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Writing for the web: Useful books and online resources

Books

Web Style Guide: Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites
Third edition of the classic text

Writing for the Web (Chambers Desktop Guides)
Easy-reading summary, yet covers much of what you need to know. A great place to start.

The Yahoo! Style Guide: The Ultimate Sourcebook for Writing, Editing and Creating Content for the Web
Good wide-ranging guide

SEO Help: 20 Steps to Get Your Website to Google’s #1 Page
Clear and straight-forward guide with easy to follow steps to get started with search optimisation

Online

www.useit.com/papers/webwriting

www.alistapart.com/topics/content

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This resource was created by Simon Williams.

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Simon Williams

Simon Williams runs the Writing for the Web and Build your own Website courses. Simon teaches digital and campaign communications at Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, and is a freelance journalist specialising in environment and outdoor activities. With nearly 20 years experience of online editing, design and development, and 8 years as communications manager for Friends of the Earth Cymru, Simon now provides communications strategy consultancy and training. Find out more at www.kift.com

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