Ok, this has to be one of the most meta projects I’ve worked on: a piece of digital content about digital content — but, hey, it’s an important one. From toddlers to senior citizens, everyone today wields a mobile device. So much of our lives are spent staring at screens that very few can say … Read more
Few things bring me joy like diving into a Wikipedia rabbit hole for a few hours. I relish the chance to research topics and ideas and discover the unexpected ways they connect. And while I may relax that way in my personal life, I also use those skills in business, where I conduct B2B market … Read more
As a content marketer, I‘ve always been ready to team up to boost a brand’s vibe and reach. When one of my freelance clients needed some brand growth on a budget, I was pumped to jump into the influencer marketing game. Who hasn’t seen or read about the hype around influencer power, right? I mean, … Read more
In business, reputation is everything. It can decide whether someone gives you their attention or, even more significantly, their sale. However, with more than 5 billion people worldwide using social media to produce a constant flow of information, interaction, and opinions across dozens of platforms, reputations are harder than ever to maintain. That’s why free … Read more
I have a confession: I’m a chronic review reader. I start every purchase with a Google search. I rely on content — both from reviewers and from companies themselves — to make my final decision. So, here’s what I know firsthand: Shoppers are looking for different types of content at different stages of the buyer’s … Read more
The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) has many concerned about job security. AI writing, AI images, AI videos — while the final products are far from perfect, they raise the question of what jobs AI could eventually replace, even if we don’t want them to. But, heck, if AI can create a marketing plan for … Read more
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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. Jade Walters … Read more
The year I turned 30, I started a new job. The role was a management position and carried strategic responsibility for marketing, communications and PR — all things I was excited about. Also tucked in the job description? Event planning for a festival and various smaller events. I didn’t know it yet, but I was … Read more
SEO is an amazing long-term marketing tool for small business owners. Unlike channels like social media and paid ads that stop working when you stop engaging or paying, search engine optimization continues to build on itself if you do it correctly. As an SEO consultant, I’ve loved helping hundreds of clients and students get their … Read more
When my sister and I started Vinat to make buying wine online more accessible, I thought that any kind of PR was going to be prohibitively expensive for our small brand. Previously, I had worked in corporate finance, so I knew exactly how much the companies I worked for spent on engagements with PR firms. … Read more
Like many small businesses, I had essentially zero marketing budget when I started my PPC (pay per click) agency Getuplead. Even though my colleagues and I are experts in handling paid marketing for other brands, it wasn’t something we could initially afford to do ourselves. But with so many competitor agencies out there, it was … Read more
The most recent Helpful Content Update (HCU) concluded with the Google March core update, which finished rolling out on April 19, 2024. The updates integrated the helpful content system into the core algorithm. To investigate changes in Google’s ranking of webpages, data scientists at WLDM and ClickStream partnered with Surfer SEO, which pulled data based on … Read more
Part of the reason I went into marketing is because I love creating. It’s also why the topic of the best AI for images intrigues me. I love writing (surprise), cooking, design, and photography. I also used to paint and sew. But thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), you no longer have to be a lifelong … Read more
If you were to ask me about my superpower, I’d say I’m really good at making money fast. I’m a serial entrepreneur who started my first company when I was 17. I’ve had five ventures and two exits. Until this point, my life strategy has been to build a business, make the money I need, … Read more
A few years ago, LinkedIn was my strongest marketing channel for my job search coaching business, Recruit the Employer, and I had amassed over 40,000 followers. But then I got a full-time job and put my business — and my social media presence — on pause. When I decided to relaunch my company this year, … Read more
Personal branding lets you take charge of your digital footprint, ensuring that what people find when they search for you online is accurate, positive, and aligned with your professional goals. Examples Of Personal Branding That Work Now that you understand the advantages of developing a personal brand, let’s look at a couple of real-life examples … Read more
Personal branding lets you take charge of your digital footprint, ensuring that what people find when they search for you online is accurate, positive, and aligned with your professional goals. Examples Of Personal Branding That Work Now that you understand the advantages of developing a personal brand, let’s look at a couple of real-life examples … Read more
For most small businesses, Google Business Profile (GBP) is their marketing lifeblood. Because it’s free, many local businesses rely solely on their Google Business Profile to generate traffic and calls, as well as to bring customers to their business. Marketers know it’s risky to put all your marketing eggs in one basket. But for a local business that has … Read more
