Content Hacker

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s the writer in me… can’t help it, won’t stop it. In 2011, I was 19. What better sales message for my skills as a writer IF all my leads came through my own writing? I’m thrilled to share our new offerings at Content Hacker with you. But first, storytime. Apologies for the semi-book.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 30, 2011

As Michael Stelzner said at Blogworld, “You’re not a blogger, you’re a publisher!”. Do you know of someone that has really stood out in 2011? Kristi Hines is a freelance writer, online marketing consultant, and social media enthusiast that blogs at Kikolani. These are 20 people who stood out to me this year.

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Fat Joe

AUGUST 23, 2023

From blogger outreach to technical audits, a lot of activities go into improving a website’s visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). Outreach Reach out to bloggers and websites in your niche. If you have great content to link to, you’ll start to get more responses and backlinks from blogger outreach.

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Content Hacker

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Cue another Terminator GIF… What Happened When I Compared ChatGPT to a Content Hacker Writer. I’ve been in content since 2011. I’ve personally interviewed tens of thousands of writers. I’ve trained thousands of marketers on becoming better writers in my writing courses. ” – OpenAI.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 23, 2012

How do full-time bloggers take maternity leave? By Summer 2011, I had two very happy things going on in my life: I was pregnant with my first child, and my fashion and career advice blog ( Corporette ) was doing so well that I had quit my job as a lawyer to focus on it. Maternity Leave … for Bloggers?!

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Why Succeeding As a Blogger Is Simple but Hard. Becoming a successful blogger is a lot like becoming a successful weight-loss story. Yet most bloggers fail because (like dieters) they can’t stick to their resolutions. What does that mean for those who want to succeed as bloggers? Willpower is temporary. Maybe years.

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Income Diary

APRIL 29, 2024

Seth Godin is one of the world’s most successful bloggers and he rarely writes posts longer than 300 words. Take for example the “Blogger Profiles” I’ve been writing lately, like this one about Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal. Quotations As an online writer, quotations are your best friend. Sometimes less is more.

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BKA Content

MARCH 13, 2023

It’s also a great example of how a strong marketing content writer — or, in The Furrow’s case, quite likely a team of them — can help companies exceed their marketing expectations. Not only did this book boost sales but it also turned Jell-O into a household name, proving once again the powers of an effective marketing content writer.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 2, 2018

3 Travel Bloggers Share Their Tips and Stories. I started this series towards the end of last year with episode 221: From 0 to 500,000 Page Views a Month – A DIY Blogger Shares Her Story. Today I’ve got three blogger stories for you. Links and Resources for 3 Travel Bloggers Share their Stories and Tips.

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2011

You’re nobody in the blogosphere until you’ve been shown a little love by the influential sites that serious bloggers read, Tweet and flock to. The better you feel about your own abilities and desirability as a guest blogger, the easier it is to approach other blog owners or aim for more ambitious blogging goals. He ain’t wrong.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 3, 2018

Leaving Her Job to Create a Multi Six Figure Online Business – A Writing Blogger Tells Her Story. We’re continuing our series of blogger stories, and handing the podcast over to you so you can tell your stories and tips of starting and growing your blogs. The Creative Penn Blogger Joanna Penn. Start a Blog Course.

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Content Hacker

OCTOBER 25, 2022

When I started what was to be my content marketing journey in 2011, I had NO idea what kind of explosive growth was in store. After surveying 13,000+ bloggers, their groundbreaking findings pinpointed how much content is needed to create a powerful content strategy. Incredible, right?! Pandemic-Related Content Marketing ROI Statistics.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 1, 2018

Over $100,000 in Ad Revenue – a Dating Ideas Blogger Tells Her Story. Today we’re resuming our series of blogger stories where I hand the podcast over to you, our listeners, to tell your stories and tips of starting and growing your blogs. I was a freelance writer from my paid work. Today’s story is an amazing one.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

As a fiction writer, I have a whole folder of novel starts that got trashed because of procrastination. As a blogger, I was crazy enough to pitch to ProBlogger (and yes, fail) when my own analytics were damn flat. I may be a writer and I may be a teen, but all fields have the potential to improve my craft.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Thompson was the creator of Gonzo Journalism – or as he called himself, “the doctor of journalism” – and the writer of the infamous books Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas , Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga , and The Rum Diary. Verbs are the most important words writers will ever use.

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ProBlogger

JULY 4, 2017

This opened my eyes to the potential of hosting guest posters on my blog – but I also got feedback from many of the contributing bloggers that guest posting on ProBlogger was hugely positive for them too. One blogger even told me that it led to them getting a dream job. Bloggers I’d never heard of would pitch to post on my blogs.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 5, 2017

Blogger Nikki Parkinson Shares How She Built a Business Around Her Blog. In today’s episode, I have recorded an interview with one of Australia’s better known bloggers – Nikki Parkinson from the style and fashion blog – Styling You. It must have been 2011, maybe 2010. Expand to view full transcript. Darren: Hi there.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 1, 2010

I dissed another blogger. There are a couple bloggers out there who, because of outrageous, totally misplaced egos, really piss me off. . Every tortured writer needs a laugh now and then. Crazy Stuff I’ve Done as a Blogger, and What I’ve Learned From It All. I’ve learned never to promise a typo-free post again.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2011

As writers, we rely on our unique ability to convey the visual world in words. I’m Steff, a legally blind writer and blogger. As a writer, you can’t be half-assed, you can’t be wishy-washy. As writers, we’re eternally curious. You think you’re writing project is hard?

