{"id":9764,"date":"2015-09-17T12:32:35","date_gmt":"2015-09-17T12:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/?p=9764"},"modified":"2015-09-17T12:32:35","modified_gmt":"2015-09-17T12:32:35","slug":"ten-tips-for-writing-support-articles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/ten-tips-for-writing-support-articles\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten tips for writing support articles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Providing support for your customers can seem daunting at times. You\u2019re never fully certain if you\u2019re providing the right information, if they understand what you\u2019re trying to say, or whether or not you\u2019re even helping at all.  Where do you start? Where do you stop? How detailed do you need to get?<\/p>\n<p>When I worked on refreshing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/support\/\">Support Database<\/a>, I had a lot of the same questions and concerns.  But as I worked on the Database, I found a few things that helped me make it as helpful and understandable as possible, and I want to share those tips with you.<\/p>\n<h3>List everything step by step<\/h3>\n<p>Putting instructions in a step-by-step format is one of the easiest way to turn a tangled paragraph understandable.  You can take something like:<\/p>\n<p><em>To save a file in the right directory, go to File, Save As, Browse, the folder you want to save in, then change the name of the file and click Okay. You\u2019ve saved your file where you want it to be saved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>And turn it into:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click File<\/li>\n<li>Click Save As<\/li>\n<li>Click Browse<\/li>\n<li>Find the folder you want to save the file into<\/li>\n<li>Double-click the folder to open it<\/li>\n<li>Change the name of the file if needed<\/li>\n<li>Click OK<\/li>\n<li>Your file is now saved<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If people get distracted, they don\u2019t have to go through the entire paragraph to find their place again \u2013 it\u2019s right there, in the step they need.<\/p>\n<p>And not only is it easier for people to understand, it also means you\u2019re less likely to miss vital steps or information.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-steps.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a step-by-step guide from the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9779\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Use proper names and titles<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re asking people to click on a particular button or enter in a particular bit of code, you need to make certain you have it exactly the same as it will appear to them.  This not only means you\u2019re checking the process while you\u2019re writing up the details (and catching any problems before you tell everyone what to do), but it also means you\u2019ll be saved responses like \u201cYou said to press \u2018Enter\u2019, but it said \u2018Okay\u2019, so I just left it there and didn\u2019t finish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-fullnames.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a step-by-step guide using the proper names of steps from the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9782\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Explain acronyms and abbreviations<\/h3>\n<p>At your first acronym or abbreviation, spell it out, then include the short version in parentheses, especially if you\u2019re writing an explanation of it. This gives beginners a guide to what they\u2019re getting into and drives home the fact that you won\u2019t bury the reader in jargon.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you won\u2019t need to do this, if you have an assumption of general knowledge within your audience. For example, if you know the person reading the article will be working on their DNS settings, you don\u2019t need to explain what it is to them \u2013 they\u2019ll be looking for DNS, not Domain Name System.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-acronyms.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a guide that explains what the acroynm FQDN means in the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9768\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Explain new concepts, but don\u2019t reinvent the wheel<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re introducing something new into your article, explain it briefly. You wouldn\u2019t expect a small child to pick up addition just by seeing \u201c2 + 2\u201d, so don\u2019t expect the same from your readers.<\/p>\n<p>But, at the same time, you don\u2019t need to retread everything. If that same reader working on their DNS settings has to read through how TCP\/IP works just to get to \u201cHow to change your name server\u201d, then you\u2019ve gone too far.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-concepts.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a guide explaining Linux in the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9777\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t add asides or opinions<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re offering help, no one is interested in your opinion. Value judgements don\u2019t have a place in a support article, even ones as seemly innocuous as \u201cThis will be easy to do\u201d.  If your reader has a difficult time, hearing how easy it\u2019s supposed to be will be even more frustrating.  And don\u2019t attempt to upsell by telling them another product is better \u2013 this is what they have, and they want help with it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-opinions.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a guide explaining how to upgrade a server in the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9785\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Use screenshots only if appropriate<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone has seen them \u2013 the screenshots with personal details badly blacked out (or not blacked out at all), inappropriate desktop backgrounds, strange pop-ups or additional tabs, all the things that instantly distract you from what you\u2019re supposed to be actually looking at.<\/p>\n<p>Screenshots are a great way to show people what they need to do, but they need to be clear, clean, and without distractions.  Instead of showing real personal details, set up dummy accounts or information within the panel. Make sure all clutter is removed from the surrounding area.  And if you have a bunch of tabs open, take your screenshot in a new window, okay?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-screenshots.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a guide with a screenshot in the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9771\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Add links only if they\u2019re appropriate<\/h3>\n<p>Adding links to a support article can be tricky.  On one hand, you can provide your readers with more detail on their problem, a good download, or further documentation on a product.  On the other, any links could seem like you\u2019re endorsing that site as a helpful site, and the Internet is always a tenuous and ever-shifting object.  One minute, your link to a powerful FTP client seems perfect, the next, you\u2019re pointing them to download malware.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your links focused on manufacturers and suppliers, and keep clear of blog posts and advice sites, if possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-links.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a guide with a link to PuTTY in the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9774\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Make sure you have text as well as video<\/h3>\n<p>Instructional videos are great for teaching people how to use systems.  Many people prefer seeing how things are used as well as hearing someone talk them through the steps. However, this assumes that the person has the time to sit through a real-time video. Or the ability to listen to the speaker.  Or even the technology needed to watch the video.<\/p>\n<p>By adding instructions in text along with the video, you can make sure you have everything covered.  It doesn\u2019t need to be a full transcript of the video (although, for accessibility purposes, that would be beneficial), but text that covers the main elements is ideal for people who want to know how to do things, but don\u2019t necessarily have the time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-videos.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a guide with a video embedded in the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9773\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Have someone test your instructions<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve written your article, have someone else test the system using your instructions.  Have them go through each section, each step, and see if they can replicate the same result.  See where they get lost in your instructions.  Find out what you can make better.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always better to have someone test long before your customers see the results.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-testing.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a step-by-step guide in the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9767\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Review regularly<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve launched the article, make sure you check it regularly to ensure it\u2019s still accurate. Run through the steps to make sure they\u2019re all still there, and that the names have stayed the same, check any links to make certain they\u2019re still working and point to the right locations, and if you have videos, make certain that the pages you are referring to in the video still look the same.<\/p>\n<p>This gives you a chance to consider how well your article is doing, including how useful it has been, what\u2019s missing from it, and how popular it is. By setting up a regular review interval, you can make sure that everything you have up is helpful and not obsolete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/supportarticles-review.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a guide in the Heart Internet Support Database\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9765\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So there are my tips for writing good support articles. What have you learned over the years?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Providing support for your customers can seem daunting at times. You\u2019re never fully certain if you\u2019re providing the right information, if they understand what you\u2019re trying to say, or whether or not you\u2019re even helping at all. When I worked on refreshing the Support Database, I had a lot of the same concerns.  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