Category: Google

It’s not enough to make content. You have to make sure what you make is performing well. That’s where content audits come in. As a content marketer, I rely on content audits to keep track of how content is performing, understand what needs improvement, and use analytics to inform future campaigns. In this post, I’ll…

In 2019, I was a freelance writer with no idea what SOPs were, relying on mental checklists and scrawled notes. Then, I joined an agency where SOPs ensured consistent, high-quality content. At first, I resisted the detailed checklists — they felt mechanical. But after seeing how the agency delivered seamless content for dozens of clients,…

I still remember being super intimidated when asked to create a graph in Excel for a client‘s monthly report. It was my first day at work. I didn’t want to ask anyone for help, but I wanted to do a fantastic job. So, I carefully (and discreetly) followed the steps from different sources on how…

I remember exactly where I was when I stumbled upon the concept of cornerstone content for the first time. It was a fresh winter’s morning in late December, and the sunshine glistened over the frosted ground … Okay, I kid, I kid. So, the cornerstone content model isn’t exactly ‘Moon Landing’ material. But, it did…

Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Stories have a unique ability to capture our attention, change our perspective, and inspire action. We intuitively know this, but there’s actually research that backs this up. The better the story, the more influence…

Instagram hashtags are a powerful tool when it comes to discoverability, finding your audience, and increasing your reach on the platform. Knowing which hashtags to use (and when) can make a big difference in your social marketing success, so consider this your hashtag-packed guide. Keep reading for a rundown on how and why to use…

Over the past five years, I’ve been creating content for some of the most successful content-first brands. And if there’s one thing that all their content marketing strategies have in common, it is a solid content gap analysis. Think about it. Every time you look up a topic, you will find hundreds of blogs that…