Comments on: 2 Pieces of Bad Writing Advice — And What to Do Instead http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/ Marketing blog focused on marketing optimization, improving website conversion rates, search engine marketing, web analytics, word of mouth, etc. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:17:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Doesn’t Graphic Design/Layout Affect Scanning Patterns? | FutureNow's GrokDotCom / Marketing Optimization Blog http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/comment-page-1/#comment-1159239 Doesn’t Graphic Design/Layout Affect Scanning Patterns? | FutureNow's GrokDotCom / Marketing Optimization Blog Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:04:38 +0000 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/#comment-1159239 [...] Front load user- and action-oriented terms.  For calls to action, we’ve always recommended an imperative verb + (implied) user benefit [...] [...] Front load user- and action-oriented terms.  For calls to action, we’ve always recommended an imperative verb + (implied) user benefit [...]

]]> By: Mary http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/comment-page-1/#comment-1135034 Mary Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:01:36 +0000 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/#comment-1135034 I've been agonizing a lot over the active/passive voice thing on my site. Thanks bringing me back to the Elements of Style. Now, I am going to focus on saying what I mean as clearly as I can. And that's it. I’ve been agonizing a lot over the active/passive voice thing on my site. Thanks bringing me back to the Elements of Style. Now, I am going to focus on saying what I mean as clearly as I can. And that’s it.

]]> By: SEO Copywriter http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/comment-page-1/#comment-1107531 SEO Copywriter Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:59:03 +0000 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/#comment-1107531 Great copywriting tips Jeff! It was great reading. Great copywriting tips Jeff! It was great reading.

]]> By: The Writer's Pulse » Writing » 51 Ways To Improve Your Writing http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/comment-page-1/#comment-1106174 The Writer's Pulse » Writing » 51 Ways To Improve Your Writing Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:37:00 +0000 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/#comment-1106174 [...] 17. Use the active voice, but don’t forget the passive. This advice is a constant, always present in writing circles everywhere. The active voice is strong, but the passive voice still has its uses. [...] [...] 17. Use the active voice, but don’t forget the passive. This advice is a constant, always present in writing circles everywhere. The active voice is strong, but the passive voice still has its uses. [...]

]]> By: Tom http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/comment-page-1/#comment-591722 Tom Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:46:19 +0000 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/#comment-591722 Hi there, great writing is a thing to be promoted and protected. I guess, you should go through this blog, with informaiton on great writing, help and tips. The author is trying to promote good writing here. <a href="http://cutewriting.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cute writing: good writing help and tips</a> Hi there, great writing is a thing to be promoted and protected. I guess, you should go through this blog, with informaiton on great writing, help and tips. The author is trying to promote good writing here. Cute writing: good writing help and tips

]]> By: David http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/comment-page-1/#comment-546499 David Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:44:44 +0000 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/#comment-546499 I see what you're saying. I think basically people should say exactly what they mean and no more, using just the right words. Sounds too easy, right? Well that's what takes years to develop =). I do have a bunch of <a href="http://www.scogrowth.com/resources.php" rel="nofollow"> writing tips and tricks</a> I'd love for you to check out tho. I see what you’re saying. I think basically people should say exactly what they mean and no more, using just the right words. Sounds too easy, right?

Well that’s what takes years to develop =). I do have a bunch of writing tips and tricks I’d love for you to check out tho.

]]> By: Online Copywriting 101: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet — Part 2 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/comment-page-1/#comment-317495 Online Copywriting 101: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet — Part 2 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:54:36 +0000 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/#comment-317495 [...] "Two Pieces of Bad Writing Advice — And What to Do Instead" — GrokDotCom (Actionable advice on when, where and how to let the passive voice take [...] [...] "Two Pieces of Bad Writing Advice — And What to Do Instead" — GrokDotCom (Actionable advice on when, where and how to let the passive voice take [...]

]]> By: ConnectFive///// » Blog Archive » Writing advice - the good and the bad http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/comment-page-1/#comment-292800 ConnectFive///// » Blog Archive » Writing advice - the good and the bad Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:58:06 +0000 http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/11/01/2-peices-of-bad-writing-advice-and-what-to-do-instead/#comment-292800 [...] for a while now and it usually has a lot of good articles. I thought Jeff Saxton’s latest post 2 Pieces of Bad Writing Advice — And What to Do Instead was a pretty good. I particularly like his analogy that illustrates the need to focus on the [...] [...] for a while now and it usually has a lot of good articles. I thought Jeff Saxton’s latest post 2 Pieces of Bad Writing Advice — And What to Do Instead was a pretty good. I particularly like his analogy that illustrates the need to focus on the [...]

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