Can you write a FAQ for your website? You should be able to. In theory at least, your site should have a theme, one main idea or purpose, right? So, it seems reasonable to expect a FAQ could be forthcoming.

What do you need to include in a FAQ? Likely you’ve read a few or skimmed them as I tend to do. Which is a good point, actually. Your FAQ should be skimmable when you get it into HTML. Do you know how to set up targets? Targets are those clickable points in the middle of a page. You can read a table of contents and find a clickable link to that exact section of the large body of content.

Now, the meat of the matter. What does a FAQ need to include? I think the first thing is a statement of purpose. Someone reading this sentence (or short paragraph) should be able to understand what your site is about. But, this is a time to keep it simple, just the basics. If it appeals to them they can dig into your FAQ for the details and specifics.

Next, explain the parts. Think basic and plan out what you really need people to know. Put it all into logical order, sort of a learn as you go thing. Read it back, try to think like someone who doesn’t already know the answers. Did you miss anything? When you first became interested in the topic of your site what things did you want to know? Consider your FAQ as a summary guide to your topic as well as your site.

Do your best, ask for feedback, don’t try to be some super brain. FAQs are meant to be updated and kept updated. It’s almost certain you will leave something out and information will change over time. You are not the world’s most perfect writer, you’re just someone trying to be creative and share their FAQ with the world.

Now go get FAQ’ed!