Getting content for your website has never been hard, there are numerous low-cost platforms from which to hire a website content writer. But quite often, you end up with a low-cost content that turns out to be of low quality. Even if you are writing your own content or have a trustworthy team to do that for you, having a third party proofread it is always a good idea.
What does proofreading stand for?
It stands for correcting any existing errors and making a few suggestions on how a copy can be improved. Simple as that.
Is it necessary to have a third party do that for you?
No, but it’s recommended. Knowing the concept and the original idea of a copy is your worst enemy when revising your own work. Even if you have a separate team, you might miss something as you are familiar with the concept behind it.
Not everyone sees the picture like you do.
It’s like seeing that Heineken commercial, thinking about that particular brand the whole day, and imagining yourself downing a couple of bottles the minute your work day is over. In reality, you just go to the bar and say with your coolest voice “two beers.” The bartender will probably ask you what kind of beers.
The point is you had it as an idea, but you didn’t quite give the imagined information. Yes, it’s not quite the same with writing as you can see everything you’ve written, and you’ll probably notice you missed to mention the brand, but probably is the keyword here.
What to expect from a professional proofreading service?
Proofreaders generally have one main objective: to ensure that a written document is absolutely perfect in terms of grammar and vocabulary. There is a difference between editing and proofreading. The editing process involves revision of the language and structure of your content. The proofreading, on the other hand, involves double-checking for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basically fine-tuning the content.
A respected company should provide both. Here, at 411Writers, we combine editing and proofreading to ensure accuracy in the following areas:
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Spelling
- Sentence structure
- Capitalization
- Consistency
- Numbers
- Formatting
Proofreading should always be the last step in the professional website content writer’s process and having a third party revise the content is the most efficient way of ensuring the copy is completely free of errors and polished to a high standard.
What do you think about contacting a professional for proofreading? Do you think you can proofread your own copy, or do you believe a professional revision will make a difference? I would like to read your thoughts, and you can share your opinion in the comment section below.
