I am still what I would consider a bit of a novice (I can't stand the term "newbie") at internet marketing. I have designed a website for one of my business ventures, www.GPsforFinances.com, and have two blogs up and running (somewhat), www.MrsMoneyMerge.com and www.Sue-Edwards.com. I've also joined several social networking groups (you can follow me on Twitter here). I accomplished this as result of investing a lot of time, energy and studying, as well as by taking an internet marketing course offered by a senior manager in my business organization.
Prior to starting the course last August, I had no idea what a "blog" was. I thought it was something (like texting) that my teenage niece does. I was amazed and excited to find out what it really is and the power it offers.
Now we come to the title tie-in - I've been researching and reading many blogs, online articles and websites and I am appalled at how many so-called "professional internet marketers" obviously don't proofread their work (or, not to be rude, maybe never graduated from middle school?)! Simple spelling and grammatical errors abound all over the internet.
Having been (in my mind, at least) a business professional for many years, I was taught that you only get one chance to make a first impression, whether it's in person, on the telephone or via the written word (a letter, an ad, a brochure, an email, a website or a blog). My mother, who was a bit of a "social-snob," taught me that people make any number of judgments about you based on the first impression you make.
If I'm attempting to persuade someone to trust me enough to purchase something from me, I would like them to believe first that I am a professional in my chosen field. I would also like them to believe that I care enough about my business and my customers to take care of the details. Proofreading blog posts, website content, ebooks and marketing materials is one of those details!
As a result of my strong feelings about this subject and my natural apptitude for finding the errors (most menus drive me nuts!), I've decided to start my own proofreading service. The personal development "gurus" say to do what you love and are passionate about and the money will follow. As you've figured out by now, I am passionate about error-free copy and I love to read.
If you would like to post professional error-free content on the web and would like to engage a second set of eyes, please send me an email at ProofreadingDiva@gmail.com. I would be happy to provide you with a quote for my proofreading services.
Prior to starting the course last August, I had no idea what a "blog" was. I thought it was something (like texting) that my teenage niece does. I was amazed and excited to find out what it really is and the power it offers.
Now we come to the title tie-in - I've been researching and reading many blogs, online articles and websites and I am appalled at how many so-called "professional internet marketers" obviously don't proofread their work (or, not to be rude, maybe never graduated from middle school?)! Simple spelling and grammatical errors abound all over the internet.
Having been (in my mind, at least) a business professional for many years, I was taught that you only get one chance to make a first impression, whether it's in person, on the telephone or via the written word (a letter, an ad, a brochure, an email, a website or a blog). My mother, who was a bit of a "social-snob," taught me that people make any number of judgments about you based on the first impression you make.
If I'm attempting to persuade someone to trust me enough to purchase something from me, I would like them to believe first that I am a professional in my chosen field. I would also like them to believe that I care enough about my business and my customers to take care of the details. Proofreading blog posts, website content, ebooks and marketing materials is one of those details!
As a result of my strong feelings about this subject and my natural apptitude for finding the errors (most menus drive me nuts!), I've decided to start my own proofreading service. The personal development "gurus" say to do what you love and are passionate about and the money will follow. As you've figured out by now, I am passionate about error-free copy and I love to read.
If you would like to post professional error-free content on the web and would like to engage a second set of eyes, please send me an email at ProofreadingDiva@gmail.com. I would be happy to provide you with a quote for my proofreading services.
You need to check the spelling of aptitude as used in the line including "(most menus drive me nuts)" as I'm sure it isn't what you intended to write.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading your blog. I am a kindred spirit - editing everything I read.
Cassie