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A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref> | A list is a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other. <ref>"Lists</ref>. According to Brian Carroll in ''Writing for Digital Media'', lists are another way that web users can emphasize certain important information or to help readers follow a particular sequence. List can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs. | ||
==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>== | ==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>== | ||
In Blogging present all items consistently, and in almost every way, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref> Try to make each item in the list grammatically similar and that will also help to appeal to the intended audience visually. Perhaps the most common problem or pitfall in creating lists is the inconsistency of grammar, verb tense and phrasing. But, do not over punctuate a good general rule is to punctuate only with commas when the items in the list are not written in complete sentences; with semi- | In Blogging present all items consistently, and in almost every way, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref> Try to make each item in the list grammatically similar and that will also help to appeal to the intended audience visually. Perhaps the most common problem or pitfall in creating lists is the inconsistency of grammar, verb tense and phrasing. But, do not over punctuate a good general rule is to punctuate only with commas when the items in the list are not written in complete sentences; with semi-colons if they are complete sentences. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref> | ||
==Why Lists Work== | |||
According to Muhammad Saleem "Simply put, lists work because they conform to the idea of “Left-Brain Marketing”. Everyone has two sides of the brain, and each part controls a specific way of thinking. The left brain is analytical, and prefers a step-by-step approach (i.e. lists) while the right brain prefers to see the big picture first and then deal with the details later." This type of thought process helps to create successfully, frequently visited blogs. <ref> Saleem, Muhammad </ref> | |||
==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>== | ==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>== | ||
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Avoid overusing lists. Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader. When and where possible, keep the list at approximately six to eight items. Higher lists can cause the reader to lose interest. Think about sub-dividing longer lists and consolidating shorter ones.<ref> Carroll, p.41</ref> | Avoid overusing lists. Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader. When and where possible, keep the list at approximately six to eight items. Higher lists can cause the reader to lose interest. Think about sub-dividing longer lists and consolidating shorter ones.<ref> Carroll, p.41</ref> | ||
==Examples of Lists== | |||
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<References> | <References> | ||
#Carroll, Brian. | #Carroll, Brian. (2010). [http://www.scribd.com/doc/64429015/Writing-for-Digital-Media Writing for Digital Media]. New York: Routledge. Retrieved 29 March 2013. | ||
#"Lists." Google.com. Google.com, 2012. Web. 03 Apr. 2013 | #"Lists." Google.com. Google.com, 2012. Web. 03 Apr. 2013 | ||
#Saleem, Muhammad. (2007). [http://www.copyblogger.com/writing-lists/]. Retrieved 7 April 2013 | |||
</References> | </References> | ||