![12 Web Design Best Practices & Guidelines for Usability in 2025 [+ Expert Tips]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/website-design-1-20241121-4075840.webp.webp "12 Web Design Best Practices & Guidelines for Usability in")
I used to be a content writer for a small web design agency, and my first piece was about website design best practices. I remember my manager going through it and telling me, “All good, but web design isn’t just about making things look good.” Back then, I was young and fresh, and honestly, that … Read more
![Getting Your Scope of Work Right — the Complete Guide [+ Templates & Examples]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image1-Nov-15-2024-08-13-06-4149-PM.png "Getting Your Scope of Work Right — the Complete Guide")
As a freelance writer, I’m always receiving and reviewing scope of work documents. These digital documents help me maintain clarity, so I know who’s responsible for what and when tasks are due. Many projects derail because expectations aren’t clearly set from the start. Deadlines get missed, budgets spiral out of control, and no one seems … Read more
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You’ve just wrapped up all those interviews, and now you’ve found the perfect candidate. Next up? Offering them the job. But there’s one last thing standing in your way — writing the job offer letter. I know how tricky it can feel. You want it to hit the right tone. But, between the legal speak … Read more
If you’re just getting started with local SEO, this Google My Business guide is the perfect spot to kick things off. Even though GMB looks simple and pretty intuitive, there are a lot of things to pay attention to. You’ll really benefit from it only if your listing is set up right. Remember — when … Read more
Coming up with effective lead generation ideas is tough — and I’m the world’s worst at putting off this aspect of my marketing strategy. Sending cold emails and scraping together lists for lead generation can be difficult because — let‘s face it — often, people don’t want to take the time out of their schedules … Read more
The evolution of Instagram has been action-packed. One day, we’re trying to find the perfect filter for a square-cropped photo of a cup of tea; the next, we’re exploring how to get approved for Instagram Shopping. At least, that’s how this marketer’s story arc went. The platform has gone from a simple feed of blurry … Read more
Being a marketer is hard — I feel it’s always been this way, but now the pressure to deliver results is even higher. Companies are cutting their marketing budgets and watching every penny before deciding what to spend it on. Fortunately, we now have access to many tools, including AI, which can make our work … Read more
Promoting a local business can be challenging these days. Whether it’s because of oversaturation or complicated search engine algorithms, it’s all too easy to feel like no one will find your business in the local search results. It’s even more frustrating when you offer great products and services, but customers just can’t seem to find … Read more
Google’s John Mueller advises site owners on managing outdated AMP subdomains, suggesting redirects or complete DNS removal. Mueller recommends either keeping 301 redirects or removing the AMP subdomain entirely from DNS. For sites with 500,000 pages, crawl budget impact from legacy AMP URLs isn’t a major concern. AMP subdomains have their own separate crawl budget … Read more
![Sustainable Marketing: Key Principles & How to Leverage It [+ Examples]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sustainable-marketing-1-20241014-8761093.webp.webp "Sustainable Marketing: Key Principles & How to Leverage It [+")
Price, shipping, and reviews are all factors I consider when making a purchase. But there’s another factor that can tip the scales for me, and that’s sustainability. When choosing between similar products, I’m often more likely to choose the brand with sustainable practices. I know from research that I’m not alone. Our State of Consumer … Read more
You might know your Instagram content is good, but imagine how much better it will seem if it looks like 10,000 people agree. Whether you’re trying to become a social media celebrity or simply looking to spread brand awareness on Instagram, it can be tempting to take shortcuts wherever you can in order to expand … Read more
![Challenges Faced By Native & Indigenous Entrepreneurs [Data + Expert Tips]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/native-entrepreneur-challenges.webp.webp "Challenges Faced By Native & Indigenous Entrepreneurs [Data + Expert")
Welcome to Breaking the Blueprint — a blog series that dives into the unique business challenges and opportunities of underrepresented business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how they’ve grown or scaled their businesses, explored entrepreneurial ventures within their companies, or created side hustles, and how their stories can inspire and inform your own success. For many … Read more
![How (& Where) Consumers Discover Products on Social Media [New Data]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2024-09-10T155918.760.png "How (& Where) Consumers Discover Products on Social Media [New")
Marketing is all about meeting people where they are — and more often than not, they’re on social media. For this reason, it’s crucial to invest in social product discovery. In other words, use social media as a vehicle for consumers to discover your products. Of course, not all social media platforms are created equal, … Read more
Securing approval for a marketing budget is often tough, especially in times of economic uncertainty. I haven’t been there myself, but my learnings from C-level marketers show the many complexities around marketing budgets. Budget slicing is a common occurrence. Entire initiatives are sometimes shelved. But there are also those glorious moments when your strategic budget … Read more
As a one-woman solopreneur running her own business, I’m constantly looking for new AI tools to help save time, increase productivity, and bring about a better ROI. The ecommerce sector is no different. That’s why I’ve spent some time reviewing the best AI tools for ecommerce so you can get a leg up on your … Read more
YouTube growth strategies continue to be a hot topic among marketers. In fact, most marketers plan to increase their YouTube budgets this year and say the platform has the highest growth potential in 2024. Anytime you’re talking about YouTube growth (and I talk about growth a lot as the founder of Thompson Media Group), Jimmy … Read more
![Influencer Marketing Strategy: How to Build a Plan Creators & Customers Will Love [+ Templates]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/influencer-marketing-strategies-featured.png "Influencer Marketing Strategy: How to Build a Plan Creators &")
Everyone can have influence, but not everyone can be an influencer. And I say this as someone who has participated in several influencer campaigns but would never claim the label. This title “influencer” rightfully belongs to an elite group of people who can reliably elicit interest or action in others. And if you’re a marketer, … Read more
I believe that reading sample business plans is essential when writing your own. As you explore business plan examples from real companies and brands, it’s easier for you to learn how to write a good one. So what does a good business plan look like? And how do you write one that’s both viable and … Read more
