persuasion through page architecture with nancy webb
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Nancy Webb describes to the Bay Area Consultants Network (BACN) in November 2013 how page architecture in web and print can help you make your point and persuade your audience.TRANSCRIPT
Persuasion through Page Architecture
Nancy Webb
Bay Area Consultants Network
November 22, 2013 1
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Today’s Talking Points
■ Page Architecture . . . ?
■ Visual vs. Verbal Communication
■ The Pages: Three Critical Considerations
■ White / Negative Space
■ Scannability
■ Visual Hierarchy
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Page Architecture . . . ?
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Page Architecture . . . at Work
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■ Written words make you hear spoken words
Visual vs. Verbal Communication
The Words
■ Visuals communicate viscerally
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Visual vs. Verbal Communication
The Words
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Visual consistency clarifies content
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Newspaper
Visual vs. Verbal Communication
The Page
Annual Report
Spec Sheet
Textbook White Paper
Brochure
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Visual vs. Verbal Communication
The Page
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Negative/ White Space
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Negative/ White Space
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Negative/ White Space
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Scannability
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Alignment + Scale + Weight + Color
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Scannability
Association
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The Words
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Scannability
Association
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The Page
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Go from large, bold type with color to small, light weight, black text.
Pattern Recognition
Visual Hierarchy
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Proposal
Page Architecture at Work
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Promotional Flyer
Page Architecture at Work
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Page Architecture at Work Spec Sheet
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Page Architecture at Work Newsletter
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Transferrable Characteristics ■ Credible expert
■ Polished and professional
■ Well organized
■ Accessible and forthcoming
■ Easy to work with
Enable You To ■ Shorten your sales cycle
■ Expand your client/customer base
■ Raise your rates
Good Page Architecture = Persuasion
Persuasion through Page Architecture
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Thank You!
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