Junk SEO – 5 Things You Need to Know

Junk SEO – 5 Things You Need to Know

You know what I hate? Sugarcoating and BS. Don’t sugarcoat. Give it to me straight. Don’t bullshit me – ever – because I’ll take my business elsewhere. In the race to stake a claim to one of the coveted top spots on Google search, though, you have to wade through a figurative flood of junk SEO, better known as SEO BS. Continue reading “Junk SEO – 5 Things You Need to Know”

What is Copywriting?

What Is Copywriting?

Copywriting is a word all too often confused with copyrighting. We see inquiries where a potential client would like more information about our copywriting services, but somehow the word copyrighting gets into the mix. A sizeable chasm spans the rift between the act of copywriting and copyrighting. Just what is copywriting and how does it differ from copyrighting? Let’s find out! Continue reading “What Is Copywriting?”

5 Effortless Ways to Make Your Content SEO Friendly

5 Effortless Ways to Make Your Content SEO Friendly

One of the primary goals of online content is to nail search engine optimization (SEO). There are a metric ton of websites, fly-by-night companies, and SEO-based companies that want you to think it takes money to rank on search engines. And they would be wrong. We’re here to tell you two things: SEO doesn’t have to cost you money, and it doesn’t have to be confusing. In fact, we’re going to share five effortless tips you can use to make your content SEO friendly. Continue reading “5 Effortless Ways to Make Your Content SEO Friendly”

Creating a Content Strategy: Why a Content Schedule Matters

Creating a Content Strategy: Why a Content Schedule Matters

You’re a smart person. You understand the how and why behind content. You see how it can expand your professional reach, establish authority, bridge engagement, and even morph into a lean, mean marketing machine. You’re all about it! Maybe you’ve started a blog or are guest posting on major websites in your industry. Maybe you’re venturing into the creation of infographics and articles for social media engagement. You’re on the right track, but chances are you’re overlooking one crucial content strategy component: a content calendar or schedule. Continue reading “Creating a Content Strategy: Why a Content Schedule Matters”

Copywriting 101: How to Write For the Web

Copywriting 101: How to Write For the Web

The Internet is one of the fasted growing mediums for publication currently known to mankind. Opportunities to publish blogs, articles, documents, e-books and copy for content marketing purposes are huge. Thanks to the World Wide Web, there is a place for every kind of writer, whether they are a copywriter, technical writer, creative writer, fiction writer or something in between. But do we need to write a certain way for cyber publication? Continue reading “Copywriting 101: How to Write For the Web”

Creating a Content Strategy: Identifying Your Target Audience

Creating a Content Strategy: Identifying Your Target Audience

Creating content minus a clear view of your audience is like throwing darts blindfolded; you might get lucky and make a bullseye, but chances are you’re hitting everything BUT the target. There’s a strong probability you aren’t even hitting the board. Planning a powerhouse content strategy begins with identifying your target audience.  Continue reading “Creating a Content Strategy: Identifying Your Target Audience”

Planning Your Content Strategy

Planning Your Content Strategy

It’s common to hear the terms “content strategy” and “content marketing” used interchangeably. In fact, it’s such a common occurrence the majority of small business owners have no idea their content strategy is not exactly the same thing as their content marketing strategy. When you work with a copywriter, copywriting agency, or content creator, the focus should be on your content strategy. After all, it’s a major part of the planning process. So just how do you plan a content strategy? Continue reading “Planning Your Content Strategy”

A Guide to Selecting a Content Creator

A Guide to Selecting a Content Creator

A few short weeks ago, we discussed how to spot a high-quality writer. We identified four anchor qualities of outstanding talent, and we talked a little about the importance of quality content. Now, we’d like to take the discussion to the next level and cover exactly how you can choose a copywriter or content service provider to meet your needs in this condensed guide to selecting a content creator. Continue reading “A Guide to Selecting a Content Creator”

How to Spot a High-Quality Writer

How to Spot a High-Quality Writer

In today’s content saturated world, spotting a high-quality writer can seem like an impossible task. Everyone and anyone can label themselves a writer minus journalism school or training. The truth is the Internet is bursting at its cyber seams with people branding and labeling themselves as writers, copywriters, creative writers, professional writers, technical writers, and every other sort of writer on the most wanted list. But spotting the one-in-a-million, high-quality writer, that’s tough. Continue reading “How to Spot a High-Quality Writer”