Checking Content for Readability

The easier your copy is to read, the better off you’ll be. Why? Because search engines cater to users, not site owners and content creators.

It was possible to stuff your copy with spammy language and rank well on Google and other search engines in the past. This is no longer the case. You now need to ensure that your content is easily read by anyone who sees it.

But how do you do that, you ask? Well, there is more than one correct answer to that question.

Answer 1: Use Software to Check for Readability

Using software tools is one of the easiest ways to check your copy for readability. There are several options for readability check tools, including:

• WebFX Readability Test Tool
• Readable.com
• Microsoft Outlook and Word
• UsingEnglish.com
• Hemingway Editor – This one is a little bit different than the others. Rather than focusing on a specific reading scale, this tool helps authors with overall readability. It includes adverbs, passive voice, phrasing, and sentence length.
• Grammarly – Again, this one is slightly different from the others. Grammarly focuses on helping writers with grammar, spelling, clarity, and sentence structure.

Please note that most of the tools listed here use the Flesch-Kincaid Readability scale.

Answer 2: Read Your Content Aloud and Let Others Read it as Well

While this may seem like the obvious solution to reading ease, it’s not necessarily, the best solution. However, it is still wise to read your work out loud and have your piece of copy read by as many people as possible before publishing. And it’s best to ask people from various reading levels and walks of life to read your stuff.

The more people who read it, the more likely you’ll get feedback on how readable. At Contractor Advertising, we recommend software and manual reading checks for all your copy.

Answer 3: Hire Contractor Advertising to Fix Your Readability Problems

In addition to using free software, hiring our SEO experts at Contractor Advertising is the easiest solution to your content readability problems. We have the tools, team, and knowledge to ensure that any content you put on the internet is easy to read for your users. Contact us today to learn how we can help optimize your copy for reading ease.