Brand strategy 101: A marketing pro explains the important elements of a company branding plan

Whenever I work on branding with companies, I see everyone light up about the tactics. It’s fun to play with logo makers, brainstorm names with ChatGPT, or post their first…

Read More

How HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work together in web design

Do you need to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in web design when you can easily create websites with AI-powered tools? That’s a question that stopped me in the tracks…

Read More

How to blend web analytics and digital marketing analytics to grow better

When I started in content marketing in 2013, my digital marketing analytics strategy was refreshing Google Analytics to check if page views were up. Traffic climbing meant we were winning;…

Read More

Why your AI-generated content sounds like everyone else’s (and 4 ways to fix it)

There’s a challenge brewing for businesses everywhere. Content is becoming virtually indistinguishable online, and it all boils down to the latest industry disruptor: AI. It’s no secret that AI adoption…

Read More

Social media SEO: 14 social media strategies to boost SEO

Social media SEO is a hot topic right now, as it should be. Conversations around search engines and social media marketing have been happening for years, and it’s about time…

Read More

How to create a content style guide [+ free guide & examples]

Every content team has a different idea of what ‘on brand’ means — until you write it down. I’ve found that having a content style guide is vital to getting…

Read More

Signs it’s time to redesign your website [+ 15 steps to follow]

I never thought I needed a website redesign strategy until I lost search traffic and the revenue it brought. That was in 2022, when I had several websites generating earnings…

Read More

Why blog? The benefits of blogging for business and marketing

With 5.5 billion people online (and counting), the internet has never been busier — or had more opportunity. But, businesses keep asking if blogging benefits are still worth the effort.…

Read More

Craft your best brand voice: Expert tips, examples, and templates

Read this line from one of my favorite authors: “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” What can you infer about the person…

Read More

How I do content research: Steps to follow (with examples)

With ChatGPT, anyone can create blog posts in seconds. But, just because you have copy doesn’t mean it's valuable. You need content research to make a post that’s actually valuable.…

Read More