Smart Blogger

JANUARY 10, 2024

Imagine you’re sitting in a lounge chair on the beach, staring out over the glittering sea, the ocean breeze ruffling your hair, listening to the slow, steady rhythm of the waves. It’s peaceful. Perfect for thinking. And so you do, scribbling down your thoughts with one hand and drinking a martini with the other. You’re a freelance writer. You get paid to write for websites, magazines, corporate clients — all different types of gigs.

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Grammarly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Whether you’re drafting your first résumé and cover letter or you’re a veteran employee or freelancer looking to improve your professional communications, it’s important to understand business writing essentials. Business writing is a specific type of written communication used throughout all types of business operations, and it’s fundamental to communicating effectively and succeeding in any professional environment.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 9, 2024

Yesssss! The schedule gods have given you a break, and you have a rare hour to actually sit down and write. You could produce an entire blog post! An article! Maybe even a short book chapter! Your Google research is all done, so all you need to do now is write. You apply ass to seat, fire up your laptop, start typing … … and it’s like watching a video in slo-mo.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 10, 2024

Working with generative AI tools can help, but they aren’t the only tools to get more efficient. Here are human-created tips, templates, and cheat sheets for content strategy, management, creation, and optimization.

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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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Kristi Hines

JANUARY 11, 2024

What is AI Song for TikTok? TikTok has a new experimental AI Song feature, powered by Bloom, to generate unique songs and lyrics for creators. How to Use AI Song If you have access to AI Song, you should find it when you add music to your photos or videos. Enter a prompt to match your content, and it will offer pop, EDM, or hip hop options. It’s unclear if content using an AI Song can be monetized , but be sure to review the guidelines for AI-generated content labeling to ensure TikTok doesn’t r

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Blogtrepreneur

JANUARY 7, 2024

As technology has grown over the years, so has the importance of digital marketing. In fact, it’s almost impossible for businesses to survive without a strong online presence. While traditional marketing has its place, it’s important that you consider the potential of digital media. With so many great advantages, it’s become the ideal way to connect directly with your target audience.

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Ahrefs

JANUARY 12, 2024

Long story short: They aren’t. The experiment Here’s what I did: A total of 15 people took the poll. Here are the results: The premium prompts only convincingly “beat” the simple prompt for two tasks.

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ThemeIsle

JANUARY 10, 2024

Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms, therefore, it’s a great idea to integrate it on your website. In this post, we’ll show you eight ways to integrate WordPress with Facebook. Let’s get started! The post 8 Ways to Integrate WordPress with Facebook appeared first on Themeisle Blog.

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CopyBlogger

JANUARY 11, 2024

Following copywriting best practices can help you create good copy, but there’s a lot of nuance to great copywriting that. Continue Reading The post 12 Outstanding Copywriting Examples That Generate Sales appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Grammarly

JANUARY 12, 2024

Imagine you’re at your desk, working on a difficult task. After an hour of being laser-focused on the issue, you arrive at a solution that seems like a good fit. Feeling extremely satisfied and proud of yourself, you channel that energy to tackle the next item on your to-do list. Now multiply this situation across all employees in a business. That’s a productive workplace.

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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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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today’s post is excerpted from The Nonfiction Book Marketing and Launch Plan by Stephanie Chandler, founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association. One way to attract and cultivate a loyal audience is by sharing compelling content. The goal is to build a relationship that not only leads to book sales but creates fans that stay with you for the long-term.

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The Write Life

JANUARY 9, 2024

Your dog is the smartest and cat is the cuddliest. Surely, you have a tale or two about the time Charlie ate the couch cushions, or Daisy unboxed the UPS delivery. Pets can be a wonderful inspiration, and there are many outlets looking for your stories. Study the magazine or website to get a feel for the tone and content. If you’re writing an expository feature, be sure to research fully and use accurate citations.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you’re a creative writer, you may not be known for things like “ organization ” and “structure,” but this doesn’t have to be the case! We’ve put together smart goals ideas and smart goals examples to demonstrate how creating structured goals can actually enhance your creativity, not limit it. (Seriously.) Smart Goals Ideas for Creative Writers Smart goals is a style of goal setting that helps tease out the finer details that will turn a vague idea int

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Grammarly

JANUARY 8, 2024

You’re ready to apply for your first job. but you don’t know how to write your résumé because you don’t have any experience yet. In a job market that often emphasizes previous work, how you present yourself becomes crucial. When you don’t have experience, a standout résumé makes the most of your education, showcases relevant skills, and plays up your unpaid experiences.

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Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted from The Grim Reader: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Putting Your Characters in Peril (Red Lightning Books, 2024, used with permission) by Miffie Seideman. Writers have asked how they can realistically describe a drug they’ve never personally used. How can they accurately portray a character’s actions or symptoms?

