Seven Traits of the Best Web Content Writers

I’m away from the blog today but here is some great writing from a guest writer.

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Seven Traits of the Best Web Content Writers

Content marketing is one of the most popular and effective forms of Internet marketing, and it’s something that all businesses can benefit from. In addition, bloggers all over the web work on creating content that attracts readers and, often, promotes their causes. There’s a lot of great web content writers out there, but what makes great content writers able to be considered “the best?” Here are some of the traits that the best web content unfailingly writers possess.

Trend-Savvy

With anything Internet-related, it’s so important to stay on top of trends. The best web content writers stay on top of trends in social media, hot topics, content marketing, blogging, and more. In order to write good content, they have to know what people want to read about and what moves them to action. News trends, pop culture trends, and more, are all essential for creating compelling content that attracts a high volume of interested and engaged readers.

Dedicated

Dedication to their craft is one thing that makes good content writers great. They continually work to improve their skills, meet their deadlines, generate interest in their work, respond to commenters, and do whatever they can to create top-notch, successful content.

Design-Savvy

The best web content writers think about more than just the words they’re writing. They think about how those words will look on the website, how the content will incorporate into the overall design of the page, and what design elements will be used to enhance their message.

Results-Oriented

At the end of the day, just about every form of web content is meant to drive hits and sales, either directly or indirectly. The best content writers keep results in mind, and they understand that getting results is imperative. They keep an eye on performance metrics, and they carefully observe what works and what doesn’t, tweaking their content so that maximum results are achieved.

Talented

No one can be the “best” at anything without having a talent for it. The best content writers are, above all else, talented writers. They have a way with words; they have impeccable grammar; and they have the talent to write pieces of content that people really enjoy reading.

Passionate

The best content writers are passionate about their work. They sincerely enjoy it, and they have a love for crafting great content. They’re able to write so well, perfect their craft, and continually churn out stellar work because they’re passionate about it. Their hearts are in it.

Disciplined

Content writers, like many writers, are very independent workers. They may have assignments, but they tend to work flexible schedules with only a final deadline to guide the progress of their work. It’s essential that content writers be disciplined in managing their time and motivating themselves. They don’t have a boss looking over their shoulders, so they need to keep themselves on-task and on-schedule, which is a challenge for anyone working from home.

Sarah Dunbar is a journalism student with a passion for creative writing. She lives in Austin where she volunteers at the public library.

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Carol