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SXSW 2018: 3 Session Takeaways (Lessons From Kristina Halvorson, Content Panel with Slack, IBM & Visa, & Shark Tank Guest Judge Alex Rodriguez)
This year, I finally made it to SXSW. I live 25 minutes away from the event, and it's always been a wish of mine to make it there. The interactive ticket isn't cheap at over $1,000, so that held me back for a while. This year, I decided to go all in and do it. I've...
SEO vs. SEM: What You Need to Know
If you're in the online writing or content marketing business, you may have heard the words SEO and SEM thrown around. You may have even casually sprinkled them into conversation yourself while quietly panicking at the thought of someone asking you to explain...
110 Marketers Share Their Top Pieces of Advice for New Content Creators
In the last week of December 2017, I wrote a content-only LinkedIn post that reached over 20,000 people! In this post, I asked marketers to share their #1 piece of advice for new content creators. And I promised them they'd be featured in the very roundup you're...
#ContentWritingChat Recap: Delivering Amazing Customer Service Using Social Media with Scott Ayres
Have you ever reached out to a brand via social media for a customer service request? Odds are, that answer is yes! Social media has become an easy way to connect with your favorite brands, ask questions, and seek help when you need it. However, that doesn’t mean...
8 Keys to Content Writing Success (for Freelance Writers & Marketers Hiring Writers)
These days, content is apparently king. But writing content that rules over your competition is not that simple. According to Time, the average reader spends only 8 seconds reading a piece of content. (That's probably gone down some, considering that statistic is...
Featured Posts
How to Use BuzzSumo: The Ultimate Guide on Uncovering Hot Topics to Create Content Your Audience Will Love
This was originally published in 2017 and updated in May, 2020. What if I told you about a hot...
15 Rookie Press Release Mistakes (And How Pros Avoid Them)
This post was originally published in October, 2013 and completely updated in May, 2020. Press...
When to Send a Press Release: An Expert Cheat Sheet
Your mouse is hovering over “send”. Are you ready to make the final leap? The path from PR to...