October, 2022

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I Took These Content Mill Jobs & Realized Something

Elna Cain

When I first started freelance writing in 2014, I knew nothing. I just wanted to get paid and make money writing. And guess what? I found content mill jobs! And these content mills treated writers like robots in a way.

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Tap into the power of radical responsibility.

Nick Ursborne

I’m not the first person to talk about this approach to life and work. But I have been applying it to my own life and career for longer than most people. Decades. I’ve also been teaching it to my kids from an early age. What is “radical responsibility”?

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How To Find Out Who Owns A Domain Name (6 Methods)

Blogging Wizard

Building a website will require you to register a domain name. But as you’ll soon find out, the best names have already been taken. What are your options then? Well, Blogging Building Websites Web Hosting

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The Volkswagen Beetle Car Game

Arrant Pedantry

The long-awaited results of the Name That Car Game survey are here! I had to throw out some results that did not appear to have valid postal codes or that left the postal code blank. Unfortunately, due to the original wording of the survey, some people who weren’t familiar with the game answered “N/A” or something similar on the postal code field. Oops.) In several cases I had to manually enter in the name of the city when Google Maps wouldn’t cooperate.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

This webinar with Tim Buteyn will teach you strategies for motivating learners even when training them on "boring" topics, methods to capture learner attention and bring your courses to life, and techniques that convert a course from dry and lifeless to relevant and engaging.

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Having Difficult Conversations with Clients

AIIP

By Mary Ellen Bates In Colorado, where I live, we sometimes experience a weather phenomenon called virga. It is precipitation that falls from a cloud but evaporates before it hits the ground. It’s quite a sight.

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How to Get Personal in Your Writing: A Delightful Example

Enchanting Marketing

Content marketing is tricky, eh? Everyone says to write helpful content. But if you’re a small company or a solo-flyer like me, you can’t outcompete the big companies on helpfulness. They have a whole team of writers, editors, social media managers, SEO experts, link builders etc., And you?

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The Betty Crocker Secret to an Email Marketing Strategy People Enjoy

CopyBlogger

You’ve heard the email marketing strategy principle a thousand times: The money’s in the list. If you’re serious about your. Continue Reading. The post The Betty Crocker Secret to an Email Marketing Strategy People Enjoy appeared first on Copyblogger.

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How To Use A Blog To Sell Consulting Services

Blogging Wizard

Selling services is one of the most effective ways to monetize your blog. It requires almost no investment, and you easily combine it with your full-time job until you know. Blogging Monetization

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Compare The Best Business Checking Accounts

Quick Sprout

Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Want to jump straight to the answer? The best business checking account for most people is Bluevine or Novo.

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18 Ultimate Copywriting Tips for Beginners

Article Writing

Copywriting is not a piece of cake. Good copy must walk a fine line between encouraging consumer action without sounding too pushy. No matter where your copy is, it must be punchy and catch someone’s attention. . It’s a tall order, but copywriting is essential for businesses.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enhance your professional development and lifelong learning.

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Food Editorial — Baked With Love

Melanie Saxton

What a joy to interview two culinary talents and write food editorial about their journeys. Their baking and cooking adventures bring joy to others this holiday season and year-round. One of my favorite food editorial pieces! Article by Melanie Saxton. Photography by Bex Wood.

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17 Responsibilities of a Freelance Writer You Should Know

Elna Cain

Let me guess – You just started freelance writing and have no clue what you’re doing. And when you think of all the freelance writer responsibilities you need to know, you suddenly have analysis paralysis and don’t know where to begin.

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New Release Spotlight: G. Scott Morris

Rachelle Gardner

Congratulations to G. Scott Morris on the release of Care: How People of Faith Can Respond to Our Broken Health System! Our health system doesn’t work for the most vulnerable. This book addresses how people of faith can respond with concrete action to demonstrate God’s love and effect real change.

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The Anatomy Of A High-Converting Landing Page

Blogging Wizard

Want to create landing pages that convert but not sure where to start? Or which elements to include on your pages? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we’re breaking. Blogging Marketing & Sales

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Cold Pitching: Everything You Need to Know as a Freelancer

Freelance Magic

Freelancing is a game of ups and downs with no guarantee of a consistent, steady income. Clients come and go, sometimes way too suddenly—leaving you high and dry, scrambling for funds to pay the bills.

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Why Marketers Need Content Editors

CopyBlogger

If you looked at my standardized test results from when I was back in school, you’d see I scored very. Continue Reading. The post Why Marketers Need Content Editors appeared first on Copyblogger. Content Marketing Editing Featured

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Travel Writer: The Grand Galvez is Grander than Ever!

Melanie Saxton

As a travel writer, it was a thrill to cover the newly renovated splendor of the Grand Galvez hotel in Galveston, Texas. What an amazing venue for vacationing, staycationing, weddings, and gatherings! My piece as a travel writer on one of the most iconic and beloved beach hotels in the nation.

