2019

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Ubersuggest 7.0: The Ultimate Keyword Research Tool

Neil Patel

Believe it or not, I’ve been working on Ubersuggest for almost 3 years now. I bought it on February 13, 2017 , for $120,000 dollars as a test to see if I could get more traffic from a tool than traditional content marketing or SEO. Since then the tool has come a long way, in which I’ve added tons of features that competitors charge $100 a month or even more for.

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The 5 Common Mistakes Every Content Marketer Should Know

Content Marketing Institute

Is your brand’s content marketing performance mediocre or worse? Before you investigate a laundry list of reasons, start with these five frequent, overarching mistakes. It could save you time, money, and even customers. Continue reading → The post The 5 Common Mistakes Every Content Marketer Should Know appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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How To Get Your Blog Noticed

Tina Dubinsky

A detailed blog on how to get your blog noticed for free by improving 9 different aspects. The post How To Get Your Blog Noticed appeared first on Tina Dubinsky Freelance Writer.

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10 Top Content Writing Courses Online in 2019

Write Freelance

Finding the best content writing courses online can help you refine your writing skills and serve as a stepping stone for you to become a successful content writer. I have been writing online since college, which meant, I had enough experience to build a portfolio and I didn’t need a content writing certification to showcase my skills. But if you are new to freelancing and you have been looking for content writing jobs, then enrolling in a course can immensely help you.

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

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.

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Freelance Copywriting — What It Takes to Get Started

Susan Greene

I was recently interviewed by a college student exploring a career as a freelance copywriter. Below is a transcript of our conversation, which I thought other people considering getting into freelance copywriting might find helpful. — Susan Greene, Freelance Copywriter, Orlando, Florida?. To be successful as a freelance copywriter, you need to have good selling skills in order to land clients.

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Instead of Setting Goals, Tell a New Story

Jeff Goins

When it comes to achieving goals, many of us may be thinking about them the wrong way. You and I have been told that you can have everything you want in life if you work hard enough and persevere long enough. But is this really the way life works? Is that even what you want? How often in life do we set our stubborn sights on some goal — a relationship, a kind of work, or even something we want to possess — and as soon as we get it, we are disappointed?

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How to Get More Organic Traffic Without Doing Any SEO (Seriously)

Neil Patel

You all know SEO is a long-term game… at least when it comes to Google. And yes, who doesn’t want to be at the top of Google for some of the most competitive terms? But the reality is, we don’t all have the budget or time. So then, what should you do? Well, what if I told you there were simple ways to get more organic traffic and, best of all, you don’t have to do one bit of SEO?

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21 Books in 2019 That Make Great Reads for Content Marketers

Content Marketing Institute

Overwhelmed by the many industry-related book releases in 2019? Your fellow content marketers have your back. They’re sharing what they found to be the most helpful and inspiring books that came out this year. Continue reading → The post 21 Books in 2019 That Make Great Reads for Content Marketers appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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The One Thing Every Marketer Should Do

Neil Patel

Marketers tend to be very reactive. And it makes sense because every time a search engine or a social network changes their algorithm we jump as marketers. We are conditioned to be very reactive. Whether it’s your boss who is pissed that your traffic dips or even yourself… everyone hates when sales and income drop because of something you can’t fully control.

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How to Do Brand Storytelling in 3 Successful Ways

Content Marketing Institute

Many marketers take the “brand” in brand storytelling too literally. Others forget the “story.” But when done well, brand storytelling is a differentiator and memorable opportunity to engage an audience. Let’s explore three approaches. Continue reading → The post How to Do Brand Storytelling in 3 Successful Ways appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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.

