3 Copy Mistakes That Kill Credibility (And How to Fix Them)
Small errors in your writing can make you look amateur. Here are three common ones and the exact fixes.
You spend hours crafting a blog post, only to have a reader point out a typo in the comments. Suddenly, all your hard work feels cheap. I’ve seen it happen to writers I admire. The good news: these mistakes are easy to fix once you know what to look for.
The first is inconsistent capitalization. “iPhone” in one sentence, “Iphone” in the next. It screams carelessness. Pick a style (AP, Chicago, or your own) and stick to it. Use find-and-replace to catch variants.
The second is overusing exclamation points. One exclamation per email is plenty. Two and you sound like you’re trying too hard. Three and you’re a used car salesman. Remove them entirely for a week — you’ll be surprised how professional your writing feels.
The third is vague language. “We provide high-quality services” could mean anything. Instead, say “We deliver code that passes QA on the first submission.” Specificity builds trust. If you can’t be specific, you’re not ready to publish.
Our editing checklist includes these and 17 other checks. It’s free with any purchase. Because credibility is earned one sentence at a time.