A comma in a long, informative text – creating a reading rhythm with stickers
- The sticker is not a picture that represents the content.
- The familiar character depictions create expectations for a longer narrative.
- Do not promise a specific duration; instead, indicate the reading rhythm.
- The most common places where things get stuck when inserted directly.
- Placement criteria that create a comma.
- Using DecoBlocks to determine the format of commas.
- Frequently Asked Questions.
- WordPress-related plugins
Will adding stickers to long, informative articles make readers less fatigued and encourage them to read for a longer time?
A reader who reads a long article late at night easily becomes tired when faced with paragraphs that seem to go on endlessly. Without a chance to mark where they are reading, the length of the screen becomes more noticeable than the content itself.
At this point, a small character appears between paragraphs. It does not speak, but it seems to serve as a signal, indicating a pause and a transition to the next section.
The answer is not simply an increase in the duration of stay. Stickers should be used as visual pauses that indicate the reading rhythm of a long text.
The sticker is not a picture that represents the content.
In a long text, stickers have a specific role. Rather than conveying new information through illustrations, they serve as visual separators placed between paragraphs.
When a lengthy explanation continues, the reader may want to briefly check what they have read so far and what story will come next. In such cases, a sticker can serve as a visual pause, momentarily slowing down the pace of the text.
Stickers are not a device for increasing information.
In WordPress, JavaScript can be used to convert emojis into color images for display on web pages. In the image block, you can adjust the image size and alignment, as well as the caption and alternative text.
The familiar character depictions create expectations for a longer narrative.
Readers who frequently encounter character depictions in platforms like Naver Blog, Tistory, and KakaoTalk are also accustomed to screen expressions and scene transitions. They are more likely to naturally accept compositions where the atmosphere of the text is visually conveyed, rather than simply having text continue on the screen.
Emojis and stickers are not merely decorative elements. They are used as a visual language to soften the tone of the writer, to indicate that something is a joke, or to emphasize emotions.
A 2020 study examining Facebook Messenger users found that interview participants reported using an average of 1.8 emojis and 2.4 stickers in recent messages. Emojis often appeared attached to sentences, modifying their meaning, while stickers tended to be perceived as larger and more emphatic standalone messages.
Size changes meaning.
Small emojis are primarily used to add expression to sentences. In contrast, larger stickers can be interpreted as a single reaction or scene.
Do not promise a specific duration; instead, indicate the reading rhythm.
Simply adding stickers does not make the text easier to read. However, repeating the same visual elements at key turning points can help to indicate the rhythm of a long text.
You can place a sticker after the problem description to indicate the transition to the solution. The same principle can be applied when concluding a lengthy example and beginning the summary.
Make the turning point clearly visible.
The reader quickly recognizes that a new section is beginning upon seeing the image. This effect arises not because the image provides more information, but because it indicates the role of the preceding paragraph and conveys the author’s attitude.
Some studies suggest that the placement of emojis can influence eye movements during reading. However, the research does not consistently show that emojis always improve emotional understanding or comprehension of the text.
Therefore, setting the duration of the sticker as the goal is problematic. The goal is to help the reader maintain focus and not lose direction at the point where they become fatigued.
The promise to keep someone around for a long time is a dangerous one.
The most common places where things get stuck when inserted directly.
In practice, when writing, one often gets stuck on where to place the stickers. If stickers are placed in every paragraph, the screen becomes cluttered, and if too few are used, the decorations feel disconnected from the main text.
After establishing the placement criteria, an editing function is needed that allows for the repeated use of decorative elements with the same role. DecoBlocks allows users to insert characters from the installed sticker packs into text, group related content into boxes, or divide areas using dividers.
In the block editor, you can use the “Insert Sticker” block, while in the classic editor, you can use a shortcode. However, the decision of where to place them should be made based on the flow of the text and the meaning of the sticker.
A more complex issue is the meaning. Whether a smiling character is perceived as encouragement or a lighthearted joke can vary from reader to reader. A 2018 ACM study also analyzed that stickers, being rich in meaning, can create differences in emotional interpretation and misunderstandings.
