The Secret I Use To Know Exactly What Publications WantIf you’ve ever thought about submitting your writing to a publication, contest, or magazine, you may have wondered exactly how it works. When I first started freelancing, pitching was the scariest thing I had to overcome. Perhaps you’ve done some… Sep 04 22September 04, 2022Article at Medium
Should You Create a Personal or Business Brand?What’s the difference and why it matters. · 6 min read Part of what I do as a business owner is to teach live tech help calls where writers and other small business creatives can learn how to use the software they need to run their businesses better… Nov 18 21November 18, 2021Article at Medium
Does Your Blog Post Satisfy Your Reader?And why it matters to marketing and SEO. · 6 min read When I first started freelancing in 2003, I spent a lot of time writing blog posts and other content for small business owners via Odesk (now UpWork). Search Engine Optimization (SEO) was fairly… Oct 14 21October 14, 2021Article at Medium
Use emojis as a quick and easy to spice up your posts! Did you know that there’s a command key for emojis? And it works in a variety of programs, including Google Docs, Word and even Medium! Press the Windows key plus (.) period or (;) semi-colon to… Sep 08 21September 08, 2021Article at Medium
Alt text (alternate text) is often overlooked — here’s why it’s useful.Alt text (alternate text) is often overlooked — here’s why it’s useful. Alt text describes what is in the picture for those with impaired vision. Computers can read the photo description (alt text) out loud to visually impaired readers. Downloads can… Aug 31 21August 31, 2021Article at Medium
When it Comes to SEO, It’s All About the UserHow the focus of SEO has changed and what you need to know to help your business get seen. Follow · 4 min read Photo by on Unsplash When I first started freelancing over a decade ago, my client work focused heavily on keywords. Many times, my… Aug 28 21August 28, 2021Article at Medium
Where to Find Truly Free Images to Make Your Blog Posts More ProfitableA picture is worth a thousand words and maybe some dollars too! · 6 min read One of the most frustrating things I experienced as a writer is where to find free photos for blog posts and other content. Tons of sites advertise stunning stock photos,… Sep 05 20September 05, 2020Article at Medium
SEO Basics: What You Must Understand to Get Your Content Seen Even if You Know Nothing About ItYour guide to keywords, rich snippets, and Google’s SERP. Follow · 8 min read Photo by on Unsplash If you’ve been blogging for any length of time, you’ve heard the term SEO. You might know it stands for “search engine optimization”. You probably… Sep 05 20September 05, 2020Article at Medium
What Is Social Media and Why Does It Matter for My Business?Here’s how to know where to put your energy as a writer or small business owner. Follow · 7 min read photo from Pexels I’m a GenXer. Among my generation, I’d say I was somewhat of an early adopter when it came to computers and the Internet. My first… Jun 24 20June 24, 2020Article at Medium
The World of Self-Publishing and Why Authors Must Understand the BasicsPlus the two things you must get right when you self-publish. Follow · 4 min read Photo by on Unsplash I just had a conversation recently with a client about self-publishing. I’ll admit I’m not a book marketer. I’m not a self-publishing expert. But… May 03 20May 03, 2020Article at Medium
How To Use a Blog to Sell Your Creative WorkFor writers, artists, photographers, and others who want to sell online. Follow · 3 min read matthieu-comoy-koo_vYrlU_U-unsplash Are you a writer, artist, or other creative who would like to figure out how to get your work online so you can sell it?… Feb 08 20February 08, 2020Article at Medium
What is a Blog?You’ve heard the word, what exactly is it and how can you use it? Follow · 6 min read Photo by on Unsplash I’m a writer but that is about the extent of my creative bone. My mom, on the other hand, is a pretty amazing artist. Growing up as a young… Feb 08 20February 08, 2020Article at Medium
How to Choose the Right Keywords When You Know Nothing About Digital MarketingA step by step guide for writers, bloggers, and other content creators. Follow · 6 min read Photo by on Unsplash You’ve heard about keywords if you’re a writer or other content creator. You know that keywords are related to SEO. But did you know… Feb 05 20February 05, 2020Article at Medium
What’s in Your Portfolio?Tools to create your digital portfolio and what to put in it. Follow · 5 min read Photo by on Unsplash If you’re thinking about freelancing or even if you’ve been freelancing for a couple months or longer, you’ve been asked to demonstrate your… Feb 04 20February 04, 2020Article at Medium
Best Professional Video Editing Software: Here’s What Industry Pros UseVideo content is one of the best ways to get visibility for your business or project. In fact, 54% of consumers who participated in a 2017 content trends survey by Hubspot indicated they want video content from brands they support. But if you’ve ever… Oct 17 19October 17, 2019Article at Rev.com
