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. Spoiler: it is. It’s one of the best ways to...
20 Instagram trends you need to know this year
Blink, and you might miss an Instagram trend: keeping up with what’s hot on this 2 billion monthly user app could be a full-time job. Or, you could read all about top trends, new Instagram features, expert advice, and the...
WordPress essentials: Get started creating, managing, and optimizing your site
When you‘re just getting started with making a website, I know that the process of learning how to use WordPress can feel overwhelming. We’ve all been there, so you're certainly not alone. While WordPress does have a bit of a...
Should you use AI logo generators for your business? Here’s my honest recommendation
Given how logos are such an essential part of brand identity, I was skeptical of using AI logo generators. A wrong logo decision cost Tropicana over $30 million in sales. I hated X’s decision to ditch the small Twitter bird...
How to write a crisis-proof social media policy
Every organization needs a social media policy. It’s a critical document that sets boundaries and expectations for everyone associated with your brand. Your brand may or may not have a major corporate social presence. But your employees and associates are...
The easy formula to calculate true CAC across all your marketing channels
Most companies calculate their customer acquisition cost (CAC) incorrectly. They focus on individual channel metrics, such as $50 from paid ads, $30 from content marketing, and $75 from partnership, without understanding their true CAC across all channels. This incomplete picture...
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. That’s especially true with Google’s Helpful Content Update, a shift...
Easy Win for AI Local SEO: a Strong “Why Choose Us” Page on Your Site
We’re all still trying to get a grip on local SEO for AI chatbots (Grok, Gemini, ChatGPT, etc.). Everything’s subject to change in about 5 minutes. For all I know, maybe my advice here will have the shelf life of...
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