The same image can be interpreted in different ways.
Uploading images in the WordPress editor is not inherently difficult. However, determining whether an image is purely decorative, provides instructions, or serves as a warning, and then providing appropriate alternative text, requires the writer to make those judgments directly.
If a sticker conveys information, the reader should understand the same meaning even if they cannot see the image. If the meaning of the image is not included in the text, what is intended as important guidance may be lost, and it may simply be perceived as decoration.
Images should not be used in place of the main text.
On mobile screens, large images may push the main text downwards. Readers may have to scroll through the entire screen again to continue reading, so it is important to check the image size and the responsive preview.
Placement criteria that create a comma.
It is safer to place stickers only in places where the reader’s focus changes, rather than inserting them at the end of each paragraph.
- After its introduction, it is left as a marker that sets the tone of the text.
- The transition from the problem description to the solution method is made at this point.
- Summary: This serves as a signal to briefly summarize the content discussed so far.
Determine the roles before assigning tasks.
If the stickers are intended to convey emotions or provide encouragement, you can choose small, repeatable characters. In this case, you should write text that maintains the context even without an image, and the image can be treated as a decorative element.
Conversely, if a sticker is intended to convey specific actions or instructions, it must be accompanied by a description in the main text and alternative text. This is because the user should be able to understand the intended action even if they cannot understand the image.
In writing that prioritizes expertise and credibility, it is best to first design the subheadings, margins, and lists. Then, add stickers only to those sections that might cause the reader to lose focus. This approach provides the most stable and effective structure.
The basic structure comes first.
Ultimately, stickers are not merely decorative elements for long texts; they are indicators that mark the reader’s progress. By adhering to this principle, we can reduce the problem of long information appearing as a single, overwhelming block, even if we cannot guarantee a specific reading time.
If you are unsure whether to include something in your text, first identify the key points of change. Place information only in areas where the information changes, and provide separate explanations for action instructions or cautions, both in the main text and in the alternative text.
Using DecoBlocks to determine the format of commas.
If you want to create visual breaks in a long text in a consistent manner, you can use the features of DecoBlocks and tailor them to the structure of your writing. You can insert characters from a sticker pack using the “Insert Character Sticker” function, group related content using the “Section Box – Solid” function, and divide sections using the “Divider Line – Solid” function. These features serve as decorative elements that highlight pre-defined transitions, rather than replacing the main text.
When you want to prioritize the information structure over decoration, you can use the “Auto Table of Contents” feature. Because the table of contents is generated based on H2 and H3 headings after posting, it first provides an overview of the overall structure of a long article, and then allows you to place character stickers, boxes, and dividers in the appropriate sections. The availability of the text decoration feature in both the block editor and the classic editor expands your options when changing the editing environment.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Q. How many stickers should be included in a long WordPress article?
A. Consider the number of turning points based on a predetermined limit. It is best to limit the number of turning points to only those places where the flow changes, such as the introduction, the main turning point, and just before the summary.
Q. Should the placement be adjusted differently depending on the nature of my website or article?
A. That is correct.
For articles that prioritize expertise and credibility, prioritize the design of subheadings, margins, and lists. Only add stickers to sections where the reader might become fatigued. Even for articles where emotional expression is important, first ensure that the content flows logically even without images, rather than adding them to every paragraph.
Q. Can this problem be easily solved using a tool? What kind of tool should be used?
A. With the WordPress image block, you can adjust the size, alignment, caption, and alternative text. However, determining where to place the image and whether it serves a decorative or informative purpose must be decided directly based on the purpose of the text.
Q. How should I use stickers and dividers together in a long text?
DecoBlocks provides a feature that allows users to incorporate characters from installed sticker packs into text and to divide the text into sections using solid lines.
The relevant content can be presented together within a single-color box. However, the meaning and placement of the decorations must be determined directly to align with the text’s turning points and the main body of the content.