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15 Top Remote Jobs With No Experience + Monthly Salary

Elna Cain

How many people do you know work from home? Probably quite a few! Especially compared to just a few years ago. That’s because many jobs that once had to be done in an office can now be done from home – and many jobs can be done by freelancers on a flexible schedule. And the best part?

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Copywriter for Hearing Aids Companies

Susan Greene

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter without a prescription beginning in October 2022.

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New Release Spotlight: Karen González

Rachelle Gardner

Congrats to author Karen González! . Karen’s new release, “Beyond Welcome,” is a beautiful invitation for all of us to see immigration in a different way, to see all people as created in the image of God. . It’s a call to dismantle white supremacy and xenophobia in the church.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Freelance Niche

Freelance Magic

Does this sound familiar to you: “Choose a freelance niche if you want to get paid well “? If so, you’re not alone! Whether you’re a beginner or have been feeling stuck for a while, you’ll probably have heard other freelancers harping on about choosing a niche.

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4 SEO Copywriting Tips And Tools For Improving Rankings

Credible Content

SEO copywriting tools. To improve your website’s search engine optimization (SEO), copywriting is a crucial component. The words on your website significantly affect how well your site ranks in search results.

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Military Writer: Healing Invisible Wounds

Melanie Saxton

One of my greatest experiences as a military writer is documenting the post-service journeys of our veterans. As a military writer and editor of magazine articles and books, what an honor and privilege to interview those who have served or are currently serving.

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24 Hot Script Writing Jobs to Start Today

Elna Cain

Guess what I’ve been hearing a lot? Freelance script writing has become popular over the past few years! More and more content creators and studios are tapping into a larger talent pool by seeking remote scriptwriters to get the job done.

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Want Someone to Keep Reading Your Blog Post? Get Readers Glued to the Screen with These 3 Types of Action

CopyBlogger

If your goal is to get someone to keep reading your blog post, think back to the last time you. Continue Reading. The post Want Someone to Keep Reading Your Blog Post? Get Readers Glued to the Screen with These 3 Types of Action appeared first on Copyblogger.

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New Release Spotlight: Kelley Nikondeha

Rachelle Gardner

Congrats and happy release day to author Kelley Nikondeha! . The First Advent in Palestine” brings to life the true context of Mary and Joseph on that fateful night in Bethlehem.

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What To Do If Someone Requests Ownership Of Your Google My Business Listing

Caroline Gibson

I was on holiday in Greece when I received a request from someone looking to take over ownership of my Google My Business account. I’m an established freelance copywriter and have had my account for more years than I care to remember. Was it a genuine chancer via Google? Or was it some kind of scam?

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Why (and How To) Write a Strategy for Your Cause-Related Marketing

Content Marketing Institute

Your brand talks the talk. But does it walk the walk? Many brands take a few steps toward supporting a social cause but falter when it comes to sustaining the focus. What if your content team took the lead? You’d help the brand achieve its cause-related objectives and elevate your importance, too.

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International Book Edits

Melanie Saxton

I love collaborating on book editing projects, especially international book edits outside of Texas from as far away as Europe, Canada, and Australia! I’m available to consult on international book edits of all sorts! International Book Edits — Value Added.

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23 Easy Food Writer Jobs for the Foodie in You

Elna Cain

Do you love writing? Do you love food? I mean, most of us freelance writers do love our food – but if you have a passion for it, you can make money writing about it! Do you love visiting different restaurants? Does sampling new cuisine excite you?

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Email Autoresponders: Meet the Lazy Marketer’s Best Friend

CopyBlogger

Email autoresponders might not be your favorite aspect of content marketing. I get it. No one loves blogs more than. Continue Reading. The post Email Autoresponders: Meet the Lazy Marketer’s Best Friend appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Why Salespeople’s LinkedIn Profiles Don’t Sell

David Meerman Scott

When a customer begins the buying journey for a complex sale, he or she usually wants to learn about their sales representative. This is true of both big-ticket consumer purchases as well as B2B products and services.

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3 Options for Domain Registration in 2022

Quick Sprout

I’ve registered hundreds of domain names. Doing so, I’ve purchased domains from virtually every platform in existence. Some experiences were great, others were awful, and the majority fell somewhere in the middle.

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How To Build a Better Audience Persona (Choose a Detailed or Quick Method)

Content Marketing Institute

To be a great marketer, you must know the people you’re trying to sell it to. Clear, robust marketing personas are an effective and time-tested approach to reach that goal. Continue reading → Editorial Strategy and Planning Findings from CMI Research Understanding Your Audience

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Unpublished Author Tips

Melanie Saxton

Unpublished author tips and more. Emerging writers often wonder how best to prepare their books for the marketplace, and I’ve put together some “unpublished author tips” below that might help. If you are an indie author who plans to self-publish, this blog post is dedicated to you!

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