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PROOF-READING your website
If you use DWC to build your website or choose an independent developer, who will check the content? Of course most professional developers will do a thorough quality check of the technical aspects of a website but, alarmingly, very few PROOF-READ. This can result in some pretty embarrassing mistakes.
Here are some examples from published websites.
.... He is also a qualified Adobe Photoshop Instructor and is responsible for creative control. Douglas moved into
website design in response to the high demand for web media, he starting life as a freelance website designer and
has developed an exceptional understanding of many types of code.... (sic).
Did you spot that one? - ' he starting life’
....Steve’s has a BSc in Multimedia with Media Communications and highly developed skills in CSS, PHP, MYSQL, Javascript, HTML, Flash, ASP SQL Server and SED. He is adept with Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Premier, and Soundbooth. Steve also has hands-on knowledge of many CMS and ecommerce platforms ....(sic)
How about the dreaded apostrophe! - 'Steve’s has a BSc’
.... Founded in January 2003 the company prides itself on being different from most of its rivels; with an proven background in sales marketing, we think its important to fully understand your business...(sic)
Two here- Rivels? Something was changed I guess, ‘an proven’
It may be your first forray into web design or it may be Just another, but there are many options available to
you (sic)
Spellchecker should have got this one! forray
IS-PSE have partnered with ShoeBox Admin to provide a professional proofreading service.
Whether you choose to use DWC to build your website or not, you can still take advantage of ShoeBox Admin's proof-reading services.
The service includes spelling, punctuation and grammar checks as well as advice on language etiquette and good English - for example, excessive use of JARGON and unexplained abbreviation.
Prices start at just £35.
To request PROOF-READING of your website, simply email your details to editor@shoeboxadmin.com
Please note this service is only available for English language websites, additional languages will be added in the near future.
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