Social media: how to make your content more accessible?

 

Everyone uses social media nowadays, and for several purposes. Platforms that were used to communicate with others are now leveraged to access information on various topics. As a content writer or community manger, you must keep in mind that there are different types of users. So you must make your content as accessible as possible. Below are some ways to do so.

Simple language
This might seem obvious but your article must be easy to read. If you are writing on a specific topic, you might be tempted to use industry jargon or technical terms. However, it is best to avoid these, wherever possible.

Colour combinations
Certain combinations, such as green and red, can be off-putting. That is why you must use a good colour contrast to attract readers.

Video captions
It is important to include closed captions in your videos for users with hearing impairments. This will also allow you to target  people who are watching clips with the sound off, those having difficulties understanding the language or children learning how to read.

Emojis
You must select these carefully, since some emojis may not translate what you intend to convey. If you are confused about which one to use, you can use a site that lets you check the text translation of these symbols so that you do not use the wrong one.

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