Blog post checklist: how to optimize for search engines So you’ve decided to write a blog post. That’s great! Now let’s make sure your efforts pay off and it turns into an awesome post that also ranks. What do you need to write that post? What steps do you need to take? You can use…
What is Site Kit by Google? A guide for WordPress users
Site Kit by Google is a free WordPress plugin that connects your site to important tools like Analytics, Search Console, and Ads. After installing, it’s easy to verify your accounts, after which you see data in your dashboard. That data is nice to have, but it has limits, especially if you need detailed reports. Table…
Content pillars for social media: Reaching your audience with the content they need
When I first started managing social media for my first brand, I felt like I was constantly throwing spaghetti at the wall. Every day was a scramble to come up with something — anything — to post. Some days it was a motivational quote; other days, it was a rushed product promo. Engagement was inconsistent,…
13 top social listening tools, plus tips for better insights
Social listening tools are among the most important for any social media marketer to master. Simply put, they provide a vast amount of real-time data about your brand reputation, audience, and competitors. Back in the day, marketers had to dedicate substantial budgets to consumer and competitor research through surveys, focus groups, and market testing. Now,…
The best social media platforms for video content in 2025 [consumer data]
Video is everywhere right now. As a basic Millennial, my video diet mostly consists of YouTube and Instagram, but hop on any social media platform, and I bet you’ll run into a short-form video as you scroll through your feed. With TikTok’s future uncertain, many social media platforms are trying to capture more of their…
Does Quora work for marketing?
SEO is dead, long live SEO! That’s how it feels, at least, as both AI-powered search and user-generated content take hold in our digital lives. Today’s master in marketing knows a thing or two about user-generated content and how brands can make it work for them. (And read to the end to find out whether…
Reddit marketing mistakes to avoid in your social media strategy
Reddit is inherently simple — think old-school internet forums. And despite — or perhaps because of — that simplicity, it can be overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many rabbit holes I’ve found myself surfing down, only to realize I’ve lost a ton of time or that I’m not doing what I set out to…
Alex Lieberman’s guide to personal branding: A step-by-step process for boosting your social presence
Hot take: I don’t think everyone needs a personal brand. Plenty of businesses have expanded their reach with company social accounts as their mouthpieces. However, executives and founders can create personal brands that supercharge growth. How do I know? I’ve done it myself. I founded newsletter Morning Brew, which gives business updates with personality. Each…