The Blackad List

A blog about content, with analysis and opinions to spare

Here’s where we reveal the secrets behind our work. If there was a writers' circle we’d be out on our ears.

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Accessibility, Process, UX

How to write for screen readers: accessibility content tips

Looking to make your website accessible for those using screen readers? Read our Blackad advice on doing just that.

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Copywriting, Training

Three English grammar rules you can break. Sometimes.

Yep, you read that right. There are some English grammar rules that you’re allowed to break – but only some of the time. Learn more with Blackad.

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Copywriting, Process

How to write and manage financial services content

There’s an art to writing financial services copy that lands, and it starts with a slick process. Find out more with Blackad.

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Copywriting, Tone of Voice

Tips for writing legal copy: from terms & conditions to GDPR

Terms and conditions are boring, but they still need a voice. Find out how to give them a touch of humanity with Blackad.

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Copywriting

How to make short copy work

From the contact page to the search bar, the smallest bit of copy can have a huge impact on user experience. Learn more with Blackad.

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Tone of Voice

Brands getting it right with tone of voice

Words have their part to play in any emergency, and some campaigns have hit just the right note during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more with Blackad.

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Process, Training

Tips for booking the best digital content training course

Thinking of signing your team up for a digital content training course? Ask yourselves these questions first, from the pros at Blackad.

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BlackBooks, Value Proposition

Blackad bookshelf: Obviously Awesome by April Dunford

Brand positioning expert April Dunford’s practical manual is next on the #BlackBooks chopping block. Find out what we thought in this concise book review.

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Copywriting, SEO

A simple guide to metadata

Don’t know your title tags from your meta descriptions? Read Blackad’s simple guide to metadata, with guidelines, examples and plenty of tips.

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