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Writing for websites

This course looks at how to write effective website copy. It gives tips on the use of layout, language and design, as well as explaining the various accessibility issues that people writing online publications face.


This course is not a web-design course. It is aimed at people who write copy for websites using content-management systems.


The course covers the following.

  • Tips for clearer writing
  • Active writing
  • Writing concisely
  • Righting some writing wrongs
  • Using lists
  • Writing text links
  • 'Alt' tags and images
  • Links and navigation
  • Forms
  • Accessibility



The course costs £100 + VAT. You complete it on a password-protected website. You will have unlimited access to the course for two weeks.

Ordering a Writing for websites online course

We can accept payment with the following cards.

To order this course, phone us on 01663 744409 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. We will take your card details, process the payment and send you a receipt. If you would prefer to pay by Bacs, we can send you a VAT invoice.


If you want to order a number of courses, email us at info@plainenglish.co.uk for an order form.


Your username and password to log in to the course will be sent to you during the working day after you have made your payment.