Contently

MARCH 14, 2023

Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the keys to online success. In fact, nearly 50% of shoppers today begin their research with a search engine — so ranking on the first page of search engine results pages (SERPs) can offer serious opportunities to reach your ideal customers. In recent years, social media marketing, including video marketing , has sought to overtake search engines as a means of connecting brands with consumers.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 14, 2023

Today’s post is by writer and writing coach Daphne Gray-Grant ( @pubcoach ). When I opened the just-edited manuscript of my first book, some 12 years ago, I gasped. My editor had covered it in so many red marks, it looked as though she might have accidentally stabbed herself with an X-Acto knife. Worse, I was totally unprepared. I’d spent my entire working life as an editor—first at a community weekly newspaper, then at a large metropolitan daily, then a brief stint as a book editor, finally as

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AWAI

MARCH 14, 2023

Steve Slaunwhite, master B2B copywriter, has agreed to take a handful of writers under his wing and personally train them to become his writing protégés. Enroll now and put yourself on the path to creating a thriving writing career!

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Ahrefs

MARCH 14, 2023

So if you’re a busy business owner or an SEO with multiple clients, how do you get the links you need while dedicating as little time as possible? By using a link building service.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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The Creative Penn

MARCH 14, 2023

All stories, whether fiction, memoir, or narrative non-fiction, happen somewhere, so setting is a key aspect of writing. From an epic fantasy world to a small room in a literary novel, to the open road of a personal travel memoir, your characters experience their journey in specific places. Here are some tips for writing settings. For more detail, check out my course, Writing Setting and Sense of Place , available now.

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BKA Content

MARCH 14, 2023

Easy SEO for Small Businesses Attracting new customers is vital for businesses of any size. More than ever before, potential customers are shopping online. Those users make over 3.5 billion searches every day! Search engine optimization is the key that helps you unlock the gates to a larger customer base online. This guide can help you learn how SEO for small businesses works and why it’s one of the smartest investments you can make.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 14, 2023

Does true demand generation get the support it deserves from your brand? The kind that propelled millions to buy a Rubik’s Cube, a Toyota Corolla, or even an iPhone? Robert Rose explains why true demand gen is a must.

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Ahrefs

MARCH 14, 2023

Let’s get started. Multiple location SEO (MLS) is the process of optimizing your business’s organic search presence for multiple geographic locations. It may sound complicated, but it’s similar to regular SEO, with a few additions.

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Jasper

MARCH 14, 2023

How can you tell the difference between an average writer and a good writer? We’re sharing what makes a good writer + 8 things you can do to become one.

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Make a Living Writing

MARCH 14, 2023

If you want to be a full time writer but aren’t sure you want to write books for a living, a content writer is a great alternative. If you dream of becoming a full time author but can’t give up your day job yet, content writing is a fantastic way to provide additional income while paving your way to author success. In a saturated market, learning what skills to use and how to become a content writer is a must.

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Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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Jasper

MARCH 14, 2023

Ad copywriting can be tricky. Here are 5 proven best practices, as well as examples and simple processes to make it easier and boost your conversion rate!

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Express Writers

MARCH 14, 2023

The digital marketing funnel is a visualization of the stages your prospects go through before they eventually become your customers. While many businesses focus most of their energy on the beginning and end of the funnel, the middle needs just as much attention. Middle-of-the-funnel content marketing is critical to increasing conversion rates and giving your potential customers an informative, seamless journey through your marketing funnel.

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David Meerman Scott

MARCH 14, 2023

Recently, I discovered Stoned Immaculate , an online clothing store that immediately captured my interest with a super-cool, retro vibe. I guess that’s because I’m (partly at least) a Modern-Day Hippie, the buyer persona that Stoned Immaculate’s Creative director Elliot Hans targets.

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AWAI

MARCH 14, 2023

A guide to starting a freelance writing career in just three hours.

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Speaker: Corey Daugherty, Head of Business Development at Flowcode & Georgette Malitsis, Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise at Flowcode

Let's explore the transformative power of QR codes in bridging offline and online marketing worlds. 📲 This new webinar featuring Corey Daugherty and Georgette Malitsis of Flowcode will dive into how innovative QR technology not only enhances traditional marketing strategies, but also drives meaningful customer engagement and analytics. Register today to gain practical knowledge on using QR codes to increase conversion rates, optimize customer journeys, and ultimately unlock a new realm o

Marketing

The Subversive Copy Editor

MARCH 14, 2023

After 12 years of blogging and social media, I’m retiring! I still have things to say about writing and publishing. If you don’t want to lose touch, please join my free “Writer, Editor, Helper” email newsletter list , beginning in early 2023. If you are reading this via RSS or email, you are automatically subscribed. Unsubscribing will be easy, if the newsletter doesn't interest you.

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Jasper

MARCH 14, 2023

As a marketer, you need to understand both user experience (UX) and UX copywriting. Here's what you should know, including best practices and examples.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 14, 2023

Most of what you hear about copywriting is a lie. Yes, it can be a great side hustle or even a full-time career, but it’s not the fantasyland many copywriting courses portray it as. I’ve written copy professionally for about 12 years, earning millions from it (yes, I said millions). I’m friends with some of the best copywriters alive like Kevin Rogers and the late Dan Kennedy.

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Jasper

MARCH 14, 2023

Connect with potential clients by learning how to write an about page that explains your values and selling point while converting visitors to buyers.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Grammarly

MARCH 14, 2023

What’s the difference between an MLA heading and an MLA header? MLA headings are the titles of individual sections or pages in formal writing; headings are usually written in a larger font and in bold to stand out. An MLA header, also known as the running head , is the short line of text at the top of each page that gives the page number and author’s surname (last name).

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Jasper

MARCH 14, 2023

Looking to make the switch from Speedwrite to meet your content production needs? Here are the 10 best Speedwrite alternatives you can choose from.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 14, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized the way we connect with others and consume content. Whether you are a social media marketer or a business owner, creating engaging content for your social media platforms is crucial to your success. But with so much content out there, how do you make yours stand out?

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Jasper

MARCH 14, 2023

Wondering how the best headlines get written? We’re sharing our top tips and 10 headline formulas to help you craft a viral masterpiece.

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Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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The Hoth

MARCH 14, 2023

If you want your target audience to discover your brand, products, and services in 2023 – digital content creation optimized for SEO is the #1 way to do so. Why is that? There are more than a few reasons why. For one, 68% of online experiences begin with a search engine, and that includes potential shoppers. Also, organic search drives 53.3% of all website traffic, and creating high-quality content is the most reliable way to snag that traffic for yourself.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 14, 2023

If you want a simple, thorough roadmap for how to start a blog… …and you’re tired of wading through 20,000-word “ultimate guides” packed with filler and fluff… You’ve come to the right place. With over 4 million readers, we’re one of the world’s biggest websites about writing and blogging. We’ve helped thousands of people start a blog, improve their writing skills, and earn real, tangible income online.

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