April 2022 / 400 posts found
An Empty House
Photo by Kiwihug on Unsplash Ever since I moved into a new place last summer, I can’t stop thinking about how weird it was to see my old house totally emptied. This week, set your story in an empty house. Has it been abandoned? Is it being renovated? Does your character supposed to be there, or are they sneaking around? The choice is yours! Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
2021 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Results
Here we are. It’s time to reveal the results of the 2021 November PAD Chapbook Challenge. There were more than 80 entries this time around from all around the country and the world. I saw quite a few familiar names, but I also discovered some poets who were completely new to me. It was all a fun read, and it was incredibly difficult to make a decision once I got it down to the Top 10. In this post, I share the winning chapbook and poet, along with two finalists and seven honorable mentions. ***** Play with poetic forms! Poetic […]
Why Do Aggregator Sites Outperform The Original Source On Google? via @sejournal, @tonynwright
Aggregators, by definition, use duplicate content. This week, learn why they rank higher than your original content and discover how to rise above them. The post Why Do Aggregator Sites Outperform The Original Source On Google? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
9 Amazon Copywriting Tips For Higher-Converting Titles & Bullets via @sejournal, @AMZRobynJohnson
How can you make your Amazon listings stand out? Check out these 9 tips on crafting better titles and bullets for these lower-funnel ecommerce searchers. The post 9 Amazon Copywriting Tips For Higher-Converting Titles & Bullets appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
7 Amazing Sample Answers to “What Makes You Unique?”
The interview question, “What makes you unique?” is not an opportunity to confess weird habits or odd quirks. It’s a chance to provide the interviewer with insight into how you’d be the best candidate for a role, while proving you’re someone who can think on her feet. Essentially, “What makes you unique” really means, “What makes you an exceptionally good candidate?” To avoid an awkward conversation, you’ll want to be prepared to answer “What makes you unique?” in an interview. Here are seven sample answers to ensure you’re proving yourself an incredibly valuable company asset. How to answer “What makes […]
Best Tips for Getting Started in Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is a fantastic career choice after leaving university. The skills and attributes you develop throughout an undergraduate degree can prove invaluable in the world of digital marketing. Written and verbal communication, independent research, time management, and teamwork skills are all important skills that employers look for when they are hiring for entry-level roles … The post Best Tips for Getting Started in Digital Marketing appeared first on Digital Agency Network.
Google Introduces Product Ads with Short Titles
In a recent announcement – and one that has been much welcomed by the marketing community – Google Merchant Centre has now introduced short titles for product ads, a new and exciting tool that signals the deviation from the present ‘Title’ tool in favor of what is simply known as the ‘Short Title.’ This news … The post Google Introduces Product Ads with Short Titles appeared first on Digital Agency Network.
Core Web Vitals: Finding Common Ground Between SEOs and Developers
Working with developers to align on technical and SEO priorities is a challenge faced by many in-house SEOs, and by SEO agencies offering recommendations. How do we start conversations and support initiatives that get developers and SEOs all working towards the same goal? Is Core Web Vitals the common ground we need? In this conversation with Moz Developer, Lucas Rasmussen, we explore his recent project aimed at improving our A/B testing experience and how it overlapped with Core Web Vitals. Question: What is your role at Moz? Lucas: I’m a Web Developer at Moz. I manage the Moz website and content […]
2022 April PAD Challenge: Day 5
Here we go: The first Two-for-Tuesday prompt of the 2022 April Poem-A-Day Challenge! For first timers or those with short memories, I provide two prompts on Tuesdays, and poets get to decide whether to write one type of poem, the other type of poem, and/or tackle both simultaneously (or separately). Here are the Two-for-Tuesday prompts: Write a Make Sense poem, and/or… Write a Don’t Make Sense poem. Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them. Note on commenting: If you wish to comment on the site, go to Disqus to create a […]
Grant Ginder: On Following the Story That Wants To Be Told
Grant Ginder is the bestselling author of five novels, including The People We Hate at the Wedding and Honestly, We Meant Well. Originally from Southern California, Ginder received his MFA from NYU, where he teaches writing. He lives in Brooklyn with his husband Mac and dog Frankie. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Grant Ginder Photo by Peter Schottenfels In this post, Grant discusses the process of listening to his instincts in abandoning one idea for what would become his new novel, Let’s Not Do That Again, what he hopes to have achieved with the book, and more! Name: Grant […]