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

You might love the idea of writing an in-depth essay that analyzes two obscure writers, but if your readers want quick and easy tips they can apply to their own lives, they’re going to tune out. Post by Ali Luke Ali Luke is an experienced writer and blogger. They look shiny and exciting, but they have no real value.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 16, 2011

Being a (surprise, surprise) a topnotch writer will. I blog for entrepreneurs, so I decided to hire a writing coach who has succeeded in blogging and helps other bloggers do the same. Long-time professional bloggers may think this elementary, but it’s not for those who earned spurs in traditional media. (In

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ProBlogger

MAY 3, 2015

Many bloggers write drafts and then ‘edit’ their writing – but ‘revising’ is a little different and is definitely a good exercise. Some writers call this the pivot. Today I came across a great short video by Beth Dunn from Hubspot that was recorded earlier in the year at the Inbound conference.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 5, 2017

Blogger Nikki Parkinson Shares How She Built a Business Around Her Blog. In today’s episode, I have recorded an interview with one of Australia’s better known bloggers – Nikki Parkinson from the style and fashion blog – Styling You. It must have been 2011, maybe 2010. Expand to view full transcript. Darren: Hi there.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Tons of professional writers offer consultations (in person, online, or by phone), e-courses, lectures, tutoring, coaching, conference presentations, and workshops in places as diverse as their own living rooms and large auditoriums. Many writers share booths with other writers to disperse costs and draw a larger crowd.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2012

These weren’t writers setting up shop, by the way. It first launched in September of 2011 to resounding success. The Damn Fine Words course comes packed with 20 hands-on lessons specifically designed to teach you how improve your writing skills in just 10 weeks so that you become a better, more effective writer. How, how, how….

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Men With Pens

MAY 5, 2011

Get another writer to look over your plan. Seasoned bloggers can often whip out a post in an hour if they’re having a good day. This is a rather obvious step, but it trips up a lot of writers. You probably know writers who produce breathtaking prose – but who never complete anything. Step 2: Create a Timetable.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

You know that stereotype of the tortured writer? I know this because I took the Damn Fine Words writing course, taught by A-list blogger and professional copywriter, James Chartrand. And with techniques like these at your disposal, you can put that tortured writer stereotype to rest. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 5, 2016

In 2011, the U.S. Can you apply the 80/20 rule to your blogging efforts and become a better blogger ? The principle can easily be adopted as a tool for bloggers and marketers. Interview other bloggers and ask them specifically about their experiences. You can also hire professional writers for your blog.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

I find it fascinating to see inside the minds of writers, the people who spend their lives creating content. You might find, as a blogger, that you get asked to promote a product or write an article for no monetary compensation whatsoever – they offer the “exposure” drawcard instead. It’s never linear.

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

Some writers think that using “I” is somehow forbidden. And that’s great advice … for fiction writers. Repetition can be tough to get right, so if you’re trying this tip out, get a fellow blogger to glance at your post and see whether it’s working or not. ” Writing Trick #7: Use Repetition.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 27, 2012

Men with Pens become a popular Top Ten Blog for Writers faster than the speed of light. Today, Men with Pens is one of those big-name blogs accepting guest post submissions, and getting a yes is often considered a prized achievement for many writers. What top bloggers really look for in guest posts (so you can give it to them!).

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Men With Pens

MAY 31, 2011

Too often, we writers fob reviews off as easy content. And being loud, opinionated writers, we’re quite fond of judging. A review tests the writer’s skill at persuasion and description. One way to make reviews more interesting – both for you as the writer and for your readers – is to focus on the wider picture.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Charities and foundations are always in need of writers. Let them know you’re a freelance writer who’d be happy to help them out. Post by Samar Owais Samar Owais is a freelance blogger who loves to talk shop over at her blog The Writing Base. Can’t find clients? Offer to work pro-bono for a respected charity.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 14, 2011

These weren’t writers setting up shop to be hired. If you’re a start-up business owner, an entrepreneur, a self-employed freelancer, an in-house writer, a blogger, an editor… if you need to create effective content to market your business (or someone else’s), then Damn Fine Words is for you. How to write engaging posts.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Bloggers have leveraged national magazine publicity into six and seven-figure book deals, scored high-paying speaking engagements, attracted fancy corporate sponsors, and commanded top-dollar for coaching and consulting services. Some magazines highlight bloggers individually. National magazines are also nationally-recognized brands.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 3, 2012

Writing a fiction book makes you a better freelancer, and here’s why: You’ll be a much better writer. I believe that people who read a ton of books are better writers overall. If you’re not a writer or have never really tried your hand at penning a long writing project, don’t despair. Leave a Comment!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2011

Writers aren’t known for their planning and scheduling skills, after all – but nail deadlines, and you’ve turned yourself away from flaky and straight onto fantastically competent. You’re a writer, not a warrior! You’re a good writer. Check out her newest ebook, The Blogger’s Guide to Freelancing.

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