Althea Marie Tan
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Articles by this Author
Make it or Break it With Headlines
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/30/2008
- Writing
- Unrated
Anyone who has experienced trying to read the front page of a daily paper that measures 13 by 22 inches knows how headlines wrestle for a reader’s attention Although the page layout has a lot to do with which piece is read first, the way a headline is worded can also make or break a story
Why I Like Things Short Online
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/30/2008
- Writing
- Unrated
I did not believe Shakespeare when he said that brevity is the soul of wit It is, I believed, simply not my style
Choosing Your Target Audience on the Web
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/30/2008
- Marketing
- Unrated
As a writer by profession and passion alike, I know that knowing your audience is a cardinal rule in the practice The explanation is simple
Why Writing for the Web is Different
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/30/2008
- Writing
- Unrated
Every day, we are deluged by all kinds of copies (that is, advertising in print, radio, television or online) Often we are not conscious of them, but I guess in our little ways we subconsciously filter which copies work and which don’t
2 Steps in Writing an Effective Web Copy
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/30/2008
- Writing
- Unrated
Most online instructions on how to write effective copy for the web revolve around details and tips regarding keywords, page titles, META descriptions, and other similarly technical things These materials will tell you, for instance, to mind your page title or soak up your copy with keywords, all in an effort to jack up the chances of your site landing on the top results of search engines
Sardinia: Play Golf in Paradise
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/24/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Thanks to the Mediterranean’s picturesque coastlines and lush green terrains, Sardinia has become a paradise for golfers around the world The bright blue skies and the stunning backdrop sceneries are sure to spoil tourist veteran and amateur golfers
A Phuket Holiday That’s Easy on the Pocket
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/24/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
The beach beckons: the tranquil waters, pristine sands, friendly faces, scrumptious delicacies and the alluring charm of an island paradise called Phuket Who wouldn’t want to experience all these and even more
Sail and Surf: Water Adventures in Sardinia
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/23/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Surrounded by the waters of Mediterranean, Sardinia is well known for exciting water sports, the most famous being sailing and windsurfing Discover why Sardinia is the best place to engage in these sports and find out why enthusiasts keep coming back
Take Your Much-Needed Break in Sardinia
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/21/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
So you have not traveled to a new place for years now How would you like to escape your fussy, cosmopolitan lifestyle and go to a place where you can wear your hair down, slip into your pajamas and sip your Mai Tai all day while you wait for sunset
A Once In A Lifetime Grand Canyon Tour Within Your Budget
- By Althea Marie Tan
- Published 10/13/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Its reputation precedes itself Mention the Grand Canyon to practically anyone and chances are, he or she knows how this massive gorge sits right in the center of Arizona and amazes those who behold it
