Standards

Content & copy

Your words do the work a shop assistant would. Our content and copy standards check that every page says what it needs to, answers the questions shoppers have, and sounds like a business people want to buy from.

Why it matters

Why it matters.

Vague headlines, empty product descriptions and unclear policies all create doubt, and doubt is what makes people leave to “think about it”.

We read your site the way a first-time customer would and flag the moments where better words would help someone decide.

A taste of the checks

What our reviewers look for.

01

Headlines say what you sell, and for whom

A new visitor understands your store within a few seconds.

02

Product descriptions answer the real questions

Size, fit, materials, care and what’s in the box are covered plainly.

03

Buttons say what they do

Actions use specific words like “Add to cart” rather than “Submit”.

04

Policies are written for people

Delivery, returns and FAQs are short, clear and easy to find.

05

Reassurance appears at moments of doubt

Small notes near prices, sizes and payment answer the worry before it grows.

06

The voice is consistent

Every page sounds like the same business.

These are a few of the standards in this area. Inside a Flume review, every standard comes with examples, the reasoning behind it and how to fix it.

A common slip

The slip, and the fix.

The slip
Elevate your everydayDiscover the collectionShop now
A headline that could be anyonePretty, but says nothing.
The fix
Linen clothing made to lastPre-washed, breathable and made in small batchesShop shirts
A headline that says it plainlyVisitors know they’re in the right place.
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