visual trend has ensued over the past couple of years in the field of blogging. Design based blogs (the authentic pioneers of this visual fad) are increasingly incorporating more flexible layout styles thus allowing each blog post to be adorned with a uniquely inspired theme. This then allows the editor to tap on his/her repertoire of design skills to evoke a sense of visual originality. Some might perceive it as a ‘perennial’ re-designing process. Every post carries an element of suspense and surprise.