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What makes Web content effective? You'll find the answer here. Learn the basics of information design, Web writing style, and content maintenance.

If you create content for an organization's intranet, you should follow many of the same writing and design principles that apply to World Wide Web content. But you have a few more things to consider.

• What's the difference between intranet and Internet design?
• Microsoft has one of the world's largest, most complex intranets. See how its designers met the challenges.
• A well-designed intranet can save a mid-sized company as much as $5 million a year,  according to Jakob Nielsen.
• Overhauling your intranet in 16 steps.
• Who should create intranet content—professional writers and editors or employees?
   

Do most people have fast connections? What are users in the U.S. looking for in websites for most often? These sites provide a wealth of research data:

• How Americans Are Expanding Their Use of the Internet
• The Internet and American Life (Pew Project)
• Eyetracking study
• Research-Based Web Design and Usability Guidelines

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Last updated 31 May 2005