If you thought that grammar and spelling matter less on the internet then take heed of a recent survey.

Almost 40% of respondents asked by GooseGrade, a user copy-editing service, revealed that they had come across blogs and websites with grammatical errors or inaccuracies.

More than a quarter said they experienced these problems frequently, while 14% said “very often”.

But more critically, a third said they abandoned a site immediately if they encountered spelling and grammar mistakes.

Perhaps it might be worth paying a professional copywriter or proofreader to ensure your website is grammatically correct.