March 2022 / 398 posts found
The Rise of Closed-Door Romance
It’s almost ironic to talk about Closed-Door Romance on the heels of the second season drop of Netflix’s widely popular Bridgerton. In book and film form, Julia Quinn’s blockbuster series espouses romance for both the mental and physical senses. Heavy on the physical, if one engages between the pages of her familial threaded story and more viscerally pronounced on screen in moments of heightened passion. (3 Tips on How to Spark Romance in a Character Who Is Content With Being Single) Indeed, from the earliest iterations of romance from its peek-a-boo French Flaps highlighting a couple embracing to the shirtless […]
Typography Since the Typewriter
(Editor’s Note: Please enjoy this piece from Michael Arndt on typography since the typewriter. Understandably, Arndt is a little particular in how the fonts in this piece should display. However, our web platform, much like the typewriters mentioned in this piece, is a little limited in font options, so we’ve made images of his piece to retain style and formatting.) Learn more about Michael Arndt’s Snails & Monkey Tails: A Visual Guide to Punctuation & Symbols IndieBound | Amazon (Writer’s Digest uses affiliate links.) ***** No matter what type of writing you do, mastering the fundamentals of grammar and mechanics […]
8 Fun & Engaging Content Marketing Trends In Hospitality via @sejournal, @ADiSilvestro
It’s important that hospitality brands show customers they know how to accommodate ever-changing traveler needs. Here’s how successful brands are doing it with content marketing. The post 8 Fun & Engaging Content Marketing Trends In Hospitality appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google: Alt Text Only A Factor For Image Search via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s use of alt text as a ranking factor is limited to image search. It does not add value for regular web search. The post Google: Alt Text Only A Factor For Image Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Top 7 Marketing Challenges Faced Globally in 2022 [HubSpot Data + Expert Tips]
Every marketer faces different challenges. And, ever since 2020, the ways we’ve had to pivot, adjust campaigns, and address challenges has been unlike anything many of us have had to do before. And, even if you’ve somehow navigated the past two years without any surprising or tough marketing challenges, there’s likely at least one task, tactic, or strategy you’ve always wanted to improve upon. Today, marketing is so fast-paced that it can be difficult to identify which areas you’ll want to develop to facilitate stronger growth in 2022 and beyond. For that reason, it’s important to pause for a moment […]
Christopher Ruocchio: On the Natural Growth in Writing a Series
Christopher Ruocchio could read almost before he could speak, and so when he realized he would never be an astronaut, he decided to be a novelist. He began writing when he was eight years old, and sold his first novel at twenty-two. He is also the Assistant Editor at Baen Books and a graduate of North Carolina State University. He is the author of the Sun Eater series, beginning with Empire of Silence. Find him on Facebook and Instagram. Christopher Ruocchio Photo by Paul Ruocchio In this post, Christopher discusses the process of writing his new science fiction novel, Kingdoms […]
Today’s a Good Day for a Fight
Moriah Richard is the managing editor at Writer’s Digest. Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, she has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. As a reader, she’s most interested in horror, fantasy, and romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook. Beyond the page, she enjoys cooking, World of Warcraft, and playing endless hours of fetch with her golden retriever. Find Moriah on Twitter @MoriahRichard93.
How Can I Rank Informational & Product Pages On The Same Keyword? via @sejournal, @mindyweinstein
New in Ask An SEO: Is it possible to rank an informational and product page on the same domain for the same keyword terms? The post How Can I Rank Informational & Product Pages On The Same Keyword? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Seasonal SEO Tips & Examples For Year-Round Search Improvements via @sejournal, @SaraTaherSEO
Factor in seasonal SEO and how it’ll impact the business when mapping out a 6-month or annual SEO plan. Here’s how. The post Seasonal SEO Tips & Examples For Year-Round Search Improvements appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Is Internal Recruitment Good for Business?
During my days as a journalist, I saw many different forms of recruitment take place. It was common to see reporters and photographers recruited from all over the country to work with the team. It was also common to see employees move to different positions internally. A reporter could go from reporting outside to producing a show in-house. Associate producers could rise in rank and become executive producers. This type of internal recruitment isn’t common only in newsrooms. Many companies recruit from their current roster of employers rather than recruit externally. Internal recruitment is often faster and less time consuming. […]