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10 Creative (But 100% White Hat!) Ways to Earn Backlinks in 2023
If you want to drive organic traffic to your website, you must understand two critical aspects of SEO strategy: Relevance Authority With relevance, the key is knowing what your audience is searching for and providing the highest quality and most relevant content so it’s a no-brainer for Google to serve it up to them. But this isn’t an exact science. You could create the best content out there from your perspective, but it’s a competitive landscape, and Google takes myriad other factors into account when ranking pages on the SERPs. One of those is how authoritative or trustworthy the provider […]
The NFL’s Latest Marketing Play: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest stars in music with an incredibly engaged fan base. Over the years the singer has generated as much interest in her personal life as she has in her music, and her most recent relationship is no exception. News recently broke that Swift is dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Swift has been photographed attending some of Kelce’s games in his suite with family and friends, and the NFL immediately jumped on the opportunity to use her appearances as marketing moments. How the NFL Used Taylor Swift in Its Marketing The NFL […]
The Plain-English Guide to Integrated Marketing Communications
I fly Southwest Airlines almost exclusively. They offer reasonable prices, make racketing points easy, and always have fun and kind flight attendants. One thing I’ve noticed about Southwest is their branding is on point. Whether I’m booking a flight on their mobile application, being served my go-to in-flight ginger ale, or walking through the terminal at Midway Airport, I’m surrounded by Southwest’s consistent brand colors, messaging, and imagery. This is an example of integrated marketing at work. If you’re interested in presenting a cohesive, consistent brand experience that leaves your products or services top-of-mind — like Southwest does — this […]
Celebrating Canada’s Small Business Month With Sustainable Local Biz Tips
Happy Small Business Month to the 1.19 million small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Canada! You employ 10.7 million Canadians (88.1% of the private labor force) and contribute to 50.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP). Your numbers, percentages, and contributions outweigh those of large businesses in many ways, meaning that Canadian SMEs have awesome collective power to be part of the transition to sustainability which we all know we need in order to protect the beautiful earth on which we depend for life. Localized green production is considered one of the top methods of healing the climate, but in order for […]
What is Business Casual in 2023? Give Your Office Outfit a Gut Check
I remember my first internship — more specifically, its dress code, which left me googling, “What does business casual mean?” Then, I took a shopping trip for blouses, comfortable slacks, and sensible flats to replace my sneakers. During the tech boom in 1990, many tech companies opted for more laid-back, innovative workwear. This led to the origin of what’s known as “business casual attire.” Soon, other industries and businesses followed, acknowledging the importance of employee comfort over the traditional formality of office wear. But what exactly is business casual attire? Though the term is mostly ambiguously defined, there are some […]
How to Start a YouTube Channel [Expert Tips + 30 YouTube Channel Ideas]
Starting a YouTube channel is a lot of work. Not only do you have to spend time scripting, producing, and editing videos, but you also have to find a topic you’re passionate about and ensure it resonates with people. To help inspire you, we found 30 popular YouTube categories that you can start a channel about. Read on to learn why viewers love to engage with these types of YouTube videos and start ideating your YouTube channel today. How To Come Up With a YouTube Channel Idea There are over 51 million YouTube channels as of 2023, so you may […]
Marketing Techniques: What to Try in 2023
Putting your marketing strategy into play is different than creating that strategy. To bring it to life, you have to employ the right channels, techniques, and tactics. Of course, marketing a brand online has become much more nuanced and complex, with many techniques at your disposal. To help you learn about the most effective marketing techniques around today, we’ve rounded up the best ones to add to your digital marketing toolbox. Table of Contents Best Marketing Techniques Branding and Awareness Techniques Audience Engagement Techniques Techniques for Driving Traffic Conversion and Nurturing Techniques Branding and Awareness Techniques 1. Brand Storytelling Purpose: […]
Social Media for Nonprofits: Top Tips From BGCGW’s Director of Donor Relations
“Whether you have a full-time staff member responsible for social media or someone that posts occasionally, I highly recommend having some kind of social presence — whatever that looks like.” This advice comes from Terri Johnson, Director of Donor Relations & Special Events at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW). Johnson’s team wears many hats (as many nonprofit employees do), and that includes managing BGCGW’s social media strategy. I thought she’d be the perfect person to ask how nonprofit organizations can tap into the power of social. Let’s take a look at her top tips. Table of […]
Was it Written by AI? How You Can Tell, According to HubSpotters
In school, I learned the basics of good writing — keep it short, concise, and grammatically correct. By that definition, AI-written content should be good, right? Yet, when I play around with tools like ChatGPT, I notice a few red flags. Sure, it’s grammatically correct, but it gives off serious “corporate speak” vibes. It follows a logical sequence, but it often goes on lengthy tangents. And while its responses may be accurate, it often lacks a unique perspective. This isn’t to suggest AI-written content is inherently bad. But if you plan to leverage AI for content creation, it’s important to know […]
X Creator Pay: Is X’s Ad Revenue Pay Worth it for Content Creators?
Creators and users on the app formerly known as Twitter can now earn money thanks to a new program rollout. X’s new ad revenue-sharing feature is the latest change to come to the platform after the social media site was acquired by Elon Musk and rebranded as X. To access the program, users must subscribe to X Premium, previously known as Twitter Blue. So, is X‘s take on creator pay worth paying for X Premium? How much are creators earning with the new ad revenue-sharing program? Let’s dive in. What is X’s Ad Revenue-Sharing program? What do creators think of […]