Techniques when writing for the web

There are things that we need to consider when we are writing for the web. The following are techniques/tips that I compiled, which I believe are really helpful.

• Write relevant content: Write information that are relevant to your site or page topic.
• Use the inverted pyramid style: Important information should be at the top of your page, follow with the supporting content.
• Write one idea per paragraph: People just scan web pages so it is better to write concise and to-the-point.
• Use active voice: Using active voice is much better than using passive voice because it takes less mental decoding. It feels simpler.
• Say less: Web users don't usually read all the contents of the web page but they generally scan it. So, the more concise the content, the easier it is to scan.
• Use headlines and heading: Try to make your headline attractive to catch the reader's attention.
• Use formattting: Use lists, bold headers, blockquotes, and other HTML formatting tricks.
• One topic per URL: Don't write "catch-all" blog entries or discussions covering a wide range of topics.
• Attribute sources: Tell your readers where you got your information so that they will not assume that you are just making it up.
  
• Establish trust.
• Always proofread your work: Use an automated checker to check for errors and be sure to re-read your text.
  

Sources:
- http://www.ojr.org/ojr/wiki/writing
- http://webdesign.about.com/od/writing/a/aa031405.htm
- http://www.webdesignfromscratch.com/writing_for_the_web.cfm
- http://www.ncl.ac.uk/web-development/writing/write.php

Recession-proof jobs

The economy is falling and the risk of getting layoff from a job scares most of us.

In spite of the economic recession, there are recession-proof jobs that you might want to consider.

In Forbes website, sales representative is considered one of the recession-proof jobs. They have a median salary of 65,000 to 75,000. A sales representative is employed to sell goods on behalf of a producer or other member of a marketing channel by contacting prospective customers and developing product interest. He or she is needed to encourage new customers and to grow business opportunities.

Software designers and developers according to the Department of Labor is among the fastest-growing occupations. They have a median salary of 85,000 to 95, 000. They are responsible in writing programs to meet business needs.

With a median salary of 35,000 to 45, 000, nursing job is another recession-proof job. Because of the decrease in the number of people who go into this profession, it results in shortage for nurses. This job is getting more demanding.

Accounting continues in spite of economic crisis so the demand for accounting executives are high. They have the median salary of 65, 000 to 75, 000.

Companies also need accounting staff responsible for auditing and calculating their finances. They have a median salary of 45, 000 to 55, 000.

Network and system administrators have a salary ranging from 65,000 to 75, 000. They are responsible in designing and maintaining the company's communications systems.

Administrative assistants are also in demand and they get a salary of 35,000 to 45, 000.

Business analysis, software implementation professionals help companies to figure out the best software that fits the company's needs. With the median salary of 85,000 to 95,000, they install the software and teach employees on how to use it.

Having a median salary of 65, 000 to 75, 000, business analysis, researchers work with the business side to figure out what the software should accomplish.

Finance staff helps in making the business run more efficiently. He or she has a median salary of 65,000 to 75, 000.

So, if you are considering to change in profession, you may think and consider the above professions.

White Hat SEO vs. Black Hat SEO

Does etiquette applies in world wide web?

Almost everyone is making use of the information highway. People use the Internet to sell and advertise their products and services, exchange and spread information, and a lot of things.

Are website engineers and search engine optimizers still aware of the Internet etiquette?

On this blog, I'm going to introduce you to white hat SEO and black hat SEO and we will see the difference between the two when it comes to search engine optimization.

So what is a white hat SEO? White hat SEO refers to an ethical hacker who focuses on securing and protecting IT systems. White hat SEO also follows the search engine guidelines that are appropriate in submitting pages over the web.

So basically, they are consider ethical and they value the information highway.

If there are ethical hackers, there are also unethical ones and they are called black hat SEO.They are trying to deceive web crawler by means of hidden text, deceptive cloaking, or doorway pages comprises the quality of the results.
Black hat SEO is definitely a wrong practice and should be avoided.

As what we know, the Internet is a useful tool. We have to give respect to one another when it comes to using the web and we should observe the etiquette and put it into practice.

So if you are an Internet savvy, web engineer, or search engine optimizer - be responsible. Be a good hacker, practice white hat SEO.

Chocolates anyone????

Chocolates are one of the best things in life. Who can resist a bite or two of it?

The etymology of chocolate comes from Aztecs of Mexico, and originates from the Nahuatl word xocolatl, which is a combination of the words, xocolli, meaning "bitter", and atl, meaning "water"

Many of us have this notion that chocolates are bad for our health. Some studies show that it increases the risk of obesity, causes acne, and even toxic to our body.

The fact is any food, can cause these things if we consume it too much.

So, looking at the bright and delicious side of chocolate, we are going to seek for the healthy benefits of this heavenly food.

Chocolates came from plants, so it is abundant in the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavanoids that serve as antioxidant. As we know, antioxidants protect our body against free radicals. So if you consume a guided amount of chocolate, you will not just enjoy it, but you will also get the benefit of having a healthy skin.

Chocolates are also good for the heart. A small bar of dark chocolate everyday is helpful in keeping your heart and cardiovascular system running well. Dark chocolates lower the blood pressure and it also lowers cholesterol.

How about a bite of chocolate when feeling blue? It sure does sound appealing, doesn't it? Chocolates serve as aphrodisiac. It does not only taste good but it even drives your blues away. It stimulates endorphin and gives a feeling of pleasure. Furthermore, it has also serotonin that serves as an anti-depressant.

So what are you waiting for? Grab a bite of chocolate and drive those blues away!