### Featured Articles

#### [**We need to talk about engagement: an explanation that starts in the brain**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/engagement-special-report/index.html)
By [Ben Ice](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/ben-ice/index.html) and Joe Martin

#### [**Analysis: What's working on Shorthand?**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/whats-working-content-data-dive/index.html)
By Joe Martin and [Ben Ice](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/ben-ice/index.html)

#### [**Introducing Shorthand for WordPress**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/introducing-shorthand-for-wordpress/index.html)
By [Ben Ice](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/ben-ice/index.html)

#### [**The 10 best digital publishing platforms for 2026**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/best-digital-publishing-platforms/index.html)
By Tracey Porter

#### [**8 free digital magazine templates**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/digital-magazine-templates/index.html)
By [Ben Ice](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/ben-ice/index.html)

### Content Strategy

#### [**Brand blogs aren't dead, but yours might be flatlining**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/brand-blogs-are-not-dead/index.html)
Foreword by [Tim King](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/tim-king/index.html)

#### [**Great digital magazines build brands. Here's how to create them with Shorthand**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/digital-magazines-how-to/index.html)
By Rachel Byrne

#### [**A/B testing guide — how we optimised our way to 50% growth in conversions**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/a-b-testing-guide/index.html)
By Ben Ice, Karen Robinson, Joe Martin

#### [**Brand publishing: your key to a strong online presence**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/brand-publishing-your-key-to-a-strong-online-presence/index.html)
By [Kimberlee Meier](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/kimberlee-meier/index.html)

#### [**8 brilliant brand publishing examples (and why they work so well)**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/brilliant-brand-publishing-examples-and-why-they-work-so-well/index.html)
By [Kimberlee Meier](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/kimberlee-meier/index.html)

#### [**How to write a content strategy**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/how-to-write-a-content-strategy/index.html)
By [Kiera Abbamonte](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/kiera-abbamonte/index.html)

### Shorthand Updates

#### [**Endless flexibility, effortless structure: meet grids 2.0**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/meet-the-new-grids/index.html)
By [Renee Liang](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/renee-liang/index.html)

#### [**Introducing Charts: transform numbers into narratives**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/introducing-charts-transform-numbers-into-narratives/index.html)
By [Renee Liang](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/renee-liang/index.html)

#### [**Bring your story to life with new animations, carousel, 3D effects, and more**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/bring-your-story-to-life-with-new-features/index.html)
By [Renee Liang](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/renee-liang/index.html)

### Inspiration

#### [**Digital detox guide: How to feed your mind again**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/digital-detox-guide/index.html)
By [Tim King](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/tim-king/index.html)

#### [**10 of the best visual timeline examples on the web**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/best-visual-timeline-examples-on-the-web/index.html)
By [Kiera Abbamonte](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/kiera-abbamonte/index.html)

#### [**Can we slow the pace of storytelling on the web? An interview with Cody Ellingham**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/an-interview-with-photographer-cody-ellingham/index.html)
By [Thomasin Sleigh](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/thomasin-sleigh/index.html)

#### [**10 free annual report templates**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/10-free-annual-report-templates/)
By [Corinna Keefe](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/corinna-keefe/index.html)

#### [**10 listicle examples that will make you love the form**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/listicle-examples/index.html)
By [Corinna Keefe](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/corinna-keefe/index.html)

#### [**10 examples of powerful investigative journalism**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/investigative-journalism-examples/index.html)
By [Kimberlee Meier](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/kimberlee-meier/index.html)

### Writing & Design Tips

#### [**How to interview like a journalist**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/how-to-interview-like-a-journalist/index.html)
By [Kimberlee Meier](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/kimberlee-meier/index.html)

#### [**10 free feature article templates**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/10-free-feature-article-templates/index.html)
By [Matt McGregor](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/matt-mcgregor/index.html)

#### [**Death to boring data: How to turn stats into stories people want to read**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/death-to-boring-data-storytelling/index.html)
By [Tim King](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/tim-king/index.html)

#### [**How to build a stunning photography portfolio**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/how-to-build-a-stunning-photography-portfolio/index.html)
By [Rachael Westbury](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/rachel-westbury/index.html)

#### [**Top 10 best SEO tools**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/best-seo-tools/index.html)
By [Kiera Abbamonte](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/kiera-abbamonte/index.html)

#### [**10 tools to make a great pitch deck**](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/pitch-deck-tools/index.html)
By [Kimberlee Meier](https://shorthand.com/the-craft/kimberlee-meier/index.html)