Instagram is quietly testing a new feature that could change how creators and brands share content — and I’m pretty excited about the potential. In their words: Unlockable reels are designed to encourage “a new, IYKYK way” of engaging with your community. The new Instagram Reels, also called “locked” or “secret code” reels, will require … Read more
SEO is dead, long live SEO! That’s how it feels, at least, as both AI-powered search and user-generated content take hold in our digital lives. Today’s master in marketing knows a thing or two about user-generated content and how brands can make it work for them. (And read to the end to find out whether … Read more
![We Figured Out How AI Overviews Work [& Built A Tool To Prove It]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/We-Figured-Out-How-AI-Overviews-Work-Built-A.png "We Figured Out How AI Overviews Work [& Built A")
This post was sponsored by Market Brew. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Wondering how to realign your SEO strategy for maximum SERP visibility in AI Overviews (AIO)? Do you wish you had techniques that mirror how AI understands relevance? Imagine if Google handed you the blueprint for AI Overviews: Every … Read more
If you’re reading this, chances are you already know about dropshipping, how it works, and some of the profits other people have made. But one big question may still remain. Does dropshipping work in 2025? After all, the concept of dropshipping is no longer new. Now, with more dropshippers joining the party every day, there … Read more
Key takeaways ✨ You should never use bulletproof button images because they get lost when images are turned off—and they’re not accessible. Eye-catching and clickable buttons depend on multiple factors like shape, size, spacing, and more. There are five ways to code bulletproof CTAs including conditional-padding, VML-based, padding-based, border-based, and padding-and-border-based. Have you heard of … Read more
Running content strategy for B2B SaaS companies taught me that a digital marketing strategy for startups can’t just copy enterprise playbooks. Content calendars, lead-scoring models, and expensive ABM campaigns? They fell apart when applied to early-stage businesses with tight budgets and small teams. After working with several startups, I’ve seen exactly which scrappy marketing tactics … Read more
![What Is Content Seeding & How Does It Work? Here’s the Expert Take [+ Examples]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/content-seeding-1-20250123-2593003.webp.webp "What Is Content Seeding & How Does It Work? Here’s")
Way back in the day, I participated in a kid’s gardening competition and won! Through my years in marketing, I’ve realized that gardening and marketing have a lot in common — especially when it comes to content seeding. Every summer, I start a vegetable garden. I purchase seeds, plant them, tend to them, and, with … Read more
![The Marketing Executive's Playbook: How Marketers Can Work & Level-Up Like 700+ Leaders in 2025 [New Data]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/marketing-executive-1-20250106-3440943.webp.webp "The Marketing Executive's Playbook: How Marketers Can Work & Level-Up")
“What do you mean AI won’t fix everything?” That conversation with a marketing executive last month sparked my journey into creating this marketing executive playbook for 2025. As I dove into data and interviewed executives across industries, I discovered something surprising: While 56% of marketing leaders believe marketing has changed more in the past three … Read more
Content mills: the corner of the internet where everyone’s promised the moon, but most people are left in the dark. Writers are offered an opportunity to be nurtured by editors, build their writing skills, and develop a professional portfolio. Companies are promised quality work that’s delivered quickly for a minimal investment. I don’t think anyone … Read more
This month’s Ask an SEO question comes from Heather, who asks: “Do you find that, sometimes, even your best formula to rank doesn’t make sense? I advise employment lawyers on how to write. However, I find the “formula” doesn’t seem to work. Have you found you can’t even to get it to work? Loaded question, … Read more
Here’s a quick truth. Before writing this article, I stumbled on Akin’s laws, which aptly summarize work breakdown structures. The fun “law” reads: It’s called a Work Breakdown Structure because the Work remaining will grow until you have a Breakdown, unless you enforce some Structure on it. This law is clear and true! Jokes aside, … 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
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
