Pointers for proofreading a web site

1. Proofreading pointers for professional-looking web sites By Martin Fischer Copyright © Martin Fischer 2010

3. Punctuation

4. Spelling

5. Syntax

7. Clarity

8. Completeness

9. Consistency

12. The first reading should occur after the first draft is completed in Microsoft Word. Another should occur after the content has been posted to the web site. Additional readings should take place after any revisions have been implemented.

13. Reading the same text in two different formats (such as in Word and online, in Word and hard-copy printout, in Word and in e-mail, etc.) can be like having two different sets of eyes looking at it. You may spot an error in one format that may escape discovery in other formats.

14. Break up long blocks of type to help retain viewer interest Long grey expanses of text can create an attention deficit in the same way that long in-person lectures can create boredom and inattentiveness.

15. Create clear paragraph breaks that provide resting places for the eyes and the mind in the process of reading, thus helping viewers mentally organize the content.

17. Vertical space between paragraphs

18. Boldface lead-ins to start different paragraphs or sections

19. Sub-headlines to separate different sections

22. If the site no longer exists, look for a suitable substitute, or leave it out.

24. Make sure the names of any people, dates, addresses or other key factual information are accurate and spelled correctly.

25. Look for any inconsistencies throughout the web site. Are the following presented uniformly in look, design and typography:

27. Body text (Same font style and size of type throughout?)

30. But if errors slip through… …fix the problem as soon as possible …and resolve to do better next time

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32. Copyright © 2010 Martin Fischer