Jane Friedman
APRIL 1, 2025
Todays post is by author Teri Case. I was editing my third novel, Finding Imogene , on August 7, 2023, when the news broke that publishing-industry guru and nonfiction author Jane Friedmans name had been stolen and plastered across AI-generated books on Amazon and Goodreads. To add insult to injury, Amazon wouldnt take the shoddy books down because Jane Friedman was not a registered US trademark.
Freelance Writing Jobs
MARCH 28, 2025
And.Not.Stress.Out Lets be real, one of the toughest parts of being a freelance writer isnt the writing itself. Its the money rollercoaster. One month youre drowning in projects, the next youre refreshing your inbox like it owes you rent. Sound familiar? If the unpredictable nature of freelance income has you feeling stressed (or straight-up panicked), dont worry, youre not alone.
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Enchanting Marketing
MARCH 25, 2025
It happens to me surprisingly often. Im half skimming, half reading a fairly interesting article—all the way until the last word. But as soon as Ive finished, Ive already forgotten what Ive read. Sound familiar? If you want readers to remember your words, you need to invigorate your message and jump-start your readers into action. And the easiest way to do that?
Backlinko
MARCH 25, 2025
The internet is full of recycled lists claiming to reveal the “most profitable blog niche ideas. But most lack any actual data to back up their recommendations. That’s why we decided to do something different. We analyzed 100 blog niches using a comprehensive methodology to identify the top 25 opportunities based on cold, hard numbers. This included: Search volume data Keyword difficulty scores Average cost per click (CPC) Search intent Short- and long-term growth trends For each win
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Grammarly
MARCH 26, 2025
A structured brainstorming process turns scattered ideas into clear, compelling writing. Whether youre drafting an article, essay , or business proposal , brainstorming isnt just about generating ideasits about organizing them effectively to create a strong foundation. This guide walks you through five simple steps to refine and structure your thoughts, helping you brainstorm with purpose.
Make a Living Writing
MARCH 28, 2025
Are you looking for blog writing jobs? No. I’m not talking about the prolific Craigslist ads and content-mill stuff that pays $5 to $10 per blog post. If those are the types of writing jobs you’ve been chasing, it’s time to get some new clients. You can do better. If you ask the Interwebs, there’s an estimated 400 million blogs online.
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Backlinko
MARCH 31, 2025
This guide will show you how to use ChatGPT the right way. Brand new to using it? Ill help you skip the rookie mistakes that leave most beginners frustrated. Tried it before and had an average experience? No problem. You’ll learn how to refine your approach to get useful, high-quality responses (finally). Because heres the thing: ChatGPT IS a powerful tool.
Grammarly
MARCH 26, 2025
Great ideas start with the right brainstorming approach. Whether you need a spark of inspiration, a structured plan, or a collaborative method, choosing the right technique can make all the difference. In this guide, youll discover 17 brainstorming techniques designed to help you generate, organize, and refine your ideas: Classic techniques like freewriting and mind mapping to get your creativity flowing.
The Hoth
MARCH 25, 2025
Want to know how to rank well on Google for loads of keywords related to your niche? You need to master the powerful one-two punch of demonstrating E-E-A-T to build topical authority. E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness) is your jab, softening up the opponent and paving the way for topical authority, which is your hard right hand.
Neal Schaffer
MARCH 27, 2025
I have been blogging since 2008 and started getting serious about my own YouTube channel more recently in 2022, so I often get asked this question of blogging vs vlogging. Both mediums have unique advantages and cater to different audiences, but both may not necessarily be right for your brand or even your niche. Let […] Blogging vs Vlogging: Which Should You Do?
Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com
Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.
Jane Friedman
MARCH 27, 2025
Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com Todays post is by author Joel Pitney, founder of Launch My Book. Many aspiring authors start their book journey without a clear budget. Its only natural. Most people who want to write a book are so caught up in the challenge of writing that they dont spend much time thinking about the many things they will likely have to spend money on as they move from idea to published book to promotions.
ContentWriters
MARCH 28, 2025
To thrive as a freelance writer in 2025, mastering SEO content writing is essential. Clients expect content that ranks, attracts the right audience, and enhances user experience. These skills play an important role in achieving marketing goals and preparing businesses for the future of AI search. This guide covers key SEO content writing tips to help you craft optimized, high-ranking content.
Grammarly
MARCH 26, 2025
As LLMs become more capable, user expectations for speed and reliability continue to rise, especially for enterprise and productivity applications. Thats why we believe in the power of on-device AI, which can deliver real-time, high-quality experiences that match or exceed cloud-based or hybrid solutions. The challenge? There’s no established blueprint for optimizing and scaling on-device models.
