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Practical guides on writing, SEO and getting more from free text tools.
Writing Tips
How to Count Words Online: A Complete Guide for Writers
Whether you are writing an essay, a blog post or a novel, knowing your word count matters. Here is how to do it and what the numbers mean.
SEO
What Is a URL Slug and Why Does It Matter for SEO?
A clean URL slug helps readers and search engines understand your page before they click. Learn the rules for writing a good one.
Blogging
Why Blog Posts Should Show a Reading Time (and How to Calculate It)
An estimated reading time sets expectations and can help readers commit to your article. Here is how it is calculated.
Writing Tips
Title Case vs Sentence Case: Which Should You Use?
Not sure when to capitalise every word and when not to? This quick guide explains both styles and when each one fits.
Design
What Is Lorem Ipsum? The History of Placeholder Text
Lorem Ipsum has filled layouts for centuries. Learn where it comes from and when you should and should not use it.
Productivity
10 Free Online Text Tools Every Writer Should Bookmark
Save time on small writing chores with these ten simple, free tools, from word counters to case converters.
SEO
How to Write a Meta Description That Gets Clicks
Your meta description is your short advert in search results. Learn the ideal length and a simple formula for writing one.
Writing Tips
How to Remove Line Breaks from Copied Text
Copied text from a PDF full of odd line breaks? Here is why it happens and how to fix it quickly.