Nick Ursborne

APRIL 21, 2023

I’ve been using GPT as a brainstorming buddy, a research assistant, a first draft copy and content writer, a social media writer… and more. This time I asked GPT-4 to write me a 40-page Kindle book I could publish on Amazon. The book was published on Sunday evening. Honestly, it’s incredibly good. How long did this all take?

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Buffer

AUGUST 27, 2024

Or found a piece of content you worked on a while ago that could do with a refresh and redistribution? These days, with the right automations, you can skip the chaos and jump straight into crafting killer content without the headache of managing it all manually.

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Social Media Content Creation Content Promotion 81

Content Marketing Institute

APRIL 11, 2024

Content creation gets a lot of attention. But it can’t attract an audience without all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into content publishing. Walk step by step through a content production process that has worked well for over 10 years.

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Buffer

JULY 31, 2024

Content curation is like being your audience’s personal algorithm. Just as an algorithm curates a feed for every user — putting content they’d like front and center — you separate the wheat from the chaff and collate info your followers would want in an organized way. How are you any different?

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Social Media Content Retail Content Creator 106

Contently

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Still, when I set about refreshing more than 10 years’ worth of branded content to bring The Content Strategist up to date with our current web optimization and brand standards, I knew I had my work cut out for me. We wanted a data-backed action plan for making our content as relevant as possible in 2024 and beyond.

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Content Blogging Blog Keywords 89

Backlinko

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Information gain measures how unique and valuable your content is compared to existing content. It’s what makes your content fresh—often leading to better rankings. I interviewed three content leaders in various industries about their best work. Your content should satisfy the user’s primary search intent.

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Backlinko

APRIL 7, 2025

Google provides fairly detailed guidelines about the type of content its looking for: helpful content. We aim for every article we publish to meet or exceed Google’s helpful content standards. After reading this article, you’ll have 10 Google-approved strategies for creating people-first content.

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Medical Content Keywords Engineering 67

The Idea Logical Company

MAY 8, 2024

My insight into the commercial world of book publishing is no longer informed by daily contact with people making their living in it. I was gifted an advance reading copy that tells me the book will be published on July 2, 2024.) Before the Erie Canal, publishers were distributed among Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.

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Backlinko

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Making great content isn’t easy, but a solid content brief can make all the difference. At Backlinko, we’ve seen how strong content briefs drive results. In this guide, you’ll learn what to include in a content brief, see three examples, and get step-by-step instructions to create your own. What Is a Content Brief?

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 28, 2024

Over the last several years, I’ve spent oodles of time submitting short stories, essays, poetry, and novels to literary magazines, contests, and publishers. We’re talking scores of hours devoted to searching, formatting, and submitting my stuff directly to the publishing gods (I’m excluding agents). Well, it’s simple, really.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

But in recent years, the concept of timeliness in a content marketing calendar has become less about utility and more about jumping on trends for the sake of relevancy. Don’t get me wrong: there’s a time and place for incorporating memes and internet discourse into your content strategy. Staying “with it” is important.

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Content Marketing Marketing Content Utilities 95

Write Freelance

JUNE 13, 2023

But in the modern day, content writers who write for digital media need an arsenal of tools under their wing. After all, being a freelance content writer isn’t just about writing sentences that seem interesting to read. There was a time when all writers needed was a pen and paper to write their thoughts. Sounds a lot, doesn’t it?

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Writing Content Freelance Keywords 245

Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Its difficult to find someone who wants to publish it. No one wants to spend money on such a little book (whether youre a publisher or a customer). Publishers and agents and literary magazines didnt seem interested in novellas. But I didnt have any connections in the world of literary publishing. And it wasnt easy.

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Prose Writing Insurance Publishing 136

Jane Friedman

JULY 17, 2024

AI-generated image using prompt “book publishing executives receiving lots of money from a technology company.” This week, the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) announced the ability for publishers and other rights holders to include AI training rights as part of licensing arrangements. What is the CCC?

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Express Writers

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Learn the secret behind brand consistency in content marketing and five tips to help you improve your brand consistency. In content marketing, brand consistency includes: Consistent images Consistent content Consistent video More importantly, brand consistency is creating a personality for your brand. What Is Brand Consistency?

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Brand Content Marketing IT Marketing 98

Publishing Trends

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Theres a cornucopia of newsletters, blogs and podcasts available to publishers, authors, and book people, so we asked those who follow the industry what they actually read. where you go for content and, of course, what if anything youre willing to pay.

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Copywriter Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Instead of getting positive results, your content has a high bounce rate, low engagement, and does not lead your audience to convert. Maybe, its not that the content is bad but the right content that your audience needs is not met enough. The answer to this could be a content map. First, What is Content Mapping?

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Content Search Engine Optimization Copywriter Copywriting 67

ContentWriters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

SEO is still crucial for effective content marketing–even as consumers switch from Google to AI tools in their searches. This move highlights the growing focus on user experience and the importance of intent, content quality, and delivering fast, accurate answers. To stay ahead, marketers must adapt their SEO content strategies.

