Marketing methods have changed a lot since the Internet took over our lives. They’ll keep changing, too. But like the few constants in this crazy world – death, taxes, drunks at Mardi Gras – it’s safe to say that this list of marketing rules will...
A ridiculous amount of content is being created and shared every day. Some of it is good, some of it sucks, and some of it is filled with outstanding ideas. If you want to rock social media, content curation is key. Why? One, you look brilliant by...
Quick, easy, direct, useful, simple, valuable, now. These are all great words, and they’re ones you probably already use in your marketing copy. But if you want your headlines and calls-to-action to really stand out, you need power words. I curated the list below from this...
Want to learn how to write marketing copy that not only kicks ass but helps your business grow? Fabulous, because that’s what we’re talking about today. Before we dive in, I want to warn you that writing awesome marketing copy is really hard. Even if you’re a...
I get asked a variation of “What do copywriters do?” a lot. And you’d think that, since I’ve been a copywriter for so long, that it would be super easy to answer. It’s not. In fact, it’s almost like asking a pastry chef, “How do...
Can something that sounds boring really turbocharge your small business? When we’re talking about content strategy, the answer is a big, fat, enthusiastic yes. But first, a story. Let’s imagine it’s a big summer holiday weekend. Your entire family and most of your friends are eagerly awaiting the...
I absolutely love discovering cool, new tools that can help small business owners. Every day, as I fall down the Internet rabbit hole while researching blog posts and catching up on social media trends, I inevitably discover some new product or service. This time, however,...
Fellow marketers, are you guilty of thinking about social media and your SEO strategy as two different part of the marketing puzzle? It’s a huge mistake, but nothing that can’t be fixed. In fact, social media and SEO are tightly intertwined and can feed off each...
A few months ago, my boyfriend considered starting an AirBnB. He found an open apartment at a low rental price, and, since we live in the middle of a major travel-destination, thought it might be worth a shot. Since he knew absolutely nothing about the hosting...
Customer interviews are probably the smartest content you can add to your website or blog. These interviews allow customers to tell your company’s story to prospects—and help guide and encourage those prospects to purchase. If you aren’t already conducting customer interviews, now’s the time to start....