Elna Cain

OCTOBER 7, 2022

What if a job description mentions tools you never used, or you must continually develop blog post topics ? Most job ads will state the company and what they are known for, what the job entails, and then have a section on the responsibilities of a freelance writer. All posts must be well-researched and useful for your reader.”

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 16, 2018

Got a new blog post ? Check out this recent post from Google for further details: How listening to our users helped us build a better Search Console. Google added an SEO tool to its Lighthouse chrome extension. Recently, Google added a new SEO component to this extension. Google drastically improved Search Console.

Marketing 111

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 30, 2022

You can become a freelance writer (which is what I’ve been doing since 2014!) As a writer, you can make money writing things, such as: Blog posts and articles. Ad campaigns. Social media posts. This may involve creating YouTube videos, training videos, ads, course videos, and more. White papers.

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Proofreader Social Media Freelance Education 147

Elna Cain

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Currently, this is what my schedule looks like for my freelance writing business: Monday : Topic research for a client and blog post outline for my SEO client. This wouldn’t be possible if I didn’t start freelance writing in 2014. Either way, know how to find credible sources for your blog post writing.

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Today we delve into the world of giving your blog a shake-up for 2014 when you’re a bit weary of the same-old same-old. This post “9 Steps To Take When You Loathe Your Own Blog” first appeared in May 2012. You’ve got an editorial calendar, you’ve scheduled blog posts weeks in advance.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Social media posts, blog posts, SEO, PPC, financials, processes – you name it. Marketing departments can automate repetitive tasks such as email marketing, social media posting, and even ad campaigns. Heavy adoption of marketing automation started in 2014, and the growth since then has been trending upwards.

Marketing 140

Marketing Social Media Digital Marketing Ads 140

Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 22, 2017

If people don’t want to see your ads, they’ll click away – it’s as simple as that. We can’t serve up the same old ads anymore and expect results similar to 30 or 40 years ago. These ads are served to consumers whether they want to see them or not. These ads are pushy, interruptive, and intrusive. Two words: Ad.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 1, 2014

You can easily extrapolate that to an actual (if approximate) ROI provided you have an idea of the value you get from, say, each ad impression on your blog. Here are the most popular URLs on ProBlogger for the last month, for Twitter: 40 Cool Things to Do with Your Posts After You Hit Publish. Let us know in the comments.

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Buffer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The ones I’ve seen used most often to track content performance are: Page views This is usually the biggest traffic number — the number of times a landing page or blog post on your site has been viewed. It’s important to note that this tracks multiple visits from the same person.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Search Engine Optimization 120

Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A survey by Orbit Media Studios states that the average blog post takes almost four hours to write. That’s actually a 63% increase over 2014, when the average blog post took just under 2.5

Digital Marketing 145

Digital Marketing Marketing Medical Hospitality 145

Content Marketing Institute

JULY 3, 2018

I’ve been posting through LinkedIn Publisher since 2014 and still like its use in content marketing. As you’ll see below with specific examples from my LinkedIn published posts and status updates, the change is significant. Elaborate in long-form LinkedIn Publisher posts about twice a month. Click To Tweet.

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Look – I’ve done this type of post before on how to land your first client as a new freelance writer. I’ve been a freelance writer since 2014, and over the years, I have seen the content landscape change and, only recently, dramatically shift in content production. Send your pitch to at least 10 job ads.

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BKA Content

APRIL 4, 2024

Microdata in SEO can identify any of the following types of structured data: Article Blog post Event FAQ Rating Review Many other data types are also available. You can start by creating data tags and adding valid markup to the code for pages on your site. ← Guest Posting Vs.

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 14, 2018

Make the case that video is an essential medium for your marketing toolkit and needs to have its own line in the budget just like Facebook ads , magazine ads, direct mail efforts, and all the rest. Buffer , 2014). To drive your point home, highlight existing assets – white papers, articles, blog posts, etc.

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Elna Cain

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Did you know you can start a blog and turn that into a business? I’ve been blogging since 2014. I have two blogs – Elna Cain to help with freelance writers and Twins Mommy to help moms make money blogging. Variations of your name include adding writes, biz, blogger, blogging, business, content, etc.

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Finance Freelance Blog Blogging 147

Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

But, when I started back in 2014, I had no idea that freelance blogging would be such a lucrative business. I wrote guides to Google ads, social media how-tos, and listicles about the latest digital marketing trends. Now, I love writing case studies and they pay much better than regular blog posts.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pierre: Okay, so one thing, just to be clear, my first book did not get published until 2014. So in 2014, after having a successful blog , it was gentlemanhood.com. So December 10, 2014, I published my first book, Unspoken Feelings of a Gentleman , and with the audience receiving it well. So it was no guidance whatsoever.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 22, 2021

In the past, before Google started rolling out their algorithm updates , many people weren’t terribly concerned about the quality of their articles, a blog post, videos, a free ebook and other content. In 2014, Andrew Sobel listed 6 rules for evoking curiosity. But, it’s a different ball game today. Tactic #4: Evoke Curiosity.

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Landing Page Lead Generation Persuasion Telecommunication 145

Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

With these insights at your fingertips, you know the types of affiliate products that work best on your blog and how to create content readers love. Tons of Selectivity Most display advertising networks bunch up dozens of products in one ad code — not CJ Affiliate. Who knows, they may be a better match for your blog.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 22, 2022

E-A-T first showed up in Google’s Search Quality Guidelines in 2014 and has progressively become one of the most important aspects of SEO. This blog post might make you a little hungry to know more about the elements of E-A-T and how it helps your SEO efforts. Still a little unsure what these E-A-T marketing concepts mean?

