Search-optimized content marketing assets that stay fresher longer In a lot of ways, digital marketing is like playing poker. As a small business owner, constantly honing your skills will help you level the playing field against bigger companies with bigger ad budgets. But luck and skill go hand in hand. If you’re lucky enough to […]
Or why your shitty first drafts should never be published – and how you can clean them up In 1994, Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird changed the way many writers looked at their first drafts. If we thought we were alone in our crappy never-to-be-seen first drafts, she cured us of that fantasy. She told […]
Which ad platform will deliver the best results for your business? When social media was in its fledgling days – a growing force but still young and wild – getting found online was more about ingenuity than marketing. Social media experts popped out of nowhere, experts only by their ability entice followers on their chosen […]
Simple styling fixes to make your blog content more readable and sharable You’ve spent hours crafting what you think is the perfect blog post for your business. It’s well written, speaks directly to your customer and offers clear, honest advice. You take a deep breath, hit publish and then… Nothing. No one likes it on […]
When copying content online crosses the line Whoever said that copying was the sincerest form of flattery lacked imagination. Seriously. There’s a big difference between being inspired by a good idea and taking a good idea and calling it your own. When it comes to the world of blogging, copying content is plagiarism – plain […]
Or how to turn your copywriting into gold When I was a senior editor of a national pregnancy magazine, I knew within the first 10 words of a pitch whether the piece was a good fit – or at least whether I should read the rest of the pitch. You might think that’s harsh, but […]
And why you should pay writers rather than working on a barter system If you have a blog on your business website, it can be a challenge to create and publish a steady stream of useful, effective content that drives your closer to your business goals. In the early 2000’s, working with guest bloggers to […]
Understanding your competitors’ keywords will help make your content marketing more effective Understanding the importance of keywords is the underpinning of an effective content marketing strategy. Simply put, the right keywords will keep you focused on creating content that will attract the customers who want your product. Researching what keywords are being used to search […]
And why a content schedule for social media makes good business sense The store opens in 20 minutes. Along with everything else on your must-do list, writing a social media update to start the day is just another task. One that’s easily pushed aside if you run out of time, right? Wrong? If there’s one […]
If you’re new to content creation online, these are the skills you’ll need to succeed in the online world Long before I became a digital brand marketer, I’d written for a wide range of newspapers and magazines, national and regional, even serving as senior editor for a national pregnancy magazine for a time. During an […]
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