When Google Voice was released in 2012, and then Amazon Alexa was released in 2014 voice search was expected to be highly influential. Voice search didn’t quite take off in an industry-shaking way. But, as the technology has improved, it’s become integrated into so many devices and daily user journeys that it’s important to understand … Read more
The creator economy is “beautiful,” Bluesky says — and they’re going to be a part of it. This according to the decentralized social platform’s Chief Operating Officer, Rose Wang, who shared details about the company’s plans to create a way for creators to monetize, along with a subscription model, in the coming months. Rose shared more … Read more
When Google Voice was released in 2012, and then Amazon Alexa was released in 2014 voice search was expected to be highly influential. Voice search didn’t quite take off in an industry-shaking way. But, as the technology has improved, it’s become integrated into so many devices and daily user journeys that it’s important to understand … 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
The synergy between social media and SEO is critical in modern digital marketing. As a seasoned SEO professional with 26 years of experience, I’ve observed how recent developments – such as the Google algorithm updates and the rise of Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO) – have reshaped the interplay between social media and search engine optimization. … Read more
I have been freelancing for nearly 6 years now (gosh, time flies). Initially I didn’t formalize my agreements with clients — no signed documents or contracts. But as I gained more experience, I realized that if I wanted to grow my business I had to set ground rules and put them in writing. Once I … Read more
The synergy between social media and SEO is critical in modern digital marketing. As a seasoned SEO professional with 26 years of experience, I’ve observed how recent developments – such as the Google algorithm updates and the rise of Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO) – have reshaped the interplay between social media and search engine optimization. … Read more
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Looking to unlock the power of Reddit’s unique platform to boost your brand, build organic strategies, or foster community engagement? We’re bringing together the experts, and they’re going to tell you how to do it. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to receive actionable insights directly from the experts who help shape Reddit’s advertising and marketing … Read more
As a solopreneur, marketing my own business gets pushed to the back burner more times than I care to admit. There are just too many other tasks that require immediate attention. It’s why I’m a big fan of AI marketing bots. Automating certain marketing tasks means I have more time for other tasks, like creating … Read more
If your business isn’t building quality backlinks, you’re not increasing prominence. If you’re not increasing prominence, you’re missing one of the fundamental criteria to rank higher in the search engine results pages (SERPs). As Google shares, prominence is based on “information that Google has about a business, from across the web, like links, articles, and … Read more
Last week, we tackled setting your data strategy for value-based bidding. The next key is to assign the right values for the conversion actions that are important to your business. We know this step is often seen as trickier for lead gen-focused businesses than, say, ecommerce businesses. How much is a whitepaper download, newsletter signup, … Read more
The first thing I do every weekday morning is tell my Amazon Alexa to turn off my alarm. In other words, the very first interaction of my day is with artificial intelligence (AI) — kind of surreal now that I write it. This is just one example of how AI can impact our everyday lives, … Read more
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Want to succeed on Instagram but struggling to see success and meet your business goals? For most business owners, the secret ingredient isn’t strategy — it’s time management. You likely know that consistent, frequent … Read more
AI is terraforming tech. The content and SEO ecosystem is undergoing a massive structural change. Human-written content gains value faster for LLM training than for end consumers as the pure profit licensing deals between LLM developers and publishers show. Publishers struggle to survive from digital subscriptions but get millions that go straight to their bottom … Read more
In a recent session of Google’s SEO office-hours Q&A, the Search Relations team addressed a common concern among business owners: how to determine if an SEO agency is actively optimizing your website. The Business Owner’s Question The discussion was prompted by a business owner who asked: “If I have an agency that is managing our … Read more
Google’s Gary Illyes answered a question about negative SEO provides useful insights into the technical details of how Google prevents low quality spam links from affecting normal websites. The answer about negative SEO was given in an interview in May and has gone unnoticed until now. Negative SEO Negative SEO is the practice of sabotaging … Read more
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is important in our work and personal lives. It helps us manage and resolve conflict and support others with empathy, which in turn helps us build stronger relationships with others. EQ also helps us accept and deliver criticism calmly and be comfortable saying no, which are valuable skills we need at work. … Read more
Teamwork makes the dream work. I’ve said this quote in the office and on Zoom. I’ve even set it as my Slack status. Turns out John C. Maxwell said it in 2002. It remains a popular quote today, in part because he was right: If you’re aiming high, a team helps you hit the mark. … Read more
