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Top 5 Reasons Why People Visit Your Website

Why do you think the majority of people visit your website? Before you answer, let's rule out a few options: It looks really nice It's easy to navigate You have cool photos and graphics You've got a great sales pitch I'm not saying these aren't important. A website should stand out, have all the bells and whistles, be visually pleasing, help you get found, and highlight your products and services. In fact, hiring a website designer rather than doing it yourself ensures you ch

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Dessert vs. Desert

Steve Gamel

Apr 15
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Dessert vs. Desert

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog entry, let's discuss the difference between Dessert vs. Desert. Do you know when to use each one? Most people will say they do know the difference. And yet, I see this mistake time and again in written copy ranging from school papers and published articles to blogs and social media posts. It's OK. I'm not here to poke fun. I have to stop and think about this one, too! So, let's talk about it a little bit. And maybe

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Stationary vs. Stationery

Steve Gamel

Mar 25
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Stationary vs. Stationery

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Stationary vs. Stationery. Do you know when to use each one? Stationary vs. Stationery are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. So, let's dive right in, shall we? Stationary with an "ary" refers to something that isn't supposed to move. It's fixed in place, unchanging, and imm

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20 Reason Why Starting A Company Blog Was The Best Thing I Ever Did

Steve Gamel

Mar 18
2 min

20 Reason Why Starting A Company Blog Was The Best Thing I Ever Did

Starting a blog was the best thing I could have done for my writing and editing business. Not only has it kept me top of mind with clients, but it's being shared more as time goes by – putting me in front of potential clients, other writers, and people who enjoy good content. If you're a business owner, it's time to overcome any weird hangups you might have about starting a blog and jump on the bandwagon. When done right, the benefits are immeasurable. Here are 20 reasons why

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18 Common Sayings That We Use In Our Writing And Always Get Wrong

Steve Gamel

Mar 11
3 min

18 Common Sayings That We Use In Our Writing And Always Get Wrong

Have you ever found yourself using in your writing what you think are common sayings only to find out later that you totally got them wrong? And not just in what you wrote today – but how you say them in conversation every day? I know I have – more than I care to admit! If you haven't yet, you will by the time you finish reading this post. Sorry, but it's true. For example, how many times have you written something like this in a blog, book, magazine article, text message, so

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Everyday vs. Every Day

Steve Gamel

Mar 4
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Everyday vs. Every Day

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. Today, let's discuss the difference between Everyday and Every day. Do you know when to use each one? Most of you might be saying, "Why, yes, I do!" But for others, it's not that easy. In regular speech, everyday and every day sound identical – but which one you use in your writing will make or break a sentence. So, let's clear up any lingering confusion. Everyday (one word) means ordinary, typical, standard, average, or someone

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Need Written Copy For Your Website? Hire A Copywriter

Steve Gamel

Feb 18
3 min

Need Written Copy For Your Website? Hire A Copywriter

There aren't many small-business owners who wouldn't want to talk about what they do for a living. After all, these are people who have a true passion for their work. So in a casual one-on-one conversation, they'll tell you anything you want to know about: * What they do * Why they do it * How they got started, and * What makes them different But ask the same person to write all of that stuff down as written copy for their website, and they'll stare at you like a deer in head

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Write Something Heartfelt For Valentine's Day

Steve Gamel

Feb 11
2 min

Write Something Heartfelt For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is Sunday! If you're looking for something a little different than chocolates and fun candy hearts to give your loved one, write something heartfelt like a poem or love letter. People write heartfelt messages to their loved ones all the time for a variety of reasons and special occasions. But some shy away because they aren't sure the words will come out right. If this is you, don't hold back this Valentine's Day. Write whatever comes from the heart because it

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Steve Gamel

Feb 4
2 min

Your vs. You're: Why is it so hard?

I had the privilege of doing a short Zoom presentation this week for students at the University of North Texas. The topic: your vs. you're. On paper, this might sound like an easy lesson to grasp. But this is the one grammar mistake I continue to see everywhere. It doesn't matter if it's included in a text message, social media post, a magazine or newspaper article, or in a class assignment – the confusion over when to use your or you're wages on seemingly without an end in s

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Premier vs. Premiere

Steve Gamel

Jan 28
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Premier vs. Premiere

Today, we have an Edit This® grammar lesson based on a specific question from one of our loyal readers! This reader would like to know the difference between Premier vs. Premiere. Do you know when to use each one? Premier and Premiere are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. And they trip more people up than you think. So, here is the quick answer: Premier refers to someone or something that is the best or first in posi

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Steve Gamel

Jan 21
3 min

Blogs, Newsletters, Or Press Releases: Which One Do You Need?

