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3 Mistakes for Technical Communicators to Avoid

3 Mistakes for Technical Communicators to Avoid

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Technical communication fails most often due to unclear structure, assumed knowledge, and mixed purposes. Avoiding these mistakes improves usability, accuracy, and trust in documentation.

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Are poor healthcare communications making you sick?

Are poor healthcare communications making you sick?

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Poor healthcare communication increases risk, cost, and patient frustration. Clear, structured documentation improves understanding, safety, and outcomes.

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Writing Web Content: Garbage in, Garbage out

Writing Web Content: Garbage in, Garbage out

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Poorly structured source content leads to ineffective web experiences. Clear input documentation improves usability, accuracy, and consistency online.

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Improve documentation to drive down healthcare costs

Improve documentation to drive down healthcare costs

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Healthcare costs rise when documentation creates inefficiency and rework. Clear, structured documentation supports safer care and more efficient operations.

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No complaining about Plain Language

No complaining about Plain Language

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Plain language improves outcomes when it focuses on clarity and structure rather than oversimplification. Clear organization helps readers understand and act without losing accuracy.

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6 steps toward compliance with CFPB guidelines

6 steps toward compliance with CFPB guidelines

by Information Mapping 1 min read

Compliance improves when guidance is clear, structured, and actionable. Organizing documentation around user tasks supports consistent adherence to CFPB guidelines.

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Writing for the Web: The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two

Writing for the Web: The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Web content succeeds when it respects cognitive limits. Structuring information into manageable units improves comprehension and usability online.

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The Information Mapping format: a proven content standard

The Information Mapping format: a proven content standard

by Information Mapping 2 min read 1 Comment

The Information Mapping format provides a research-based standard for organizing information clearly and consistently. It supports accuracy, usability, and scalability across document types.

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6 Steps to Avoiding Customer Service Nightmares

6 Steps to Avoiding Customer Service Nightmares

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Customer service failures often stem from unclear processes and inconsistent documentation. Clear, structured guidance helps teams respond confidently and consistently under pressure.

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Mind Mapping vs. Information Mapping®: diagramming vs. structured authoring

Mind Mapping vs. Information Mapping®: diagramming vs. structured authoring

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Mind mapping supports idea generation, while structured authoring supports clarity, consistency, and execution. Information Mapping is designed for documentation that must be used, maintained, and trusted.
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3 “Must Have” Strategies for the Oil and Gas Sector’s Big Shift Change

3 “Must Have” Strategies for the Oil and Gas Sector’s Big Shift Change

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Major workforce transitions in oil and gas require clear documentation to preserve safety, consistency, and operational knowledge during shift changes.

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Mergers, acquisitions, and spinoffs: critical tests of your content

Mergers, acquisitions, and spinoffs: critical tests of your content

by Information Mapping 2 min read

Mergers and acquisitions expose weaknesses in documentation. Clear, structured content supports integration, continuity, and operational stability during change.

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