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SEO Content Engineering Brand Awareness 59

Jane Friedman

AUGUST 19, 2024

Two of these lists focus on self-published books exclusively (print format and ebook format), and a third list looks at both traditionally published books and self-published books (print format), but excludes Big Five publishers and other major houses. Six weeks to publish a book, that is blazingly fast.

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A LinkedIn post I published I also read other LinkedIn posts and comment when possible. These are: Content leads CEOs Strategists Copywriters/freelancers So, how can you be active on LinkedIn and not waste time doing this? I talk about my successes, my digital marketing niche, and about freelancing on the platform.

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Writing Freelance Content Digital Marketing 226

ContentWriters

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As a marketing executive or content strategist, you know content is a vital business asset that generates leads and establishes a market position. But with millions of posts published daily, how do you consistently generate fresh ideas? A Strategic Approach to Content Ideation With approximately 7.5

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ContentWriters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Businesses deciding when to publish a white paper must thoroughly understand their audience. The first step in identifying how often you should publish a white paper is researching your industry. If you have a lot of changes in your industry or your business, you likely need to publish a white paper frequently. How frequently?

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iWriter

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As the calendar flips to a new year, it’s not just an opportunity for fresh beginnings; it’s also the perfect time to rethink your content strategy. In a digital landscape that evolves at lightning speed, consistent content has become the cornerstone of effective communication and audience engagement.

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Buffer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

  We poured over millions of posts, Reels, Tweets, TikToks, Shorts, videos, and more to pinpoint when the best-performing content was published.  Use these times as a starting point to give your content the best possible chance of success.  Posts shared on the social network on Monday at 10 a.m.

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Social Media Media Post Engagement 99

The Hoth

MARCH 20, 2025

When a website covers a particular topic in great detail (typically with content clusters , but more on this in a bit), Google will start to view it as an authority on the subject, and its topical authority will increase. So, where do content clusters enter the picture? So, where do content clusters enter the picture?

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Kayleigh Moore

MAY 8, 2023

Think about the content you seek out in your free time. For years, companies and content marketers have been approaching content creation from topic-first angle. Of course this type of content creation still has its place. The newsletters you read. The podcasts you listen to. The YouTube channels you subscribe to.

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Content Search Engine Optimization Content Creation Social Media 189

Contently

AUGUST 16, 2024

And with laser-targeted audiences, a publishing platform, and a built-in professional network, it’s easy to find LinkedIn marketing examples from brands doing it right. Even more impressive, 97% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn as part of their content marketing strategy. Top 5 LinkedIn Marketing Examples From U.S.

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Brand IT Marketing Healthcare 98

ContentWriters

JANUARY 30, 2025

Conducting research is one of the most essential parts of the content writing process. Basing your work on respected sources is important for Google EEAT , helping your content rank higher in search engines due to its value, authority, and legitimacy. Check the publisher: Are they a government agency or a professional institution?

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Government Medical Banking Editorial 111

Blogging From Paradise

MARCH 10, 2025

I have learned one clear blogging lesson as a 16 year veteran. There is nothing new under the sun. But if you think […]

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Publisher Publishing Publishing Content 88

Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I use it to brainstorm ideas, research topics, come up with content suggestions, and to outline longer-form content. Here are just three of many types of story you can add to your copy and content. They prove that the company or publisher is actively listening and sharing. I use GPT-4 every day. Yup, Nick-4 is me.)

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ContentWriters

JANUARY 23, 2025

These long-term investments can rewire entire operations, including its existing content marketing strategy, to improve workflows and achieve new annual goals. It also involves transforming content marketing strategies, including investing in digital-first content and shifting toward more interactive formats.

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BKA Content

JANUARY 27, 2025

How To Rank Higher on Google With Consistent Content Creation If youve been wondering how to rank higher on Google, the answer lies in creating content that addresses the intent of your audience. The more often you provide it with high-quality content, the more likely it is to reward you with improved search engine rankings.

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Content Creation Content Consulting Keywords 59

Nick Ursborne

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Companies find it hard to resist the math of using AI to write at least some of their copy and content. And sometimes, when writing informational content, optimized for SEO, and published in bulk, with some light human editing AI can come close to being “good enough”.

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Copy Ads Copywriter Copywriting 219

Backlinko

JULY 26, 2024

Another 24% of respondents say long-form blog posts are the most effective when it comes to content production ( Semrush ) Blogging Content Statistics What are the elements of high-performing blog posts? What are the most popular content formats? What’s the performance of blogs compared to other channels? Here are some stats.

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Blogging Blog Social Media Blogger 90

BKA Content

JANUARY 14, 2025

How To Outrank Your Competitors Using Google Gemini for SEO What if you could get direct insights on improving your content from Google? By using Google Gemini for SEO purposes, theres a way to identify why your content isnt ranking and learn how to make it better than your competitors. Good newsyou can. Thats a missed opportunity.

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SEO Content Creator Consulting Content Marketing 104

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. This guide covers key SEO content writing tips to help you craft optimized, high-ranking content. What Is SEO Writing?

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ContentWriters

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Learning how to become the best content writer requires more than a computer and strong writing skills. With an average of more than 6 million posts published daily , the demand for exceptional content writers is high. What is Content Writing? However, you’ll need to master a variety of content writing formats.

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