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The English Language Still Rules The Internet Where It Matters by Joshua Gray
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The English Language Still Rules The Internet Where It Matters |
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Ever since research from the late 1990s suggested 80% of the entire world's Internet content was written in English, it has been a generally accepted rule that a decent command of English was necessary in order for Web developers to garner any attention for their websites. That rule is still true, despite research coming out of the Dominican Republic. That research, spearheaded by a team from the non-profit Foundation for Networks and Development, seems to suggest that English is no longer the dominant language of the web. Their research has not yet been verified, nor is it anywhere near being complete. In fact, the lead researcher says his assumptions about Internet language are based only on a hunch rather than fact. That notwithstanding, lead researcher Alvaro Blanco believes English language Internet content comprises only 45% of the total. His estimate is based on his understanding of linguistics around the world. He surmises that, because English is not the dominant language among the billions of current online users, it stands to reason that English does not dominate online content. We will not argue these assertions because there is no feasible way to measure their accuracy. However, we will concur with Blanco's belief that English is still dominates the Internet where it counts: business and critical information. If it's true that English is no longer the dominate language of the Internet because of personal blogs, photo sharing websites, and millions of websites designed for regional content only, so be it. Nevertheless, the fact remains that Google indexes only about 40% of total web content and, of that amount more than 80% is geared toward business and critical information purposes. Guess what the dominant language is for this content? English. What This Means to You Presenting online content to your customers or vendors that seems lacking in English skills is a good way to harm your online reputation. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg told his radio audience recently that without a proper command of the English language, it is difficult, at best, to earn the respect of others. That's true both individually and corporately. If you want your business website or blog to be effective, it is essential that your content be constructed using proper English rules, spelling, and syntax. If these are things you or your web developers are lacking, it's not the end of the world. Editing services exist specifically for this reason. When you engage with a proofreading and editing service, you are hiring people who specialise in reading text and finding all of its flaws. Proofreading deals mainly with spelling and grammar issues, while copy-editing takes care of syntax, clarity, and proper flow of ideas. Hiring an editing service can mean the difference between presenting a professional image and allowing your website to look like it has been developed by amateurs. Make no mistake about it; English still dominates the Internet where it counts. Do not fall behind your competition by presenting poor quality content. thesis writing
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