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How 7 Brands Are Using Text and Social Messaging Apps for Content Marketing

Content Marketing Institute

You can’t overestimate the power of a positive one-to-one relationship with your audience. That’s why discerning content marketers evaluate the power of direct messaging via text and social media. Find out what seven brands learned. Continue reading → The post How 7 Brands Are Using Text and Social Messaging Apps for Content Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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4 Content Experiences That Keep On Giving

Content Marketing Institute

Whether it’s a big investment or done with next to no budget, create content experiences that will let your audience learn and grow. It will pay off for your brand and your community. Learn how four businesses are doing just that. Continue reading → The post 4 Content Experiences That Keep On Giving appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Upwork’s New Connects Pricing: What Does it Mean For Freelancers

Write Freelance

Upwork, the global freelancing platform has now announced that it will be charging freelancers to apply for jobs on its website, regardless of whether the freelancers can get a project or not. The platform , which is the biggest player in the freelancing industry, will now ask freelancers to pay for connects making it incredibly difficult for new freelancers who are already broke and looking for ways to make more money to actually find credible jobs.

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10 Best Work From Home Jobs in 2019

Write Freelance

Working from home is a pipe dream for many, but finding work from home jobs that actually pay well, can be a rather difficult task. Though, in the last few years, I have seen a big shift in companies, both in India and abroad. As more businesses move online, they are more comfortable with people working remotely, both as freelancers and full-time employees.

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Do's and Don'ts: How to Pitch Your Press Release to Journalists

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!

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A Day in the Life of a Freelance Content Writer

Write Freelance

People often ask me if I get bored all day, since I work from home as a freelance content writer. But, to be honest, I don’t. I am actually really grateful for the life that I have. As an introvert, I realised that I am actually more productive when I am working on my own. Of course, I do have a lot of phone calls and emails throughout the day, but I keep face to face meetings to the bare minimum–only when it is absolutely necessary. .

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How to Become A Freelance Writer: From a Stay at Home Mom

Write Freelance

This guest post is brought to you by, Yamini, a freelance writer and a proud stay at home mom. Pregnancy, a new baby, and all those sleepless nights takes its toll on you. Eventually, you reach a point in time when you can take a breath of fresh air. Many a time you don’t have the luxury of resuming a regular 9-to-5 job because you are not ready to leave your little one behind.

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5 Misunderstandings That Sabotage Your Content Marketing

Content Marketing Institute

Ever hear a word or phrase differently after you heard it a million times? That aha moment often comes courtesy of a deep thinker and relayed by a great storyteller. Explore five of those from Robert Rose’s 2019 weekly notes. Continue reading → The post 5 Misunderstandings That Sabotage Your Content Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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What This Agency Did to Rank Its Blog at the Top of Google (Case Study)

Content Marketing Institute

Ranking at the top of Google search results is challenging for every content marketer. This case study from a 2019 Content Marketing Agency of the Year shows how they did it (and you can too). Continue reading → The post What This Agency Did to Rank Its Blog at the Top of Google (Case Study) appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Data Modeling for Direct Mail: Boosting Multi-Channel Reach and Response

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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21 YouTube SEO Tools to Boost Your Video Rankings

Content Marketing Institute

If don’t optimize your brand’s videos for the world’s second largest search engine, you aren’t getting their full ROI potential. Get them to rank and attract more viewers who are interested in your content with these 21 tools. Continue reading → The post 21 YouTube SEO Tools to Boost Your Video Rankings appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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My 6-Step Content Marketing Formula That Drives 3,549 Visitors

Neil Patel

Writing a blog post is easy. If you don’t write often, you may feel otherwise, but just follow this. and you’ll be good to go when it comes to writing. Or, you can just watch the video below. But still, you write a blog post and then what do you do? Well, I’ll tell you this… most people forget the “marketing” in content marketing. Most people write content but don’t do a great job of promoting it.

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Marketing Trends for 2020: Here’s What Will Happen That Nobody is Talking About

Neil Patel

The new year is right around the corner. And I know you are already prepared because you read this blog and tons of other marketing blogs, right? But here is the thing: I also read most of the popular marketing blogs, follow all of the marketing YouTube channels, and listen to the same podcasts you do. And I’ve noticed that very few people are talking about what’s really going to happen in 2020.

