Claire Broadley
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Claire Broadley is a copy and technical writer. She runs her own business, Red Robot Media, a technical authoring and SEO copywriting company, and writes for clients all over the world.

Claire became interested in technology at a very young age. She was given her first computer, an Acorn Electron, aged six. By age ten - in 1990 - she did a class presentation on a new IT communication network; the network that would eventually become known as the internet.

After school, Claire toured round the world with her electronic music project, Printed Circuit. She then embarked on a career in IT. Having started as a helpdesk administrator, Claire gained two Microsoft qualifications with high pass marks. After gaining more experience, she combined her love of writing with her love of gadgets and technology, branching out into technical writing.

In 2011, Claire left her steady job working for a University in England and kick-started her business career. She now runs Red Robot Media and completes SEO copywriting and technical writing projects for a diverse range of clients in a range of sectors.

For more information on Claire, go to the Red Robot Media website.

Blog Entries by Claire Broadley

Has Facebook Lost the Plot?

(0) Comments | Posted November 14, 2012 | 9:09 AM

If you have a Facebook account, you've probably Liked at least a few brands and businesses. All of these companies continually jostle for valuable space in your news feed. And as the number of posts from businesses grows, the amount of 'noise' builds.

Facebook says it has the answer to...

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Why It's Time to Stamp Out Sexism in Science

(9) Comments | Posted October 29, 2012 | 8:00 PM

On Sunday, I noticed a Facebook update from I F*cking Love Science which was based around a 'your mom' joke. I'm going to completely sidestep the issue of whether it's a funny joke; that's not important. You might laugh, you might not. Either way, it's interesting, because this...

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Why Women In Tech Aren't Getting The Respect They Deserve

(0) Comments | Posted August 3, 2012 | 5:11 PM

Last week, I was befriended on LinkedIn by someone I didn't know. This usually happens because someone wants me to do some technical writing work for the company or introduce me to their services.

It turns out that the guy simply wanted a "really nice" woman to chat to...

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Are LOCOG Dampening Our Olympic Spirit?

(0) Comments | Posted July 18, 2012 | 8:29 AM

Ambulances banned from Olympic lanes. Security companies being paid millions for creating a shortfall and forcing the Army to step in. The dreary British summer has done nothing to improve the public mood about the forthcoming Olympic Games, but the real problem for London 2012 is LOCOG.

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Five Cool New Technologies at the London 2012 Olympics

(3) Comments | Posted July 9, 2012 | 8:00 PM

Year on year, the Olympic Games prompt technological innovation. NBC were the first broadcasters to use live colour satellite footage for the 1964 Games, and this year, the BBC will be pushing the envelope with 24 HD streams, apps, 3D and social media.

Last year the Olympic committee were left...

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5 Tools That Make Procrastination Productive

(0) Comments | Posted July 2, 2012 | 10:34 AM

As a freelance blogger, I'm happy to admit I'm a procrastinator. If you write for a living, you'll understand how vital it is to take a break.

Well, that's my excuse.

Logging on to check the Red Robot Media account on Facebook or Twitter can seriously drain time...

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Why Now Is the Best Time to Be a Female Entrepreneur

(3) Comments | Posted June 26, 2012 | 7:32 PM

When my dog was diagnosed with cancer, I knew that I had to make some lifestyle changes to care for her. I decided to start a business.

I've always worked in male-dominated industries, so that aspect of becoming an entrepreneur never bothered me at all. The real challenges were...

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