You probably remember your elementary school teacher telling you to answer these questions when writing a story: Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How.

And that strategy applies to your content on your website! If you fail to answer a basic question for your visitors, they may feel a sense of omission which can hurt trust. When working on your content, consider this checklist:

  • Why – Know your business case and goals. Why are you creating this project?
  • What – What is your message?
  • Who – Who is your audience?
  • Where – Where will your message be read (home/work, tablet/phone)?
  • How – How should content be structured?
  • When – When do I need to prepare and publish my message.

Bottom line: Don’t leave your visitors asking too many questions. Build trust through transparency.