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Medical Concept SEO Retail 116

Content Hacker

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Websites with 400+ blog posts receive more than 2x the traffic of blogs with 301-400 posts. This is from a Hubspot study in 2015 of over 13,000 blogs. It was found that companies with over 400 published blogs get 2x more traffic on average. Remember, more blogs equal more opportunities.

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Content Marketing IT Marketing Search Engine Optimization 96

Copywriter Collective

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Quality long form content One of my first blog posts was 106 words. SEO traffic is often 50% of the attention for a blog post. Over half this blogs traffic comes from organic search. This leading to the rising trend of blog posts and articles that are sponsored. No visuals and no sub-titles.

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Content Marketing Marketing Content Storytelling 89

Content Marketing Institute

JULY 17, 2018

Google announced in 2014 it uses a site’s encryption as a ranking factor.). Updates to your website – adding pages, creating new content, revising existing pages, and attracting inbound links. Please note: All tools included in our blog posts are suggested by authors, not the CMI editorial team.

SEO 107

SEO Editorial Team Keywords Engineering 107

Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 30, 2017

I didn’t need to see an ad or sponsored social content to know that on my next trip to San Francisco, I’m booking a ticket. A blog post about the lab explains, “When two people connect in the MakerLab, collaborate, learn from each other and then pass their experience on to another person … That’s the magic spark.

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Brand Social Media Recruitment Manufacturing 87

Grammarly

JANUARY 10, 2023

I discovered that a little bit of writing to our users every day added up to a big win. Write blog posts and tutorials on your company’s blog. Little bits of writing every day in 2012 through 2014 really added up. In this post, I shared five strategies for using writing to level up your technical career: 1.

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Writing Recruitment Education Management 105

Backlinko

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

E-A-T first made an appearance in Google’s Quality Rater Guidelines way back in 2014. In December 2022, Google added an extra “E” to make the acronym E-E-A-T. This is one of the reasons that Google has added experience to its guidelines. ads, offers). What Is E-E-A-T? But what does this mean?

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Quick Sprout

AUGUST 8, 2022

Medium or LinkedIn are great for hobby blogs and making connections. They are free, but you don’t get to choose how your blog looks and adding your style is half the fun. What makes these blogging platforms great? It’s a must-have if you really want to monetize your blog.”. but not making a living.

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Blog Blogging Blogger Publisher 145

Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In 2014, I didn’t know Adam Connell of Blogging Wizard. You could ghostwrite blog posts, articles, scripts used on YouTube channels, or even books sold on Amazon. Well, you can either wait until they post job ads, then compete against everyone else who applies…. Reverse-Engineer Writing Samples From Job Ads.

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Freelance Writing Portfolio Proofreader 126

Moz

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

This SERP has seven traditional organic positions (including one with FAQ links), plus an incredible seven rich features and a full seven ads (three are below the final result). Note that this page shows the older ad and organic design, which Google is still testing, so the position is measured as just above the link.

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Ads Entertainment Text Brand 72

ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Edit Your Blog Posts With Seven Simple Steps. A lot is taught about the importance of writing great blog posts, but it is in the editing of your writing that your post can really be made to shine. If left unedited, it can create a very different impression that can hurt people’s view of you and your blog.

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ContentWriters

APRIL 19, 2023

This campaign went viral in 2014 and had people all over the world dumping buckets of ice water over their heads to raise awareness and funds for ALS research. This can be anything from a funny video to an interesting infographic to a provocative blog post. Ice Bucket Challenge Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge ?

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Marketing Social Media Brand Awareness Advertising 97

ProBlogger

MARCH 13, 2017

But what if you could provide your readers with something beyond your blog posts and eBooks? For instance, you could share your expertise and knowledge with your audience through online courses and webinars or other e-products – they can be a great way for your blog to reach new audiences and make more money.

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Brand Storytelling Banking Social Media 53

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Then, once you’ve ensured your SEO is optimal, it’s highly likely you’ll start reaping the rewards in the form of added visibility. By ranking higher in search results, you can get more exposure without having to pay for ads or other marketing campaigns. Google started using HTTPS as a ranking signal back in 2014.

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SEO Keywords Engineering Text 97

ProBlogger

JANUARY 16, 2014

This post is from ProBlogger Team member Stacey Roberts. Welcome to 2014, folks – a year we hope to bring you even more tips and advice to make your blog everything you want it to be! Diversify – it’s the advice you hear in all sorts of blogging situations. Create good blog posts that lure readers.

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Social Media Collaboration Blogger Advertising 55

ProBlogger

JANUARY 12, 2015

Of course, you know that writing more blog posts will increase your blog traffic. If one blog post results in an average of 200 visits, then two blog posts should magically turn into 400 visits. What if there was a way to increase your blog traffic without creating more content? The takeaway?

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Long Form Content Blog Blogging Social Media 55

Moz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Posted by SamuelMangialavori Content, content, and more content! Compared to when I started working in SEO (2014), today, content is consistently one of the most popular topics covered at digital marketing conferences, there are way more tools that focus on content analysis and optimization, and overall it seems to dominate most of SEO news.

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Content Keywords Ad Copy SEO 74

ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Further Resources on How Procrastination Stopped Me Writing a Million Dollar Blog Post. How to Start a Blog. 10 Surefire Ways to Overcome Blogging Procrastination. At the top of my list of goals for 2013, 2014, 2015 was start a podcast. The post PB167: My Million Dollar Blog Post?

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