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How Google’s Bert Update Will Affect Content Marketing

Neil Patel

Google announced that it has been rolling out a new update called Bert. I know what you are thinking… does this update really matter? Should I even spend time learning about it? Well, Bert will affect 1 in 10 search queries. To give you an idea of how big of an update this is, it’s the biggest update since Google released RankBrain. In other words, there is a really good chance that this impacts your site.

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Scan to Success: How to Leverage QR Codes for Offline and Online Marketing Power

Speaker: Corey Daugherty, Head of Business Development at Flowcode & Georgette Malitsis, Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise at Flowcode

Let's explore the transformative power of QR codes in bridging offline and online marketing worlds. 📲 This new webinar featuring Corey Daugherty and Georgette Malitsis of Flowcode will dive into how innovative QR technology not only enhances traditional marketing strategies, but also drives meaningful customer engagement and analytics. Register today to gain practical knowledge on using QR codes to increase conversion rates, optimize customer journeys, and ultimately unlock a new realm o

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Hi, I’m Neil Patel, Co-founder of NPDigital. Ask Me Anything!

Neil Patel

Today, I thought I would do something a bit different, as 66.9% of my website traffic is brand new. For those of you who don’t know, my name is Neil Patel and I’m the co-founder of a digital marketing agency called, NPDigital , where we help companies of all sizes get more traffic and sales. I’ve been an entrepreneur for roughly 18 years now and most of the companies I co-founded have been in the software arena, specifically the web analytics sector.

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I Need Your Help With Ubersuggest

Neil Patel

It’s been more than a year since I launched the “new” Ubersuggest. And over the last 12 months, I have made a lot of progress. Just as a quick recap: Ubersuggest went from a basic keyword research tool to now containing backlink data, rank tracking, content ideas, site audit reports, and many more features. If you haven’t played with Ubersuggest in the past few months, give it a try.

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The Ultimate List of Free SEO Tools

Neil Patel

Who says you have to spend money to get more traffic? For today’s blog post, I thought it would be fun to break down all of the free SEO tools. Sure you may know of some, like Ubersuggest , but there are many more options than just my own tool. Now before I dive into the tools, I’ve broken them down into the following categories: Keyword Research Content Marketing Rank Tracking Link Building Technical SEO.

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How I Beat Google’s Core Update by Changing the Game

Neil Patel

Google released a major update. They typically don’t announce their updates, but you know when they do, it is going to be big. And that’s what happened with the most recent update that they announced. A lot of people saw their traffic drop. And of course, at the same time, people saw their traffic increase because when one site goes down in rankings another site moves up to take its spot.

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How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success

Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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How to Use Google Search Console to Increase Traffic to Your Site

Content Marketing Institute

Do you know what Google sees in your content? How would that knowledge help you boost traffic? Read on for a seven-step process that uses the free Google Search Console to make those discoveries and explore the opportunities. Continue reading → The post How to Use Google Search Console to Increase Traffic to Your Site appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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How I Ranked For 636,363 Keywords Using This Simple Hack

Neil Patel

When I started doing SEO on NeilPatel.com I used this advanced formula. to rank for 477,000 keywords. Over time, my traffic started to flatline and I wasn’t ranking for many more keywords, even though I was continually creating more content. But then I figured out a simple hack that took me from 477,000 keywords to 636,363 keywords as you can see in the image above.

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Google’s New Link Building Guidelines

Neil Patel

In case you missed it, Google has just changed up the rules for link building. It used to be that when people link to you, the link would either be a dofollow link or a nofollow link. Well, that’s now changed. They are now introducing 2 more link types that will affect SEOs. Now before we get into the 2 new link types, make sure you read the whole post.

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7 Advanced SEO Strategies I’m Trying to Implement Before 2020

Neil Patel

Google makes over 3,200 algorithm changes per year. That’s a lot of changes. Just think about that for a minute… and let that sink in. It’s roughly 9 changes per day. So how can you beat this gigantic company at their own game and rank high? Especially when you consider that they generate over $100 billion+ per year in ad revenue? You could follow their advice on how to rank well but that won’t do much for you.

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The Resurgence of Direct Mail as a Growth Marketing Strategy

Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.