{"id":1703,"date":"2016-05-13T11:30:07","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T10:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/web\/?p=1703"},"modified":"2016-05-12T09:20:30","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T08:20:30","slug":"10-content-experts-to-follow-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/web\/2016\/05\/13\/10-content-experts-to-follow-on-twitter\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Content Experts to Follow on Twitter"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you’ve learned how to write for the web, manage media files and navigate T4. Now you’ve got the keys to your shiny new responsive website, you probably want to\u00a0start creating some great new content<\/strong>\u00a0to populate it with.\u00a0This\u00a0is\u00a0a good time to\u00a0delve a little deeper into the world of content design.<\/p>\n

If you know where to look, social media can be a treasure trove of resources<\/strong> for those who write and design for the web.\u00a0Following experts on Twitter<\/strong> is a great place to start, so we\u2019ve rounded up 10 great accounts to share with you:<\/p>\n

@katekiefer<\/strong>
\n<\/a>As director of communications at Mail Chimp, Kate Kiefer Lee knows a thing or two about creating great content. She\u2019s also co-author of one of our favourite books<\/a>: Nicely Said, Writing for the Web with Style and Purpose<\/em>.<\/p>\n

@nicoleslaw<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Nicole Fenton is a digital strategist, editor and a teacher at The School of Visual Arts in New York City. She\u2019s the other half of the Nicely Said<\/em> team.<\/p>\n

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Dreamt I had to explain that writing, code, and thinking are not linear processes. But we pretend they are for the sake of project plans.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nicole Fenton (@nicoleslaw) April 28, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@gerrymcgovern<\/strong>
\n<\/a>If you\u2019re wondering how to make your website users happy, Gerry McGovern is sure to have some good advice. He\u2019s been consulting, speaking and writing about web content since 1994, and is widely regarded as a leading authority on customer experience.<\/p>\n

@coschedule<\/strong>
\n<\/a>The CoSchedule team produces a tonne of great resources for content managers (we love their handy Headline Analyzer<\/a>). Follow them on Twitter to receive free guides, articles and tips.<\/p>\n

@amythibodeau<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Writer and strategist Amy Thibodeau is a pro when it comes to crafting great user interfaces. Ever thought about the tone and clarity of your error messages? How about the wording on your website\u2019s nav buttons? Check out Amy\u2019s Twitter feed and blog for some thought-provoking discussion.<\/p>\n

@karenmcgrane<\/strong>
\n<\/a>In her own words (and we certainly agree), Karen McGrane \u2018makes the web more awesome\u2019. She\u2019s the author of Content Strategy for Mobile<\/em> and Going Responsive<\/em>, and co-host of the Responsive Web Design podcast.<\/p>\n

@zeldman<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Jeffrey Zeldman has been working on the web since 1995. His Twitter feed is a powerhouse of fascinating news and discussion. Aside from his own words of wisdom, Jeffrey shares articles from leading thinkers on the cutting edge of content strategy and web development.<\/p>\n

@abby_the_IA<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Struggling to make sense of a complex navigation system? Unsure where new information should go? Abby Covert is an expert when it comes to Information Architecture, and author of the book How to Make Sense of Any Mess<\/em>. Follow her Twitter feed and blog for tips on how to improve the clarity and usability of your site.<\/p>\n

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Information altruism isn’t a thing. But it should be.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Abby Covert (@Abby_the_IA) March 11, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@heydesigner<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Hey Designer is a curated feed of resources for people who work on websites. From discussing the pros and cons of using icons instead of copy, to sharing top tips on writing words that SEO-bots will love \u2013 Hey Designer will populate your Twitter feed with an array of useful links.<\/p>\n

@dlichaw<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Writer, educator and consultant Donna Lichaw pioneers smart, simple methods that drive user engagement. She is the author of The User\u2019s Journey: Storymapping Products That People Love<\/em>. Follow her for advice on how to design digital content that\u2019ll speak to your audience.<\/p>\n

Anyone we missed out? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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