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We chant “quality content” as if it is some kind of digital marketing mantra, yet what does it really mean? How do we advise authors on exactly what makes content…
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Not playing Pokémon Go yet? Think it’s just for kids? If your specialty is digital marketing, and you haven’t tested it yet, it’s time. The game is wildly popular. Combining…
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To motivate business buyers—especially in digital channels, where you have just a few seconds to catch their interest—it helps to base your message on a powerful, proven copy platform. A…
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In this webinar with Heather Lloyd-Martin of SuccessWorks, she discusses tips for writing better sales copy. You’ve struggled over your sales copy, created what you thought was a persuasive page,…
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Just a few months ago, I took a stand on the side of writers and creative professionals (“Calling All Creatives“). I argued that content is the new PR and creative…
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Has an SEO ever ruined your carefully crafted copy? If so, you’re not the only one. Let me tell you a story… Once upon a time, I worked with an…
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Have you heard that you can toss keyphrase research out the window and “write naturally” for Google? Here’s the problem. Following this advice means you’ll lose out on valuable traffic. Here’s why. First, a…
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Like most writers, I have an intense love/hate relationship with the blank page. It can be both a source of incredible frustration and a fount of exhilarating hope. Its emptiness – the long scroll…
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Recently, I was asked to take a look at the website of a small B2B company. After 40 minutes of clicking and reading every link and page, I had to admit I…
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