February 2022 / 394 posts found
Are Sitewide Links A Google Ranking Factor? via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
We know Google uses links as a ranking signal. But can sitewide links impact your organic search rankings? The post Are Sitewide Links A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Missing SEO Link: Highly Specialized Rank Tracking & Reporting via @sejournal, @ProRanktracker
Wish it were easier to help clients understand how your work affects their rankings? Adding this missing SEO tool to your stack can help! The post The Missing SEO Link: Highly Specialized Rank Tracking & Reporting appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
WD Presents: A Literary Agent Boot Camp, 6 WDU Courses, and More!
There’s always so much happening in the Writer’s Digest universe that even staff members have trouble keeping up. As a result, we decided to start collecting what’s on the horizon to make it easier for everyone to know what’s happening and when. This week, we’re excited to announce a literary agent boot camp, six new courses starting this week, and more! **** Literary Agent Boot Camp: Perfecting Submission Materials! This live Writers Digest boot camp will teach you how to put together a dynamic yet professional submission package that will show agents you take your potential author career seriously and […]
Are Meta Keywords A Google Ranking Factor? via @sejournal, @kristileilani
Is there any connection between meta keywords and improved Google rankings? Let’s have a look at where this SEO rumor comes from. The post Are Meta Keywords A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Facebook Shifts Focus To Short-Form Video After Stock Plunge via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Following the greatest single-day stock drop in recorded history, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg intends to shift the company’s focus to growing short-form video. The post Facebook Shifts Focus To Short-Form Video After Stock Plunge appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
2022 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 6
For today’s prompt, let’s focus on character and character motivations. This past fall, our Editor, Michael Woodson, wrote a wonderful article about the pitfall of the characterless character. This got me thinking about character motivations; and when you only have a maximum of 1,500 words, it’s important that those motivations are clear to the reader if you’re writing a character-driven piece. For today’s prompt, write about a character attempting to be heartfelt. Remember: As mentioned yesterday, these prompts are just starting points; you have the freedom to go wherever your flash of inspiration takes you. (Note: If you happen to […]
Best Branding Agencies in Dubai With Great Portfolios
Getting help from a Dubai business branding consultancy makes it easier for your company to be more visible and known not only in Dubai but also globally. These companies enable rapid growth by increasing your brand values. Branding agencies in Dubai have highly knowledgeable professionals in their business. With the unique support of the services … The post Best Branding Agencies in Dubai With Great Portfolios appeared first on Digital Agency Network.
Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts: On Intentional Expressions of Black Joy
Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts is the author of 18 books, and the host of the podcast HeARTtalk with Tracey Michae’l. Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Washington Post, Essence, Oprah Daily, and more. Find her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts Photo by MaKayla Simone In this post, Tracey discusses how exploring personal joy led her to write her new essay collection, Black Joy, how the writing process for this changed how she’ll approach future projects, and more! Name: Tracey Michae’l Lewis-GiggettsLiterary agent: Cait HoytBook title: Black JoyPublisher: Gallery BooksExpected release date: February 1, […]
Try One More Thing: An Award-Winning Fairytale
Once upon a time, there was a writer staring at computer screen and an open email message for the Sisters In Crime Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color selection committee. (Rachel Howzell Hall and Alex Segura Discuss the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color Award.) A million thoughts went through the writer’s mind. What was she doing? Why was she sending this email? Did she really think she could win? No, she didn’t think she would win because until now, every attempt she’d made to query her story about a Ghanaian female assassin—really a […]
12 Best Self-Publishing Companies [UPDATED]: Guide to Self-Publishing Companies
Know the best self-publishing companies of 2022 to stay ahead of the curve as an aspiring author. No two self-publishing companies are the same, so don’t rely on trial and error when it comes to working with publishing companies as an author. In a world of scammy vanity companies eager to take an author’s money, you have every reason to be cautious. It’s more important to do your research and understand which self-publishing companies can actually help you publish a book that’s high quality, without running your investment dry and selling you empty promises. You’ve worked hard learning how to […]