Print vs. Web

Writing for a web site or for a paper have a lot of similarities and differences. They are both ways to express ideas and emotions through text, but the manner in which they do it can vary slightly.

In both of them, you are trying to convey your message through text. This is what makes writing a unique art. You have to try and figure out the best way to get your point across, without being able to show your audience. They differ though in the size of the audience they reach, and how much content you can put with the article. On print, pictures could be available. On the web, you can include pictures, video, sound, etc.

When you transfer an article from print to the web, you should take into account both of these things. The audience will be larger, so plan accordingly. You should also take advantage of the greater amounts of media you can put on the web.