Grow your technical writing expertise with industry news, best practices, articles, product updates
Grow your technical writing expertise with industry news, best practices, articles, product updates
In the speed of modern development, solid documentation isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the bedrock of success for any product or project. Readme.io has carved out a significant space as a go-to platform for many, especially when it comes to crafting and managing interactive API documentation. Think automatically generated docs straight from your OpenAPI specs, the…
Continue reading »Well-written help topics play a crucial role in making services and products accessible to users. When users encounter issues or have questions, they often turn to help documentation to find solutions. Clear and effective help topics can greatly enhance the user experience, reduce frustration, and build a positive relationship between the user and the product….
Continue reading »Paligo is a cloud-based Component Content Management System (CCMS) built for structured authoring and getting your information out across all the channels that matter. Think modular content that you can mix and match, perfect translation workflows, and the kind of scalability that growing teams dream of. But sometimes, it’s just not what you need. Perhaps…
Continue reading »Imagine a small engineering company that designs and manufactures high-current, high-voltage power resistors for a variety of applications—dynamic braking, neutral earthing, load banks, and more. They need to create technical datasheets for their range of products. These datasheets will likely include descriptive text, an image, and a table listing available sizes, current ratings, and part…
Continue reading »If you’re reading this, you’ve likely experienced RoboHelp’s limitations firsthand—the complex desktop software, the steep learning curve, and the challenges of collaborating with team members. The good news? You’re not alone, and better options exist. The technical documentation landscape offers just enough modern alternatives to eliminate RoboHelp’s pain points. In this article, we’ll examine the…
Continue reading »So, you’re wrestling with wrangling all that crucial tech info, right? Archbee’s often the name that pops up—and for good reason. Think collaborative editing that feels like Google Docs but much better, the power to hook into your favorite tools with APIs, and the ability to slap your own brand all over your docs. For…
Continue reading »Successful communication is essential for the growth and development of any company. One aspect of effective communication is external documentation, which plays a crucial role in conveying information to users, customers, and outside stakeholders. This article explores what external documentation is, why it is important, its categories, tips for producing effective external docs, and how…
Continue reading »As companies sharpen their knowledge management game, many are realizing that the standard playbook might need a refresh. For a long time, Atlassian’s Confluence has been the go-to hub for team collaboration and documentation. But let’s be real; even the most reliable tools can sometimes feel like they’re not quite hitting the mark anymore, right?…
Continue reading »For years, MadCap Flare has been the trusty sidekick for technical writers, a tool packed with features that let you create content once and blast it out in a gazillion different formats—think web help, PDFs, mobile guides, you name it. But let’s face it: the tech landscape is always shifting, isn’t it? Suddenly, everyone’s talking…
Continue reading »You’re aiming to build a fortress of knowledge, a go-to hub for all tech info? Document360 is here for you, and it’s easy to see why. With its dual editing superpowers (Markdown for the code-savvy, WYSIWYG for the visual thinkers) and the ability to lock down access like Fort Knox, it’s a top pick for…
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