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The Write Life

JANUARY 9, 2024

It may be fun to wax lyrical about the nostalgic days of click-clacking away at a typewriter or scrawling your novel into a leather-bound journal, but those romantic ideals are impractical for the modern-day writer. Nowadays, a writer’s laptop is their best friend. Like any best friend, a good laptop should be there for you through thick and thin, from bustling airports to cozy coffee shops, from the triumph of a strong WiFi signal to the heartbreak of no available outlets.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 7, 2024

Have you ever wished there was a Ghostwriting 101 course where you could learn what ghost writing articles is all about and learn how to be a successful ghostwriter? Well, this isn’t a course but it’s the next best thing! We’ve taken common questions about this mysterious term and answered them all in one place! This article covers the basics of ghostwriting (Ghostwriting 101), the specific skills you’ll need to succeed in this niche, and general tips to make sure your pr

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Ahrefs

JANUARY 7, 2024

I thought it would be cool to put together a list of articles that stood out—the ones that resonate with our community and spark ideas and inspiration for what to do next.

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Speaker: Akeel Jabber, B2B SaaS Investor and Growth Marketer at Horizen Capital

⭐ Are you ready to boost campaign success? Consider the untapped potential of integrating direct mail marketing seamlessly with digital marketing strategies. Combining the physical, tangible impact of direct mail with the dynamic reach of digital marketing can be a game-changer, significantly increasing your ROI when done right. Direct mail grabs attention, making it great for reaching your target audience 📩 Digital marketing keeps the momentum going, driving action 📲 So.

Digital Marketing

Jane Friedman

JANUARY 11, 2024

Photo by Medy Siregar on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted from How to Get On Podcasts by Michelle Glogovac. Whether you’re running for a political office, growing a nonprofit, sharing your experience or book with others, educating others on how to successfully do something, or being the light at the end of someone’s tunnel, you’re going to succeed by doing podcast interviews.

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Grammarly

JANUARY 9, 2024

Writing a paper in college can feel daunting, but luckily, many writing assignments come with a rubric—clear descriptions of what your professor believes demonstrates competent writing and proficiency in research, structure, and mechanics. Writing rubrics are a helpful tool to keep your writing aligned with the assignment and to understand exactly what your professor is looking for so you can score well on your paper.

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Freelance Union

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you owe freelance back taxes from tax years 2020 or 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)has good news: it recently announced new tax penalty relief for individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations that were not sent automated collection reminder notices during the pandemic. The relief is significant, totaling nearly $1.0 billion.  The IRS tax relief applies to freelance taxes for 2020 and 2021 and due to the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 8, 2024

Wherever you are on the author journey, there are some important questions to consider along the way. Joe Solari outlines a strategic step forward for new authors, midlist indies, and those with ambitious financial goals. Plus, what is Author Nation? In the intro, Top 10 trends for publishing [ Written Word Media ]; Indie author predictions for 2024 [ ALLi ]; Book publishing predictions [ Kathleen Schmidt ]; AI in 2024 [ MIT Technology Review ]; Chat to the JoBot on ChatGPT ; Midjourney and vide

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 12, 2024

Knowing how to create prompts for generative AI is akin to knowing how to create HTML codes in the early days of websites. Find out why prompt engineering shouldn’t be a must-have skill for high-quality content marketers.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 9, 2024

Struggling with Facebook post ideas? You’re not alone. Every content creator knows the challenge of keeping their Facebook feed fresh and engaging. But what if you had a toolbox of ideas to drive both traffic and engagement? Imagine never running out of things to say, creating posts that grab attention and spread your message. Below, you will find dozens of ideas tailored to spark curiosity and foster interaction.

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Grammarly

JANUARY 9, 2024

We believe that Grammarly’s users should have transparency into how their data is protected. One of the main ways that we protect users is by catching and resolving vulnerabilities in our systems before attackers can exploit them. In this post, we’ll share how our vulnerability management program at Grammarly keeps our development pipeline and user data secure.

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BKA Content

JANUARY 8, 2024

Is SEO Worth It for Your Business? Search engine optimization gets touted as the end-all, be-all, of digital marketing, but are SEO services worth it? According to research, 63% of small businesses think so. Are they right, or are they wasting money when other marketing strategies would serve them better? Let’s take a look into this complicated matter.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 9, 2024

Don’t sabotage your year by blaming yourself or your team for something that isn’t working well or punishing everybody with an “improvement” plan. Instead, take this less-traveled path to success.

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Freelance Union

JANUARY 9, 2024

As a teenager, I had it all planned out – I’d be a freelancer. I’d make a lot of money. And I’d be a digital nomad for life. I have been freelancing since I was 19. At times I made a lot of money. But I’ve never become a digital nomad.  I made different choices, and I don’t regret that. Yet, I still have the travel bug, and as a freelancer I have great freedom.

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Blogging From Paradise

JANUARY 11, 2024

Looking past the wrong readers for your blog saves you month’s worth of wasted blogging work.

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David Meerman Scott

JANUARY 9, 2024

Korean culture is hot around the world. K-pop stars like BTS, Blackpink, and Stray Kids are at the top of the charts and sell out arena shows around the world. Squid Game reached number one on Netflix in 94 countries , including the United States and the United Kingdom. The government of South Korea recognizes the opportunity to use social media to promote the country and its culture to boost tourism, investment, and goodwill.

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

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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