Published in DataDrivenInvestor·May 4Why SEO’s Important to Your Business: 3 SEO Tasks To Do TodayIf you have a website, you expect customers to check it out, right? You may even hope that customers find you on the net and then spend their money with you, yeah? If you nodded to one or both of these questions, you need to pay attention to SEO for…SEO6 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·Apr 46 Ways to Earn Money From Writing About Things You LoveBlogging isn’t the only way to make money from your writing. — If you’ve got a way with words and enjoy putting ideas into black and white, you can earn money from writing about the things you love. I’m not talking peanuts either, you can earn a living from writing online. You don’t need to get a full-time job with a company…Writing6 min read
Published in Invisible Illness·Mar 21Self-Esteem: Why it Matters and How to Build Yourself UpOur self-esteem colours the way we see the world, interact with others and view the opportunities that come our way. — How we feel about ourselves changes as we move through life. The attitude we hold and the intrinsic value we see in ourselves impact the way we relate to others and view the world. Self-esteem matters in many different ways. When we don’t value ourselves, we’re easily angered, more prone…Mental Health4 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Mar 1810 Top Tips for Choosing the Best SEO Links for Your Business BlogSEO links hold the internet together. Choosing the right ones adds value for your reader and improves your chances of ranking well with your content. — There are loads of factors you need to consider for SEO. Arguably, the two most important are keywords and links. As a freelance writer, I work with both each day. …Seo Tips7 min read
Published in The Startup·Feb 2313 Questions and 7 Tips to Hire the Best Copywriter for Your BusinessHiring a Copywriter who can deliver exactly what you need requires a little planning and a question or two… — Most businesses have something to say. It’s finding the right way to say it that can be tricky. When you’re looking for the right words to grow your business, a copywriter is often the answer. Hiring one needn’t be difficult but, understandably, it often is. Finding the best copywriter for…Copywriting10 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Jan 27How to Generate a Year’s Worth of Awesome Business Blogging IdeasComing up with business blog ideas can be fun. Make use of the free tools available on the net and plumb your customer’s common queries for content ideas. — The internet and your business blog have an endless appetite for content. Both always want more. And let’s face it, new content is great for your business website. Good quality content for your business blog is even better — it increases traffic to your website which adds to your credibility…Writing6 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·Jan 15Top Tips and a Fail-Safe Formula for Crafting a Winning Author’s BioHow to make sure you don’t bore the reader — or sound like a total twit. — That little bit of blurb after your by-line can mean so much. If you’re anything like me, writing is a joy. But writing about yourself is a little painful. Where do you start with an author’s bio? What do you say? …Writing6 min read
Published in Small Steps·Nov 18, 2021Why Controlling Your Breath Leads to Better HealthMost of us don’t think twice about breathing — our body does it for us. But remembering to breathe can lead to better mental and physical health. There’s plenty of science behind it too. — The other day, my surf buddy was telling me about her smartwatch. She mentioned that it reminded her to breathe. “What?!” was my response. Why would anyone need to be reminded to breathe? We do it automatically, without needing to think or be reminded. …Health6 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Nov 18, 2021How to Write Great Thought Leadership Articles to Bring Customers to YouIf you are interested in content marketing and driving customers to your website, chances are, you’ve heard of thought leadership articles. When done well, these types of blogs can set you apart from your competition, showcase your expertise and build credibility for your business. …Blogging5 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·Oct 15, 2021How to Write a Winning Pitch for Freelance MarketplacesWith an example that you can use to start winning work online. — Winning work on a freelancing platform can be tough. There’s a world of competition out there. When you’re starting out, it can be tempting to think you should compete on price. Maybe you’ve sent out dozens, hundreds even, of pitches and all you’re getting is the sound of crickets. …Freelancing6 min read
