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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Create More Content Effectively

Frequently I get asked the question that haunts me a little: “What is the most important content I should be developing right now?” This is problematic for me because I have no idea what your goals and objectives are. Nevertheless, let’s put that aside and assume you have a plan and goals. One of the…
3 Ways to Draw New Blog Subscribers Without a Paywall

Many websites have had trouble making ends meet. One alternative revenue model that’s frequently suggested involves subscriptions. Yet that approach comes with its own pitfalls – namely that too many people rely on paywalls, which by their very nature are alienating to the audience. It’s a tough time to own a website, especially if you’re…
9 Tips To Help You Create Eye-catching Visual Content For Your Brand

In today’s visual content-driven world businesses with great images and videos can be EYE CATCHING! Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest provide an easy and fast way to share information without a lot of text or lengthy explanations. According to Forbes, “91% of consumers now prefer interactive and visual content over traditional, text-based…
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