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Steve Gamel

Jan 14
3 min

12 Of Our Favorite Blog Posts From 2020

A few keys to having a successful blog, regardless of what industry you are writing about, is to be consistent, focus on building relationships, have fun, and give readers something of value. And boy, did we lead by example in 2020! We take pride in our library of Edit This® blog posts, which covers practically everything that has to do with the writing and editing industry. From grammar tips to hacks for fellow writers and how to give your small business a voice, we've writt

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Sight vs. Site vs. Cite

Steve Gamel

Jan 7
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Sight vs. Site vs. Cite

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, let's discuss the difference between Sight, Site, and Cite. Do you know when to use each one? Most of you might be saying, "Why, yes, I do!" But for others, it's not that easy. Sight, Site, and Cite are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. Let's clear up any lingering confusion. Sight refers to our ability t

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8 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Writer In Your Family

Steve Gamel

Dec 23, 2020
4 min

8 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Writer In Your Family

Christmas is finally here. But if you're like me, you're probably still trying to buy a few last-minute gifts for friends, family, and perhaps that loveable writer in your life. Some people might think all a writer needs is a laptop, a notepad, a pen, and plenty of ideas. Those certainly are important, but it's not always as simple as that. From office and desk tools to go-to resources, there are so many essentials every writer needs at their fingertips to help them work effi

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Waste vs. Waist

Steve Gamel

Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Waste vs. Waist

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Waste vs. Waist. Do you know when to use each one? Waste vs. Waist are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. Waste has several meanings. Examples include referring to excess or unwanted material, trash, or to use something carelessly or without reason. It also can be used to de

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Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family At Edit This To Yours

Steve Gamel

Nov 26, 2020
2 min

Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family At Edit This To Yours

I believe everyone should have an opportunity to do what they are most passionate about for a living. It's like they say, if you do, you'll never work a day in your life. For me, my passion is obviously writing – being a writer. And I am incredibly thankful for that and so much more. I am thankful for being blessed with the ability to write. I am thankful for having the opportunity to tell your stories. I am thankful that I can use my God-given talents to provide for my famil

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Avoid Holiday Family Card Fails: How To Make Your Last Name Plural

Steve Gamel

Nov 19, 2020
2 min

Avoid Holiday Family Card Fails: How To Make Your Last Name Plural

The holiday season is upon us. That means your mailbox is soon to be filled with warm and fuzzy holiday cards from family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Perhaps reading that was a reminder that you need to send out a few dozen, too! And when you do, don't fall victim to the age-old grammar fail that so many families overlook during the holiday season: using an apostrophe to pluralize their last name. You don't need the apostrophe! Here's how to make your last name plura

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Steve Gamel

Nov 5, 2020
3 min

What Happens If I Stop Blogging?

Plenty of clients have asked me for advice over the years on how to start a blog for their small business. And those who did take that leap into the blogosphere have been going strong ever since. But one client did ask recently, "What happens if I stop blogging?" I can't blame him for asking. You've gotta stop blogging at some point, right? No. You don't have to stop blogging. I'm still convinced there are enough topics and quality prompts out there for any company in any ind

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Wine vs. Whine

Steve Gamel

Oct 29, 2020
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Wine vs. Whine

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, let's discuss the difference between Wine vs. Whine. Do you know when to use each one? Most of you might be saying, "Why, yes, I do!" But for others, it's not that easy. Wine and Whine are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. Let's clear up any lingering confusion. Wine is an alcoholic beverage. * My friend

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Edit This Roundup: All Our Fun Posts About Writing And Editing (Updated)

Steve Gamel

Oct 22, 2020
3 min

Edit This Roundup: All Our Fun Posts About Writing And Editing (Updated)

As much as I enjoy writing serious and educational stuff about writing and editing, it's nice to let loose every once in a while and write something fun and a little off the beaten path. I think I have proved that over the years with a variety of blog posts that hopefully have made you giggle at least a few times. If not, that's fine, too. I'll just try harder. :) If anything, at least it shows just how much I love what I do for a living. In case you've missed any of those po

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