When I get ready for work in the morning, I shave, wash my face, comb what is left of my hair, get dressed, and do all those other little things to make myself presentable. For many reasons your appearance is important, not the least of which is that it is one of the ways people know whether they should take you seriously. I am not talking about dressing up here, I am talking about neat and presentable.
The same thing goes for any message you are trying to deliver - whether it be an email, a website, or hand written note. If the presentation is sloppy, crude, or confusing, it will not be taken seriously if it is read at all.
Case in point, I have someone I work with who is a very intelligent and bright person. Of course I won’t name her hear for obvious reasons, but she really is a nice person and a good resource. The problem is that when she sends out emails she does not take the time to proofread or even slowdown. Because of this there are gross misspellings and sentences that just don’t make sense. That gives the perception that she doesn’t know what she is talking about. And that is going to limit her career. Sad maybe, but true.
If you are going to take the time to deliver a message, make sure to do so in such a manner that the message will be welcome. Think about the worth of what you are trying to say, and think if you really want it to be perceived as scrawled on a cardboard sign by the side of the road.
