When Should I Use Readability Formulas and When Should I Not? 6 min read Readability Help When Should I Use Readability Formulas and When Should I Not? Brian Scott November 26, 2024 Readability formulas are tools that analyze the readability of text, usually by calculating sentence length, word length, and syllables....Read More
Why Should the Insurance Industry Use Readability Formulas? 5 min read Readability Help Why Should the Insurance Industry Use Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 28, 2024 On a bright and calm Tuesday morning, Jim received his newly minted insurance policy in the mail. As he...Read More
How to Decide Which Readability Formula to Use 8 min read Readability Help How to Decide Which Readability Formula to Use Brian Scott November 28, 2024 Imagine you’re browsing through a bookstore, and you come across a fascinating book. You open it eagerly, only to...Read More
How to Prepare Your Text for Readability Formulas – Clean, Sanitize and Normalize 7 min read Readability Help How to Prepare Your Text for Readability Formulas – Clean, Sanitize and Normalize Brian Scott November 24, 2024 This experience highlights a critical aspect of readability analysis: cleaning or “sanitizing” the text before applying readability formulas. The...Read More
Why Should Publishers Use Readability Formulas? 6 min read Readability Help Why Should Publishers Use Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 22, 2024 This scenario is all too common. It illustrates a challenge in the publishing industry: engaging readers with accessible content....Read More
The Process of Readability Formulas (Free Infographic) 3 min read Readability Help The Process of Readability Formulas (Free Infographic) Brian Scott November 21, 2024 In the age of information overload, readers welcome readable text—clear, concise, engaging and easy-to-read words and sentences. Whether your...Read More
Readability Formulas and the Active Role of the Reader 6 min read Readability Help Readability Formulas and the Active Role of the Reader Brian Scott November 20, 2024 Imagine you’re at a bustling international airport. A sign overhead reads, “To Gates and Flights.” It’s concise, uses familiar...Read More
Why Use Readability Formulas? 5 min read Readability Help Why Use Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 17, 2024 Ever felt like you were reading something written in another language even though it was English? You’re not alone....Read More
How to Normalize Readability Scores with the ARLCalc Tool 5 min read Readability Help How to Normalize Readability Scores with the ARLCalc Tool Brian Scott October 2, 2024 Readability formulas share a common goal: to analyze text and determine who can read it. But sometimes formulas don’t...Read More
From Paper to Pixels: Adapting Readability for Today’s Tech-Savvy Readers 7 min read Readability Help From Paper to Pixels: Adapting Readability for Today’s Tech-Savvy Readers Janice Jacobs December 27, 2023 Remember the age of chalkboards and squeaky erasers? Fast-forward to now—technology’s taken us on a wild ride straight into...Read More