Please Stop Verbing Your Nouns
I'm part of the generation that was never formally taught English grammar. I don't know what adverb means, I think pronouns sound slightly seedy, and that conjunction is something that happens in a car park outside a prison.
The Worst Call-to-Action of 2012
Not only is the "Top 10 Scams of the Year" infographic featured on Mashable today dull, by-the-numbers fare; it manages to undermine trust in the company that commissioned it it
Five Suffixes That’ll Make you Look Like a Moron
Suffixes are superb inventions. They can take a boring, humdrum word and turn it into something wonderful. Using the right suffix will help you create unforgettable portmanteaus that hook the reader and don't let go.
But if you use the wrong suffix, you can come across a a pretentious, preening pillock with no grasp of the...
Why I’m Seriously Losing Pinterest
Last week, I was confronted with something horrible. Somebody that I follow on Twitter had re-tweeted a blog post by a mutual acquaintance. Someone whose posts I love to read...
I clicked. I took one look at the post, and hammered the back button. Then hit unfollow.
The Seductive Art of Blog Commenting
It's that time of year when everyone's thoughts turn to hooking up, getting together and making a sweet, sweet partnership. For bloggers, that means only one thing...
The Capello Communication Conundrum
Fabio Capello had it all. A fantastic position with a world-renowned organisation, and a massive salary to boot. But taking the England job has ruined his career. Could poor communication do the same to you?
Why I’m Giving Up on Social Sharing Sites
Community. Sharing. Social. These unfortunates are just three of the buzz words that have been ruthlessly stripped of all meaning by the internet.
Of Course Good Spelling and Grammar Matter
In this 200 Word Post (the first of 2012), Andy explains that despite what you may have read, spelling does actually matter. You fools.
How Not to Write a Sales Letter (with assistance from cuddly Ken Bates)
Despite telesales, despite search engine marketing, and despite social media, direct sales letters are still one of the most important and effective weapons in any marketer's arsenal. Done right, a great sales letter can deliver huge returns on a fairly small investment.
An Open Letter to Google on the Subject of Social Search
Dear Google,
It's me, Andrew. I know that we haven't always seen eye-to-eye, especially when it comes to your muppet fixation and your inexplicable need to give me yet more buttons to click, but I really need to tell you something.
5 Apocalyptically Bad Topics I Don’t Want to See in 2012
2012 is finally here. The year of the London Olympics, the Golden Jubilee and, most concerningly, the end of the world. If the misinterpreted non-prophesies of a dead Mesoamerican civilisation are to be believed (they're not), then the world will end in some horrible manner on December 21 2012 (it won't).
Swords, Sorcery and Snow Trolls – The Skyrim Guide to Blogging
If you find yourself within earshot of a nerd this week, the chances are that you'll hear the word "Skyrim" bandied about in excitable tones. Don't worry - this isn't some obscure lewd act known only to members of the mile-high club. It's a computer game.
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