GooseGrade is a free service that offers a way for readers to copy edit any website in the world by just downloading a plugin. Of course, site owners must also install the plugin to see the edits made, but GooseGrade enables citizen editors to basically correct errors they see by just highlighting and tweaking text.
The jury’s still out on GooseGrade, however, as the sheer difference in styleguides, mannerisms and spelling habits around the world makes it tough to police whose grammar reigns supreme. For smaller sites and start-ups, however, GooseGrade might be just the ticket to clean up grammar without hiring a full-time editor.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Crowdsourced Editing
- Opportunity for creating online platforms for crowdsourced editing on any website.
- Plugin-based Editing
- Opportunity for creating plugin-based editing software for website owners to allow easy copy editing and feedback.
- Artificial Intelligence Editing
- Opportunity for developing AI-powered copy editing software that can automatically detect errors and suggest corrections.
Where This Applies
- Content Management Systems
- CMS industries can use this technology to develop an innovative and user-friendly tool that integrates with their system.
- Copy Editing Services
- Copy editing industries can use this technology to develop or improve their existing services by partnering with or integrating with GooseGrade.
- Education Technology
- EdTech industries can leverage this technology to develop tools that help students improve their writing skills by providing real-time feedback.
