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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. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs. | 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. Lists can help to divide the text and highlight key points in a blogs. | ||
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==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> | 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> | ||
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==Why Lists Work== | ==Why Lists Work== | ||
Muhammad Saleem writes that, "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." <ref> Saleem, Muhammad </ref> This type of thought process helps to create a successful blog with a higher rate of return readers. | |||
==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>== | ==The Order of Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>== | ||
The sequence of the list is important and it should be considered when you are presenting the elements in the list. In some cases you may want to number the parts of the lists in a way that makes the sequence clear such as with numbers , while in other cases that won't be necessary. | The sequence of the list is important and it should be considered when you are presenting the elements in the list. In some cases you may want to number the parts of the lists in a way that makes the sequence clear such as with numbers , while in other cases that won't be necessary. | ||
==Things to avoid when using Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>== | ==Things to avoid when using Lists <ref> Carroll, p.41</ref>== | ||
* Avoid overusing lists. | * Avoid overusing lists. | ||
* Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader. | * Too many take away from the impact that the list will have on the reader. | ||