Simplify Your Content With AI

Overview of Textbuddy's 5 steps to turn your content into simple language:

1. Look for long sentences or sentences with difficult words.
2. Use an text simplifier like Textbuddy to turn your paragraphs into clear language.
3. Turn passive voice into active voice.
4. Replace technical terms with more common synonyms. Get rid of filler words, adverbs, or anything that do not add value.
5. Add your personal touch to make sure it still feels like your writing without losing the clarity.

Let's get into the details!

Textbuddy's sentence simplifier (requires Textbuddy Premium).

Step 1: Simplify long sentences

Have you ever forgotten the start of a long sentence before you finished reading it? I know I have.

Don't confuse your readers or you will lose them.

Break long sentences up into shorter ones. Also if you have multiple ideas in one sentence, split them up. Try to put only one idea into one sentence. This makes your writing easy to follow.

Textbuddy highlights long sentences, so you can spot them from a mile away.

Break them!

Step 2: Use an AI text simplifier

Untangling complicated language is exhausting. This makes it a perfect job for AI. They understand and simplify content in seconds, not minutes or hours.

The readability rises and the reading level changes to the better. They transform complex paragraphs into a clear message with just a click. Using these tools saves time and effort. This is one of the best use cases for the AI.

Textbuddy's "Improve & simplify" tool breaks up long sentences and paragraphs for you. If you don't like the result, you can generate endless alternatives until you are happy.

Advantages of using active voice compared to passive voice:

1. Clarity → Active voice makes it clear who is doing what. It directly shows the subject performing the action, making sentences easier to understand.
2. Conciseness → Active sentences are often shorter and more direct, using fewer words to get the point across.
3. Engagement → Active voice tends to be more dynamic and engaging, which can hold the reader's attention better.
4. Energy → It makes your writing feel more lively and energetic, which can make your message more compelling.

In simple terms, active voice makes your text shorter, more interesting, and easier to understand.

For example, change "The ball was thrown by John" to "John threw the ball." Better, is it?

Textbuddy is a text analyzer that highlights passive voice so you can get rid of it.

Words don't bleed, cut them!

Step 4: Remove fluff words

Fancy and technical words might look impressive but will confuse or frustrate readers. Just think about letters from the doctor. Yikes. Replace hard to read words with simple, everyday words.

Advantages of everyday language:

1. Clarity → Simple words make it easier for people to understand what you're saying right away. There's less chance of confusion.
2. Accessibility → More people, regardless of their background or education level, can follow along. This is especially important in diverse groups.
3. Speed → You don't have to spend time explaining what you mean. Readers or listeners can grasp your message quickly.
4. Engagement → People are more likely to stay focused and interested if they don't have to struggle with complex language.
5. Trust → Speaking simply can make you seem more genuine and relatable, which can help build trust.
6. Efficiency → It saves time for both the speaker/writer and the audience. Communication flows more smoothly.

In short, simple language helps make communication clear, inclusive, and effective.

For example, use "use" instead of "utilize." This makes your content more accessible.

Textbuddy highlights complex, vague, or filler words so you can replace or remove them.

Step 5: Keep your writing style

Make sure your content is easy to read but still sounds like you. AI texts are often dull and vague. Only simplify single sentences or paragraphs that need some love.

Keep the good and concise content that you wrote with your unique writing style.

More good reasons:

1. Authenticity → Your unique writing style reflects your personality and experiences. This makes your content feel more genuine and relatable.
2. Voice and Identity → Your style is part of your brand. It helps people recognize and remember you.
3. Connection → Your personal touch creates a stronger bond with your audience, making them more likely to engage with and trust you.
4. Creativity → AI tools can be helpful, but they can't match originality that comes from a human mind.
5. Stand Out → With so much content out there, a unique style makes you stand out from the crowd.

Remember to keep the energy and personality in your writing while ensuring each sentence serves a clear purpose.

Before "Improve & simplify":

We checked the "About us" paragraph from plainlanguage.gov, which was not overwhelming.

After "Improve & simplify":

So we took the liberty to simplify it with Textbuddy's AI assistant. Not bad for one click, right?