Blog Tip 1 - Get to the Point

23 October, 2003 10:31 AM

The average person reads 200 words per minute - What's Yours? (The speed reading record is 1347 wpm)

In 96 seconds they will read 320 words.

So keep things short and to the point. I know this sounds crazy coming from me - but the stats show my longer posts are often largely are ignored.

EXTENDED ENTRY - If you're going to write a long post....

Read the rest of this blog tip at Pro Blogger - Get to the Point

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Good points: I have discovered that people don't tend to read the minor novels that I tend to write... :)

Matt » 23 October, 2003 2:37 PM

I really enjoyed your tips. Being a new blogger this will really come in handy. I learned lesson 1 already "watch your code" :(.

Rick » 11 November, 2003 5:31 AM

St Stephen referred you... Thanks for the tips! I'm lousy at getting to points. I'll try and keep it in mind!

Jim » 9 December, 2003 4:34 PM

Great tips. Keep up the great job u r doing.

Brian Lewis » 27 June, 2004 5:45 AM

Thanks for having these tips available. As a new "blogger" they are invaluable to me.

Best regards,

Denise O'Berry
Small Business Expert

Denise O'Berry » 27 August, 2004 9:53 AM