August 6, 2020
Five Really Useful Checklists for Content Marketers (+ Tools Suggestions)
I am a checklist addict, and I can’t deny it. My Pinterest account is full of boards dedicated to infographics, cheat sheets, and checklists. So much so that I have created multiple boards and numbered them, just so I can more easily navigate through them all. Does that sound strange to you? It shouldn’t! These…
July 30, 2020
When It Comes To Writing Content, Keep It Simple, Stupid!
The KISS theory really needs to be applied to more things in life. And one of the areas it needs to be kept steadfastly to, is content writing. “Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.” —Woody Guthrie First, Know Your Audience (KYA) I don’t suppose for one second…
July 28, 2020
12 Digital Marketing, Content Curation, and Social Listening Tools
The following is made up of 3 “Business Tips” articles, each of which talks about 4 helpful tools and resources around a specific area of your business. Today, the subjects are: Digital Marketing Content Curation Social Listening tools 4 Unique Digital Marketing Tools 1) Get information faster – Spritz Read content faster and save more time to…
July 23, 2020
Blogs, Freebies, and Paywalls: The Value Assignment Conundrum
I’m inspired. Sometimes, you need to look at what other people are saying in order to put your own thoughts into words. And so, I can hopefully now frame the great value assignment conundrum – at least to my own satisfaction. At what point does giving away too much for free diminish the perceived value…
July 22, 2020
5 Elements Your Agency Website Must Have
Trying to make your agency stand out from the crowd is incredibly hard. As your website is often the first impression potential clients will have, it’s worth the investment of time and money to make sure it’s up to scratch. Competition is increasing (both from other agencies, but also from internal departments and management consultancies…
July 14, 2020
Optimize Conversions from Your Website Landing Page
Take a moment to look at your current website. Do you need a new design or are you starting from scratch with a brand new domain? What ideal action would you like your audience to take and why? According to WebFX, 94 percent of people get a first impression of your brand based on the…
July 1, 2020
5 Ways to Create a Data-Driven Content Strategy and Boost Growth?
If you talk about data-driven content marketing, it’s likely to cause most people’s eyes to glaze over. One of the biggest mistakes content marketers make is assuming that creativity is enough to create great content. What they often overlook is a huge aspect of the equation — Data. The content you create needs to deliver…
June 25, 2020
Don’t Waste Your Time Writing a Great Article If Your Opening Sucks
There have been so many articles written about great article titles. But google ‘great article openings’. Slim pickings, to be sure! But why? Do you keep reading if the first sentence or two of an article are lame? As a reader, I don’t. As an editor, I’ve come to learn that no matter how much…
May 20, 2020
So You Have More Time On Your Hands And Want To Take Up Blogging?
If you Google “How To Make Money Blogging”, you’ll find free guides, paid courses and videos. Everyone has tips. And if you have a little extra time on your hands right now, this really could be a good time to follow your dream. I’m not here to tell you how to make money. But I’ll…
May 19, 2020
How to Use LinkedIn to Become a Thought Leader in Your Niche
LinkedIn now has 660+ million users in over 200 countries and territories worldwide zhat’s twice the population of the United States on one social media platform. If you’re a professional looking to build a personal brand or branch out as a thought leader in your niche, then LinkedIn represents serious opportunity. Being a thought leader…
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