The Hoth
MARCH 25, 2025
Achieving strong topical authority in your niche is a powerful SEO position to hold, but it takes a lot of work to get there. Topical authority refers to the amount of expertise and credibility your website has on a particular subject, at least according to Googles algorithm. Earning it requires that you publish consistent, high-quality content that embodies the E-E-A-T quality rater system.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Verblio
APRIL 1, 2025
Have you ever seen a digital marketing strategy without search engine optimization? Have you ever seen a search optimization strategy without a focus on SEO content? If you have, it probably wasn’t successful. That’s because in today’s environment, an SEO strategy is absolutely critical to getting your audience’s attention. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Grammar Underground
MARCH 31, 2025
Perhaps you remember this 2003 commercial : Shaquille O'Neal corrects actor Percy Daggs III when Daggs pronounces the ingredient in a new variety of Nestle Crunch as carmel. Its caramel, Shaq says, hitting all three syllables. Car-a-mel. Cant you spell? Id been pronouncing it carmel all my life. Its how the people around me pronounced it. Its all I knew.
Content Marketing Institute
MARCH 26, 2025
From Everybody Writes (Ann Handley) to the Velveteen Rabbit (Margery Williams), these books all written by women will inspire, help, and grow your content and marketing skills. Its a great way to celebrate Womens History Month.
Grammarly
MARCH 28, 2025
Key takeaways ChatGPT produces humanlike text, making detection challenging. AI detection tools can assess the likelihood that content was AI-generated, but they cant confirm it with certainty. For the best results, combine AI detection with proper citation practices and additional tools like Grammarly Authorship and plagiarism detection. ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can engage in humanlike conversations and produce written content, has made AI-generated writing more common than ever.
Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker
Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!
The Hoth
MARCH 27, 2025
One of the best things you can do for your SEO is to build strong topical authority for subjects related to your business. Whats that? On Google, topical authority refers to the amount of credibility and expertise its search algorithm perceives your brand to have on a particular topic (or topics). You build topical authority by consistently publishing high-quality, interlinked content on the same topics.
Freelance Writing Jobs
MARCH 27, 2025
Let’s face it: Writing can be tough. Staring at a blank page, wrestling with words, wondering if what you’re creating is actually any good We’ve all been there! But here’s the thing: We have tools at our disposal that previous generations of writers could only dream of. I’m talking about the power of AI. I truly believe that if we want to stand out and write something truly amazing , we need to embrace AI as a partner, not a threat.
Grammar Underground
MARCH 31, 2025
If someone sneaks into your house and steals something while no one's home, can you say someone robbed you? Technically, yes, if you're writing outside the legal profession and don't mind loose usage. But if you like words to be as precise as possible, use "burglarize." Here's why. The post Rob vs. Burglarize first appeared on Grammar Underground with June Casagrande.
Ahrefs
MARCH 26, 2025
As it stands AI traffic isnt making much of a dent, so is it worth pursuing? Heres what we know so far We studied the traffic makeup of ~35K websites, and found that AI sends just 0.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
Contently
APRIL 1, 2025
I’ve been running a little experiment over the past few monthstyping the exact same queries into Google and ChatGPT to compare the results. The results prove to me that search has changed forever. When I asked “what’s the best approach for financial content marketing,” Google served up its familiar lineup of blue links (many from the usual suspects).
Content Marketing Institute
APRIL 1, 2025
Marketers praised American Express's OPEN Forum. But how does the latest iteration measure up? Here's what's good (and not so good) about its content, design, and strategy.
Blogging From Paradise
MARCH 25, 2025
Yesterday I cruised around London with my dear friend Phillip. We spied multiple ping pong tables in a public setting.
Copywriter Collective
MARCH 28, 2025
The life of a copywriter is often fast-paced, requiring the ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and craft compelling content that drives results. While this may seem like part of the job, many copywriters can find themselves feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Overwork is a common challenge in the field, but its important to understand that much of the stress comes from underlying causes that can be addressed and managed.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Ahrefs
MARCH 31, 2025
The tactics are broadly applicable, but how you apply them will depend on your business model. A local firm might focus on community-driven content and local SEO, while a digital-first platform might lean into educational resources and national visibility.
Jane Friedman
MARCH 26, 2025
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Content Marketing Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
The requests keep entering your inbox: a rush collateral piece, an unexpected pivot to a new social platform, a request to take on a colleagues work. End the frustration and learn to say no politely and strategically with this advice.
Adam Connell
MARCH 27, 2025
Want to learn the right way to set goals on social media (and smash them)?
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
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